Hilo 2 is our most transparent interface ever.

Key features

Pristine, independently coupled 2 in, 6 out, AD/DA conversion with digital expansion up to 16x16.

Unique touchscreen interface. Forever upgradable through our free firmware updates.

Future-proof LSlot design with swappable USB, Thunderbolt and DANTE cards.

Real-time meters and analysis tools, hyper-flexible routing and monitor control.

Powered by mains or 9-18v DC battery packs for location recording.

Lynx’s class-leading transparent audio quality.

Hilo 2: Upgraded conversion technology provides even more transparent performance.

Hilo 2: SynchroLock 2 sample clock provides faster locking and better tracking of external clocks with 7ppm absolute accuracy.

Hilo 2: In-plane switching LCD with capacitive touch provides significant increase in brightness, uniform off-axis viewing, and improved touch responsiveness.

Hilo 2: Upgrade path to higher sample rates above 192kHz and DSD on input and output.

Hilo 2: Selectable linear and minimum phase filters on line I/O.

Who it's for

Hilo 2 (pronounced hee-loh) is for professionals who demand the purest audio quality. Engineered to be a true all-in-one device, Hilo offers class-leading AD/DA conversion, built-in metering and analysis, multiple ins and outs, hyper-flexible routing and monitoring control — all easily saved and recalled via touchscreen, whatever work you do.

Here are some examples:

  • Mastering with an analog chain
  • Mixing with multiple speakers
  • Location sound recording
  • Voice recording and overdubbing
  • Audiophile listening
  • Archiving

The hardware

LCD touchscreen

Rotary controller

Headphone output

Standby button

LSlot card

Word clock

Battery in

Mains AC

Digital I/O

Analog I/O

The software

  • Metering
  • Routing
  • Monitoring
  • Scenes
  • Settings

Metering

Metering

Hilo displays real-time, accurate metering and analysis. Dual horizontal, VU analog, all I/O and spectrum analysis cover all tasks.

Routing

Routing

Route anything, anywhere. Set independent input levels, channel modes and mute states for each output. Then set unique level offsets for each output. Truly flexible.

Monitoring

Monitoring

One-to-one monitoring. Independently level-match your 4x4 selected sources, then globally control with the master-volume.

Scenes

Scenes

Device-wide settings recall. Save custom scenes for different tasks and switch through them in a click.

Settings

Settings

No need for extra computer software, change any setting directly on Hilo, such as sample rate, clock source or trims.

Connected apps

With Hilo 2, you get free connected applications. Hilo Remote for iPad and desktop offer you full control with extended features.

Read more about Hilo remote

LSlot connectivity options

We don’t restrict how you choose to connect your devices. With LSlot, you can change your connection whenever you need. We have you covered now, and in the future when new standards are made available.

As of today we have USB, Thunderbolt 3 and Dante.

Technical specification

Line in L/R

  • THD+N: -117 dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim

  • Dynamic range: 122 dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method

  • Frequency response: ±0.04 dB, 20 – 20kHz

  • Crosstalk: -143 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal

  • Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu

  • Input Impedance: 200k ohms balanced, 100k ohms unbalanced

  • Female XLR connectors

Line out L/R

  • THD+N: -120 dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim

  • Dynamic range: 127 dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method

  • Frequency response: ± 0.03 dB, 20 – 20kHz

  • Crosstalk: -143 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal

  • Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu

  • Output Impedance: 100 ohms balanced; 50 ohms unbalanced

  • Male XLR connectors

Monitor out L/R

  • THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter

  • Dynamic range: 121dB, A- weighted, -60dBFS signal method

  • Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz

  • Crosstalk: -130 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal

  • Output level at max: +24dBu or +10dBu, jumper selectable

  • Output Impedance: 100 ohms balanced; 50 ohms unbalanced

  • 1/4" TRS connectors

Headphone out

  • THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter

  • Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method

  • Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz

  • Crosstalk: -130dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal

  • Output level at max: +19dBu

  • Output Impedance: 0.6 ohms

  • 1/4” headphone jack

AES/EBU:

  • transformer-coupled on XLR connectors

S/PDIF I/O coax:

  • transformer-coupled on RCA jacks

S/PDIF I/O optical:

  • on optical connectors

ADAT I/O:

  • 8 channels at 48 kHz when selected on optical connectors

Sample Rates

  • All standard rates up to 192 kHz using SynchroLock 2 sample clock generator with better than 7ppm accuracy.

Synchronization Sources

  • Internal

  • External word clock I/O: 75ohm TTL signal on BNC connectors AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs

Computer Connectivity

  • Windows 64-bit drivers provided by Lynx

  • Macintosh macOS USB drivers provided by Apple

  • Macintosh macOS Thunderbolt drivers provided by Lynx

LSlot™ Expansion Port

  • Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards with up to 32 input and outputs simultaneously

LCD Display

  • 480 x 272 IPS TFT LCD with Capacitive Touch

Hilo Remote

Hilo 2 suggested retail price

LYN-HILO2-USB Hilo 2 USB $3999
LYN-HILO2-TB3 Hilo 2 Thunderbolt $4599
LYN-HILO2-DNT Hilo 2 Dante $4699

How to buy

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