9 documented inputs
XLR female + rca
- Arrives as
- 9 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR female + rca
- Signal
- analog audio
~$4,139
Catalog estimate
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
~$4,139
Catalog estimate
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Lynx Hilo 2 AD/DAThe circuitry that turns analog audio into digital data and back (A/D and D/A). Converter quality sets a digital rig’s sound ceiling. Converter with Thunderbolt 3. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
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XLR female + rca
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| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHONES · STEREO TRS OUTPUT | front | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE IN LEFT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| LINE IN RIGHT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUT LEFT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUT RIGHT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| MONITOR OUT L | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| MONITOR OUT R | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| AES IN | rear | XLR female | input | digital audio | — |
| AES OUT | rear | XLR male | output | digital audio | — |
| S/PDIF COAX IN | rear | rca | input | digital audio | — |
| S/PDIF / ADAT OPTICAL IN | rear | toslink | input | digital audio | — |
| S/PDIF COAX OUT | rear | rca | output | digital audio | — |
| S/PDIF / ADAT OPTICAL OUT | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| WORD CLOCK IN | rear | bnc | input | data | — |
| WORD CLOCK OUT | rear | bnc | output | data | — |
| THUNDERBOLT 3 · PORT 1 | rear | usb c | bidirectional | data | — |
| THUNDERBOLT 3 · PORT 2 | rear | usb c | bidirectional | data | — |
| 12V DC INPUT · THUNDERBOLT BUS POWER | rear | dc barrel | input | power | — |
| BATTERY IN · 9–18V DC · FOUR-PIN MALE XLR | rear | xlr4 male | input | power | — |
| AC POWER INPUT | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
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| Compare | External unit | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 Outside rack |
| Power | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 30W | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ Unverified |
| Weight | ⚖️ 6.7 lb | ⚖️ 8.6 lb | ⚖️ 6.2 lb | ⚖️ 1.5 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 20 | 🔌 13 | 🔌 39 | 🔌 16 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$4,139 | 💵 ~$3,799 | 💵 ~$3,199 | 💵 ~$280 |
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Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
The catalog assigns it no rack units. Builder tracks it as non-rack gear; follow the manufacturer’s mounting, case, and form-factor guidance.
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
20 documented physical ports, including PHONES · STEREO TRS OUTPUT, LINE IN LEFT, LINE IN RIGHT, LINE OUT LEFT, LINE OUT RIGHT, MONITOR OUT L.
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