LIO-8 Overview

Thank you for purchasing the LIO-8, the ultimate FireWire®–based line-level conversion, processing and monitoring solution. The LIO-8 is Metric Halo's next generation modular processing audio interface that provides an array of functions that allow you to record, mix, process and monitor with unprecedented quality.

What it is

The LIO-8 is a portable, archival–quality, modular FireWire–based multi-format audio converter, interface, and processor for professional audio applications. The LIO-8 is equipped with eight balanced line inputs, eight channels of AES digital I/O, eight balanced sends and eight balanced analog outputs, as well as wordclock in/out, MIDI in/out, SMPTE in/out and 2 IEEE 1394 FireWire connectors that support 400 Mbs operation. All inputs and outputs are capable of 24-bit/ 192kHz operation.

What it has

• 18 simultaneous input channels and 20 simultaneous output channels
• Full 24 bit/192kHz audio
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz Sampling Rates
• 8 channels of 24 bit A/D converters
• 10 channels of 24 bit D/A converters
• 8 Balanced Line Inputs – DB25
• 8 Balanced line level Sends – DB25
• 8 Balanced Analog Outputs – DB25, channels 1&2 multed on 1/4" TRS
• 8 channels of AES I/O, single wire for 44.1-192KHz operation - DB25
• 2 channels of DI available on the front panel - 1/4" TRS
• Front panel cans output with discreet high quality D/A and amplification - 1/4" TRS
• Word Clock 1x, 256x on 75ohm terminated BNC
• SMPTE I/O on 1/4" TRS
• Front Panel Metering for Analog Inputs and Outputs on 15 segment multicolor LEDs
• Front Panel signal present, lock and clock selection multicolor LEDs for AES I/O
• 9 detented Front Panel encoders
• Built-in 80-bit, fully interpolated, multi-bus mixer for near-zero latency foldback of all input channels and all DAW busses simultaneously
• Full cross point router for I/O management
• Full console metering of every channel and mix bus
• Total recall of every console parameter
• Portable Capabilities – Battery Powerable
• Rack Mount Kit

Options (can be installed before or after purchase)

• 4 or 8 channels of ULN-R Microphone preamps
• +DSP license

What you need to use it

• Computer:
  • Any Mac that supports Mac OS X with a Firewire port
  • Universal Binary (native support for PPC and Intel)
  • Mac OS X 10.2.8 or newer required
  • Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newer recommended
• Peripheral FireWire Adaptors supported:
  • OHCI compliant PCCard, PCI card, ExpressCard or PCIe card
• Software: All CoreAudio compliant software is compatible with Mobile I/O, including:
  • Cubase
  • Digital Performer
  • GarageBand
  • iTunes
  • Live
  • Logic
  • Nuendo
  • PreMaster CD
  • soundBlade
  • WaveBurner
  • and hundreds more…

What comes with it

Your LIO-8 package contains the following items:

• One LIO-8 unit:
  
  LIO-8 Unit
  
• One IEC Power Cord appropriate for your area
  
  IEC Power Cord
• One 24-volt 48-watt world-ready external power supply
  
  External Power Supply
• One 0.5 meter IEEE 1394 6-pin FireWire Cable (appearance may differ)
  
  0.5 meter 6-pin 1394 cable
• One 4.5 meter IEEE 1394 6-pin FireWire Cable (appearance may differ)
  
  4.5 meter 6-pin 1394 cable
• Two Rack Ears w/ fasteners, rubber feet
  
  Rack Ears
  
  Jumpers for internal configuration
• MIO Software CD-ROM
• Warranty/Registration Card

If any of these items are missing from your package when you open it, please contact Metric Halo or your dealer immediately for assistance.

More information regarding the LIO-8 can be found in these documents:
LIO-8 Hardware Guide
Front Panel Guide