Metric Halo LIO8 MK4/4P Audio Interface (4 Preamp +DSP included)

The Metric Halo LIO-8/4P is the perfect tool for capturing audio wherever inspiration hits, in the studio or on the road. Well suited to any recording situation, you can record and edit on the road, in the hotel, on the airplane, or wherever inspiration hits. 

What do we have here, Metric Halo LIO Features

• A new analogue and converter design with even more detail, body and soul
• A huge reduction in converter round trip latency (RTL)
• Next-gen design optimized for low-latency unity-gain analogue loops
• A relay-based output mute system for click & pop-free power cycles
• 40% reduction in power consumption - it runs cooler and is better for the environment
• 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k A/D converters
• 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters
• 4 High-quality Mic Preamp
• 2 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters with integrated headphone amp
• Analog Balanced Send architecture for onboard split
• 2 Channels of Exceptional DI inputs suitable for instrument or turntable inputs
• Integrated Surround Monitor Controller
• 8 Channels of 192k capable AES Inputs and Outputs
• Comprehensive Front Panel Controls
• Comprehensive, High Resolution 15 Segment Precision Front Panel Metering
• Comprehensive Clocking (Internal, Word Clock, AES)
• Dedicated internal clock sources for all rates
• Dedicated MIDI I/O for Control Surface interfacing
• Dedicated SMPTE LTC I/O for Timecode without sacrificing any audio channels
• Rock-solid, time-tested fifth-generation software and drivers
• DC-Powerable
• High-quality, custom-designed formed powder-coated aluminium case
• Exceptional Power Performance (only 32 Watts)
• Low mass (6 lbs / 2.7 kg)
• Extremely Compact (everything in 1 RU)
• Future Proof, Expandable, and software-enhanced
• Optional 4 or 8 Channels of Exceptional Remote Controllable Ultra-Low-Noise Click-less Preamps
• Optional +DSP license

The Metric Halo LIO-8/4P MkIV is the perfect tool for capturing audio wherever inspiration hits, in the studio or on the road. Well suited to any recording situation, you can record and edit on the road, in the hotel, on the airplane, or wherever inspiration hits. Use 3 LIO-8s chained together for 24 tracks of live concert recording with processing on all channels in 3 rack spaces. Location sound engineers can now capture the moment — anywhere, anytime. When you’re done recording, use the LIO-8 in the studio as an extremely high-quality audio interface to transfer your tracks into a DAW. You’ll be amazed at the sound of this box! And weighing only 6 pounds, and a little larger than a laptop, you can be the first one out of the gig, with no hassle.

The Metric Halo LIO-8/4P MkIV features archival-grade inputs and outputs, coupled with Metric Halo’s exclusive Character processing, which provides flexibility and sound quality unavailable on any other interface. You can transition from a wire-with-gain to a gooey tube pre with one click of the mouse, and every input can have the right character for the material you are recording. The LIO-8 is the only unit in its class with an on-board processing engine that supports fully instantiable processing, allowing you to use Metric Halo’s world-renowned signal processing effects without sacrificing your computer’s processing power or introducing any additional latency in your monitor path. From MIOStrip to HaloVerb, the LIO-8 comes with the 2d plug-in package that provides basic production processing. If you need more, you can add our +DSP package. And remember, this one rack space audio interface can run entirely from any DC power source (16V-30V), making it truly and completely mobile.