{"product_id":"metric-halo-lio-8-demo-deal","title":"Metric Halo LIO-8 (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetric Halo recognizes that sometimes you already have mic pres you love  or don't need pres at all, but you're eager to tap into the phenomenal  conversion that's built MH's stellar reputation. They heard and  delivered. Meet the \u003cstrong\u003eMetric Halo LIO-8\u003c\/strong\u003e FireWire Mac interface and  standalone converter, borrowing its converter design from the acclaimed  ULN-8 to deliver eight channels of straightforward archival-quality  24-bit\/192kHz conversion whenever you need it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of I\/O with fully clickless remote-controlled monitor outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers pristine and colorless 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes loaded with renowned DSP sound-shaping tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates standalone when you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable to work in tandem with other MH gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelevant today and tomorrow thanks to upgradability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of I\/O with fully clickless remote-controlled monitor outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The hallmark of any Metric Halo piece of gear is a functional design  with pro needs at the forefront. The connectivity of the LIO-8 matches  that of the ULN-8, just without the eight preamps. (Keep in mind that if  you decide you want to tap into Metric Halo's boutique-quality pres,  you can upgrade your LIO-8 to add four or eight pres at any time with a  connector board available here at Vintage King.) The LIO-8 offers eight  line inputs plut eight channels of AES I\/O with eight balances sends and  eight line\/monitor outputs plus MIDI and word clock connectivity. All  of the LIO-8's analog outputs also feature Metric Halo's clickless  remote technology, allowing for flexible monitoring applications from  stereo up to 7.1 sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOffers pristine and colorless 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rather than lock you into a color from the beginning, the Metric Halo  LIO-8 is designed for transparent performance built with a straight wire  gain mentality. Metric Halo's goal was to provide the cleanest and most  transparent conversion platform. If you want to put your very  character-heavy mic pres in front of it or plug-ins after it to get  color, you can dirty it up however you like, but the LIO-8 will  ultimately give you what you give it. It's become a popular choice with  mastering engineers for that reason.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComes loaded with renowned DSP sound-shaping tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Metric Halo was the first to make portable interface DSP a reality and  the LIO-8 carries the tradition nicely. Thanks to its 2d DSP chip, you  can take advantage of a bunch of included processing solutions,  including Metric Halo's exclusive per-channel Character control that  lets you dial in the right flavor and add some color to your inputs. You  can also upgrade and get the +DSP license to tap into 100+ additional  processing tools from Metric Halo's renowned collection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOperates standalone when you need it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When what you need is an excellent standalone converter, the LIO-8 is  your ticket. Just boot it in standalone mode and you'll be ready to go.  The range of I\/O onboard the ULN-8 opens up your options, with line  inputs, eight channels of balanced send, eight line\/monitor outputs, and  eight channels of AES I\/O, letting you go from and into just about  anything.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Expandable to work in tandem with other MH gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When you need a larger-scale setup, the LIO-8 is ready for expansion. It  works seamlessly with other ULN-8, ULN-2, and 2882 units even scaling  the DSP organically so you don't have to compromise. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelevant today and tomorrow thanks to upgradability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Metric Halo is committed to making their new and legacy gear upgradable.  After all, why obsolete your own gear? Their track record is proven,  with even their earliest-era gear still in use today. To achieve the  \"future proof\" design, Metric Helo's DSP processing card is upgradable  and they're constantly making sure the MIO control software and drivers  backing the unit up are as good as can be too. Plus, here, you can add  microphone preamps to your LIO-8 at any time should your needs change,  rather than go out and grab the ULN-8. The bottom line is that Metric  Halo is all about protecting your investment and making sure you have an  interface that sets a standard today and tomorrow too.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metric Halo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449484734567,"sku":"19074","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/metric_halo_lio_8_line_level_digital_audio_processor_1_984dce30-5429-4786-bb6b-4048dbfc07af.jpg?v=1787089137","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/metric-halo-lio-8-demo-deal","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}