Name: Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV
Brand: Metric Halo
Price: 2895 USD

High-End

$2,895

Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV is an audio interface with MHLink (Gigabit Ethernet) x2 + USB-C connectivity. Inputs include 4 mic preamps, 4 combo inputs, 4 line inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 8 main outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Reference price: $2,895.

Audio interface specs: Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV
Spec	Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV
General
Category	High-End
Reference Price (USD)	$2,895
Supported OS	Android/iOS/Linux/macOS/Windows
Connection	MHLink (Gigabit Ethernet) x2 + USB-C
Inputs
Mic Preamps	4
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	4
Line Inputs	4
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	8
Outputs
Analog Main Output	8
Analog Line Output	—
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	8
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	1 IN / 1 OUT
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in)
Direct Monitoring	Yes (surround)
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	90
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	—
Software & Other
Bundled Software	MH Production Bundle v4 (100+ zero-latency plug-ins incl. ChannelStrip, HaloVerb, Precision De-esser, TransientControl), Session multitrack DAW, MIO Console 3d mixer app
Notes	4x built-in ULN-R mic preamps, digitally controlled 0.5dB steps, expandable to 8 with optional add-on block. DC-coupled A/D-D/A converters, 18-sample round-trip converter latency @192k. MHLink Gigabit Ethernet (Cat5e, up to 100m, galvanically isolated). EdgeBus expansion card slot (AES/SPDIF/ADAT/MADI). Fanless 1U rack design, 18W nominal/25W max power. XLR-4 locking 19V external power or battery-compatible

Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV Specs

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