You can mount it in the middle of the 2u rack tray then place a mesh rack panel on top. Use a hacksaw to cut out the required window for the front. It gets really hot so this helps with airflow too.
I'm choosing between high end Neumann and Genelec monitors with a Cranesong Solaris based on your review of it. Unfortunately can't compare the exact models I'm going for in my own room (just in store demos); but the store staff, popular opinion, extra 3hz bass extension in the 8260s, and inbuilt DSP features lead me towards the Genelecs (8260s, 8351s), whereas my ears lead me towards the sound and depth of the Neumanns (I'd be looking at the KH420s). I've tested all locally available other brands in my price range to narrow down to these two Streaky in another video you commented you weren't a fan of the Genelec The Ones (8351s, etc.) - what about them didn't you like. Hearing why that was might help make me more confident in my choice atm Cheers
So, I have a UA Apollo x6 and I was wondering if I should buy one of these... Why should I buy one? How will it benefit me? I heard some demo's on your other video and it seems it adds a touch of low end but correct me if I am wrong lol
What made you choose the Hilo over Crane Song? Based on the Solaris review, it sounded like the Quantum converters were the ones to beat. I’d love to know your thoughts on it.
I’m really trying to like this unit I find the center can be weaker but also it’s very wide sounding and can be a bit on the bright side almost clinical sounding so to speak I’m thinking about trading it in for dangerous ad +
Could you please tell me - is it possible when I connect to usb, to send track from computer to analog outs and record from analog inputs AT THE SAME TIME? I need this for re-amping.
If using this to record, is there a way to do direct input monitoring for the performing musician (ie. the performer hears no latency in his performance because his signal is not routed to the computer and back before he hears it)?
you still got the hilo ? im selling mine i tried to like this unit. they say its neutral true but it does change the sound for some reason it also have no mid bass and the a slight bump around 2k it distort easily and dont sound to good new converters now blows the hilo away im getting the mk2 apogee it has a better balanced sound
I am thinking to get an hilo but I wonder how this converter affects the soundstage. I know by experience that some changes in soundstage is one clear characteristic in a lot of converters. Could you give us your point of view?
Brother Streaky🤔, Lynx Aurora (n) and Lynx Hilo do they sound the same?? And does the Merging Anubis (Neumann mt48) sound better or at least as good??? Thank you for the content sir.
Hi Streaky! Love the quality content, subbed and likes. I’ve got a question about the hilo; I’m looking to setup a studio at home for producing/mixing and eventually get in to mastering. Im more into using my setup with vst instrument and not record anything with a mic preamp. Im soley gonna use it with headphones(really good ones! I know what engineers says about mixing/mastering with heaphones is no no but im afraid right now its my only choice, for sure hopefully in the future im able to use monitors). I want the best converter for the buck and a quality clean sound from the headphones, is the Hilo the right choise for me? Im comparing it to the prism lyra. Is the sound better from the headphoneamp better than the lyra? And since i dont need to record anything right now, could i connect a pre to the hilo later if wanted to? Like I Said, your videos are awesome! Keep it up.
If you don’t need the adc and Dac then don’t bother with either of them get the best headphone amp you can afford...pay for the amp not the conversion 👌🏻👍
@@Streaky_com Big thanks for the reply! Okay, is there any amp you recomend? Im gonna hook it up to my PC/DAW, would it then be some sort of combo with DAC/amp?
:) it doesn't actually sound like anything. You could run a track through it in loop many many times and it will sound the same. This is its power. If you did this with an Apollo for example, after only 2 loops it will already sound different and progress to more and more each time. Not an error, just a different product design strategy.
@@AnthonyMartinsRock thanks for your feedback. I would like to hear something smashing into this converter, like outboard gear. And for example hear a master in the box in comparison to the hardware one.
The confuse thing is Streaky say that he changed to lynx because the amount of connection ...?? hilo And Prism lyra 2 Same I/O ... i thought he go to Aurora(n) its adjustable and you can retch to 32 I/O and Why he didnt go to Aurora(n) www.lynxstudio.com/products/compare/ www.lynxstudio.com/products/aurora-n/ www.lynxstudio.com/custom-shop/ Cause I intend to buy New Audio Interface
Apollo is very nice but not not in the same category as prism, lynx or symphony. Dynamic range, transparency and the ability to use your own system resources put these in their own category.
You can mount it in the middle of the 2u rack tray then place a mesh rack panel on top. Use a hacksaw to cut out the required window for the front. It gets really hot so this helps with airflow too.
Fantastic review. Already bought mine.
I'm choosing between high end Neumann and Genelec monitors with a Cranesong Solaris based on your review of it. Unfortunately can't compare the exact models I'm going for in my own room (just in store demos); but the store staff, popular opinion, extra 3hz bass extension in the 8260s, and inbuilt DSP features lead me towards the Genelecs (8260s, 8351s), whereas my ears lead me towards the sound and depth of the Neumanns (I'd be looking at the KH420s). I've tested all locally available other brands in my price range to narrow down to these two
Streaky in another video you commented you weren't a fan of the Genelec The Ones (8351s, etc.) - what about them didn't you like. Hearing why that was might help make me more confident in my choice atm
Cheers
it's time to review Amari sir!
Great video.... I would love a more detailed and in depth video on the lynx hilo
Very important question! HOW MUCH?
~$2300 US for USB version
Nice short concise informative review - thanks !!!!
So, I have a UA Apollo x6 and I was wondering if I should buy one of these... Why should I buy one? How will it benefit me? I heard some demo's on your other video and it seems it adds a touch of low end but correct me if I am wrong lol
Hello! Hilo TB or SPL phonitor XE (or SE) for mixing and mastering exclusively on headphones: LCDX & Focal Clear Pro MG. Thank you
What made you choose the Hilo over Crane Song? Based on the Solaris review, it sounded like the Quantum converters were the ones to beat. I’d love to know your thoughts on it.
I think he said it’s because of the Hilo’s inputs and outputs.
How does it compare with Dangerous Music AD+? How is the clock compare with Quantum Hedd?
Yes. Been a positive response from Hilo owners.
Can you do shoot out the hilo and the prism?
I’m really trying to like this unit I find the center can be weaker but also it’s very wide sounding and can be a bit on the bright side almost clinical sounding so to speak I’m thinking about trading it in for dangerous ad +
Could you please tell me - is it possible when I connect to usb, to send track from computer to analog outs and record from analog inputs AT THE SAME TIME? I need this for re-amping.
absolutely you can, all of the I/O is completely independent and full duplex
This is an unbelievably expensive box for re-amping.
You trust this double sided tape a lot.
It's flex tape
Love it, thanks so much, no one really reviewed the Hilo I owned it for a while, and was wondering someones professional perspective about it,
You don't need the Kii subwoofer stands?
Did you change your Kii speakers to white? I heard the Kii speakers once in a shop, I wish I had never heard them.
If using this to record, is there a way to do direct input monitoring for the performing musician (ie. the performer hears no latency in his performance because his signal is not routed to the computer and back before he hears it)?
yes, absolutely, from the touch screen or the Hilo Remote software.
Hello! What headphone amp would you recommend to use in conjunction with my LCDX? I currently only have an Apollo X duo...Thank you
The chord ones are good
The Hilo is more accurate than the Prism DREAM, you say? That's difficult to imagine, but I'm glad, since I own a Hilo. ;)
you still got the hilo ? im selling mine i tried to like this unit. they say its neutral true but it does change the sound for some reason it also have no mid bass and the a slight bump around 2k it distort easily and dont sound to good new converters now blows the hilo away im getting the mk2 apogee it has a better balanced sound
Can you use it to run 8 tracks of digital out through ADAT to a passive summing box and right back in through the AD?
I am thinking to get an hilo but I wonder how this converter affects the soundstage. I know by experience that some changes in soundstage is one clear characteristic in a lot of converters. Could you give us your point of view?
Do you have a 2nd pair of the Kii or are you just switching the panels every other video?
Old vs New video's maby?
@@mitcheltheelenmusic8858 No, it was a resent vid. And the Kii where black.
Brother Streaky🤔,
Lynx Aurora (n) and Lynx Hilo do they sound the same??
And does the Merging Anubis (Neumann mt48) sound better or at least as good???
Thank you for the content sir.
how does it perform capturing 44.1 vs the prism?
Hi Streaky!
Love the quality content, subbed and likes.
I’ve got a question about the hilo;
I’m looking to setup a studio at home for producing/mixing and eventually get in to mastering. Im more into using my setup with vst instrument and not record anything with a mic preamp. Im soley gonna use it with headphones(really good ones! I know what engineers says about mixing/mastering with heaphones is no no but im afraid right now its my only choice, for sure hopefully in the future im able to use monitors).
I want the best converter for the buck and a quality clean sound from the headphones, is the Hilo the right choise for me? Im comparing it to the prism lyra. Is the sound better from the headphoneamp better than the lyra?
And since i dont need to record anything right now, could i connect a pre to the hilo later if wanted to?
Like I Said, your videos are awesome! Keep it up.
If you don’t need the adc and Dac then don’t bother with either of them get the best headphone amp you can afford...pay for the amp not the conversion 👌🏻👍
@@Streaky_com Big thanks for the reply!
Okay, is there any amp you recomend? Im gonna hook it up to my PC/DAW, would it then be some sort of combo with DAC/amp?
My next purchase
What about RME ADI-2 DAC review?
doriarama arguably the best dac from a technical standpoint. The only thing comparable is the benchmark dac-3
Can I know lynx hilo vs anubis pro. What difference?
+1
Don't know why he just doesn't add the link to the website?
www.lynxstudio.com
White speakers!. Oh you Streaky. I knew it! :)
I trusted double sided tape once.. and after 3 months something very expensive fell and broke
Allen tape will not fail!
Hi Streaky,
Do you use Hilo to clip AD stage as you were doing with Prism ? If so, how it takes it ?
Thanks
Run audio through it! 🙂
:) it doesn't actually sound like anything. You could run a track through it in loop many many times and it will sound the same. This is its power. If you did this with an Apollo for example, after only 2 loops it will already sound different and progress to more and more each time. Not an error, just a different product design strategy.
@@AnthonyMartinsRock thanks for your feedback. I would like to hear something smashing into this converter, like outboard gear. And for example hear a master in the box in comparison to the hardware one.
i have one for sale if anyone wants one. Its basically brand new, havent used it much. Let me know
How much
The confuse thing is Streaky say that he changed to lynx because the amount of connection ...?? hilo And Prism lyra 2 Same I/O ... i thought he go to Aurora(n) its adjustable and you can retch to 32 I/O
and Why he didnt go to Aurora(n)
www.lynxstudio.com/products/compare/
www.lynxstudio.com/products/aurora-n/
www.lynxstudio.com/custom-shop/
Cause I intend to buy New Audio Interface
I picked up the (n). 2 DB25 and 4 pres as USB.
Lol @ "on/off button, big news."
For the price of that might as well get an Apollo lol and sounds just as good
Ehh, no xD
Apollo is very nice but not not in the same category as prism, lynx or symphony. Dynamic range, transparency and the ability to use your own system resources put these in their own category.
Ye sure ahahah 😂