Metric Halo ULN-8 MK IV - 8 Preamps & DSP Audio Interface
Description
The Metric Halo ULN-8 mkIV is a precision USB audio interface and 8-channel A/D-D/A converter offering an advanced feature set and a hybrid DSP/FPGA processing system, and hosting a powerful software package that includes over 100 zero-latency plug-ins.
This lightweight low-power single-rack-space unit supplies 8 high-headroom microphone preamps along with 8 line inputs and 8 line outputs, all on DB25 connectors. The versatile interface offers a 128-channel, 64-bus mixer, supports resolutions of up to 192 kHz, and offers MIDI I/O along with MHLink networking and SCP computer linking, making it well suited for use as a core studio component for tracking, mixing, and mastering.
The updated mkIV version of the ULN-8 offers a warm, open, and very detailed musical sound and uses an integrated relay mute on the analog outputs to eliminate clicks and thumps when powering up and down. Fully calibrated analog I/O levels ensure that round trips through the converters maintain consistent levels, while the latency has been reduced from 116 samples down to approximately 18. The power consumption and heat generation has also been greatly reduced, allowing users to conserve energy.
Key Features:
- For Tracking, Mixing, and Mastering
- 8 Channels A/D-D/A at 192 kHz
- 8 Mic Preamps and 8 Line I/O via DB25
- USB Type-C Connector for Computer/Mobile
- Hybrid DSP/FPGA Precision Processing
- Production and +DSP Software Bundles
- MHLink for Network Connectivity
- SCP Links Additional Computer to Network
- 2 Hi-Z 1/4" Inputs, 1/4" Headphone Jack
- 128 Channel x 64 Bus Mixer