Metric Halo Metric Halo ULN-8 3d

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Each ULN-8 3d integrates:

• Mastering grade A/D Conversion (8 channels)
• Mastering grade D/A Conversion with analog domain monitor control (8 channels)
• Mastering grade headphone output with dedicated D/A Conversion
• MH ULN-R preamps (8 channels)
• Exceptional ultra-high impedance Guitar/Bass DI inputs (2 channels; shared with Analog 1+2)
• AES I/O (8 Channels)
• All I/O supports 192k
• SMPTE LTC I/O
• MIDI I/O
• 128 Channel x 64 bus mixer (up to 192k)
• Instantiable DSP processing with over 100 plugins
• Integrated analog domain surround-capable Monitor Controller
• Incredibly accurate DPLL clock with ultra-low jitter
• Seamless hardware multi-unit unification over MHLink (mixer, routing and transport)
• MH EdgeBus Card slot with support for AES/SPDIF/MADI/ADAT/TOSLINK/MIDI (depending on card)
• SMUX support for ADAT and MADI
• IR Remote Control support
• Front panel metering and control with dedicated gain knobs
• Bullet-proof recording with the integrated Record Panel
• MIO Console 3d
• MHLink Ethernet connectivity
• USB-C connectivity

ULN-8 Key Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional, Best–In–World, Archival Grade Converter Quality
• Exceptional, Boutique–Quality Mic Preamps
• Flexible, Integrated Analog-Domain Monitor Controller
• Universal Sample Rate Support
• Analog, AES, Ethernet, USB and EdgeCard Interfacing
• Rock Solid Stability: Mature, Real-World-Tested Firmware, Software and Drivers
• Hardware-based MHLink multi-unit unification network
• Instant Access to Tactile Controls
• Fully digital control for total recall, remote control and control surface support
• Comprehensive Precision Metering — so you always know what is going on
• Works with or without a Computer
• Metric Halo’s Exclusive instantiable Character — from ultra clean to nice and gooey
• Integrated ultra-low-latency instantiable processing with plenty of DSP power to run it
• Most Compact, Lowest Weight, Lowest Power and Lowest Price in its Class

Features in Detail

• 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k A/D converters
  • Exceptionally flat, low-distortion A/D conversion
  • DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
• 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters
  • Exceptionally flat, low-distortion D/A conversion
  • DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
• 2 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters with integrated headphone amp
  • Same high-quality DC-coupled conversion
  • Dedicated, digitally controlled high-power headphone amplifier
• 8 Channels of Exceptional Remote Controllable Ultra-Low-Noise Clickless Preamps
  • Custom designed Digitally Controlled analog preamps
  • Metric Halo Zero-Cross switching technology for clickless operation
  • Discreet gain and trim stages for ultra-high headroom operation (supports +20 dBu input)
• Analog Send/Return architecture for analog access to preamps (pre A/D)
  • Analog domain sends from preamps (mult’ed pre-A/D)
  • Analog only preamp operation capable (with fine trim)
  • Integrated switcher to allow insert of external analog processing pre-A/D
• 2 Channels of Exceptional DI inputs suitable for instrument or turntable inputs
  • Ultra-High-Z for no instrument loading
  • Balanced or unbalanced operation
  • Jumper configurable pre-trim gain
• Integrated Surround Monitor Controller
  • Provides switching between any set of user specified sources (Host, USB, AES, Analog, ADAT, MADI or Mix)
  • Analog domain gain control for monitor output from Front Panel or computer
  • Supports input and monitor paths from Mono to 7.1.4
• 8 Channels of 192k capable AES Inputs and Outputs
  • Available as computer I/O or direct routed I/O for converters
  • Support full channel count at all sample rates
  • Professional interfacing
• Comprehensive Front Panel Controls
  • Full support for standalone converter and preamp operation
    • Sample Rate selection
    • Clock source selection
    • Input source selection
    • Phantom power control
  • Tactile Control of Input and Output gains
    • Gain level indication with MH Digital Dual Vernier Technology
    • Numeric gain level indication while changing gains
  • Tactile Control Headphone level
  • Tactile Control Monitor Controller gain (mono - 7.1)
  • Preset recall
  • Multichannel gain linking control
  • Monitor Controller control surface
  • User-controllable brightness
  • User-controllable knob sensitivity
• Comprehensive, High Resolution 15 Segment Precision Front Panel Metering
  • Real, functional metering for analog inputs and outputs
  • Unique ‘Meter on knob’ functionality
  • Multi-color signal level/presence metering for AES inputs and outputs
• Comprehensive Clocking (Internal, Word Clock, AES)
• Dedicated internal clock sources for all rates
• Dedicated MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Input and Output on standard DIN connectors
  • MIDI transported to computer
• Dedicated SMPTE LTC I/O for Timecode without sacrificing any audio channels
  • Properly conditioned and band-limited SMPTE I/O on TRS balanced connections
  • Available to any CoreAudio application as audio streams
  • Directly routable to Record Panel SMPTE decoder
• Rock-solid, time-tested fifth-generation software and drivers
• Integrated Mixing and Deep Instantiable DSP Processing (Includes Full +DSP License)
  • Fully configurable multibus mixer with surround support (up to 7.1)
  • Full Send/Return architecture
  • Ultra-low latency, on-the-metal monitoring
  • Insert model for inserting zero-latency plugins
  • Insertable +DSP plugin graphs for configurable processing
  • Insertable graph macros for complex, pre-configured processing
  • Includes over 100 high-quality processing plugins, including:
    • MIOStrip — channel strip processing
    • Dynamics (Compressor and Limiter)
    • Transient Controller
    • EQ (6 band and 12 band)
    • HaloVerb
    • Signal Processing primitives
    • Crossovers
    • and much more…
  • Per-channel and Per-bus Insertable Character™
• MHLink Interfacing between boxes
• Ethernet Interfacing to computer with MHLink Audio
  • Supports Mac OS X v. 10.8.5 and newer
• Bidirectional Control Surface Support
  • Integrated Front Panel Tactile Controls
  • Eucon Control Surfaces
  • Mackie Control Protocol Control Surfaces
• Integrated Multichannel Recorder (Record Panel)
  • Multichannel, multi-box tape-style high-performance recorder
  • Exceptional Stability and Sound Quality
  • Realtime waveform display
  • Extensive File Format support (BWF, WAVE, CAF, AIFF, SD2)
  • BWF time-stamping from TOD or LTC (any input channel or dedicated SMPTE input)
  • Support for basic BWF metadata
  • Support for limiting record file size and seamless file breaking
  • Seamless manual file breaking (with time-stamping)
  • Support for mirrored recording (recording to multiple drives at once)
  • Pre-roll/Pre-record
  • Dreamcatcher™ Level Based trigger
  • Timecode based trigger
  • Monophonic and polyphonic recording (determined by source strip width)

• DC-Powerable
• High quality, custom designed formed powder-coated aluminum case
  • Strong
  • Light weight
  • Scratch and fingerprint resistant
  • Smooth contours for snag-free transportation in a gig-bag
  • Rack-mountable with included rack-ear kit
• Exceptional Power Performance (only 32 Watts)
• Low mass (6 lbs / 2.7 kg)
• Extremely Compact (everything in 1 RU)
• Future Proof, Expandable, and software-enhanceable

What’s Included in the Package

Each ULN-8 includes the following items:

• One ULN-8 unit
• One IEC Power Cord appropriate for your area
• One 18-volt 60-watt world-ready external power supply
• One 12” CAT5e Ethernet Cable
• One 14’ CAT5e Ethernet Cable
• One USB-A to USB-C Cable
• Two Rack Ears w/ fasteners
• Rubber feet
• Configuration jumpers
• Warranty/Registration Card