Lynx [Pre-order] Mesa (Lynx Studio Technology) Desktop Audio Interface with Thunderbolt 3 and Touchscreen Interface

[Product Features]

Lynx-quality desktop interface
Mesa is a Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface that's perfect for everything from mixing and mastering to recording and listening.

It boasts the same quality as Lynx's flagship Aurora(n) and inherits the touchscreen interface that has been well-received in Hilo, providing excellent UI and controls, as well as the highest audio quality.

●For all occasions
Despite its compact desktop design, Mesa features professional AD/DA conversion, including four analog inputs and two outputs, and dual headphone outputs with independent level controls.

Designed for musicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers and others who demand the purest sound possible, it delivers the same audio quality and transparency as the acclaimed Aurora(n) interface/converter.

It also features the same high-contrast capacitive touchscreen as Hilo 2 for clear operation. A variety of functions can be accessed using the dedicated Mesa Control software app. A built-in MicroSD card slot lets you use Mesa as your primary or backup recording device, ideal for live or remote recording.

●Abundant inputs and outputs, excellent operability
Mesa's combo input connectors are designed for mic, line, and DI, allowing you to directly connect instruments like electric guitars, basses, and keyboards, as well as microphones. Each channel can be configured for individual inputs. Monitor outputs are provided via 1/4-inch balanced TRS connectors. Additionally, Mesa offers S/PDIF coaxial I/O, optical I/O (supporting both 2-channel S/PDIF and 8-channel ADAT), and word clock I/O. Preset audio routings allow you to start recording right out of the box.

In addition to the excellent touchscreen interface, the unit also features four hardware buttons. Two function buttons, which can be used for both recording and playback, can be assigned to specific functions (allowing you to use different functions when an SD card is inserted or not). There's also a menu button and an all mute button. The function of the large encoder knob can also be customized.

- 4 mic preamps (switchable between mic/line/Hi-Z)
14 total inputs and outputs, plus two loopback channels. Two headphone outputs with dedicated D/A and independent level controls. Compact and portable design ideal for studio and live recording. Aurora(n)-level audio quality and transparency. Thunderbolt 3 interface (compatible with Mac and Windows).
High-contrast capacitive touchscreen Flexible routing and monitor control Optical input and output for S/PDIF or ADAT Coaxial S/PDIF input and output Word clock input and output SynchroLock 2™ low-jitter sample clock MicroSD card slot for recording and playback


[Product Specifications]

Analog Performance

Line input

THD+N: -113 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter)
Full-scale input level: +20 dBu
Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A-weighted / -60 dBFS signal method)
Frequency response: ±0.010 dB, 20 to 20 kHz
Maximum crosstalk: -130 dB @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Common mode rejection ratio: 80 dB or greater Input impedance: 200 kΩ balanced, 100 kΩ unbalanced (all line input measurements are taken with a 40 Ω source applied to the input)
Gain Settings: Fixed Connection: Female XLR combo jack (bypasses mic preamp in line mode)

●Microphone input

Per channel functions: 48V phantom power pad, high pass filter, polarity inversion, 48V lockout, channel pairing for stereo input
THD+N: -111 dB (0.00028 % @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter @ 21.6 dB gain)
EIN: -129 dBu A-weighted, -60 dBFS Gain Dynamic Range: 116 dB A-weighted / -60 dBFS Signal Method @ 21.68 dB Gain Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.08 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Crosstalk: -127 dB (adjacent channels, -1 dBFS, 1 kHz @ 21.6 dB gain)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 75 dB or better (-1 dBFS, 60 Hz and 1 kHz @ 61.6 dB gain)
A/D full scale input level: 28.7 dBu
Input impedance: 2.1 kΩ
Gain settings: 5.6 dB or 13.6 dB to 68.6 dB (1 dB steps, pad disabled) / -8 dB or 0 dB to 55 dB (1 dB steps, pad enabled)
Pad Attenuation: 13.6 dB
High-pass filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave Connector: Female XLR combo jack

Hi-Z input

THD+N: -109 dB (0.00035%, 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter)
EIN: -115 dBu (A-weighted, @ 21.6 dB gain)
Dynamic Range: 114 dB (A-weighted / -60 dBFS signal method @ 21.6 dB gain)
Frequency response: +0.01 / -0.05 dB, 20 to 20 kHz
Maximum Crosstalk: -132 dB (adjacent channels, -1 dBFS, 1 kHz @ 21.6 dB gain)
A/D Full Scale Input Level: 14.9 dBu @ 5.6 dB Gain Input Impedance: 1 MΩ unbalanced (TS), 2 MΩ balanced (TRS)
Gain settings: 5.6 dB or 13.6 dB to 68.6 dB (1 dB steps)
Connection terminal: 1/4 inch TRS combo jack

●Monitor output

THD+N: -108 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter)
Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted / -60 dBFS signal method)
Frequency response: ±0.025 dB, 20-20 kHz
Maximum crosstalk: -130 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω balanced / 50 Ω unbalanced Connection Terminal: 1/4 inch TRS jack x 2

Headphone output

THD+N: -107 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, max volume)
Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted / -60 dBFS signal method)
Frequency response: ±0.025 dB, 20 to 20 kHz
Maximum crosstalk: -120 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Output Level: Max 18.4 dBu
Output: 68 mW @ 600 Ω, 135 mW @ 300 Ω, 383 mW @ 60 Ω, 212 mW @ 32 Ω, 100 mW @ 16 Ω
Connections: Two 1/4-inch stereo headphone jacks, Digital I/O
S/PDIF I/O (coaxial): RCA terminal (transformer coupled)
S/PDIF I/O (Optical): Optical connector
ADAT I/O: 8 channels at 48 kHz (optical connector option)

Other sample rates: up to 192 kHz (using SynchroLock 2 sample clock generator with accuracy of 7 ppm or better)
Sync Source: Internal, External Word Clock I/O (75 Ω, TTL signal on BNC connector), S/PDIF Coaxial Input, Optical Input
LCD Display: 480 x 272 IPS TFT LCD capacitive touch panel. Computer Connection: Windows 11 64-bit Thunderbolt driver or macOS 12 (Monterey) to macOS 15 (Sequoia) Thunderbolt driver.
DC power: 12VDC, 3.3A
AC power: 110-230VAC / 40W
External dimensions: 216 x 59 x 191 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 1,282 g

*Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest specifications and operating environment before purchasing.