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1.6
Operation Requirements
To operate Hilo successfully with your existing equipment, first let’s verify that you have compatible elements for best results.
1.6.1
Audio Equipment Requirements
Hilo features a wide variety of audio I/O formats. Compatibility with these formats are, of course, only important for I/O ports that
you intend to use.
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Headphones:
The Hilo headphone jack (PHONES) is suitable for driving stereo headphones through a ¼” TRS connection.
Any standard set of headphones should work with Hilo.
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Line Inputs and Outputs:
Hilo can operate with balanced or unbalanced, line-level analog audio equipment (power amps,
powered speakers, headphone amps, microphone pre-amps, mixing boards, etc.) operating at trim levels of +18 dBu; +20
dBu; +22 dBu; +24 dBu; +0 dBV; +2 dBV; +4 dBV and +6 dBV . The LINE INs and LINE OUTs use XLR connections.
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Monitor Outputs:
The Hilo MONITOR outputs can operate with balanced or unbalanced, line-level analog audio
equipment and use ¼” TRS jacks.
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AES/EBU Inputs and Outputs
: The Hilo AES IN and OUT ports should work with any AES/EBU compatible device at
standard sample rates between 44.1 kHz and 192 kHz. The AES ports utilize XLR connections.
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SPDIF Inputs and Outputs
: Hilo supports coaxial (electrical) SPDIF connections on RCA jacks, or SPDIF Optical signals
on TOSLINK connections.
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ADAT Lightpipe:
Hilo’s TOSLINK Optical connector (S/PDIF/ADAT OPT.) can be software switched between 2-channel
SPDIF operation and 8-channel ADAT Lightpipe operation. When ADAT is selected, each input and output port supports
up to eight channels at sample rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz, four channels at sample rates of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz, or two
channels at sample rates of 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
1.6.2
Computer requirements
Hilo is configured to operate with Mac or PC computer systems via a USB connection. If one wishes to use this connection, check the
system requirements below to insure compatibility.
It also is important to note that most professional audio applications place significant demands on your computer’s resources, and it is
therefore recommended that you meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for your Digital Audio Workstation or audio
playback software, which will likely be greater than those listed for Hilo. Please refer to your audio software’s documentation for
more information.
1.6.2.1
Windows
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Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz, or AMD equivalent
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PC or laptop manufactured after January 2006
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1GB RAM
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One functional USB 2.0 port
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Windows XP with SP3 (32-bit only), Windows Vista with SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
NOTE:
Hilo’s USB operation is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME or Windows 2000.
1.6.2.2
Macintosh OS X
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Any Intel Processor based MacPro or MacBook computer running OS X 10.6.4 or higher
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1GB RAM
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One functional USB 2.0 port
NOTE
: Hilo’s USB operation is not compatible with OS 9 or OS X 10.6.3 or below.
1.6.2.3
iPad
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iOS 7 or higher (this excludes the original iPad)
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Apple iPad 2 or newer
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iPad camera kit for USB connection
