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2.3
Cable Connections
Hilo features a treasury of I/O types, suitable to accommodate whatever audio devices you wish to integrate.
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USB 2.0 port
Use the included USB cable or equivalent to connect Hilo to a USB 2.0 equipped computer.
Cable Concerns: If using a third party cable, make sure that it is USB 2.0 compliant. 5 meters (16 feet) maximum.
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LINE IN
Use standard XLR cables (i.e. mic cables) to connect to a line level, balanced signal source. This input is not suitable for use with
microphones, unless a microphone pre-amp is used to get mic-level signals up to line-level. Cable Concerns: If your signal source is
unbalanced, consult Appendix to determine if your cables are wired correctly for use with Hilo. For unbalanced cables, 4.5 meters (15
feet) is the maximum recommended length.
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LINE OUT
Use standard XLR cables (i.e. mic cables) to connect to a line level, balanced signal destination. Cable Concerns If your signal source
is unbalanced, consult Appendix to determine if your cables are wired correctly for use with Hilo. For unbalanced cables, 4.5 meters
(15 feet) is the maximum recommended length.
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MONITOR OUT
Use standard ¼” cables. TRS if balanced, standard ¼” TS if unbalanced.
Cable Concerns: For unbalanced cables 4.5 meters (15 feet) is the maximum recommended length.
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AES IN/OUT
Use AES XLR cables (110
Ω
). Insure that the connected device supports AES3 or AES/EBU. Cable lengths of up to 100 meters (328
feet) are acceptable.
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S/PDIF/ ADAT Optical
Use standard TOSLINK optical cables, of lengths up to 9 meters (30 feet).
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SPDIF Coaxial In Out
Use 75
Ω
S/PDIF cable with RCA connections. Recommended maximum length is 6 meters (20 feet)
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Wordclock In/Out
Use standard 75
Ω
wordclock cable with BNC connectors. Recommended maximum length is 9 meters (30 feet).
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Battery In
DC 4-pin XLR battery pack connector. Supports 9-18 volts DC. See Appendix 5.1 for more information.
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IEC Power connector
Use the included AC power cord
In Addition to the rear panel jack pack, there is one remaining cable connection on the Hilo front panel. The PHONES jack is a
standard ¼” TRS connector, and is capable of driving the full range of stereo headphones available.
