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Prism Sound - Lyra 2 USB Audio Interface with ADAT/SPDIF

Description

Lyra 2 - Reference Grade Compact Audio Interface

Lyra is a USB audio interface for Windows PC and Mac. As well as analogue line inputs and outputs, Lyra provides high-quality microphone preamplifiers and high-impedance instrument inputs, plus stereo digital I/O and a host of advanced synchronization and monitoring facilities.

Lyra 2 provides two line input channels and four line output channels, which can be operated in balanced or unbalanced mode, and each of which can be used with professional ('+4dBu') or consumer ('-10dBV') signal levels. The input channels have selectable microphone preamplifiers, and selectable high-impedance, unbalanced instrument input jacks. 24-bit conversion is used throughout.

In Lyra 2, stereo digital I/O is provided in both S/PDIF and optical (TOSLINK) formats. The S/PDIF input can also accept professional AES3 signals, and the S/PDIF output can be switched to AES3 mode if required. A highquality sample-rate converter (SRC) can be applied to either the stereo digital input or output. The TOSLINK connectors can alternatively carry eight channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1k or 48kHz sample rates, or four channels at 88.2kHz or 96kHz (SMUX mode).

Packing Prism Sound's trusted, uncompromising AD/DA conversion into a compact chassis, Lyra is perfect for use in the studio or on the road.

Based on the Orpheus' audio path and clock circuitry, Lyra is ideal for those who don't require a large I/O count, but do demand the highest quality and most transparent AD/DA available.

Features
* 2 A/D Analogue Input Channels
* 4 D/A Analogue Line Output Channels
* S/PDIF / ADAT Digital In/Out
* AES3 Mode on RCA/Phono
* Word-clock Sync I/O

Specs

INPUTS
* 2 x XLR sockets
* 2 x 6.3mm TRS jack sockets (balanced or unbalanced)
* 1 x TOSLINK for S/PDIF or ADAT Optical input

OUTPUTS
* 2 x 6.3mm TRS jack sockets (balanced or unbalanced)
* 4 x 6.3mm TRS jack sockets (balanced or unbalanced)
* 1 x TOSLINK for S/PDIF or ADAT Optical output

POWER
* 90-250VAC, 50/60Hz internal power supply
* IEC 6A connector
* 15W 0.5A(T) 20mm ceramic fuse

DIMENSIONS
* Table top (including feet): W: 285mm D: 242mm H: 50mm
* Rack-mount (including ears): W: 483mm D: 242mm H: 44.5mm
* Weight: 2.1kg