Lyra 2 Tech Specs

    Instrument Inputs2 x 6.3mm mono jack sockets, auto-select to analogue inputs 1 & 2 when plugged, software override
    Headphone Output1 x 6.3mm stereo TRS Jack with illuminated volume control
    Master volumeAssignable encoder / push switch with halo indication
    Standby buttonwith standby indicator (also flashes when unit is in ‘identify’ mode)
    Indication:
    Level Meters4 x multi-segment, multi-colour bargraphs with overload indication, 2 for analogue, 2 for digital, assignable to inputs or outputs, analogue outputs switchable 1/2 or 3/4.
    Input selectionIndicate mode of analogue inputs as Mic / line / inst & plus phantom power indicator for mic mode
    OverkillerFor analogue inputs, lit when Overkiller limiters are acting
    Digital Inputindicators for digital input unlocked and SRC (sample-rate converter) selected
    Digital Outputindicator for SRC (sample-rate converter) selected
    SyncMaster indicator, lit when interface is in local sync
    Mic inputs 2 x XLR sockets
    Line inputs 2 x 6.3mm TRS jack sockets (balanced or unbalanced)
    Line outputs 1-4 4 x 6.3mm TRS jack sockets (balanced or unbalanced)
    Digital inputs 1 x RCA 1 x TOSLINK for S/PDIF or ADAT Optical input; (RCA can operate as AES3 input using XLR-RCA adapter)
    Digital output 1 x RCA 1 x TOSLINK for S/PDIF or ADAT Optical output; (RCA can operate as AES3 output using XLR-RCA adapter)
    Wordclock 2 x BNC sockets, output and input (75Ω)
    USB port 1 x USB type B receptacle
    Mains power 3-pin 6A IEC inlet
    Mac OS Support OS X 10.5 or later on Intel and Apple M1 silicon
    Windows OS Support Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 & 11
    Mac audio driver Core Audio device
    Windows audio driver ASIO and WDM
    Linux audio driver Lyra is a UAC2 class compliant device – no driver needed on recent distros
    Control Panel applet Graphical user interface for control of Lyra unit under Mac OS X or Windows
    ConfigurationElectronically balanced, with fully-balanced analogue signal path
    Input SensitivitySwitchable ‘+4dBu’ (0dBFS = +18dBu) or ‘-10dBV’ (0dBFS = +6dBu)
    Input Impedance14.5kΩ
    Unbalanced ModeAutomatic
    Total harmonic distortion-117dB (0.00014%, -0.1dBFS)
    THD+N-111dB (0.00028%, -0.1dBFS)
    Dynamic Range116dB (-60dBFS)
    Gain Accuracy±0.05dB
    LF roll-off-0.05dB at 8Hz; -3dB at <1Hz
    HF roll-offfs = 44.1kHz: -0.05dB at 21.1kHz; -3dB at 22.0kHz
    fs = 48kHz: -0.05dB at 23.0kHz; -3dB at 23.9kHz
    fs = 96kHz: -0.05dB at 32.0kHz; -3dB at 47.9kHz
    fs = 192kHz: -0.05dB at 32.0kHz; -3dB at 78kHz
    CMRR20Hz..20kHz: >70dB
    Inter-channel cross-talk1kHz: <140dB; 20Hz..20kHz: <-120dB
    Inter-channel phase10Hz..5kHz: ±0.25°,
    5kHz..20kHz: ±1.0°,
    20kHz..50kHz: ±2.0°,
    OverkillerProgessive limiter, auto-aligning, selectable per channel
    Impact FilterHigh-pass filter, -3dB at 80Hz, 40dB/decade (selectable for channels 1-2; whether in line, mic or instrument mode)
    RIAA de-emphasis filter
    (Lyra 2 only)    		Response accuracy:
    ±0.22dB at fs=44.1kHz;
    ±0.14dB at fs=48kHz;
    ±0.015dB at other sample rates
    M-S matrix (Lyra 2 only)Allows direct connection of mid-side mics, or non-matrix mic-preamps
    ConfigurationElectronically balanced, with fully balanced analogue signal path
    Gain10dB to 65dB in 1dB steps (0dBFS = -56dBu to -1dBu) plus switchable -20dB pad
    Gain accuracy±0.05dB
    Input impedance5.5kΩ
    THD+10dB gain: -116dB at -0.1dBFS (0.00016%)
    +40dB gain: -110dB at -0.1dBFS (0.00032%)
    THD+N+10dB gain: -108dB at -0.1dBFS (0.00040%)
    Equivalent input noise (EIN)+30dB gain: -128.5dBu (0Ω source); -126.3dBu (150Ω source)
    +40dB gain: -130.9dBu (0Ω source); -127.6dBu (150Ω source)
    +50dB gain: -131.2dBu (0Ω source); -127.7dBu (150Ω source)
    +60dB gain: -131.4dBu (0Ω source); -127.8dBu (150Ω source)
    LF roll-off-0.05dB at 20Hz, -3dB at 5Hz
    HF roll-offAs per analogue line input data (dependent on fs)
    CMRR50Hz/60Hz: >110dB at all gains
    1kHz: >100dB at all gains
    20kHz: >90dB at all gains
    Phantom power+48V, switchable per channel
    Pad-20dB, switchable per channel
    ConfigurationUnbalanced, high impedance buffer
    Gain10dB to 65dB in 1dB steps, 18dB pad (0dBFS = -38dBu to 17dBu)
    Gain accuracy±0.05dB
    Input impedance1MΩ
    ConfigurationElectronically balanced, with fully-balanced analogue signal path
    Output amplitudeSwitchable ‘+4dBu’ (0dBFS = +18dBu) or ‘-10dBV (0dBFS = +6dBu)
    Output impedance100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced
    Unbalanced modeAutomatic, with bootstrapping level compensation
    Total harmonic distortion-107dB (0.00045%, -1dBFS)
    THD+N-106dB (0.00050%, -0.1dBFS)
    Dynamic range115dB (-60dBFS)
    Gain accuracy±0.05dB
    LF roll-off-0.05dB at 8Hz, -3dB at <1Hz
    HF roll-offfs = 44.1kHz: -0.05dB at 21.4kHz; -3dB at 22.0kHz
    fs = 48kHz: -0.05dB at 23.2kHz; -3dB at 23.9kHz
    fs = 96kHz: -0.05dB at 32.0kHz; -3dB at 47.8kHz
    fs = 192kHz: -0.05dB at 32.0kHz; -3dB at 76kHz
    Output balance>50dB
    Inter-channel cross-talk1kHz: <-135dB; 20Hz..20kHz: <-120dB
    Inter-channel phase10Hz..5kHz: ±0.4°,
    5kHz..20kHz: ±0.25°,
    20kHz..50kHz: ±0.5°,
    Formats supported: Lyra 2 S/PDIF (RCA or TOSLINK), ADAT, ADAT S/MUX (TOSLINK), AES3 (XLR via adapter cable)
    Sample rates supported 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
    Sample rates supported: ADAT (Lyra 2 only) ADAT (8 channel): 44k1, 48k ADAT SMUX (4 channel): 88k2, 96k
    Channel Status: Ignored
    Word-length 24 bit
    AES3 Operation (Lyra 2) Via S/PDIF RCA, using XLR-RCA adapter
    Sample-rate converter (SRC) Selectable at S/PDIF input; allowing input at any sample rate
    Bit transparency Maintained (allows recording of Dolby or DTS streams)
    Formats supported S/PDIF (RCA or TOSLINK), ADAT, ADAT S/MUX (TOSLINK), AES3 (RCA)
    Sample rates: S/PDIF/AES3 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
    Sample rates: ADAT (Lyra 2 only) ADAT (8 channel): 44k1, 48k; ADAT S/MUX (4 channel): 88k2, 96k
    Channel Status Full implementation, Consumer (S/PDIF) or professional (AES3)
    Word-length 24 bit, or reduction to 16 bits using flat TPDF dither or Prism Sound SNS (Super Noise Shaping – four alternative shapes available)
    AES3 (AES/EBU) operation (Lyra 2 only) via S/PDIF RCA, using RCA-XLR adaptor and AES3 mode (2V p-p, 110Ω and AES3 channel status)
    Sample-rate converter (SRC) (Lyra 2 only) Selectable at S/PDIF output; output rate can be referenced to Wordclock, DI or local clock at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz
    Bit transparency Maintained in 24 bit mode (allows playback of Dolby or DTS streams to external decoder)
    THD+N<-137dB (0.000014%, -0.1dBFS)
    Dynamic range>138dB (0.000013%, -60dBFS)
    System sample rates44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz
    Sync sources:
    Masterlocal, Wordclock (Lyra 2 only), DI (S/PDIF input) or ADAT (Lyra 2 only)
    Local clock accuracy±50ppm
    Jitter rejection>60dB / decade above 100Hz
    Internal mixer delay
    (total analogue in to out)    		fs = 44.1kHz: 0.57ms;
    fs = 48kHz: 0.52ms;
    fs = 88.2kHz: 0.2ms;
    fs = 96kHz: 0.18ms;
    fs = 176.4kHz: 0.09ms;
    fs = 192kHz: 0.08ms;
    Form factor2/3 width, 1U 19inch rack mountable
    (Rack ears available as an option)
    Dimensions

    Table top (inc. feet):
    W: 285mm D: 242mm H: 50mm

    Rack-mount (inc. optional ears):
    W: 483mm D: 242mm H: 44.5mm

    Power:90-250VAC, 50-60Hz
    internal power supply
    IEC 6A connector
    Power consumption15W
    Fuse rating0.5A(T), 20mm, glass
    Weight:2.1kg
    Operation ambient conditions0 to 35°C, 85% maximum relative humidity
    IEC mains leadx 1
    USB Lead type A to Bx 1

    Except where otherwise stated, audio performance data are RMS, unweighted, 20Hz..20kHz figures, measured at 997Hz, using fs = 96kHz and ‘+4dBu’ sensitivity settings.

    In keeping with our policy of continual development, specifications are subject to amendment without notice. E&OE.

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