LYNX STUDIO TECHNOLOGY / Mesa

Mesa is a Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface ideal for all your mixing, mastering, recording, and listening needs. It inherits the same quality as Lynx's flagship Aurora(n) and the acclaimed touchscreen interface from Hilo, providing superior UI, control, and superior audio quality.

■Audio Interface
■Thunderbolt 3 Connection
■Analog 4-in/2-out

For Any Music Scene
Mesa offers professional-grade AD/DA conversion, including four analog inputs and two outputs, and dual headphone outputs with independent level controls, in a compact desktop design.

Designed for musicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers, and others who demand the pristine sound, 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. Access a wide range of functions using the dedicated Mesa Control software app. A built-in MicroSD card slot allows you to use Mesa as your primary or backup recording device, making it ideal for live performances and remote recording.

Abundant I/O and Superior Operability
Mesa's combo input connector is designed for microphone, line, and DI, allowing direct connection of instruments such as electric guitars, basses, and keyboards, as well as microphones, and can be configured for each channel. The monitor output is provided via a 1/4-inch balanced TRS connector. Additionally, it 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 routing allows 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, both for recording and playback, can be assigned to specific functions (differentiating between functions when an SD card is inserted and when not). There's also a menu button and an all-mute button. The large encoder knob's function can also be customized.

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

Product Specifications
■ 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, 20-20 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 applied with a 40 Ω source at the input)
Gain Setting: Fixed
Connection: Female XLR combo jack (microphone preamp bypass in line mode)

■Microphone Input
Per-Channel Features: 48 V phantom power pad, high-pass filter, polarity inversion, 48 V 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 level @ 21.68 dB gain
Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.08 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Crosstalk: -127 dB (adjacent channel, -1 dBFS, 1 kHz @ 21.6 dB gain)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio: Greater than 75 dB (-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
Connection Type: 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, 20-20 kHz
Maximum Crosstalk: -132 dB (adjacent channel, -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)

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
Connections: Two 1/4-inch TRS jacks

Headphone Output
THD+N: -107 dB (@ (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, maximum volume)
Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted / -60 dBFS signal method)
Frequency Response: ±0.025 dB, 20-20 kHz
Maximum Crosstalk: -120 dB (@ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Output Level: Maximum 18.4 dBu
Power 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 connector (transformer coupled)
S/PDIF I/O (Optical): Optical connector
ADAT I/O: 8 channels at 48 kHz (with optical connector selected)

Other Features
Sample Rate: Up to 192 kHz (using the SynchroLock 2 sample clock generator with better than 7 ppm accuracy)
Synchronization 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 with capacitive touch panel
Computer Connection: Windows 11 64-bit with Thunderbolt driver or macOS 12 (Monterey) to macOS 15 (Sequoia) with Thunderbolt driver
DC Power: 12 VDC, 3.3 A
AC Power: 110–230 VAC / 40 W
Dimensions: 216 x 59 x 191 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 1,282 g