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4.3 Cable Connections
Hilo features a treasury of I/O types, suitable to accommodate whatever audio devices you wish to integrate.
Dante ports
Use CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable. Cable lengths up to 100m are possible with hi-grade cables. Dante devices can be connected
point-to-point, but if more than two devices are involved in a network, it is recommended to use a Network Switch in a ‘star”
configuration. Hilo-Dante can be connected to a computer through a standard Ethernet port for use with the Dante Controller software
for routing and configuration, or with the Audinate Virtual Soundcard software to use Hilo as a computer audio interface.
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 9.3 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.
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 9.3 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.
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.
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.
S/PDIF/ ADAT Optical
Use standard TOSLINK optical cables, of lengths up to 9 meters (30 feet).
SPDIF Coaxial In Out
Use 75 Ω S/PDIF cable with RCA connections. Recommended maximum length is 6 meters (20 feet)
Word clock In/Out
Use standard 75 Ω word clock cable with BNC connectors. Recommended maximum length is 9 meters (30 feet).
Battery In
DC 4-pin XLR battery pack connector. Supports 9-18 volts DC. See Appendix 5.1 for more information.
IEC Power connector
Use the included AC power cord
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