Manufacturer's description
Mesa is a desktop-based Thunderbolt 3 audio interface and professional-quality standalone analog/digital/analog converter. Its desktop form factor makes it ideal for everyone from home/project recording setups to production rooms in commercial recording facilities. Compact and easily portable, Mesa offers four analog inputs and two outputs for monitoring, along with dual headphone outputs with independent level controls.
The Lynx Mesa offers a hi-contrast capacitive touchscreen interface — the same as in the company’s renowned Hilo 2 — making perfect for standalone use. Mesa owners will also be able to access its functions via the included Mesa Control software. A built-in MicroSD card slot allows Mesa to be used as a primary or backup recording device, making it useful for live/remote recording needs.
Designed for musicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers, and others who require the very best in pristine, detailed audio, Mesa offers the same level of audio quality and transparency as the company’s acclaimed Aurora(n) interface/converter. Other Mesa users include those involved in location recording — live performances, house of worship services and more — as well as for purposes including playback that can be done either via the onboard MicroSD card or its Thunderbolt 3 connection.
Mesa’s combo input connectors accept Mic, Line and D.I. signals, so users can plug in directly with instruments like electric guitars, bass, and keyboards, as well as microphones, and are selectable on a per-channel basis. Its monitor outputs are on ¼” balanced TRS connectors. Designed for professional applications, Mesa also features S/PDIF coaxial I/O, with its optical port supporting both S/PDIF (2 channel) and ADAT (8 channel) formats, and also includes Word Clock in and out.
The Lynx Mesa is compatible with all Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platforms on both Mac and Windows, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, and more. This universal compatibility makes it ideal for music and audio creators who require flexibility in working seamlessly with multiple DAW systems.
Unlike some other interface/converter tools, Mesa is designed to provide the highest possible audio quality while offering a very friendly user interface and operating system. Right out of the box, Mesa is ready with preset audio routing setups so that users can plug in and start recording immediately. In addition to its outstanding touchscreen interface, Mesa features a dedicated hardware button to jump to the frequently-accessed Menu/Meters display, as well as a dedicated All Mute button.
Key features
- Four low-noise microphone/line/Hi-Z switchable inputs.
- 14 total inputs and outputs with 2 loopback channels.
- Dual headphone outputs with dedicated D/A and independent level controls.
- Compact and portable for studio and live recording.
- Aurora(n) audio quality and transparency.
- Thunderbolt 3 interface for connection to Mac and Windows computers.
- High-contrast capacitive touchscreen interface.
- Flexible routing and monitor control.
- Optical I/O for S/PDIF or ADAT.
- Coax S/PDIF I/O.
- Word Clock in and out.
- SynchroLock 2™ low-jitter sample clock.
- MicroSD card slot for recording and playback.
Line in
- THD+N: ‐113dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Full scale input level: +20dBu
- Dynamic range: 119dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.010dB, 20–20kHz
- Crosstalk: ‐130dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
- Common mode rejection: greater than 80dB
- Input Impedance: 200kΩ balanced, 100kΩ unbalanced
- All line input measurements made with 40 ohm source applied to input
- Gain settings: Fixed
- Connector: Female XLR on combo jack
Mic In
- Features Per Channel: 48V Phantom Power Pad Hi-Pass Filter Polarity Reversal 48V Lockout Channel Pairing for Stereo Inputs
- THD+N: -111dB (0.00028%) @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter @ 21.6dB gain
- EIN: -129dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
- Dynamic Range: 116dB A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method @ 21.68dB gain
- Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.08dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS @ all gain settings
- Crosstalk: -127dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz @ 21.6dB gain
- Common Mode Rejection: 75dB min. -1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz @61.6dB gain
- Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 28.7dBu
- Input impedance: 2.1kΩ
- Gain Settings: 5.6dB or 13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps, pad disabled -8dB or 0dB to 55dB in 1dB steps, pad enabled
- Pad Attenuation: 13.6dB
- High-Pass Filter: 80Hz, 12 dB / octave
- Connector: Female XLR on combo jack
Hi-Z In
- THD+N: -109dB (0.00035%) 1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- EIN: -115dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
- Dynamic Range: 114dB A-weighted, -60dBFS method @ 21.6dB gain
- Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.05dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS
- Crosstalk: -132dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz
- Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 14.9dBu @5.6dB gain
- Input impedance: 1MΩ unbal. (TS), 2MΩ bal. (TRS)
- Gain Settings: 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps
- Connector: 1/4" TRS on combo jack
Monitor Out
- THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
- Crosstalk: -130dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Output level at max: +19dBu
- Output Impedance: 0.6 ohms
- Connector: Two 1/4” TRS jacks
Headphone Out
- THD+N: ‐107dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
- Dynamic range: 120dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.025dB, 20–20kHz
- Crosstalk: ‐120dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
- Output level: 18.4dBu maximum
- Output power: 68mW @ 600Ω, 135mW @ 300Ω, 383mW @ 60Ω, 212mW @ 32Ω, 100mW @ 16Ω
- Connector: Two 1/4" stereo headphone jacks
Digital I/O
- S/PDIF I/O coax: transformer-coupled on RCA jacks
- S/PDIF I/O optical: on optical connectors
- ADAT I/O: 8 channels at 48 kHz when selected on optical connectors
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
Mesa is a desktop-based Thunderbolt 3 audio interface and professional-quality standalone analog/digital/analog converter. Its desktop form factor makes it ideal for everyone from home/project recording setups to production rooms in commercial recording facilities. Compact and easily portable, Mesa offers four analog inputs and two outputs for monitoring, along with dual headphone outputs with independent level controls.
The Lynx Mesa offers a hi-contrast capacitive touchscreen interface — the same as in the company’s renowned Hilo 2 — making perfect for standalone use. Mesa owners will also be able to access its functions via the included Mesa Control software. A built-in MicroSD card slot allows Mesa to be used as a primary or backup recording device, making it useful for live/remote recording needs.
Designed for musicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers, and others who require the very best in pristine, detailed audio, Mesa offers the same level of audio quality and transparency as the company’s acclaimed Aurora(n) interface/converter. Other Mesa users include those involved in location recording — live performances, house of worship services and more — as well as for purposes including playback that can be done either via the onboard MicroSD card or its Thunderbolt 3 connection.
Mesa’s combo input connectors accept Mic, Line and D.I. signals, so users can plug in directly with instruments like electric guitars, bass, and keyboards, as well as microphones, and are selectable on a per-channel basis. Its monitor outputs are on ¼” balanced TRS connectors. Designed for professional applications, Mesa also features S/PDIF coaxial I/O, with its optical port supporting both S/PDIF (2 channel) and ADAT (8 channel) formats, and also includes Word Clock in and out.
The Lynx Mesa is compatible with all Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platforms on both Mac and Windows, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, and more. This universal compatibility makes it ideal for music and audio creators who require flexibility in working seamlessly with multiple DAW systems.
Unlike some other interface/converter tools, Mesa is designed to provide the highest possible audio quality while offering a very friendly user interface and operating system. Right out of the box, Mesa is ready with preset audio routing setups so that users can plug in and start recording immediately. In addition to its outstanding touchscreen interface, Mesa features a dedicated hardware button to jump to the frequently-accessed Menu/Meters display, as well as a dedicated All Mute button.
Key features
- Four low-noise microphone/line/Hi-Z switchable inputs.
- 14 total inputs and outputs with 2 loopback channels.
- Dual headphone outputs with dedicated D/A and independent level controls.
- Compact and portable for studio and live recording.
- Aurora(n) audio quality and transparency.
- Thunderbolt 3 interface for connection to Mac and Windows computers.
- High-contrast capacitive touchscreen interface.
- Flexible routing and monitor control.
- Optical I/O for S/PDIF or ADAT.
- Coax S/PDIF I/O.
- Word Clock in and out.
- SynchroLock 2™ low-jitter sample clock.
- MicroSD card slot for recording and playback.
Line in
- THD+N: ‐113dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Full scale input level: +20dBu
- Dynamic range: 119dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.010dB, 20–20kHz
- Crosstalk: ‐130dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
- Common mode rejection: greater than 80dB
- Input Impedance: 200kΩ balanced, 100kΩ unbalanced
- All line input measurements made with 40 ohm source applied to input
- Gain settings: Fixed
- Connector: Female XLR on combo jack
Mic In
- Features Per Channel: 48V Phantom Power Pad Hi-Pass Filter Polarity Reversal 48V Lockout Channel Pairing for Stereo Inputs
- THD+N: -111dB (0.00028%) @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter @ 21.6dB gain
- EIN: -129dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
- Dynamic Range: 116dB A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method @ 21.68dB gain
- Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.08dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS @ all gain settings
- Crosstalk: -127dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz @ 21.6dB gain
- Common Mode Rejection: 75dB min. -1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz @61.6dB gain
- Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 28.7dBu
- Input impedance: 2.1kΩ
- Gain Settings: 5.6dB or 13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps, pad disabled -8dB or 0dB to 55dB in 1dB steps, pad enabled
- Pad Attenuation: 13.6dB
- High-Pass Filter: 80Hz, 12 dB / octave
- Connector: Female XLR on combo jack
Hi-Z In
- THD+N: -109dB (0.00035%) 1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- EIN: -115dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
- Dynamic Range: 114dB A-weighted, -60dBFS method @ 21.6dB gain
- Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.05dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS
- Crosstalk: -132dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz
- Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 14.9dBu @5.6dB gain
- Input impedance: 1MΩ unbal. (TS), 2MΩ bal. (TRS)
- Gain Settings: 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps
- Connector: 1/4" TRS on combo jack
Monitor Out
- THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
- Crosstalk: -130dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Output level at max: +19dBu
- Output Impedance: 0.6 ohms
- Connector: Two 1/4” TRS jacks
Headphone Out
- THD+N: ‐107dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
- Dynamic range: 120dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response: ±0.025dB, 20–20kHz
- Crosstalk: ‐120dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
- Output level: 18.4dBu maximum
- Output power: 68mW @ 600Ω, 135mW @ 300Ω, 383mW @ 60Ω, 212mW @ 32Ω, 100mW @ 16Ω
- Connector: Two 1/4" stereo headphone jacks
Digital I/O
- S/PDIF I/O coax: transformer-coupled on RCA jacks
- S/PDIF I/O optical: on optical connectors
- ADAT I/O: 8 channels at 48 kHz when selected on optical connectors
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
