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Lynx Aurora 16Item ID: Aurora1616-channel 24-bit/192kHz A/D D/A Converter 
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From Our Research Team:Some of the best A/D conversion available!With Aurora, Lynx continues to be a leader in the world of digital audio. The Aurora A/D converters from Lynx Studio Technology provides unprecedented quality and control in 1U eight and sixteen channel models. The Aurora 8 and Aurora 16 feature 192 kHz analog to digital and digital to analog conversion with front panel control of all routing and sample rate options. The rear panel has Clock and MIDI I/O connectors and an LSlot bay, for the optional use of ADAT and other audio interfaces. For excellent conversion quality, the Aurora 16 is your choice!Lynx Aurora 16 at a Glance:
I/O Aurora provides professional I/O interfaces for ease of installation in most studios and live sound applications. The analog I/O is electronically balanced and supports both +4dBU and -10dBV nominal levels. The AES digital I/O is transformer coupled and is capable of driving 500 feet of cable at 192kHz. Both dual and single-wire AES channel modes are supported. Front Panel Controls Aurora's ergonomically designed front panel provides easy access to important controls and signal status. Unique to this product class, Aurora also offers extensive remote control capability. All front panel features as well as other low-level options can be controlled from the Lynx AES16 digital interface card on Windows and Macintosh platforms; a Pocket PC or laptop via infrared; MIDI; or an LSlot interface card. Multiple remote set-up configurations can be stored and recalled. On-board 32-channel Mixer The on-board 32-channel digital mixer provides extensive routing and mixing options. Acting as a powerful patch bay style digital router, Aurora can easily route signals between analog and digital inputs on a channel-by-channel basis. Mixing capability on each output also provides flexible zero latency monitoring. LSlot for Expansion The LSlot expansion port accepts cards that provide compatibility with current and emerging digital interface standards, including ADAT and others. SynchroLock Jitter Reduction Lynx's proprietary SynchroLock jitter reduction technology, from the AES16, is also included. This LYNX-exclusive feature provides extreme jitter reduction of up to 3000:1, allowing Aurora to output an extremely clean clock output for driving the digital audio system. DB25 Connectors All analog and digital connections use DB25 connectors with industry standard pin-outs which are compatible with off-the-shelf cables Lynx as well as from manufacturers such as ProCo, Hosa, and others. Lynx Aurora 16 Features:
Lynx Aurora 16 - 16 channels of premium A/D D/A conversion! Aurora 16 Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 5 reviewsThis is the one. This unit is beautiful.
by Adam from Seattle, WA
A brief background: For years, I've been recording with a Digi-002R. I could get decent recordings, but nobody would ever mistake it for a commercial studio. After upgrading mics and then pres, I w... read more [+]as getting better sound, but still not quite that radio-ready, finished sound. I decided it had to be the last link in my chain: The A/D conversion in the 002R.December 29, 2011 Music Background: Recording Engineer After a long time of agonizing over what to get, I bought the Aurora 16. Its maiden voyage was to record a jazz vocalist with a three-piece combo in a live performance. Eight channels in, all with great microphones, through great preamps, into the Aurora. In a word: Wow. You can say of basically all of the audio interfaces out there -- even the cheap ones -- that the sound is clean, even squeaky-clean. The same holds true for the Aurora, of course, but it goes far beyond mere clean. Where the 002R sounded thin and veiled (and attempts at correcting this yielded only muddy, out-of-control bass, not to mention a frustrated engineer), this unit's bass sounds bottomless (particularly on that gorgeous old upright being recorded!), and more importantly, effortless. The warm, round tones of the bass perfectly complement the sparkling midrange on the piano, and the fresh, airy ping of the ride cymbal (no artificial brightness, no harshness). Every last sultry lyric breathed into the mic was captured with extraordinary intimacy. This is it. This is the sound I want. This unit is beautiful. Cons: Non-universal-voltage power supply. This is probably not going to be a huge deal, as I've yet to secure a recording job overseas, but still... It seems like every other piece of audio gear out there now has a unviersal-voltage PSU so one doesn't have to worry about this. close [-] PRO
by Gallery Acoustics Recording Studio from Buffalo, NY
Excellent. I previously owned an Apogee Rosetta 200. Tone is totally different but quality is comparable. The apogee had nicer low end IMO, but overall the Aurora had a more balanced tone and sligh... read more [+]tly larger stereo image. Obviously the Aurora 16 is a better price per channel deal. I sold the Apogee and don't regret it. close [-]
August 12, 2011 Music Background: Pro Studio BETTER THAN DIGIDESIGN 192
by Lapo from Bear, Delaware USA
interface is better than the 192. comes already with 16 ins/outs. higher headroom than the 192 and apogee, very transperent sound no matter what you are recording. The only downfall is the leds in ... read more [+]front doesnt give a proper level readout, but besides that you should always use your ears anyway. the best bang for the buck, im happy i got it instead of the 192. close [-]
June 20, 2007 Music Background: Engineer/Programmer Geat box!
by M. Montenegro from Baltimore, MD
Excellent mastering AD/DA box. for the money.
November 5, 2010 Music Background: Producer, Guitarist I'm very happy with this
by NWJazz from Seattle
I've been using the Aurora 16 for a few months now. and I'm very happy with it. I use a Lynx AES16 card to hook this to my PC. The sound is perfectly clean. The cost/channel of AD and DA is really ... read more [+]great compared to the Apogee AD16 and DA16. The software mixer is very powerful -- I am able to generate a number of different zero-latency cue mixes quite easily while recording, and you can simlarly mix anything you want on playback. You can do everything you need in software right from the PC. The support is very good, and they monitor their forums very regularly. I tried clocking with and without a Big Ben, and the Big Ben added nothing compared to using the Aurora's own internal clock with synchrolock. The jitter specs on this are VERY VERY low. Overall a great product. My only small complaints are the unit emits a small pop when synchrolock kicks in, so you have to wait for synchrolock to engage prior to turning on your monitors. Also, the unit runs very warm, so you have to keep a rack space above and below it open. But it's only 1u tall itself. close [-]
October 10, 2007 Music Background: Jazz musician with project studio Also popular
Lynx Aurora 16
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