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From February 18 through May 31, 2013, buy a qualifying Lynx Aurora converter from Sweetwater and get free analog I/O cables. Add an AES16 or AES16e to your purchase, and also receive free digital I/O cabling. Up to a $420 value! See form for details. Download the Rebate Form

Lynx Aurora 16-VT

Item ID: Aurora16VT

16-channel AD/DA Converter with 24-bit/192kHz Conversion, 32-channel Digital Mixer, SynchroLock Clocking Technology, and Variable Trim

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  • Retail Price$3595.00
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16 Channels of Stellar Conversion - Plus Variable Trim!

The Lynx Aurora 16-VT "Variable Trim" features 192kHz analog to digital and digital to analog conversion with front-panel control of all routing and sample rate options. This newest member of the Aurora family gains its name because it allows you to manually set the analog input and output levels within a range of +8.5dBu and +24dBU. 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 Lynx Aurora 16-VT is your choice!

Lynx Aurora 16-VT 16-channel AD/DA Converter at a Glance:
  • 16 channels of I/O with trim
  • Front Panel Controls
  • Onboard 32-channel Mixer
  • LSlot for Expansion
  • SynchroLock Jitter Reduction
  • DB-25 Connectors

16 channels of I/O with variable trim
Aurora provides professional I/O interfaces for ease of installation in most studios and live sound applications. The Aurora 16-VT's analog I/O is electronically balanced and supports both +4dBU and -10dBV nominal levels. And, this latest version of the Aurora - the Aurora 16-VT - lets you manually set the analog input and output levels within a range of +8.5dBu to +24dBu, via 32 miniature trim pots , which are mounted on the primary circuit board. The Aurora 16-VT's 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
The Aurora 16-VT'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.

Onboard 32-channel Mixer
The onboard 32-channel digital mixer provides extensive routing and mixing options. Acting as a powerful patch bay style digital router, Aurora 16-VT 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 Aurora 16-VT's 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.

DB-25 Connectors
All analog and digital connections use DB-25 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-VT 16-channel AD/DA Converter Features:
  • Simultaneous 16-channel Analog I/O and 16-channel AES/EBU I/O
  • 24-bit/192kHz Mastering Quality A/D and D/A conversion
  • 192kHz AES/EBU I/O Supporting Single and Dual Wire Modes
  • Single Rack Space Configuration
  • Allows adjustment of I/O levels within +8.5dBu and +24dBu via internal trim pots
  • Extensive Remote Control Capability via Lynx AES16, IrDA and MIDI
  • LSlot Expansion Slot for FireWire, ADAT, Pro Tools|HD and Future Interface Options
  • Onboard Digital Mixer Provides Flexible I/O Routing
  • Word clock I/O with Lynx SynchroLock Jitter Reduction Technology

Lynx Aurora 16-VT - 16 channels of AD/DA conversion - with variable trim!
Specification Detail
Channels 16
A to D Yes
D to A Yes
Sample Rate 192kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Analog Inputs 2 x DB25
Analog Outputs 2 x DB25
Digital Inputs 2 x DB25 (AES/EBU)
Digital Outputs 2 x DB25 (AES/EBU)
Clock Inputs 1 x Word Clock
Clock Outputs 1 x Word Clock
Other I/O MIDI In/Out
Expansion Slots One expansion slot
Rack Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Depth 9"
Width 19"
Weight 12 lbs. shipping weight
Manufacturer Part Number LYN-AUR16VT-RTL-115

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