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Lynx Aurora 8HD Pro Tools HD Audio Interface

Description

The Aurora line of digital audio converters from Lynx Studio Technology offers unprecedented audio quality and control in single-rack-space, 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.

Extended functions in Aurora are accessible via computer with the Lynx AES16 or by infrared using compatible laptops and handheld, Pocket PCs. The rear panel has Clock and MIDI In and Out connectors and an LSlot bay, for the optional use of other audio interfaces.

Several interfaces allow Aurora to be used in a number of different configurations. LT-HD allows Aurora to be recognized by and controlled from a Digidesign ProTools|HD system. FireWire access is easy using the LT-FW. 16 channels of ADAT Lightpipe I/O is made available with the LT-ADAT. LT-MADI allows up to four Aurora converters to send and receive up to 64 MADI channels. The new LT-USB is a USB 2.0 device for up to 16 I/O channels. And Lynx AES16 and AES16e allow interface with a wide range of Windows and Macintosh computers.

Aurora converters are preconfigured for three voltages. Aurora 115 volt models are available in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. The 100 volt models are available in Japan only. 230 volt units are available throughout the rest of the world through authorized distributors and retailers.

Simultaneous, 8 Channel Analog I/O and 8 Channel AES/EBU I/O
24 Bit / 192 kHz Mastering Quality A/D and D/A Conversion
192 kHz AES/EBU I/O Supporting Single and Dual Wire Modes
Single Rack Space Configuration
Extensive Remote Control Capability via Lynx AES16, IrDA and MIDI
On-board, 16 Channel Digital Mixer Provides Flexible I/O Routing
Word clock I/O with Lynx SynchroLock Sample Clock Technology
Digital I/O DB-25 connectors follow Yamaha pinout protocol
Analog I/O DB-25 connectors follow Tascam pinout protocol
RoHS compliant
Available in 100V, 115V and 230V models