Aurora 8 USB AD/DA Converter

This package includes the Lynx LT-USB LSlot interface and the Lynx Aurora 8 USB AD/DA Converter. Together they represent eight channels of fast, full fidelity I/O.

LT-USB
The LT-USB is an LSlot interface for the Aurora 8 and Aurora 16 A/D D/A converters that provides digital input and output to desktop and portable computers using USB 2.0 ports. Both Mac and Windows computers are supported.

Ideal for quick connect and portable applications, the LT-USB allows up to 16 input and output channels at up to 96 kHz, and 8 channels at 192 kHz. When used with popular recording, audio production and mastering applications, the LT-USB allows Aurora’s compact size to be an integral part of a compact mobile studio.

One USB Device port, using USB 2.0 protocol
Class compliant USB Audio 2.0 high speed card
Field upgradable over USB
8 I/O channels at 192 kHz (Aurora 8). All bidirectional.
Compatible with Macintosh OS X 10.6.4 and up
Compatible with Windows Vista / 7 / 8, 32 and 64 bit drivers
Utilizes Lynx Studio Technology’s proprietary SynchroLock™ technology to virtually eliminate USB bus jitter when slaving Aurora to USB
Easily installed into Aurora
Aurora Remote Control (ARC) application ships with LT-USB

Aurora 8
The Aurora 8 digital audio converter offers unprecedented audio quality and control in a single-rack space. It features 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, AES16e and MIDI. The rear panel has Clock and MIDI In and Out connectors and an LSlot bay, for use with other interfaces.

Several interfaces allow Aurora to be used in a number of different configurations. This particular item ships with the LT-USB is a USB 2.0 device for up to 16 I/O channels. The LT-HD allows Aurora to be recognized by and controlled from a ProTools|HD system. 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. Thunderbolt connectivity for both Mac and Windows computers is possible with the LT-TB. 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, AES16e, 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