Lynx

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The Lynx Aurora 16-VT Variable Trim Converter expands the range of Lynx Studio Technology's 192kHz AD/DA converters. The Aurora 16-VT manually sets the analog input and output levels within a range of +8.5dBu to +24dBu. 32 miniature trim pots mounted on the primary circuit board enable the adjustments.

Since 2004, Aurora has established its position as one of the leading high-end audio converters for recording studios around the world. Studios that want the advantage of Aurora's pristine audio quality and versatility, also welcome the ability to manually set levels for optimum performance. The Aurora 16-VT provides this capability, while preserving Aurora's other features, specifications, and signature transparent sound.

The Lynx Aurora 16-VT converter is housed in a single rack space unit.
Lynx Aurora 16-VT Variable Trim AD/DA Converter 1U

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Analog input and output levels can be set between +8.5dBu and +24dBu
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
Extensive remote control capability via Lynx AES16, IrDA, FireWire and MIDI
Onboard 32-channel digital mixer provides flexible I/O routing
Word clock I/O with Lynx SynchroLock sample clock technology
Connectivity via PCI, PCI Express with AES16 cards, ADAT, ProToolsHD, FireWire and MADI

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General:
AC Power: 115VAC, 70W
Size 1.75"H x 19"W x 9"D
Certifications: CE and FCC Class B EMI, CE product safety

Analog I/O:
16 inputs and 16 outputs
Type: Electronically balanced or unbalanced
Level: +4 dBu nominal/+20 dBu max. or -10 dBV nominal/+6 dBV max.
Input impedance Balanced mode: 24 Ohms
Unbalanced mode: 12 Ohms
Output Impedance Balanced mode: 100 Ohms
Unbalanced mode: 50 Ohms
Output drive: 600 Ohm impedance, 0.2F capacitance
A/D and D/A Type: 24-bit multilevel, delta-sigma

Analog In Performance:
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.1dB
Dynamic range: 117dB, A-weighted
Channel crosstalk: -120 dB maximum, 1kHz signal, -1 dBFS
THD + N: -108dB (0.0004%) @ -1 DBFS, -104dB (0.0006%) @ -6 DBFS, 1kHz signal, 22 Hz - 22 kHz BW

Analog Out Performance:
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.1dB
Dynamic range 117 dB, A-weighted
Channel crosstalk -120 dB max., 1kHz signal, -1 dBFS
THD + N: -107dB (0.00045%) @ -1 DBFS, -106dB (0.00050%) @ -6 DBFS, 1kHz signal, 22Hz - 22kHz BW

Digital I/O:
Number/Type: 16 inputs and 16 outputs, 24-bit AES/EBU format, transformer coupled
Channels: 16 in/out in single-wire mode, 8 in/out in dual-wire mode
Sample rates: all standard rates and variable rates up to 192kHz in both single-wire and dual-wire modes

Onboard digital mixer (via AES16):
Type: Hardware-based, low latency
Routing: Ability to route any input to any or multiple
outputs
Mixing: Up to four input or playback signals mixed to any output, 40-bit precision
Status" Peak levels to -114dB on all inputs and outputs

Connections:
Digital I/O Ports: 25-pin female D-sub connectors
Port A: channels 1-8 I/O
Port B: channels 9-16 I/O (Aurora 16 only)
Yamaha pinout standard

Analog I/O Ports: 25-pin female D-sub connectors.
Analog In 1-8
Analog In 9-16
Analog Out 1-8
Analog Out 9-16
Tascam pinout standard

External Clock: 75-Ohm BNC word clock input and output
MIDI: One input and one output, standard opto-isolated, 5-pin female DIN connectors

Remote Control Options:
Function: Controls all I/O, levels, monitoring, routing, and setting recall
Method: AES16”with PC or Macintosh
IrDA”For compatible pocket PCs and laptops
MIDI”Selected MIDI devices

LSlot Expansion Port:
Compatibility: supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards
Channels: Up to 16 input and 16 output simultaneously at up to 192kHz sample rate