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Lynx Aurora(n) PRE 1608 Thunderbolt  From Lynx

Microphone Preamp Designed and Built to Compliment the Capabilities of the Aurora(n) AD/DA Converter

Lynx Studio Technology

$4,979.00

Retail:  $5,249.00

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What We Think

The Lynx Aurora(n) is a profound reimagining of their original Aurora converters, which have been one of THE most trusted converters in professional studios for the past decade. The new units feature upgraded A/D and D/A converters utilizing the same technology that led the Hilo to the front of the pack. With modular connectivity via Lynx's existing (and expanding) selection of L-Slot cards you don't have to worry about these units becoming obsolete like that old firewire interface you used 5 years ago. Aurora(n)'s come in 8, 16, 24 and 32 channel varieties and are upgradable to add mic preamps, analog summing and additional digital I/O.

Lynx Aurora(n) Series - First Impressions

In this video, Sound Pure Pro Audio specialists Marc Kuzio and Chuck Giardino introduce the Lynx Aurora(n) Series of converters. This new generation of Aurora converters has blown us away with its level of detail, functionality, and ease of installation. It can also be used seamlessly with the previous generation of Lynx Auroras. 

Manufacturer's Description from Lynx

With a total of 16 ins (8 preamp ins plus 8 line ins) and 8 line outs, the Aurora(n) PRE 1608

TB comes with two LM-PRE4’s and Thunderbolt connectivity.

The LM-PRE4 is sonically matched for the Aurora(n) with all the transparency, detail and flexibility you’ve come to expect from Lynx.  The convenience and utility of this new high performance preamp not only compliments the interface, but when combined with the Aurora(n)’s built in microSD recorder the LM-PRE4 transforms the Aurora(n) into a stand-alone mobile recording device. Each LM-PRE4 module not only adds the flexibility of four channels of mic/line/Hi-Z inputs, but also adds an additional four channels of A/D conversion.

 

Key Features

 ♦ Up to 68.6dB gain in 1dB increments

 ♦ Independent 48V phantom power, phase, high-pass filter, and pad for each channel

 ♦ Dedicated line level signal path provides performance identical to other (AIO8E) input channels

 ♦ Two audiophile-grade headphone outputs

 ♦ 1 in/3 out Word clock I/O with Lynx exclusive second generation SynchroLock-2 sample clock technology

 ♦ Universal power supply

 ♦ Designed and built in the USA

 

Lynx Studio Technology

About Manufacturer

Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. is a debt-free, privately held corporation that designs and manufactures professional, computer related audio products. The company was formed by a team of engineers previously associated with industry-leading digital audio companies with the goal of utilizing cutting-edge technology to create the highest quality products at a good value to the customer. The Lynx team is focused on "linking" the professional audio world with computers by utilizing their many years of experience in both hardware design and device driver coding. This complementary expertise is borne out in reliable products that not only have great specifications, but are also shipped with extremely stable and well-tested drivers. Support for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Macintosh platforms are standard for most products. With the ability to support multiple platforms, buses, and operating systems Lynx plans to supply products to a variety of audio markets and applications such as audio production, delivery, and testing for recording studios, project studios, post production studios, home studios, and live concert settings. Lynx supports the retail market with a standard product line through its dealers and distributors. Lynx also supports OEM?s for larger quantities and custom designs. For information regarding retail and OEM sales please contact us at:

Specifications

Line Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -113dB (0.00022%)

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 119dB

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • ±0.010dB max.

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -138dB max.

Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)

  • 75dB min

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 20dBu

Input impedance

  • 200k Ohm balanaced, 100k Ohm unbalanced

Gain Settings

  • Fixed

Connector

  • Female XLR on Neutrik jack

Mic Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -111dB (0.00028%) @ 21.6dB gain

EIN (A-weighted)

  • -129dBu @ 61.6dB gain

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 116dB @ 21.6dB gain

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • +0.01 / -0.08dB max. @ all gain settings

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -127dB max. @ 41.6dB gain

Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)

  • 75dB min. @61.6dB gain

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 28.7dBu @5.6dB gain with pad

Input impedance

  • 2.1k Ohm

Gain Settings

  • 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps

Pad attenuation

  • 13.6dB

High-pass Filter

  • 80Hz, 12 dB / octave

Connector

  • Female XLR on Neutrik jack

Hi-Z Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -109dB (0.00035%) @ 21.6dB gain

EIN (A-weighted)

  • -115dBu @ 21.6dB gain

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 114dB @ 21.6dB gain

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • +0.01 / -0.05dB max. @ all gain settings

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -132dB @ 21.6dB gain

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 14.9dBu @5.6dB gain

Input impedance

  • 1M Ohm unbal. (TS), 2M Ohm bal. (TRS)

Gain Settings

  • 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps

Connector

  • TRS on Neutrik jack

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