Sound Pure's Take
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.
From Lynx Studio Technology
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
Line Input
THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)
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-113dB (0.00022%)
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)
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119dB
Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)
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±0.010dB max.
Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)
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-138dB max.
Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)
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75dB min
Full-scale Input Level for A/D
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20dBu
Input impedance
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200k Ohm balanaced, 100k Ohm unbalanced
Gain Settings
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Fixed
Connector
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Female XLR on Neutrik jack
Mic Input
THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)
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-111dB (0.00028%) @ 21.6dB gain
EIN (A-weighted)
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-129dBu @ 61.6dB gain
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)
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116dB @ 21.6dB gain
Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)
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+0.01 / -0.08dB max. @ all gain settings
Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)
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-127dB max. @ 41.6dB gain
Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)
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75dB min. @61.6dB gain
Full-scale Input Level for A/D
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28.7dBu @5.6dB gain with pad
Input impedance
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2.1k Ohm
Gain Settings
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5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps
Pad attenuation
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13.6dB
High-pass Filter
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80Hz, 12 dB / octave
Connector
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Female XLR on Neutrik jack
Hi-Z Input
THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)
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-109dB (0.00035%) @ 21.6dB gain
EIN (A-weighted)
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-115dBu @ 21.6dB gain
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)
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114dB @ 21.6dB gain
Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)
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+0.01 / -0.05dB max. @ all gain settings
Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)
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-132dB @ 21.6dB gain
Full-scale Input Level for A/D
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14.9dBu @5.6dB gain
Input impedance
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1M Ohm unbal. (TS), 2M Ohm bal. (TRS)
Gain Settings
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5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps
Connector
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TRS on Neutrik jack
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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