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Lynx has stayed comfortably ahead of the curve with their Aurora 8 and 16 converter systems. By not settling on one interfacing solution, they’ve in essence future-proofed their design. As computer interfacing standards change (the latest iteration being Thunderbolt), Lynx has adapted and produced top quality expansion cards to meet in industries ever evolving standards (option card for PT HD and HDX systems are available as well). I take solace knowing that the investment I have made in my Aurora is a sound one. The system can adapt and ultimately not leave me feeling like I have to re-invest large amounts of money every time I update my recording computer. 
These converters are truly world-class and should be a consideration for any pro tracking or mastering facility. When I track through the Aurora my projects exhibit an unparalleled depth, width, and openness that have often eluded me with previous systems. With Aurora conversion there is no color - just pure, clean, and accurate audio signals straight to my DAW. This allows me to dial in the exact amount of appropriate color through my mics, preamps, outboard processors and plugins knowing that 100% of that sound will be retained and untouched through the Aurora’s pristine and open conversion stage. 
As a dedicated converter, the Aurora does not offer any headphone amp or monitor control (outside of their software mixer), however what it lacks in features, it more than makes up for in top notch conversion quality. Combining an Aurora with a Dangerous Monitor ST or Presonus Central Station and you’re equipped with all the monitoring power you need, in addition to a more pristine and accurate converter quality than what you’d find in most “all-in-one” recording interfaces. 

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Lynx Aurora Converters Advanced Routing Capabilities - Analog/Digital Inputs and Outputs

Also in this recording Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Lynx Aurora A/D Converters from Lynx Studio Technology are some of the world's best Analog to Digital Converters, renown for their incredible wide-open clarity, and stunning quality. In this video, the Aurora's advan... Read more

The Lynx Aurora A/D Converters from Lynx Studio Technology are some of the world's best Analog to Digital Converters, renown for their incredible wide-open clarity, and stunning quality. In this video, the Aurora's advanced routing capabilities, in regards to the Analog and Digital Inputs/Outputs, are specifically highlighted by SoundPure's Pro Audio Expert Doug Wessling. As Doug mentions in the video, each different studio setting, whether it be at home or in a professional environment, comes with it's own individual needs and limitations, but regardless of your setup, the Lynx Aurora Converters provide universal flexibility to work with whatever system you have running. The Lynx Aurora Converters come in 8 channel or 16 channel versions, offering stellar audio quality with 192 KHz, 24-bit mastering quality A/D and D/A conversion, that far exceed the quality of the competing converters in it's price range, as well as most more expensive conversion systems. Acclaimed for it's accuracy, detail and transparency, the Lynx Aurora A/D Converter can truly be used in any setup, including on-location recordings. Just about every session we have done here at SoundPure, has been through the fantastic Lynx Aurora Converters. Call us today to talk to an expert about how these outstanding converters can work for you, or if you have any questions about their capabilities, we are ready to help! 919-682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

Lynx Aurora Digital Audio Converters from Lynx Studio Technology - Overview

Also in this recording Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Lynx Aurora 8 channel or 16 channel converters offer impeccable audio quality with 24 bit, 192 kHz mastering quality A/D and D/A conversion, as well as a variety of interfacing options. The Lynx Auroras have card slot... Read more

Lynx Aurora 8 channel or 16 channel converters offer impeccable audio quality with 24 bit, 192 kHz mastering quality A/D and D/A conversion, as well as a variety of interfacing options. The Lynx Auroras have card slots for Firewire, USB, ADAT, AES, MADI, and Pro Tools HD. The Auroras from Lynx Studio Technology are extremely accurate, detailed and transparent and sound better than any other conversion system in their price class (and even better than other, more expensive conversion systems). Sound Pure uses the Lynx Auroras everyday, for every type of session. Almost every recording and demo we have ever done features them. Call SoundPure today for more info on these fantastic converters and learn how you can utilize them to make your own killer recordings. 919-682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

Lynx Aurora AD Converters - Configurations and Interfacing Options - Lynx Studio Technology

Also in this recording Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp

Learn how to configure your Lynx Aurora 8 or Aurora 16 with the different LT expansion cards available - USB, Firewire, MADI, or Pro Tools HD. In this video, SoundPure Studios' Todd Atlas describes all the different ways... Read more

Learn how to configure your Lynx Aurora 8 or Aurora 16 with the different LT expansion cards available - USB, Firewire, MADI, or Pro Tools HD. In this video, SoundPure Studios' Todd Atlas describes all the different ways in which a Lynx Aurora Converter can be used, as well as the aspects of the converter itself that make it so valuable for any studio, home or professional. Lynx Aurora 8 channel or 16 channel converters offer fantastic audio quality with 192, 24-bit mastering quality A/D and D/A conversion, as well as a variety of interfacing options. The Auroras are extremely accurate, transparent, and detailed - sounding better than other converters in their price class as well as much more expensive conversion systems. Sound Pure uses the Lynx Auroras everyday in our studio as well as for location recording work. Call the experts at SoundPure today for with any questions you have about these fantastic converters and learn how you can utilize them to make your own killer recordings. 919-682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

Eddie's Corner - Alternate Approaches to a I-iii-IV-V Chord Change in E - Guitar Lesson

Also in this recording Oldfield Club 40 Custom Head and 1x12 Cab - USED Royer Labs R-121 Ribbon Microphone Heil PR-40 Microphone Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ

SoundPure's Eddie Berman teaches an abridged approach to playing a 1-3-4-5 chord change in the key of E. Using a John Suhr Pro Series C1 3 Tone Sunburst guitar linked to an Oldfield Custom Head and 1x12 Cab by a Vovox So... Read more

SoundPure's Eddie Berman teaches an abridged approach to playing a 1-3-4-5 chord change in the key of E. Using a John Suhr Pro Series C1 3 Tone Sunburst guitar linked to an Oldfield Custom Head and 1x12 Cab by a Vovox Sonorus Instrument Cable, Eddie demonstrates the chord change in both the classic "bar chord" fingering and in a condensed method. This lesson shows the viewer the sonic flexibility a guitarist can gain from learning both progressions, and opens up the player to a wide range of possibilities on the fretboard. If you want to learn more about the gear used in this lesson, or if you have any questions concerning the techniques used, don't hesitate to call our expert guitar department here at Sound Pure Studios. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

2K LDC Tube Mic Shootout on Female Vocals: Pearlman TM1, Miktek CV4, Peluso P67, Telefunken AR51

Also in this recording Pearlman TM1 Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone Miktek CV4 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Peluso P-67 Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone Telefunken Elektroakustik AR-51 Microphone Millennia HV-3R Digital 8 Channel Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 and HD Card D/A and A/D Converter

In this video we put 4 LDC tube microphones from the 2K price point up against eachother on female vocals: the Pearlman TM1, the Miktek CV4, the Peluso P-67, and the Telefunken AR-51. Can you tell which is which? Joinin... Read more

In this video we put 4 LDC tube microphones from the 2K price point up against eachother on female vocals: the Pearlman TM1, the Miktek CV4, the Peluso P-67, and the Telefunken AR-51. Can you tell which is which? Joining us for this shootout are Ayisa Adderley (vocals) and Caige Crampshee (guitar) from the band Eyes Eat Suns. Check them out at http://eyeseatsuns.band/

Ultimate Slide Recording Technique: Feat. Peluso P-87 and Peluso R-14 Microphones

Also in this recording Peluso P87 Multi-Pattern Solid State Microphone Peluso R14 Ribbon Microphone Carr Amplifiers Sportsman 19W 1x12 Combo Amp - Cowboy Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Mic Preamp National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Pel... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Peluso R-14 Ribbon on the amp,  and running them through two Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Preamps, we achieved a slide guitar sound that is simply outstanding. If you like what you hear, you can check out all the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Microphone Shootout: Vintage Neumann U-87 vs. Peluso P-87 vs. Modern Neumann U-87ai

Also in this recording Neumann U87Ai Microphone Peluso P87 Multi-Pattern Solid State Microphone Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp ADL Opus-3 Solid State Opto Compressor - Stereo Pair Bricasti Design M7 Reverb Processor CharterOak SCL1 Stereo Compressor Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

In this blind microphone shootout, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, David Barrett, compares three "87" style microphones: the new Peluso P-87, the Vintage Neumann U-87, and a Modern Neumann U-87ai. The Peluso P-87 is styled a... Read more

In this blind microphone shootout, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, David Barrett, compares three "87" style microphones: the new Peluso P-87, the Vintage Neumann U-87, and a Modern Neumann U-87ai. The Peluso P-87 is styled after the legendary classic 1970's version of Neumann's U-87 and offers just as realistic of a sound and response to the original. The U 87 presents a wide range of features and versatility that make it to one of the most desirable mics available. Well-known for its warm and well balanced characteristics it is the perfect choice as a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech. The P-87 and U-87ai are available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program so if you want to hear how they sound in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Anchor Drums 3pc Galleon Maple Drum Set-Classic Stripe

Also in this recording Anchor Drums 3pc Galleon Maple Drum Set-Classic Stripe Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter LaChapell Audio 992EG Dual Mono Tube Preamp Miktek C7e Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Mic Miktek PMD7 Drum Microphone Set Great River Electronics MP-2NV Stereo Preamp Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ

The Anchor Galleon series has incorporated all of the things you love about vintage drums into a modern build. The Galleon is the flagship line and set the look for Anchor Drums. It uses CNC machined Aluminum lugs that a... Read more

The Anchor Galleon series has incorporated all of the things you love about vintage drums into a modern build. The Galleon is the flagship line and set the look for Anchor Drums. It uses CNC machined Aluminum lugs that are very strong, yet super lightweight.  This lets the shell resonate to it's fullest, plus gives the drums a very bold classic look. This kit is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your hands, shoot us an email at Drums@Soundpure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Furch G23CR-C Cedar/Rosewood Grand Auditorium Cutaway

Also in this recording Furch G23CR-C Cedar/Rosewood Grand Auditorium Cutaway TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter LaChapell Audio 992EG Dual Mono Tube Preamp

This Grand Auditorium is very similar to the G22CR-C with a few upgraded appointments! The Paua Abalone rosette around the soundhole adds a touch of exquisite elegance while also adding Paua Abalone fretboard inlays and... Read more

This Grand Auditorium is very similar to the G22CR-C with a few upgraded appointments! The Paua Abalone rosette around the soundhole adds a touch of exquisite elegance while also adding Paua Abalone fretboard inlays and Schaller gold tuners. The fundamental sound of the guitar is still very much the same, a rich and rounded bold tone that articulates note to note perfectly. This guitar is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustic@Soundpure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Furch G22CR-C Cedar/Rosewood Grand Auditorium Guitar Cutaway

Also in this recording Furch G22CR-C Cedar/Rosewood Grand Auditorium Guitar Cutaway TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter LaChapell Audio 992EG Dual Mono Tube Preamp

The Furch G22CR-C is an amazing guitar. The Western Cedar and Indian Rosewood combination is absolutely brilliant. A thick and defined, rich tone that has heavy emphasis on the overtones blends so nicely with the Rosewoo... Read more

The Furch G22CR-C is an amazing guitar. The Western Cedar and Indian Rosewood combination is absolutely brilliant. A thick and defined, rich tone that has heavy emphasis on the overtones blends so nicely with the Rosewood back and sides. This guitar is the perfect compliment for any guitarist with a healthy mixture of fingerstyle and strumming, with a sparkling top end that never feels too airy or stringy. This guitar is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustic@Soundpure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Furch S24LSR-Cut Jumbo Series Sitka/Rosewood Jumbo

Also in this recording Furch S24LR-Cut Jumbo Series Alpine/Rosewood Jumbo #57013 TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter LaChapell Audio 992EG Dual Mono Tube Preamp

The Furch S24LSR Jumbo has a beautiful balance to it not normally associated with Rosewood, such a lush and harmonic sound. It's almost as if a natural compressor is on the guitar making sure the perfect amount of freque... Read more

The Furch S24LSR Jumbo has a beautiful balance to it not normally associated with Rosewood, such a lush and harmonic sound. It's almost as if a natural compressor is on the guitar making sure the perfect amount of frequencies are coming at you from all registers. The lush overtone's almost slow you down as a player because you want to take a second to hear how they resolve into one another. This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

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3rd Power British Dream Rock Riffs

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification British Dream MKII Head - Black Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

3rd Power CE Jamie Scott demonstrates the versatility of the British Dream's ability to overdrive based upon input volume, and plays some killer classic rock guitar riffs.

3rd Power Dream 40 AC with Strymon Big Sky

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification Dream 40 AC Head Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Strymon BigSky - Multidimensional Reverb Effect Pedal

Amazing texture and atmosphere with Jamie Scott (3rd Power CEO) playing with the 3rd Power Dream 40 AC and Strymon

medal mania electric guitar bridge pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Chubster 40 Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone LaChapell Audio 583s MKII 500-Series Tube Preamplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (bridge pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10, boosted) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s T... Read more

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (bridge pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10, boosted) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp & mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II into A Designs Blue Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blues hotel electric guitar neck pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Chubster 40 Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone LaChapell Audio 583s MKII 500-Series Tube Preamplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp... Read more

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp & mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II into A Designs Blue Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

blues hotel electric guitar bridge pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Chubster 40 Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone LaChapell Audio 583s MKII 500-Series Tube Preamplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (bridge pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Pream... Read more

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (bridge pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 2, volume 5, bass 5 mid 6, treble 7, master 5, presence 10) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp & mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II into A Designs Blue Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

walking arpeggio electric guitar neck pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Chubster 40 Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone LaChapell Audio 583s MKII 500-Series Tube Preamplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 1, volume 8, bass 3 mid 7, treble 5, master 5, presence 8) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp &... Read more

McNaught Vintage Single Cut electric guitar (neck pickup) played into Rivera Chubster 40 Combo(channel 1, volume 8, bass 3 mid 7, treble 5, master 5, presence 8) mic'd with AEA R84 into LaChapell Audio 583s Tube Preamp & mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II into A Designs Blue Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

twanging electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Quiana 112 Ruby Guitar Combo Amplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 1 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5) mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II (close) into A Designs Silver... Read more

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 1 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5) mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II (close) into A Designs Silver Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

starting up electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Quiana 112 Ruby Guitar Combo Amplifier Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 5 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5) mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II (close) into A Designs Silver... Read more

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 5 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5) mic'd with Sennheiser MD 421 II (close) into A Designs Silver Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

pedal to the metal electric guitar position 1 pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Quiana 112 Ruby Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 1 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 2, volume 5, bass 7 mid 6 treble 7, master 6, reverb 3, presence 10, focus 10, boost on, bright on) mic'd w... Read more

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 1 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 2, volume 5, bass 7 mid 6 treble 7, master 6, reverb 3, presence 10, focus 10, boost on, bright on) mic'd with AEA R84(8 inches off) into A Designs Blue Preamp & Sennheiser MD 421 II(close) into A Designs Silver Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

twanging boost electric guitar position 5 pickup

Also in this recording Rivera Quiana 112 Ruby Guitar Combo Amplifier AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Sennheiser MD 421 II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Lynx Aurora 8 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 5 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5, boost on) mic'd with AEA R84(8 inches off) into A Designs Blu... Read more

James Tyler Studio Elite Burning Water electric guitar (position 5 pickup) played into Rivera Quiana amp(channel 1, volume 7, bass 4 mid 7 treble 5, master 5, boost on) mic'd with AEA R84(8 inches off) into A Designs Blue Preamp & Sennheiser MD 421 II(close) into A Designs Silver Preamp feeding Lynx Aurora 8.

From Lynx Studio Technology

Expanding its line of Aurora 192 kHz AD/DA converters, Lynx Studio Technology has announced the Aurora 16-VT Variable Trim model. Aurora 16-VT allows users to manually set the analog input and output levels within a range of +8.5 dBu to +24 dBu. 32 miniature trim pots are mounted on the primary circuit board to allow the adjustments.

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

One of the Beta testers for the Aurora 16-VT was producer/engineer Fabrice Dupont, a longtime Aurora owner. According to Fab, “After receiving the trimable version of the Aurora I can tell you that I think it's a winner product. I cannot tell a sonic difference between my regular Auroras and the variable trim one. They sound identical to me. Overall, this option makes replacing my old converters truly seamless. It actually feels like a true upgrade since any mix recalled with the Auroras now gain stages the same as my old converters, but sounds noticeably better.”

Bob Muller of Dangerous Music was another Beta Tester. “I think the VT is a great feature, and particularly essential to any facilities that are going to be using Auroras in a mastering setup. A lot of mix rooms are branching out into mastering and like to avail themselves of their mix rig I/O converters for both applications. I was able to calibrate the whole unit to -18dBFS = +4 dBU in under 10 minutes.”

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.

Features of the Aurora converters include:

  • Analog input and output levels can be set between +8.5 dBu and +24 dBu
  • 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, FireWire and MIDI
  • On-board 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, MADI and USB 2.0

LYNX AURORA 16 AND AURORA 8 SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG I/O

Aurora 16-VT Sixteen inputs and sixteen outputs

Type Electronically balanced or unbalanced

Level Continuously variable between +8.5 & +24 dBu via internal trim pots

Input Impedance Balanced mode
24k Ω
Unbalanced mode
12k Ω
Output Impedance Balanced mode
100 Ω
Unbalanced mode
50 Ω

Output Drive 600 Ω impedance, 0.2 µF capacitance

A/D and D/A Type 24-bit multi-level, delta sigma

ANALOG IN PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.1 dB

Dynamic Range 117 dB, A-weighted

Channel Crosstalk -120 dB maximum, 1 kHz signal, -1 dBFS

THD + N -108 dB (0.0004%)@-1DBFS

104 db (0.0006%)@-6DBFS

1 kHz signal, 22Hz-22kHz BW

ANALOG OUT PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.1 dB

Dynamic range 117 dB, A-weighted

Channel crosstalk -120 dB maximum, 1 kHz signal, -1 dBFS

THD + N -107 dB (0.00045%)@-1DBFS

106 dB (0.00050%)@-6DBFS

1 kHz signal, 22 Hz-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

192 kHZ in both single-wire and dual-wire modes

ON-BOARD DIGITAL MIXER (VIA AES16/AES16e)

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

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 connecters

REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS

Function Controls all I/O, levels, monitoring, routing and setting recall

Method AES16-AES16e
with PC or Mac IrDA: For compatible Pocket

PCs and laptops

MIDI
Selected MIDI devices

GENERAL

AC Power 110/115/230 VAC, 70 watts

Size 1.75" H x 19"W x 9"D

Shipping Weight 12 lbs

Certifications CE and FCC Class B EMI, CE Product Safety

LSLOT™ EXPANSION PORT

Compatibility Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards

Channels Up to 16 input and 16 output simultaneously at up to

192 kHz sample rate

OPTIONAL INTERFACE CARDS FOR LSLOT

LT-ADAT Provides ADAT Optical I/O

LT-HD For ProTools/HD/Native

LT-FW Provides up to 16 channels via FireWire 400

LT-MADI Provides up to 64 MADI I/O channels

LT-USB Provides up to 16 I/O channels, USB 2.0

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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

Come hear it in our control rooms.

Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.

Call 888-528-9703