Lynx Aurora(ⁿ) 8 DNT
- Overview
- Tech Specs
8 Channel AD/DA Converter with LT-DANTE Dante Card
The Aurora(ⁿ) 8 DNT from Lynx Studio Technology is a mastering-grade 8-channel AD/DA converter which supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz conversion and comes with a preinstalled LT-DANTE Dante interface. It offers significant performance and flexibility improvements over the company's well-regarded line of Aurora converters, providing an even greater level of wide-open, uncompressed, and unequalized audio for studios, mastering facilities, remote recording, broadcast, live performance or production installations.
The Aurora(ⁿ) 8 DNT combines Hilo-like technology with the latest FPGA processors, to achieve greater transparency and reduction of both noise and distortion. One word clock input and three outputs let you use the unit as a master clock or slave it to an external clock. In addition, the Aurora(ⁿ) is equipped with an LSlot expansion bay which allows for a wide array of current connectivity options such as Thunderbolt, Dante, Pro Tools | HD, and USB, but can also be used to add more channels and additional hardware, as your production needs evolve.
Other features include an on-board microSD player/recorder capable of up to 32 channels of direct recording and playback, ideal when working in the field. Two headphone outputs with independent volume control let you monitor your sound with audiophile-grade precision, while a bright LCD display gives you immediate access to all levels and functions, right from the front panel.
| Connections | |
| Digital I/O | LT-DANTE LSlot interface with dual Cat5/Cat6 connectors, 8 x channel I/Os |
| Analog I/O | 1 x 25-pin female D-sub, analog in 1-8 1 x 25-pin female D-sub, analog out 1-8 |
| Word Clock I/O | 1 x BNC Word clock in 3 x BNC Word clock outs |
| Compatibility | Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards |
| Line Inputs | |
| THD + N | -113 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 22 Hz to 22 kHz filter) |
| Dynamic Range | 119 dBA, -60 dBFS signal) |
| Frequency Response Deviation | ± 0.01 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz band) |
| Crosstalk | -130 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
| Common Mode Rejection | > 80 dB |
| Full Scale Trim Settings | +6 dBV, 20 dBu |
| Line Outputs | |
| THD + N | -108 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 22 Hz to 22 kHz filter) |
| Dynamic Range | 120 dBA, -60 dBFS signal) |
| Frequency Response Deviation | ± 0.025 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz band) |
| Crosstalk | -130 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
| Full Scale Trim Settings | +6 dBV, 20 dBu |
| Headphone Output | |
| THD + N | -108 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 22 Hz to 22 kHz filter) |
| Dynamic Range | 120 dBA, -60 dBFS signal) |
| Frequency Response Deviation | ± 0.025 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz band) |
| Crosstalk | -120 dB (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
| Output Level | +18.4 dBu, maximum |
| Clocking | |
| Clock | SynchroLock-2 |
| Jitter | 300,000:1 reduction in jitter |
| Lock Time | 5 seconds |
| microSD Recorder/Player | |
| Channels | Up to 32 channels at 96 kHz Up to 16 channels at 192 kHz |
| Record Time | 8.3 hours on 256 GB card (32 channels, 96 kHz) 66.3 hours on 2 TB card (32 channels, 96 kHz) |
| General | |
| AC Power | Universal power supply (built-in) |
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
Product Highlights
- 8 Channels AD/DA, 24-Bit/192 kHz
- LT-DANTE Dante Interface
- SynchroLock-2 Sample Clock Technology
- 1 x In / 3 x Out Word Clock I/O
- LSlot expansion bay
- On-Board microSD Player/Recorder
- Two Audiophile-Grade Headphone Outputs
- LCD Display for Access to All Functions
- Universal Power Supply
