Lynx Studio AES16 - Manual (Page 32)

3BGetting Started
4 Getting Started
With the AES16 and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin to use its capabilities with most
popular third party audio applications. In order for these applications to access the AES16 you must select one of the
AES16 audio devices in the application’s audio device configuration menu. Refer to Section 8 Working with Third
Party Applications for more information.
The following sections provide instructions for testing your installation.
4.1 Windows Quick Audio Test
The installation of your AES16 can be tested using the Lynx Mixer and the Lynx Demo application included on the
AES16 Installation CD. This is a quick way of verifying that the AES16 card is installed correctly and properly
connected to your external equipment.
1. Download the Demo32.exe application from http://www.lynxstudio.com/drivers , or locate this file on the
AES16 Installation CD that came with your AES16.
2. Locate “SineWaveMinus16.wav” on the AES16 Installation CD. Drag the file to the computer’s desktop.
3. Connect the outputs of the AES16 to a digital destination (digital mixer, DA converters, etc.) capable of
delivering an audio signal for listening via headphones or speakers. Depending on your external equipment,
you may be using the CBL-AES1603, CBL-AES1604 or CBL-AES1605 cables – please check Section 3
Hardware Connections of this manual for details on the proper connection of these cables to your
equipment. Verify that DIGITAL OUT 1 of the AES16 is connected to your external equipment. This is the
output used for this test.
4. Before testing playback, the clock relationship between the AES16 card and your external device must be
established. For this test, the AES16 acts as the clock master, while your external device is the clock slave.
Consult the manual for your connected equipment to determine how to set it to receive sample clock from a
digital input.
5. Most digital devices offer several choices for sample clock status, with “Internal” generally being the
default. If your device does not have the ability to receive its sample clock from a digital input, please
consult Section 3.4 Common Studio Setups for information on creating an alternate clock relationship with
the AES16. Keep in mind that the sample clock source of the AES16 is set to “Internal” primarily to
confirm the validity of your connections and installation – ultimately you should create clock relationships
that make the most sense for your specific situation.
6. Open the Lynx Mixer, which will be in the Lynx Studio Technology program directory (Start > All
Programs > Lynx Studio Technology > LynxTWO Mixer.)
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