Lynx Studio AES16 - Manual (Page 6)

0BIntroduction
1.2 Features
¾ 16 channel “single-wire” digital I/O at sample rates up to 192 kHz
¾ 8 channel “dual-wire” digital I/O at sample rates up to 192 kHz
¾ Eight stereo record and playback devices available to audio applications
¾ Transformer-coupled 24-bit AES/EBU inputs and outputs available on XLR or DB25 cables
¾ Eight channels of mastering-quality sample rate conversion available (on model AES16-SRC)
¾ Sync to external AES/EBU signals or word clocks
¾ SynchroLock
™ technology provides superior immunity to jitter in clock sources
¾ On-board zero-latency digital mixer provides extensive routing capabilities with patch-bay functionality
¾ Optimized DMA engine offers extremely efficient PCI bus transfers
¾ Low-latency drivers for Windows 2000/XP – supports WDM, MME, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, DirectSound, and Direct
Kernel Streaming
¾ Low-latency drivers for Macintosh – supports ASIO 2.0 for OS9 and Core Audio for OS X
¾ “Direct-connect” cabling available for digital mixers, recorders and converters from Yamaha, Sony, Tascam,
Mackie, Wheatstone, Apogee, Benchmark Media and other manufacturers
¾ Designed and manufactured in the USA by Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.
1.3 Before you begin
Before you begin using the AES16, we
recommend you read through this manual and
familiarize yourself with the installation and
operational procedures of this device. It is highly
recommended that you have a good working
knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh
operating system basics, and an understanding of
computer hardware basics. This information is
widely available on the web and from various
computer hardware and software manufacturers. We also strongly recommend you familiarize
yourself with the basics of digital audio and
computer recording, and particularly with the
basic functionality of your chosen audio
software. A solid grasp of the operational
fundamentals of your Digital Audio Workstation
software and its user interface will go a long way
toward enhancing your experience with the
AES16.
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