Lynx Studio LT-TB Thunderbolt - Manual (Page 3)

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LT-TB™! We have worked hard to create a reliable and high
performance audio device using the latest high-speed interfacing technology available. We
believe you will find our efforts to benefit all of your audio projects immensely.
This manual covers operation, product characteristics, and information to help you get
started. Additional information is available via our website’s support resources. Please refer
to
Section 10 - Support, at the end of this manual for support contact information.
The LT-TB is an LSlot expansion interface that is designed to allow the Aurora professional
audio AD/DA converters to be used with Thunderbolt™ equipped laptop and desktop
computers. It utilizes the very latest Cactus Ridge Thunderbolt controller, insuring maximum
bandwidth, minimal latency, and compatibility with the latest computer hardware and
applications. The LT-TB is the first Thunderbolt audio product that is certified for use with
Windows or Mac based computer systems. It includes a convenient and easy-to-use software
interface for setting parameters, managing volume levels, monitoring input signals and
viewing real-time meters, etc. Up to 6 Lynx interfaces, Auroras and/or Hilos can be daisy-
chained from a single Thunderbolt port, with potential for an incredible 192 channels of
audio.
From laptops to the most powerful workstations, Thunderbolt ports are found on the latest
computer systems. Finally, high channel count systems can be configured inexpensively and
with broad compatibility. Also, home users with modest means can enjoy the cutting edge of
high-bandwidth audio with affordable hardware choices.
1.1 Overview
The LT-TB interface turns your computer into a powerful digital audio workstation,
providing from 8 to 192 channels of high resolution, mastering-quality audio. The included
Lynx Mixer application provides zero-latency monitoring, accurate metering, adapter
configuration and flexible routing capabilities. Lynx Mixer is identical for computers running
Windows or OS X. With support for WDM and ASIO on Windows computers and Core
Audio with OS X computers, virtually all professional audio applications can work with the
LT-TB.
The LT-TB has two Thunderbolt ports and supports daisy-chaining Aurora and Hilo
converters, as well as any other certified Thunderbolt devices on both OS X and Windows
computers. The LT-TB and accompanying Aurora and Hilo models are the first Thunderbolt
audio devices certified for Windows as well as Mac.
Similar to other Lynx products, LT-TB incorporates an FPGA for audio mixing and control
functions that can be easily updated in the field.
Whereas some earlier Thunderbolt-equipped converters are limited to two units and 32
analog channels, the LT-TB can be used in a chain of up to 6 Aurora converters, for up to 96
analog channels plus 96 digital channels on one Thunderbolt port. Theoretically, a computer