Chapter 2: Connections and Quick Setup
Far be it for us to get in the way of you and compelling audio. We want you to get your
new AERO.lite up and running just as quickly as you do, and realize this is not the most
exciting portion of any user manual. However, being thorough and careful now can
prevent common issues related to improper installation later. Honest.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Before unpacking the unit, inspect the outer carton for shipping damage. We use
carefully designed shipping cartons and packing materials to protect our products during
shipment, but sometimes, bad things happen in transit. If the carton shows damage,
inspect the unit carefully in those areas.
In the unlikely even that the unit ever needs to be returned to to the factory, alternate
cartons and packing materials may not adequately protect the contents. Therefore, we
strongly encourage you to please save the original carton and packing materials.
In addition to a shiny new AERO.lite, we have also included a bag containing a quick-
start sheet to get you up and running, an IEC power cord (style matches country of
order), this manual, and the much sought-after Linear Acoustic Sharpie marker.
You’ll also find the much maligned warranty card, which nearly everyone keeps with the
manual (where it does neither you nor us any good). Please, keep your New Year’s
resolution to always do the right thing, fill out the card, and mail it in. It will allow us to get
in contact with you for software or documentation updates, and we promise only to use
the information for good, never evil. We won’t clog your actual or electronic mailboxes
with unsolicited stuff, and we’ll never, ever share your information. Alternatively, you may
FAX the card to us at +1-717-735-3612. Thank you in advance for helping us help you!
2.2 Installation
AERO.lite installation requires:
^ One standard rack space unit with ADEQUATE VENTILATION. The unit relies
on convection cooling from the side-panel vents).
^ Standard 75-Ohm BNC cables for digital signal connections. To connect digital
equipment with 110-Ohm XLR connectors, use impedance-matching
transformers (available from Canare, Neutrik, and other manufacturers).
^ Standard balanced XLR cables for analog signal connections.
^ Proper reference. The unit provides an internal 48kHZ reference input, or it can
be synchronized to an external source via the AES Reference Input. All inputs
have Sample Rate Converters (SRC’s) but a master reference is required.
Proper reference signal selection and application is imperative for an artifact-free
installation. Clicks or pops in the audio can usually be traced back to improper
reference configuration.
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