Introduction
AES16 User Manual
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1.2 Features
16 channel “single-wire” digital I/O at sample
rates up to 192 kHz
8 channel “dual-wire” digital I/O at sample
rates up to 192 kHz
Eight stereo record and playback devices
available to audio applications
Transformer-coupled 24-bit AES/EBU
inputs and outputs available on XLR or DB25
cables
Eight channels of mastering-quality sample
rate conversion available (on model AES16-
SRC)
Sync to external AES/EBU signals or word
clocks
SynchroLock
™
technology provides superior
immunity to jitter in clock sources
On-board zero-latency digital mixer provides
extensive routing capabilities with patch-bay
functionality
Optimized DMA engine offers extremely
efficient PCI bus transfers
Low-latency drivers for Windows XP/2000 –
supports WDM, MME, ASIO 2.0, GSIF,
DirectSound, and Direct Kernel Streaming
Low-latency drivers for Macintosh – supports
ASIO 2.0 for OS9 and CoreAudio for OSX
“Direct-connect” cabling available for digital
mixers, recorders and converters from
Yamaha, Sony, Tascam, Mackie, Wheatstone,
Apogee, Benchmark Media and other
manufacturers
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 brief
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.
