Lynx Studio Technology has introduced the Aurora(n) line of A/D and D/A converters, with the initial 14 models offering up to 32 channels and connectivity options that include Thunderbolt, USB, Dante and ProTools | HD all in a single rack space.
The Aurora(n) has an I/O platform that can be configured using different modules. The first three of these modules include a pre-amp, an analog summing and a digital (AES3+ADAT) module to be released in 2017.
As with current Lynx products, new features and capabilities will continue be added periodically via firmware updates. All units include a unique onboard micro SD player recorder capable of up to 32 channels of direct recording and playback.
In addition, two audiophile grade headphone outs and a new 1-in/3-out Word clock I/O with Lynx’s second-generation SynchroLock-2 sample clock technology are on every unit.
“We set out to create a new line of converters that improve performance, utility and flexibility of the current Aurora line,” states Bob Bauman, Lynx co-owner and chief hardware engineer. “It’s taken us a while to top these converters on the performance end, but we’ve used technology borrowed from our Hilo and combined that with the latest FPGA technology to achieve these improvements in transparency, imaging and detail. The result is a converter that not only sounds better, but also offers several unique features we know audio pros will love.”
Lynx co-founder and chief software engineer David A. Hoatson adds,“People always worry when investing in audio gear, especially digital gear, that it will become obsolete tomorrow. We’ve taken strides with Hilo and Aurora to keep current with new firmware updates and new L Slot cards. The Aurora(n) will have all this, plus the ability to later add channels and I/O options like analog summing, digital I/O, preamps and more. It’s a tremendous value for our customers.”
Aurora(n) models will be available February 2017. U.S suggested retail prices range from $2,799 for Aurora(n) 8 USB to $6,599 for Aurora(n) 32 DNT.
