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  • Page 1 User Manual Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. www.lynxstudio.com support@lynxstudio.com...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Direct Kernel Streaming, and for Macintosh also compatible with existing dual-wire 96 protocols including ASIO2.0 under OS9 and kHz and 192 kHz devices. Up to four AES16 CoreAudio under OS X. cards can be AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. immunity to jitter in clock sources Before you begin Before you begin using the AES16, we We also strongly recommend you familiarize recommend you read through this brief yourself with the basics of digital audio and...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Digital Audio Workstation software, which will likely be greater than those listed for the AES16. Please refer to your audio software’s documentation for more information.

  • Page 7: Nomenclature Used In This Manual

    First Character Upper Case Text indicates used in this manual: Lynx mixer control names or menu options. Phrases, such as: Start > Programs > Lynx Underlined text indicates characters that are Studio Technology use the greater than to be typed using the computer keyboard.

  • Page 8: Installation Procedures

    Refer to the installation procedure for your computer type and operating system from the following sections. NOTE: If you are updating to a newer version of the AES16 drivers, please refer to the appropriate section on downloading driver updates from the Lynx Studio website.
  • Page 9 Installing the Windows WDM Driver When you start Windows after installing the AES16 into your computer, the New Hardware Wizard will appear. Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next >” to proceed. (NOTE: In Windows 2000, click “Next>”...
  • Page 10 From the next screen click “Have Disk”, then type in the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, i.e. D:\, then click “OK”. Select the AES16 or AES16-SRC from the list of choices and click “Next>”. Windows will begin to search for the appropriate driver files: You will receive a warning that the driver has not been digitally signed by Microsoft.
  • Page 11 The driver installation will continue. After several moments, the new hardware wizard will indicate that it has completed the installation. Click “Finish”: Reboot the computer. The AES16 Card and Lynx Mixer application are now ready to use. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Installation Procedures Uninstalling the AES16 WDM Device Driver and Mixer From the start menu, click on “Control Panel.” (NOTE: In Windows 2000 click on Settings> Control Panel.) Click “System” to launch System Properties: Choose “Device Manager” from the “Hardware” tab:...
  • Page 13 Installation Procedures Expand the “Sound, video and game controllers” section of device manager be clicking its + sign: Right click on “Lynx AES16” and choose “Uninstall” Confirm device removal by clicking “OK”. (NOTE: In Windows 2000 click “Yes” when prompted to restart your computer.)
  • Page 14 If updating from the standard NT4 driver, you will need to uninstall the NT4 driver before you can load the WDM driver. From the start menu, click on “Lynx Studio Technology”, and then click “Uninstall LynxTWO”. Choose “Uninstall” from the next screen that appears.
  • Page 15 Double-click the downloaded file to decompress, and accept the default destination folder of C:\Lynx. Click “Yes to All” when prompted to confirm the files to be replaced. From the start menu, click on “Control Panel.” (NOTE: In Windows 2000 click on “Settings > Control Panel.” AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedures Click “System” to launch System Properties. Choose “Device Manager” from the “Hardware” tab Expand the “Sound, video and game controllers” section of device manager be clicking its + sign AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 17 From the next window, select "Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install”. Click "Next >" to proceed. (NOTE: (In Windows 2000, choose “Display a list of the known drivers for this device…” and click “Next>). AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 18 A:\) – type “C:\Lynx” in the text box, and click “OK”. You will be prompted to select the device driver you are installing. “Lynx AES16” will be your only choice. Select it and click “Next>”. (NOTE: (In Windows 2000, choose AES16 from the list, then click “Next>”.
  • Page 19 There is one remaining step, so choose “No.”) Next, we need to update the Lynx Mixer. From the Start Menu, choose “My Computer.” (NOTE: In Windows 2000 click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.)
  • Page 20 Installation Procedures Double-click on the C: Hard Drive and look for the “Lynx” Folder. Double Click the folder to open Right Click on the LynxApps file and click “Install” The new Lynx driver and mixer are now ready to use.
  • Page 21 Stuffit Expander. An L2Update program Locate the file L2update_OSXsit on the icon should now be on your desktop. AES16 Installation CD and drag the file onto the computer desktop, or download the latest Make sure that no applications are open OSX firmware file from before running the firmware updater.
  • Page 22 Installation Procedures In a few moments, the “Lynx Two Firmware the SRC version), and also confirm that the Update” dialog box should appear. Confirm Firmware Version and New Firmware that the correct Lynx Card model appears Versions are NOT the same.
  • Page 23 Install the AES16 Device Driver and Mixer Locate the file LynxTWO_OSX.sit on the command in the File menu. Drag the AES16 Installation CD and drag the file onto LynxTWO_OSX.pkg file to the desktop, the computer desktop, or download the latest...
  • Page 24 Installation Procedures Click “Install” on the next dialog box that appears. Enter your password in the Authenticate dialog box and click OK. Click “Continue Installation” in the next dialog box that appears AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedures When the install is complete, you will be prompted to restart the computer. NOTES: The OSX installation process installs both the CoreAudio driver and the Lynx Mixer application. Uninstalling the LynxTWO Device Driver and Mixer To uninstall the driver, you will have to use a http://www.macfixit.com/library/osxu.shtml.
  • Page 26 In a few moments, the “LynxTwo Firmware onto the computer desktop, or download the Updater” dialog box should appear. Confirm latest OS9 firmware file from that the correct Lynx Card model appears http://www.lynxstudio.com/download.html under “Model”, and also confirm that the to the computer desktop.
  • Page 27 Launch your audio application and choose the Mac ASIO Driver folder should now be on LynxTWO ASIO driver within the program. your desktop. You can access the Lynx mixer program from within the ASIO control panel of your audio software. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 28 LynxTWO file from the ASIO drivers folder Updating the LynxTWO Device Driver and Mixer To update the LynxTWO driver with a newer from the ASIO drivers folder of your audio version, replace the existing LynxTWO file application with the newer LynxTWO file. AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Hardware Connections

    Hardware Connections 3. Hardware Connections Digital audio I/O overview The AES16 includes eight AES/EBU To accommodate a wide range of studio compatible inputs and outputs which provide equipment, the signal routing on each of these sixteen channels of digital audio I/O. These...

  • Page 30: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables To minimize cabling issues, a variety of OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4 are used for breakout cables are available for the AES16. AES/EBU digital audio connections. The AES16-XLR and AES16-SRC include The CBL-AES1604 connected to I/O Port A...

  • Page 31: Clock Connections

    PORT B is a Word Clock Output that tracks CBL-AES1604 Cable connected to I/O the sample rate of the AES16. Connect this PORT A is a Word Clock Input, and is used output to the word clock input of an external to synchronize the AES16 with external device.
  • Page 32 Below are some illustrations of typical setups using the AES16. External A/D and D/A with Word Clock Need an illustration showing an external A/D and D/A box connected to an AES16 using XLR breakout cables. Include word clock out of A/D to clock in on AES breakout cable connection.
  • Page 33 Hardware Connections Digital Mixer Need an illustraation of a digital mixer (eg. 01V96) connected to all 16 channels of the AES16 using 2 CBL-AES1605 cables. Combined Use of XLR and DB25 Cable sets Need an illustraation here too. AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Getting Started

    The installation of your AES16 can be tested using the LynxTWO Mixer and the Lynx Demo application included on the Lynx Installation CD. This is a quick way of verifying that the AES16 card is installed correctly and properly connected to your external equipment.
  • Page 35 Internal, that the output levels are at maximum, and that no channels are muted. • Launch the Lynx Demo application by double-clicking the demo32.exe file. The Lynx Demo program should appear in the upper left corner of your screen. Make certain that the Play Device is set to Lynx AES16 Play 1.
  • Page 36 Click “Play.” You should see the progress bar move from left to right. • Check the Lynx Output mixer and confirm meter activity for Digital Out 1L and Digital Out 1R. If you have speakers or headphones connected to your destination device, you should hear audio as well as seeing meter activity.
  • Page 37 The installation of your AES16 can be tested unsing the LynxTWO Mixer and the Demo version of Bias Peak that was included on your AES16 Installation CD. This is a quick way of verifying that the AES16 card is installed correctly and is connected correctly to your external equipment.
  • Page 38 In Peak, click “Audio Out” from the Audio menu. Verify that there is a check next to “CoreAudio…” • Click “Hardware Settings…” from the Audio menu. Verify that the AES16 appears as the Output device. Click “OK”. • Click “Play” from the Peak transport. You should see meter activity and the counter progressing.
  • Page 39 Getting Started • Check the Lynx Output mixer and confirm meter activity for Digital Out 1L and Digital Out 1R. If you have speakers or headphones connected to your destination device, you should also hear audio and see meter activity.
  • Page 40 In Peak, click “Sound Out” from the Audio menu. Click “ASIO”. • Click “Hardware Settings…” from the Audio menu. This should launch the LynxTWO ASIO Control Panel. Verify that the Sample Clock Source is set to “Internal”. Click “Close”. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 41 “Troubleshooting” section of this manual. General Lynx Mixer Operation With the AES16 and its drivers properly select one of the AES16 audio devices in an installed in your computer, you can begin to application’s audio device configuration use its capabilities with any third party audio menu.

  • Page 42: Operational Overview

    Signal Flow As shown in the signal flow diagram below, signal quality. The architecture of the digital the AES16 with its on-board digital mixer mixer consists of 16 record channels and 16 provides extensive signal routing capabilities play channels that are accessible to host that can adapt to any studio requirement.
  • Page 43 LS-ADAT that offers 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe. The signals from the On digital inputs 5 – 8 of an AES16-SRC the LStream header are routed through the signal passes through a sample rate converter LStream receiver, which feeds the Input Bus.
  • Page 44 Right channel of Play Device 1 feeds Play Bus application is used to playback a file, the data Channel 2 from the file is sent to an AES16 play device. Left channel of Play Device 2 feeds Play Bus The AES16 driver routes this data to the Play...

  • Page 45: Sample Clock Generator

    LStream channels 9-16 if desired. output mimics data sent to the AES-3 outputs. This control is available in the Settings menu of the Lynx mixer. <Bob, not currently in the An AES-3 transmitter followed by an Settings menu> isolation transformer converts Output Bus signals to AES-3 signals.
  • Page 46 The sample clock generator can derive its the sample clock source selector is provided reference clock from both an internal and on the Adapter page of the Lynx Mixer various external sources. Only one source can application. The available clocks sources are: be selected at any given time.
  • Page 47 This status window is located on “Settings > Advanced > SynchroLock,” but the Adapter page of the Lynx Mixer. this is not recommended. SynchroLock works on any external word SynchroLock is capable of locking to word clock signal.

  • Page 48: General Operation

    By clicking on this icon, the Lynx Mixer will launch. If you do not have the Windows Quick Launch bar activated, the Lynx Mixer can be started be selecting “Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology >...

  • Page 49: Sample Clock

    Adapter Window 1. Sample Clock Provides control of the Sample Clock and reference. All AES16 audio devices on a single card MUST have identical sample rates. Sample rates cannot be changed while AES16 is playing or recording. Source Internal – Clock derived from the on-board crystal oscillator.
  • Page 50 External and Header clock sources. 27 MHz – 27 MHz video dot clock. Valid for External and Header clock sources. Rate Displays the current sample rate of the AES16. WideWire Allows selection of Dual-Wire mode. kHz sample rate. When not selected, the...
  • Page 51 AES/EBU signal. marked the data stream as invalid. An example might be a DAT that is hooked up to the AES16, but is not playing. Parity OK (Green) – Indicates normal operation Error (Red) – Indicates a Parity error in the with no parity errors.
  • Page 52 Clock Rate” option that provides three channel status rate described above. For decimal places of accuracy instead of the example, when running at 192kHz and default one decimal place. WideWire is checked, the Clock Rate should show 96.0 kHz. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 53 When checked, the Non-PCM Bit is turned on for this output to indicate that a Non- PCM datastream (such as Dolby AC3 or DTS) is being transmitted. Emphasis When checked, the 50/15us Emphasis flag is turned on for this output. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Clicking on any of the input buttons above the channel meters allows you to select from all available input options. In this example, the AES16 is paired with one LS-ADAT LStream card, connected via internal header ports. Sixteen channels of LStream appear here. Maps to sixteen channels of LS-ADAT or eight channels of LS-AES.
  • Page 55 Indicates 32, 24, 16 or 8-bit depth setting. Bit depth is set within the audio application for each playback device, and is indicated here for reference only. 15. Playback Device Status For Playback device 1 through 8. Shows Red if active. AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Overload Indicator

    Play 1-8 L or R channels from Record/Play screen. 17. Overload indicator Instantaneous overload indication of audio can occur only when more than one source is being played or monitored. Remains set until driving an output.) cleared by clicking on the control. (Overloads AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 57 This control acts on the Volume Faders and Signal Quality digital signals before D/A conversion. The faders in the Lynx Mixer perform digital With the volume fader at its maximum attenuation on audio signals in the digital position, the vertical line within the fader domain.

  • Page 58: Mixer Menu

    This function is independent of the from the list and click the Delete button. The Mixer Scene memory. Mixer Scene dialog box will remain open to allow further editing/deleting of scenes. AES16 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Firmware ID: Displays the firmware identification number. Adapter Name: Displays the name of the Lynx audio adapter installed. Up to four Lynx Firmware Revision: Displays the firmware audio adapters may be shown. revision. Serial Number: Displays the serial number Firmware Date: Displays the date the of the Lynx audio adapter installed.

  • Page 60: Settings Menu

    The meters on the Record/Play and Output screens default to a range of 114 dB, providing the AES16’s widest available range. For more critical monitoring, these meters can be reset to 96 dB or 70 dB ranges. This is a universal setting for all meters –...
  • Page 61 LS2 ADAT Sync In – Time code from an SynchroLock™ - When checked, engages LS-ADAT connected to LStream Port 2 (on Lynx’s SynchroLock jitter attenuation utility. internal header connector) Refer to Section 4.2 for more information. Mixer Lock – When checked, enables a SyncStart™...

  • Page 62: Input Patching

    Using the AES16 Using the AES16 This section describes how to set and perform common tasks with AES16. Mixer Scene Storage and Recall Once you have configured the mixer’s routing used configuration. This function is and other parameters, you may save that independent of the Mixer Scene memory.
  • Page 63 Low latency monitoring can be enabled using As discussed in Section 5, each ouput of the the AES16’s on-board digital mixer. This AES16 is derived from a four-input submixer. method avoids delays caused be monitoring This submixer is shown below. The inputs to through applicaton software.
  • Page 64 When playing back a file blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah in mono, the AES16 will send the signal to both the left and right outputs. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...
  • Page 65 Using the AES16 during playback. to “External/Word” and the sample rate must be set to 44.1 kHz when a new file is being For example, if a 44.1 kHz word clock is recorded in an application. Failure to do so...
  • Page 66 Using the AES16 blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...

  • Page 67: Working With Third Party Applications

    ID assigned by the operating system. For example, the analog output device on adapter 2 would be listed as “AES16 2 Record 1”. Refer to the “Configuring Multiple AES16’s” section below for more information.

  • Page 68: Full Duplex Operation

    AES16. just above the device name in the Record window and the Play window. The AES16 supports file types with 8, 16, 24, or 32 bit word widths. Note that 32-bit files Full Duplex Operation The sixteen audio devices of the AES16...
  • Page 69 ID must be first audio is adapter 1. physically associated with a AES16 installed in Repeat steps 3 and 4, for “AES16 2 Play 1”, a computer slot. Windows 2000/XP or “AES16 3 Play 1”, and so on until all AES16’s MacOS assigns the adapter IDs from the in your system have been identified.

  • Page 70: Cable Connections

    Configuring Multiple AES16’s In the Lynx Mixer, the adapter that a user Most third party applications provide a setup wishes to control is selected from the or configuration menu for selecting a desired “Window” pull-down menu. In a system with wave audio device for recording and playback.

  • Page 71: Mixer Settings

    Configuring Multiple AES16’s Mixer settings With the clock connections in place, the sample clock settings of each AES16 must be For each slave AES16: adjusted using the Lynx Mixer. Select the slave AES16 Adapter page from the For the master AES16: Window pull-down menu.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Clicking, popping or crackling noises in your audio: If you see signal appearing on the AES16’s output meters, verify your output 1. Check clock master settings. In any connections, making certain you have a valid digital audio configuration, there can be one, signal flow from the AES16’s outputs to your...
  • Page 73 FAQ and Troubleshooting topics on the with AES16 trouble-free and productive. Support section of the Lynx web site at: If you have questions or comments regarding the operation of your AES16 please check the http://www.lynxstudio.com/support.html “Troubleshooting” section of this manual and 11.1 Contact us If you are unable to find information about •...
  • Page 74 Support 11.3 Locating the Serial Number of Your AES16 To register your AES16, you must supply its serial number. The serial number is located on a label attached to the back of the card, and on the shipping carton. You can also determine the serial number of your card by selecting About Mixer in the Mixer menu of the Lynx Mixer.
  • Page 75 Configuration Jumpers on headers JP5 and can be configured to support two different JP6. The mode selected must be compatible I/O routing modes. The routing mode is with the AES16 breakout cable being used. selected by the position of two 8-position I/O Header Header...
  • Page 76 CHNL position on JP5 and JP6 as shown connectors on CBL-AES1604 breakout cable below. In this position, I/O Port A provides eight AES/EBU inputs and I/O Port B provides eight AES/EBU outputs. This is the required position for CBL-AES1603. AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    All standard rates and variable rates up to 192 kHz in both single wire and dual-wire modes Sample Rate Eight channels available with support for conversion ratios up to 16:1. Conversion Dynamic range: 142 dB. Multiple-input SRC phase matching. AES16-SRC model only. RCHITECTURE FPGA-based core contains custom PCI interface, data routing and Core formatting, device/stream control, digital mixing, clock routing and control, and DMA engine.
  • Page 78 Supports 4 channels of input and output. Compatible with devices with standard Yamaha digital I/O pinout from Yamaha, Apogee, Mackie, and others. Twelve- foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling. Other cables to be offered for connection to equipment from Tascam, Sony, and Digidesign AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Safety Instructions

    TV by one or more of the following reception. The user is cautioned that changes measures: and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment AES16 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Emc Certifications

    AES16 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT NUMBER: Covered by European Standards Report #B30915V1 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT DATE: November 2, 2003 RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IN USA): Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. ADDRESS: 711 West 17 Street, Suite H3, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 TELEPHONE: (949) 515-8265 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 81: License Agreement

    License Agreement This legal document is an agreement between agreement between you and Lynx Studio you and Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. By Technology, Inc. If you do not agree to the opening the sealed board package, or written terms of the Agreement, DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 82: Warranty Information

    To obtain warranty service, the purchaser damages, so the above limitation or exclusion must first call or write Lynx at the address and may not apply to you. telephone number printed below to obtain a...

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