User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Getting Started Aurora(n)-USB
- 3 Getting Started Aurora(n)–TB3 (Thunderbolt)
- 4 Getting Started Aurora(n)-DNT (Dante)
- 5 Getting Started Aurora(n)-HD2 (ProTools HD)
- 6 Front Panel Controls
- 6.1 Meter Page
- 6.2 Function menu
- 6.2.1 Clock Setup
- 6.2.2 Line Trim
- 6.2.3 Preamp
- 6.2.4 Preamp Setup
- 6.2.5 Routing
- 6.2.6 Test Tone
- 6.2.7 Digital In Status
- 6.2.8 Optical Settings
- 6.2.9 SD Card
- 6.2.10 SD Record Setup
- 6.2.11 Sessions
- 6.2.12 Takes
- 6.2.13 Scenes
- 6.2.14 Playlists
- 6.2.15 Settings
- 6.2.16 Date & Time
- 6.2.17 Backlight
- 6.2.18 About
- 6.2.19 Firmware Update
- 6.2.20 USB Mode
- 6.3 Phones Source (Basic)
- 6.4 Phones Source (Advanced)
- 7 microSD Record and Play basics
- 8 Firmware Updates
- 9 Support
- 10 Troubleshooting & User Tips
- 11 Specifications
- 12 Aurora(n) Performance Measurements
- 13 Certifications
- 14 Warranty Information
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7. Press Next to complete the
installation
8. If this is a driver upgrade, you will be promoted to disconnect the
Aurora and reconnected it.
2.3.1.1 Verification of successful Installation in Windows
After driver installation, let’s test playback and make sure we get indication of proper performance before
claiming victory.
First we will set up the Aurora as the default audio device in Windows. To do so, Navigate to the Sound
Section of Windows Control Panel. Set the Aurora Speakers as the default device.
Keep the Aurora in its default state.
Next we will test playback using Windows Media Player. Open a known good file and hit play. Check the
meter on the Aurora display – it should be set to the ALL I/O meter. Do we see meter activity?
If not, double check cable connections, refer to the online support resources from the lynxstudio.com website,
or contact Lynx Technical support.
2.3.2 Installation for Apple macOS
Aurora
(n)
will operate as a Core Audio device under macOS automatically without any driver installation
required. Core Audio is the dominant audio driver model for macOS, and is used for media playback
applications as well as Pro Audio applications. Simply connect the USB cable from Aurora
(n)
to your macOS
computer and it will be immediately available for use. Please note that Aurora
(n)
-USB does require macOS
version 10.6.4 or above and the NControl software requires 10.9 and above.
Let’s test playback and make sure we get indication of proper performance before claiming victory.
First we will set up the Aurora as the default audio device in macOS. To do so, from finder click GO >
UTILITIES > AUDIO MIDI SETUP. Make sure that the Audio page is open (if not, you can open it from the
Windows menu). You will see Aurora
(n)
listed as one of the Audio devices. Highlight Aurora in the list, right-
click and choose “Use for sound output”, or you can click the Gear icon at the bottom left corner of the
window and choose “use for sound output”. It should now have the Speaker icon next to it.
Keep the Aurora in its default state.
Next we will test playback using iTunes. Open a known good file and hit play. Check the meter on the Aurora
display – it should be set to the ALL I/O meter. Do we see meter activity?
If not, double check cable connections, refer to the online support resources from the lynxstudio.com website,
or contact Lynx Technical support.
2.3.3 NControl
The Lynx NControl is a convenient software mixer and control interface for the Aurora
(n)
hardware. Once
installed, it allows hardware routing, level control, sync source selection, SD Card play and record, and a host
of other functions. Download it from: https://www.lynxstudio.com/downloads
> Aurora
(n)
> Apps. There is a
5 part tutorial video for the app on youtube.com/LynxStudioTech.
2.3.4 Now what?
Now we’re ready to rack it up, connect the cables, and get to work!