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 IEC Power Connector: Use the included AC power cord. The Aurora
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has a switching power supply and
can be used with 100, 115, 230 or 240V systems without an external transformer.
In Addition to the rear panel jack pack, there are two remaining cable connections on the front panel. The
PHONES jacks use a standard ¼” TRS connector, and is capable of driving the full range of stereo
headphones available.
4.2 Dante Connections
Dante is not just a means for an audio device to communicate with a computer, but also a means for an audio
device to communicate directly to other Dante-enabled devices. A design principle with Dante, is that ANY
Dante devices will be able to interact, regardless of manufacturer. Clocking is managed automatically
between devices, and device names, states and settings are stored on the chip within every Dante device on
the market. These chips are manufactured by Audinate, the company that developed the Dante system.
For this reason, there is nothing about these essential connections that is unique to Lynx Products. If you
know how to configure one manufacturer’s device for Dante, you’ll be able to do the same for any other
manufacturer’s device. Creating a Dante network involves some IT principles that can be un-charted terrain
for musicians and recording engineers; managed switches versus unmanaged switches, multicast versus
unicast, flows, packets, etc. When setting up a Dante system it is wise to study the wealth of information that
is available on the internet, particularly on www.audinate.com
Of particularly benefit is information on selecting and configuring a network switch that will be the center of
your Dante ecosystem. Rather than re-invent the wheel, we recommend that Aurora
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-Dante users consult
with the following resources when designing and configuring their system:
https://www.audinate.com/resources/technical-documentation
: resources for using Audinate software,
technical docs, and setup guides
https://www.audinate.com/resources/faqs: an extensive collection of Dante FAQs, covering all aspects of
latency, clocking, computer integration, etc.
https://www.audinate.com/resources/networks-switches: information on network considerations, and switch
selection and configuration.
https://www.audinate.com/products/manufacturer-products/dante-brooklyn-ii: Information about the
Brooklyn II chip used in Aurora
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-Dante
Unlike most multi-component audio systems, we recommend letting the Aurora
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receive its clock from the
Dante network whenever possible. For this reason, DANTE will become the default SYNC SOURCE in the
Aurora when connected to a Dante network. The Dante controller software will allow the use of external
clocking if that is necessary, but otherwise it is good practice to allow all devices in the network to receive
clock through their Dante connections. Details about Dante clocking practices can be explored in the support
resources above.
4.2.1 Dante computer Set Up
There are several ways that Dante hardware can be used with computers. As an audio-adapted networking
protocol, the computer is just another node in the network, not unlike computers in a business network. Some
Dante contexts (live sound for instance) may only use a computer for initial configuration, and never again.
With other systems, the computer can be integral to the system as a recording and play device. There are three
primary ways to integrate Dante devices in a computer:
4.2.1.1 Dante Controller Software
Dante controller is an application that allows control and configuration of Dante devices. This powerful tool
allows users to route signals from any Dante source to any Dante destination on the network. Each device can