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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IEC Power Connector: Use the included AC power cord. The Aurora
(n)
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.
5.2 Computer Set Up
When the Aurora-HD is connected to an Avid ProTools card, it will emulate one HD I/O interface (for the 8
or 16 channel Aurora), or two HD I/O’s (for 24 or 32 line channel versions, or the 16+Dig and 24+Dig
models). Configuration is simply a matter of connecting the DigiLink cable from the TDM, HD Native or
HDX card to the Primary port on the Aurora. No additional drivers or control applications need to be installed
in the computer. Once connected, simply launch ProTools and navigate to the ProTools Hardware Setup page.
Now you should see the Aurora appearing as a Single HD I/O, or as two HD I/Os (24, 32, 16+Dig or 24+Dig
versions).
Here are how the four possible analog only variations will appear in the hardware setup page:
Aurora(n) HD2 8 Aurora(n) HD2 16 Aurora(n) HD2 24 Aurora(n) HD2 32
HD I/O
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 1-8
1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8
HD I/O
Inactive
HD I/O #1
Analog 9-16
HD I/O #1
Analog 9-16
HD I/O #1
Analog 9-16
9-16 9-16 9-16 9-16
HD I/O #2
Analog 17-24
HD I/O #2
Analog 17-24
1-8 1-8
HD I/O #2
Inactive
HD I/O #2
Analog 25-32
9-16 9-16
And here are the three possible line + digital versions:
Aurora(n) HD2 8 + Dig Aurora(n) HD2 16 + Dig Aurora(n) HD2 24 + Dig
HD I/O
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 1-8
1-8 1-8 1-8
HD I/O
Digital 1-8
HD I/O #1
Digital 1-8
HD I/O #1
Analog 9-16
9-16
9-16
9-16
HD I/O #2
Analog 1-8
HD I/O #2
Analog 17-24
1-8 1-8
HD I/O #2
Digital 9-16
HD I/O #2
Digital 1-8
9-16 9-16
With the 24 or 32 channel system, the second instance of the HD I/O will carry the channels above 16. For
instance, HD I/O #2 Analog Inputs 1-8 will carry signals from Aurora Analog Inputs 17-24. Each port of a
ProTools card has a maximum of 32-channels, so when using a 24-chanel or 32-channel model, daisy
chaining is not possible.