User Manual

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device. Single or multi-track recordings can be played back from the micro SD card to the Aurora
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outputs –
perfect for installations or live performances requiring prerecorded tracks. Even playlists can be created for
use at installations or other venues. microSD cards up 2 TB in capacity are supported.
The Aurora chassis is generous with venting to support the passively cooled design. The rack ears have been
reinforced to protect against shock and impact when used within mobile or touring rigs.
On the back, the Aurora
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features a switching, transformer-less universal power supply. A 1 In/3 Out word
clock module is perfect for using the Aurora
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as a master clock, delivering first generation clock to
downstream devices. The Aurora
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features “mastering grade” clock generation with accuracy greater than 7
ppm of drift. SynchroLock II ensures that the Aurora maintains this excellent performance even when it is
configured as a clock slave.
An LSlot expansion port hosts the available connectivity cards, with options for USB 2.0, Thunderbolt 3,
ProTools|HD, and Dante. Aurora
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can be enhanced with easy to use firmware updates that can be
downloaded from the Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. website. Firmware updates allow the feature set to evolve
and adapt for future functionality, expansion cards and I/O modules.
A software mixer called NControl for the USB, Thunderbolt and Dante models allow for sophisticated routing
and ease of configuration. Save scenes with your most frequently used setups. Front panel and software-based
metering options ensure you have the tools you need to control signal flow and troubleshoot.
Aurora
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is as comfortable in the concert hall and stadium as it is in the recording studio, a great choice for
broadcast, remote recording and even audiophile listening environments.
1.3 Is this the only manual?
For the Aurora
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we’ve decided to try something new to allow users to get the most they can out of the gear,
quickly and efficiently while allowing for future updates. This manual will cover the basics, installation,
overview, enough to get you up and running.
For the more in-depth topics, we are producing instructional videos on the Lynx YouTube channel. This will
cover topics like using NControl, SD card recording and playback, front panel navigation and operation, and
multi-unit operation.
Please visit youtube.com/LynxStudioTech
to access these resources.
1.4 In the Box
Before proceeding with the Aurora
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setup, let’s make sure that you received everything that was included
with the purchase. In the box, you should find:
• Aurora
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AD/DA converter
• AC Power Cord
• Aurora
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User’s Manual (this document)
• USB only: One 6’ long Type-A to Type-B shielded USB 2.0 cable
Please verify that the back panel I/O matches the configuration that you ordered before proceeding with
installation!