{"product_id":"lynx-studio-technology-aurora-16-vt-tb","title":"Lynx Studio Technology Aurora 16-VT-TB","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding its line of Aurora 192 kHz AD\/DA converters, Lynx Studio Technology has announced the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAurora 16-VT Variable Trim\u003c\/span\u003e model. Aurora 16-VT allows users to manually set the analog input and  output levels within a range of +8.5 dBu to +24 dBu. 32 miniature trim  pots are mounted on the primary circuit board to allow the adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince  2004, Aurora has established its position as one of leading high end  converters for recording studios around the world. Some studios, that  wanted to gain the advantage of Aurora’s pristine audio quality and  versatility, also required the ability to manually set the levels for  optimum performance. The Aurora 16-VT provides this capability, while  preserving Aurora’s other features, specifications and signature  transparent sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the Beta testers for the Aurora 16-VT  was producer\/engineer Fabrice Dumont, a longtime Aurora owner. According  to Fab, “After receiving the trimable version of the Aurora I can tell  you that I think it's a winner product. I cannot tell a sonic difference  between my regular Auroras and the variable trim one. They sound  identical to me. Overall, this option makes replacing my old converters  truly seamless. It actually feels like a true upgrade since any mix  recalled with the Auroras now gain stages the same as my old converters,  but sounds noticeably better.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Muller of Dangerous Music was  another Beta Tester. “I think the VT is a great feature, and  particularly essential to any facilities that are going to be using  Auroras in a mastering setup. A lot of mix rooms are branching out into  mastering and like to avail themselves of their mix rig I\/O converters  for both applications. I was able to calibrate the whole unit to -18dBFS  = +4 dBU in under 10 minutes.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"first\"\u003eInternal manual trim controls on all analog input and analog output channels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog input and output levels can be set between +8.5 dBu and +24 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit \/ 192 kHz mastering quality A\/D and D\/A conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e192 kHz AES\/EBU I\/O supporting single and dual wire modes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSingle rack space configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive remote control capability via Lynx AES16, IrDA, FireWire and MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board 32-channel digital mixer provides flexible I\/O routing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWord clock I\/O with Lynx SynchroLock™ sample clock technology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"last\"\u003eConnectivity via PCI, PCI Express with AES16 cards, ADAT, ProToolsHD, FireWire and MADI\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLT-TB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-port  Thunderbolt expansion card  that supports daisy-chaining Aurora and Hilo  converters and any other  certified Thunderbolt device on both Apple and  Windows computers. The  LT-TB and accompanying Aurora and Hilo models are  the first Thunderbolt  audio devices certified for Windows as well as  Mac.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe LT-TB LSlot card can be installed into any existing Hilo or Aurora with an easy and free firmware update.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe LT-TB, in development for over a year, uses Intel’s Cactus Ridge   second-generation Thunderbolt controller. This device allows for a more   robust design electrically. Similar to other Lynx products, LT-TB   incorporates an FPGA for audio mixing and control functions that can be   easily updated in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMonths of in-house testing along with support from Apple and Intel   assure that LT-TB works well with any other certified Thunderbolt   product on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas some earlier Thunderbolt equipped converters are limited to   two units and 32 analog channels, the LT-TB can be used in a chain of up   to 6 Aurora converters for up to 96 analog channels, plus 96 digital   channels on one Thunderbolt port. So theoretically, the upcoming 6 port   Mac Pro could deliver up to 1,152 channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thunderbolt protocol allows up to six devices and one display to   be connected to the computer on a single Thunderbolt port. So in   addition to Lynx converters, you can have external drives, displays,   expansion chassis and so on. The LT-TB has two Thunderbolt ports, which   allows this daisy chaining of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the other nice features of the LT-TB and other Thunderbolt   devices is the ability to plug, unplug and hot-plug them. So you can   easily bring in an additional Aurora or Hilo or other Thunderbolt device   without needing to reinstall drivers or reset anything. It’s all   automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Intel, the developer of Thunderbolt, “Thunderbolt   delivers unparalleled performance, flexibility and simplicity to   personal computing.” said Jason Ziller, Intel’s director of Thunderbolt   Marketing, “Products like the Lynx LT-TB LSlot interface help highlight   what Thunderbolt makes possible.”\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThunderbolt technology is the fastest connection to your PC at 10Gbs –   in each direction, and at the same time. This is twice the speed of  USB  3.0. Thunderbolt provides flexibility and simplicity by connecting  up  to six data and display devices in a daisy-chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lynx Studio Technology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449565212775,"sku":"34634","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/lynx_aurora_16_tb_1_1b56c71d-cc07-44d9-9bfd-726e88ef2091.jpg?v=1787089482","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/lynx-studio-technology-aurora-16-vt-tb","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}