Lynx-studio LT-TB Thunderbolt Bedienungsanleitung

10 4. Remove the screw from the Aurora circuit board that is adjacent to the JP1 connector and the white serial number/barcode label. Set the screw

11 7. Attach the multi-pin connector on the back edge of the LT-TB to the LSLOT connector (JP1) on the Aurora mainboard. The LT-TB LSLOT connector h

12 10. Plug in and power up the Aurora using the front panel standby switch. You can see the LT-TB from the slits in the Aurora top cover. If the gre

13 hardware. If one wishes to avoid the effects of this rate conversion, the sample rate can be changed globally from the Sound section of Windows co

14 5.3 Installing the Lynx Driver Lynx Drivers and firmware updaters are updated regularly. The most current versions can be easily downloaded from

15 7. The installer will extract the necessary files to the C:\Lynx directory. Click “Extract” from this window 8. If you are prompted to let th

16 13. The Aurora is ready to use, no reboot necessary. NOTE: The driver installation process installs both the Windows driver and the Lynx Mixer

17 6. Click “Agree” from the next Window 7. Click “Install” in the Standard Install Window 8. Type in Password and click “Install Software” 9.

18 11. When complete, you will be prompted to restart the computer 12. After restart the driver will be installed and ready for use. NOTE: The OS

19 The channel mode can be changed within the Lynx Mixer. Click Settings > Advanced > Adapter Settings, selecting the appropriate Aurora (if m

2 AuroraTB User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...

20 6 Getting Started With the LT-TB drivers and Mixer application installed, the Aurora can now be used with most popular third-party audio applica

21 7. Click “Play.” You should see the progress bar move from left to right. 8. Launch the Lynx Mixer application. Check the Outputs pane at the b

22 6.2 Macintosh Quick Audio Test The installation of your LT-TB can be tested using the Lynx Mixer application and the iTunes software that is incl

23 9. Highlight this file from the songlist and click the Play button. Make sure that the iTunes progress bar is moving from left to right. 10. Op

24 7 Lynx Mixer Application Reference The Lynx Mixer application allows control of Aurora parameters from a convenient software interface. It also

25 the Mixer will not launch if an Aurora-TB is not connected and functional. In addition to the controls on the Main Window there are two menus wit

26 be stored into the scene file. Selecting an existing scene name and clicking the Save button will overwrite that scene with the current parameters

27  Play This button toggles whether controls for the Play Sources are visible from the Main window or not. The Play section, when visible, appear

28  Rate Lock When the “Current Source” is “Internal” and Rate Lock is ON, the driver will ignore all requests to change the Sample Clock Rate, incl

29 External/2: Clock signal from BNC WORDCLOCK connector at half the sample rate External/4: Clock signal from BNC WORDCLOCK connector at one quarter

3 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LT-TB™! We have worked hard to create a reliable and high performance audio device using the latest

30 section can be “hidden” by clicking the RECORD button in the Lynx Mixer Toolbar. When the section is hidden, all of the settings are still active.

31 The Output label appearing in green indicates that this is the Selected Output. A different Output can be selected by clicking a different pair’s

32  Mutes The “M” Icon below the fader is for the Mutes. This switch Mutes or UnMutes the input signal routed to an output. As with the faders, this

33 7.3.4 Play Section The middle row of faders on the Main Screen is the Play Section of the Lynx Mixer. The purpose of this section is to reveal

34  Faders The FADERS are for attenuating the level of a playback stream routed to a specific output. As with panning, this level is specific to a p

35 Linked is the default state for pairs of inputs. To “un-link” a pair, click on the link icon and it will change to a single circle: . In this st

36 The METERS in the Outputs section show the level strength of the signals at the associated output. The Meters are post-fader, so there will be red

37 7.3.6 Mixer Menu  Restore Defaults This returns the Mixer (and Aurora hardware) to its factory default state. Routing, Sync Source, state of t

38  About This option displays information about the Lynx Mixer, driver, and firmware as follows: Mixer/Driver Version: Displays the current mixer

39  Adapter Settings This page is for assigning the order for each unit in a multi-Aurora configuration. Current operating systems can alter dev

4 with two Thunderbolt ports could deliver up to 384 channels. The 2014 Mac Pro, with 6 Thunderbolt II ports, can potentially deliver 1,152 channels,

40 8 Using the LT-TB With the LT-TB correctly installed in your computer, you can begin to use the Aurora with most popular third-party audio appli

41 One may need to change the ID because a unit has changed position, been added, or for some reason the existing order is not appropriate to the con

42 device order here. To determine which unit in the list is the one that you wish to use, follow this process: * From Control Panel > Sound >

43 8.2 Using LT-TB with other Thunderbolt Devices The Thunderbolt specification allows daisy chaining of other Thunderbolt devices. Common computer

44 assumed that the application uses the Windows default audio device. To use the desired Aurora output as the system default: With Windows 7 /Windo

45 3. In the Audio playback software, set the audio configuration settings for 5.1, multi-channel, or whatever mode is applicable to playing the mul

46 in the amount of latency that a user will experience when using the Aurora-TB. See 8.3.1.4 Controlling Latency by Changing the Buffer Size 2. La

47 audio to the hardware. However, a higher buffer results in more latency. Also, the higher the sample rate, the higher the buffer size needs to be.

48 When the Aurora is selected as the output sound device, channels 1&2 are active by default. To change this, highlight the Aurora, choose “co

49 Smaller buffer sizes will give you lower latency. However, if a buffer size is too small for the system or context, audio anomalies such as clicks

5 1.2 Features  Dual Thunderbolt ports  Second Generation “Cactus Ridge” Thunderbolt controller  With an Aurora 16, provides up to 32 channe

50 9 Troubleshooting There is an error message during the driver installation: 1. Verify that the LT-TB has been installed correctly and there is

51 is compatible with the LT-TB. If pressing Power and Trim does not cause any LEDs to flash, causes a sequence lower than 28 to flash, or causes a

52 If the Aurora is operating on an External or AES input SYNC SOURCE, you must manually select the rate through either the audio application setting

53 10 Support We are devoted to making your experience with the LT-TB trouble-free and productive. If the troubleshooting and operational sections

54 10.4 Return Policy If you have a unit that you suspect is defective or is malfunctioning, contact Lynx technical support via one of the means des

55 12 Warranty Information One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange This product must be returned to the factory for repair. Who Is Covered?

6 2 Before you begin We recommend that you read through the entire manual to acquire an overview of the installation procedure and use of the LT-TB

7 2.2.1 Windows  Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz, or AMD equivalent  PC or laptop manufactured in or after 2013  1GB RAM  One functional Thunderbolt

8 3 Nomenclature Used in this manual The following typographic conventions are used in this manual:  ALL UPPER CASE TEXT refers to a specific pa

9 5 Installation Procedures Please insure that the Aurora has firmware 28 or above before proceeding. See Section 2.2.3: Insuring compatible firmwa