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Models
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AES16
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Standard model without cables. Refer to the optional cables listed below.
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AES16-XLR
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Includes two six-foot D-sub to XLR cables sets.
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AES16-SRC
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Includes XLR cable sets and eight channels of onboard sample rate conversion.
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Digital I/O
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Number/Type
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Eight stereo inputs and eight stereo outputs 24-bit AES/EBU format, transformer coupled
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Channels
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16 in/out in single-wire mode
8 in/out in dual-wire mode
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Sample Rates
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All standard rates and variable rates up to 192 kHz in both single-wire and dual-wire modes
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Sample Rate Conversion
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Eight channels available with support for conversion ratios up to 8:1
Dynamic range: 142 dB
Multiple-input SRC phase matching
Available on AES16-SRC model only
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Architecture
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Core
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FPGA-based core contains custom PCI interface, data routing and formatting, device control, digital mixing, clock routing and control, and DMA engine.
256 Kbytes of on-board RAM for data buffering
Support for field upgrades of firmware.
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Audio Devices
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Card is visible to host applications as eight record devices and eight play devices. Each device has two channels and can be used independently for multi-client functionality.
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Clocking
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Sources
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Digital inputs 1 - 4, external word clock (with XLR cables only) on BNC, internal word clock on header, on-board low-jitter crystal oscillator
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SynchroLock™
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Multi-stage, VCXO-based clock generation system with high jitter attenuation. Wide mode tracks off-frequency clocks, narrow mode generates ultra-low jitter output for standard frequencies.
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On-board Digital Mixer
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Type
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Hardware-based, low latency
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Routing
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Ability to route any input to any or multiple outputs
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Mixing
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Up to four input or playback signals mixed to any output, 40-bit precision
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Status
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Peak levels to -114 dB on all inputs and outputs
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LStream™ Expansion Ports
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Compatibility
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Supports Lynx LStream expansion cards including the LS-ADAT 16-Channel ADAT I/O card
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Type
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High-speed serial, up to 16 channels @ 24-bits on 14-pin internal connector
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Connections
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I/O Ports
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Two bracket-mounted 26-pin high-density female D-sub connectors. Can be configured to support eight channel or four channel AES connections.
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External Clock
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75-ohm BNC word clock input and output provided on XLR cable set
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Internal Clock
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Two 75-ohm board mounted 2-pin headers for word clock input and output
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Software
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Windows Drivers
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For Windows 2000 / XP platforms: MME, ASIO 2.0, WDM, DirectSound, Direct Kernel Streaming and GSIF
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Macintosh Drivers
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CoreAudio for OSX
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Mixer Application
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Multi-window GUI provides complete control of digital mixer and all hardware settings
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General
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PCI Bus
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Version 2.2 compliant
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Data Transfers
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Up to 132 Mbytes/sec using custom 16-channel, zero-wait state, scatter-gather DMA engine; bus mastering
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Size
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5.0" H X 7.4" W X 0.75" D (standard half-size PCI card)
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Cables
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CBL-AES1604
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Six-foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling 26-pin high-density male D-sub to four female XLR’s (AES inputs), four male XLR’s (AES outputs), and two female BNC’s (word clock I/O)
Quantity Two Included with AES16-XLR & AES16-SRC only
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Optional cables for AES16 Standard Model
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CBL-AES1603
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26-pin high-density male D-sub to 25-pin male D-sub. Supports either 8 channels of input or output Compatible with Apogee AD16 and DA16 Twelve-foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling
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CBL-AES1605
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26-pin high-density male D-sub to 25-pin male D-sub. Supports 4 channels of input and output. Compatible with devices with standard Yamaha digital I/O pinout from Yamaha, Apogee, Mackie, and others. Twelve- foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling
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Other cables will be offered for connection to equipment from Tascam, Sony and digidesign.
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Diamond Cut
