Lynx AES16e PCIe Audio Interface
- 16 channels of 192 kHz audio I/O
- PCI Express x1 card
- SynchroLock clocking for jitter-free performance
- Mastering-grade sample rate conversion
- Onboard digital mixer
- Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, 2-year warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A multi-channel digital AES/EBU card for studios connecting digital consoles, converters and recorders to a workstation. It is a PCI Express card, so it needs a desktop slot.
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ASIN: B001KY8I4UModel: AES16eCategory: Audio Interfaces
Overview
A PCI Express card is the core of the Lynx AES16e, which carries up to sixteen channels of high-rate digital audio between a workstation and AES/EBU gear. An onboard digital mixer and sample rate conversion handle routing and format matching.
Large on-board buffers and an efficient DMA engine give it tolerance to system latencies and reduce load on the host processor. That is the reason to choose it for a digital studio. The listing mixes in odd entries such as gaming console and surround, which can be ignored.
Who it's for
Studios and engineers working in AES/EBU digital audio who need many channels in and out. Anyone who records microphones directly, or who works on a laptop, should choose a different interface.
Pros and cons
- Sixteen channels of high-rate audio
- Onboard digital mixer
- Works with Windows, Mac and Linux
- Needs a PCI Express slot
- Digital only, no analog inputs described
Performance notes
SynchroLock clocking is said to eliminate jitter, and large buffers with a zero-wait-state DMA engine protect against glitches and cut CPU load. Sample rate conversion is rated mastering grade. The onboard mixer routes channels without consuming host resources.
Specifications
| Brand | Lynx |
|---|---|
| Model | AES16e |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 12.96 ounces |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-Year Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 kHz |
| Channels | Up to 16 channels of AES/EBU |
| Clocking | SynchroLock |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Mixer | Onboard digital mixer |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Lynx AES16e card?
The listing gives no dimensions, only a weight of 12.96 ounces and a PCI Express x1 connection.
Does the AES16e work on a laptop?
The listing says PCI Express, which means a desktop with a free slot. A laptop is not described, despite the compatibility entry listing one.
Is the AES16e an analog interface?
No. It is an AES/EBU digital interface, and the listing mentions no analog inputs.