| MODELS | |
AES16e | Standard PCI Express model with 16 AES/EBU Channels |
AES16e-SRC | Includes 16 channels of Sample Rate Conversion |
AES16e-50 | Includes 16 channels of Sample Rate Conversion, AES50 Port |
| DIGITAL I/O | |
| Number / Type | Eight inputs and eight outputs, 24-bit AES/EBU format, transformer coupled |
| Channels | 16 in/out in single-wire mode, 8 in/out in dual-wire mode |
| Sample Rates | All standard rates and variable rates up to 192 kHz in both single wire and dual-wire modes |
| Sample Rate Conversion | Sixteen channels available with support for conversion ratios up to 16:1. Dynamic range: 142 dB. AES16e-SRC and AES16e-50 models only. |
| AES50 DIGITAL I/O (AE16e-50 ONLY) | |
Number / Type | One AES50 port, 24-bit audio, 100 Mbit/second data rate on Cat5e or Cat6 cabling |
Channels | 48kHz / 44.1kHz: 48 inputs available to 32 record channels, 32 outputs 96kHz / 88.2kHz: 24 inputs, 24 outputs 192kHz / 176.4kHz: 12 inputs, 12 outputs |
| ARCHITECTURE | |
| Core | FPGA-based core contains custom PCI Express bi-directional interface, data routing and formatting, device/stream control, digital mixing, clock routing and control, and DMA engine. Support for field upgrades of firmware |
| Audio Devices | Card is visible to host applications as sixteen record devices and sixteen play devices. Each device has two channels and can be used independently for multi-client functionality. |
| CLOCKING | |
| Sources | Any AES/EBU digital input, external word clock (XLR model only) on BNC, internal word clock on header, on-board low-jitter crystal oscillator, AES50 port (AES16e-50 only) |
| SynchroLock™ | 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. |
| ON-BOARD DIGITAL MIXER | |
| Type | Hardware-based, low-latency |
| Routing | Ability to route any input to any or multiple outputs |
| Mixing | 64 X 32 @ 48kHz and 96kHz, 34 X 32 @ 192kHz |
| Status | Peak levels to -114 dB on all inputs and outputs. |
| LSTREAM EXPANSION PORT | |
| Compatibility | Supports Lynx LStream expansion cards including the LS-ADAT 16-Channel ADAT I/O card |
| Type | High-speed serial, up to 16 channels @ 24-bits. 14-pin internal connector. |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| I/O Ports | Two bracket-mounted 26-pin high-density female D-sub connectors for AES/EBU. |
| External Clock | 75-ohm BNC word clock input and output provided on XLR breakout cables |
| Internal Clock | Two 75-ohm board mounted 2-pin headers for word clock input and output |
| SOFTWARE | |
Windows Drivers | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / Server 2008 R2 with SP1 platforms: MME, ASIO 2.0, WDM, and DirectSound |
Macintosh Drivers | Core Audio for 10.6 (Snow Leopard); 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion). |
Mixer Application | Multi-window GUI provides complete control of digital mixer and all hardware settings. |
| GENERAL | |
| PCI Express Bus | x1 connection compatible with x1 to x16 PCIe slots. Version 1.1 compliant |
| Data Transfers | Up to 250 Mbytes/sec using custom 32-channel, zero-wait state, scatter-gather DMA engine. Bus mastering bi-directional PCIe transfers. |
| Size | 5.0” H X 7.4” W X 0.75” D (standard half-size PCI Express card) |
| CABLES | |
CBL-AES1604 | 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). Six- foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling. Two required. |
CBL-AES1605 | 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 for Aurora converters, Yamaha, Apogee, Mackie, and others. Twelve- foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling.Two required. |
For AES50 Port | Cat5e or Cat6 cabling with 8-pin RJ45 connectors |