Lynx Studio AES16e50 User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction/Features ......................................................................................................... 3

1.1 System requirements .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1.1 Compatible Equipment..................................................................................................... 3

1.1.2 Windows ......................................................................................................................... 3

1.1.3 Macintosh ....................................................................................................................... 3

2 Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................... 4

2.1 RJ-45 Bracket .................................................................................................................... 4

Windows Driver Installation (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7) ............................................ 4

2.1.1 Installation Files .............................................................................................................. 4

2.1.2 Installing the Windows Driver Package in Windows XP/Vista/Win7 .................................. 4

2.1.3 Uninstalling the Windows Driver Package in Windows ..................................................... 6

2.1.4 Updating an existing driver in Windows ........................................................................... 6

2.2 Macintosh OS X ................................................................................................................ 7

2.2.1 OS X Installation Files ..................................................................................................... 7

2.2.2 Installing the AES16e-50 Device Driver and Mixer Application. ........................................ 7

2.2.3 Uninstalling the AES16e-50 Device Driver and Mixer ....................................................... 9

2.2.4 Updating the AES16e-50 Device Driver and Mixer ........................................................... 9

3 Hardware Connections .................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Cables/Routers ................................................................................................................. 10

3.2 AES50 Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 10

3.3 Computer to Computer connections .................................................................................. 10

3.4 Verifying connections ...................................................................................................... 10

4 Routing in the Lynx Mixer .............................................................................................. 12

4.1 Input Routing .................................................................................................................. 12

4.2 Output Routing ................................................................................................................ 14

4.3 Input Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 14

5 Clocking ......................................................................................................................... 17

5.1 AES50 ............................................................................................................................ 17

5.2 Other Clock Choices ........................................................................................................ 17

1 Introduction/Features

The Lynx AES16e-50™ PCI-Express audio interface is the first widely available computer audio product to support
the emerging AES50 standard (also referred to as SuperMac™). This product represents the union of Lynx
Technology’s industry respected digital interface experience, and the high-channel count, low-jitter performance of
AES50.

AES50 is capable of carrying up to 48-channels of audio from point to destination over a single Cat5 or Cat 6 data
cable. With this single-cable solution and support for cable runs up to 100 meters, this is an ideal format for live
sound venues, permanent installations, or any high channel-count recording studios. Currently, recording devices
and mixing boards that support AES50 are being manufactured by Midas
manufacturers certain to release compatible products in the near future.

The AES16e-50 includes all of the features of the popular Lynx AES16e-SRC audio interface, in addition to AES50
support. AES/EBU I/O can be combined with AES50 I/O, providing for a versatile audio solution.

Since the AES16e-50 is a variant of the AES16e card, this addendum will only address considerations specific to
AES50 operation. For correct operation, it is important to also refer to the AES16e manual which is included in the
Lynx Installation CD, as well as online at www.lynxstudio.com.

1.1 System requirements

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The AES16e-50 has the same computer system requirements as the AES16e (see page 6 of the AES16e manual). The
requirements here are specific to the AES16e-50.

1.1.1 Compatible Equipment

The AES16e-50 will interface with any audio device that supports the AES50 standard.

1.1.2 Windows

Windows compatible computer with PCI
Express support
256 MB RAM
One empty PCI Express slot (1X – 16X)
Video display with 1024 x 768 m i nimum
resolution
Windows XP, Vista 32 or 64-bit, Windows 7 32
or 64-bit, Windows Server 2003
Version 2 Driver, Build 17 or above
Firmware Revision 10 or above

NOTE: The AES16e-50 is not supported under
Windows 2000, 95, 98 or ME.

1.1.3 Macintosh

Apple Mac Pro (not compatible with PPC-based
Macs)
256 MB RAM
One empty PCI Express slot (1X – 16X)
Video display with 1024 x 768 m i nimum
resolution
Macintosh OS X (10.6 or higher)
Lynx OSX driver Build 49 or above
Firmware Revision 10 or above

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2 Installation Procedures

The procedure for installing the AES16e-50 only diffe rs fr o m the AES16e installation in that there is an optional
RJ45 bracket to install, and it requires somewhat more recent drivers.

2.1 RJ-45 Bracket

The RJ-45 bracket that is optional for the AES16e-50 card provides an external connection for AES50 devices. The
bracket requires a slot window in the computer, but does NOT require a free PCI or PCIe slot. If your computer has
a slot window that is not associated with a PCI/PCIe slot than that would be an ideal choice.

1. Simply install the RJ45 bracket with a standard mounting screw into the selected slot window adjacent to

the slot occupied by the AES16e-50 card.

2. Use the included CAT5e 14” cable to connect the RJ45 port on the rear of the AES16e-50 to the port on the

inside of the RJ45 bracket.

Windows Driver Installation (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7)

The Windows driver installers that are compatible with the AES16e-50 utilize a simplified installation procedure
than what is described in the AES16e manual. For best results, follow these steps.

2.1.1 Installation Files

Although there are driver files located on the Lynx Installation CD that came with your AES16e-50, we recommend
downloading the latest drivers from the Lynx website to insure that you are using the most current drivers available.

To download drivers from our website, point your Internet browser to www.lynxstudio.com. After the home page
loads, click Support > Downloads. Select “Windows” as the Operating System, and the “AES16e” as the Product,
then click “Search”.

Download the current drivers to your computer’s download directory or any convenient location.

2.1.2 Installing the Windows Driver Package in Windows XP/Vista/Win7

1. Double-click the driver installer that was downloaded from the website and click “Run” when prompted.

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2. The Lynx End User License Agreement will appear onscreen. After reading it, click “Accept” in order to

proceed with the installation.

3. From the next window, accept C:\Lynx as the Destination Folder for the driver files by clicking “Install”.

4. In Windows Vista or Windows 7 you may be prompted to allow the Lynx Driver Installer to make changes

to your computer. If so, click “Yes” to proceed.

5. When the Lynx Driver Installer screen appears, read the associated text, then click “Install”

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6. The driver installation may take several minutes. The final dialog box will indicate that the driver

installation is complete. Click “close”, and the driver and Mixer application will be ready to use.

2.1.3 Uninstalling the Windows Driver Package in Windows

From the start menu, click All Programs > Lynx Studio Technology > “Uninstall Lynx Driver”. Follow the prompts
and reboot when prompted.

2.1.4 Updating an existing driver in Windows

Simply follow the same instructions for the driver installation. The installer will remove the old driver automatically
during the installation process.

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