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Installation and Users Guide
Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.
support@lynxstudio.com
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
Before you begin ................................................................................................ 4
Manual Conventions........................................................................................... 5
W arranty Registration......................................................................................... 5
Windows 95/98® Installation.................................................................................. 6
Running Setup .................................................................................................... 6
Installing the LynxONE...................................................................................... 6
Restarting Y our Computer .................................................................................. 6
Windows NT® Installation ..................................................................................... 7
Installing the LynxONE...................................................................................... 7
Running Setup .................................................................................................... 7
External Connections .............................................................................................. 8
Analog Audio...................................................................................................... 8
Digital Audio ...................................................................................................... 9
MIDI Connections .............................................................................................. 9
Clock Input and Output ...................................................................................... 9
Header Connectors ............................................................................................. 9
Using Y our LynxONE............................................................................................ 10
The LynxONE Mixer........................................................................................ 10
Quick Audio Test.............................................................................................. 12
Mixer Reference..................................................................................................... 13
Mixer Menu ...................................................................................................... 13
Settings Menu ................................................................................................... 13
Controls ............................................................................................................ 14
Working with Third Party Applications.............................................................. 17
Compatibility .................................................................................................... 17
LynxONE Devices............................................................................................ 17
Audio I/O Selection.......................................................................................... 18
MIDI I/O Selection........................................................................................... 18
Controlling Audio Bit Depth ............................................................................ 18
Digital Input Recording and Monitoring Issues ............................................... 18
Simultaneous Device and Four-track Operation............................................... 19
Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s........................................................................ 20
Adapter ID’s in a Multiple Card System .......................................................... 20
Selection of Master and Slave Clocks .............................................................. 20
Cable Connections............................................................................................ 21
Mixer Settings .................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22
Support ................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix................................................................................................................. 26
Specifications ................................................................................................... 26
XLR Connector W iring and Adapters .............................................................. 28
Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................ 31
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LynxONE™! We are proud to provide you with a reliable,
professional quality product for your digital audio and MIDI needs. This Installation
and Users Guide provides basic information to help you get started.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation of your LynxONE card, we recommend that you read
through the Installation and Users Guide to acquire an overview of the installation
procedure and use of the LynxONE. Y ou should have a working knowledge of W indows
and general PC concepts. Additionally, refer to your computer ’s documentation for
any special instructions regarding the installation of expansion cards and peripheral
equipment.
Contents
Verify that you received the following in the LynxONE shipping carton:
• LynxONE PCI Card in cushioned antistatic bag
• LynxONE Audio Cable (6 foot cable with XLR connectors)
• LynxONE MIDI/Clock Cable (2 foot cable with DIN and BNC connectors)
• LynxONE Installation and Users Guide
• Setup Disk for W indows
• W arranty Registration card
Optional Equipment
The following equipment may be required depending on the configuration of your
system and the type of devices the LynxONE is connected to:
• Lynx Internal Clock Cable (available from Lynx)
• XLR to TRS or XLR to RCA adapter cables
System Requirements
Verify that your computer meets or exceeds either of the following configurations:
Minimum System
• A 90MHz Pentium-class or Alpha processor.
• VGA display and adapter.
• 16MB of RAM.
• Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
• 1 Empty PCI Slot
Recommended System
• A 166MHz Pentium-class or Alpha processor.
• S-VGA display and adapter.
• 32MB of RAM.
• Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
• 1 Empty PCI Slot
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following typographic conventions:
• Underlined text denotes characters that are to be typed using the keyboard.
• ALL UPPER CASE text denotes the names of specific connectors.
• First Character Upper Case text denotes LynxONE Mixer control names or
menu options.
• Italic text denotes emphasis or a warning.
• Phrases, such as Start > Programs > L ynx Studio T echnology , use the greater
than (“>”) sign to separate multiple menu options or icon names that are
selected with a keyboard or mouse action.
Warranty Registration
We are committed to providing you with the best service possible. To help us serve
you better, please be sure to register your L ynxONE using one of the following methods:
1. Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your LynxONE.
2. Use the Online Registration W izard. T o start the wizard, click on S tart > Programs
> Lynx Studio Technology > Online Registration Wizard. If you do not have an
internet connection on the computer you installed your LynxONE in, simply copy
the REGISTER.EXE program from the C:\Program Files\Lynx S tudio T echnology
folder to a computer with an internet connection and run REGISTER.EXE from
there.
3. Register on the web at:
http://www.lynxstudio.com/support.html
Once you are registered you will automatically receive notifications of new products
and upgrades.
Locating the Serial Number of Your LynxONE
To register your LynxONE, you must supply its serial number. The serial number is
located on a label attached to the back of the card and on the shipping carton. You can
also determine the serial number of your card by selecting About Mixer in the Mixer
menu of the LynxONE Mixer . When registering with the Online Registration W izard,
the serial number will be automatically entered.
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Installation
Windows 95/98/98SE® Installation
The procedure for installing the LynxONE in Windows 95/98/98SE requires that the
LynxONE Setup Program be run before you install your L ynxONE inside your computer .
This program will install the required driver files needed for the Windows Plug-andPlay configuration manager to recognize the LynxONE as a new device and will install
the LynxONE Mixer application.
Running Setup
1. With your computer running Windows 95 or Windows 98, insert the 3½” floppy
supplied with your LynxONE into your computer’ s floppy disk drive.
2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.
3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE into the Run window and select the OK button.
4. The “LynxONE Windows 95 Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.
5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.
6. The Driver Installation W izard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate
directories.
7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the
screen, then press “Shutdown”.
Installing the LynxONE
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.
2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge
any static electricity.
3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your
computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion
cards and peripheral equipment.
4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot.
6. Remove your LynxONE from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected
PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot.
7. Secure the LynxONE card with the screw removed from the slot cover.
8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.
9. Connect the Audio and MIDI/Clock cables to the LynxONE. See the External
Connections section for more information.
Restarting Your Computer
1. Turn on your computer and start Windows 95 or Windows 98.
2. After the Windows logo splash screen is complete, the Plug-and-Play configuration
manager will display a “Found New Hardware” message.
3. Windows will ask where the driver is located. You should enter:
C:\Windows\System
Then click on “OK”.
4. Depending on your hardware setup, Windows may need to restart before
proceeding.
5. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”
group.
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Windows NT® Installation
The procedure for installing the LynxONE in Windows NT requires that you install
your LynxONE inside your computer before the L ynxONE Setup Program is run. This
program will install all the required driver files and the LynxONE Mixer application as
well as configure your system to recognize the LynxONE.
Installing the LynxONE
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.
2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge
any static electricity.
3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your
computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion
cards and peripheral equipment.
4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot.
6. Remove your LynxONE from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected
PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot.
7. Secure the LynxONE card with the screw removed from the slot cover.
8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.
9. Connect the Audio and MIDI/Clock cables to the LynxONE. See the External
Connections section for more information.
Running Setup
1. With Windows NT running, insert the 3½” floppy supplied with your LynxONE
into your computer’s floppy disk drive.
2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.
3. If your computer has a DEC Alpha processor, type
A:\SETUPA.EXE
into the Run window and select the OK button. If your computer has a Intel
processor, type
A:\SETUP.EXE
into the Run window and select the OK button.
4. The “LynxONE Windows NT Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.
5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.
6. The Driver Installation W izard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate
directories.
7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the
screen, then press “Close”.
8. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”
group.
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External Connections
External Connections
The LynxONE includes two break-out cables that provide connections for external
equipment. The six-foot Audio Cable provides XLR connectors for analog and digital
audio signals. The two-foot MIDI/Clock Cable provides 5-pin DIN connectors for the
two MIDI ports and female BNC connectors for clock input and output.
T wo bracket mounted D-connectors provide connection ports for the break-out cables:
the Audio Port is a 25-pin female D-connector and the MIDI/Clock port is a highdensity 15-pin female D-connector.
Header
CLOCK IN
Port
Audio
Port
MIDI/Clock
Port
Referring to figure above, locate the Audio Port and the MIDI/Clock Port on the
mounting bracket of the LynxONE. Insert the Audio Cable into the Audio Port and
tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell. Insert the MIDI/Clock Cable into the
MIDI/Clock Port and tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell.
Head er
CLOCK OUT
Port
Use of both cables is not a requirement. If you will be using only the audio capabilities
of the LynxONE, for example, there is no reason to connect the MIDI/Clock cable.
Analog Audio
The XLR connectors on the Audio Cable, labeled LEFT IN, LEFT OUT, RIGHT IN,
and RIGHT OUT, are used to connect balanced and unbalanced analog equipment to
the two analog inputs and outputs of the LynxONE. Make connections to professional
consoles and other balanced equipment directly with these connectors. Connect to
balanced equipment with ¼” TRS jacks using XLR-to-TRS adapters such as the L ynx
CBL-XF2TM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2TM18 (male XLR). Connect
to unbalanced consumer devices with RCA jacks using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as
the Lynx CBL-XF2RM18 (female XLR) and the L ynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR).
Adapters with line transformers are not required. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring
and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.
The nominal analog signal levels are compatible with either professional or consumer
equipment. Use the Trim control on the LynxONE Mixer application to select +4dBu
for balanced professional devices or –10dBV for balanced or unbalanced consumer
devices. The Trim control affects both inputs and outputs.
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External Connections
Please note that with 16 dB of headroom, the L ynxONE’s analog outputs ar e capable
of delivering +20 dBu signal levels. It is important to verify that the equipment you
are driving is capable of handling these signal levels in order to prevent clipping or
possible damage.
Digital Audio
The XLR connectors on the Audio Cable, labeled DIGITAL IN and DIGITAL OUT
are used for AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio connections. Connect AES/EBU
devices directly and select AES/EBU Digital Format in the L ynxONE mixer application.
Connect to S/PDIF devices using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as the Lynx CBLXF2RM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR). Select S/P DIF
Digital Format in the LynxONE mixer application. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring
and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.
MIDI Connections
The 5-pin DIN connectors on the MIDI/Clock Cable are used to connect to the
LynxONE’s two MIDI ports. The MIDI IN 1 and MIDI OUT 1 connectors provide
connections for MIDI port 1. The MIDI IN 2 and MIDI OUT 2 connectors provide
connections for MIDI port 2. Use standard shielded MIDI cables to connect to external
MIDI equipment.
Clock Input and Output
The BNC connectors on the MIDI/Clock Cable, labeled CLOCK IN and CLOCK
OUT are used to synchronize the L ynxONE with external equipment. The connectors
support TTL level signals and should be connected with 75-ohm coaxial cable. Connect
the CLOCK IN connector to the clock output of an external device and select External
as the Sample Clock Source in the LynxONE mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to
match the incoming clock type.
CLOCK OUT is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of the LynxONE. Connect
this output to the word clock input of an external device.
Header Connectors
The Header connectors labeled CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT are used to synchronize
the LynxONE with internal equipment located inside your computer. For systems
containing multiple LynxONE’ s, these connectors are utilized to synchronize the sample
clocks of each card. The connectors support TTL level signals and should be connected
using the Lynx Internal Clock Cable or similar 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Connect the CLOCK IN connector to the clock output of an internal device and select
Header as the clock source in the LynxONE mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to
match the incoming clock type.
The signal on the CLOCK OUT header is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of
the LynxONE. Connect this output to the word clock input of an internal device or
another LynxONE.
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Using Your LynxONE
Using Your LynxONE
With the LynxONE and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin
to use its capabilities with any third party audio or MIDI application running under
Windows. In order for these applications to access the LynxONE you must select one
of the LynxONE audio or MIDI devices in an application’s configuration menu for
audio, wave or MIDI devices. Refer to the “Working with Third Party Applications”
section for more information regarding device selection.
Prior to audio recording or playback, you should also use the LynxONE Mixer
application to adjust the Trim and Digital Format to match the equipment connected to
your LynxONE. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to
external equipment.
The LynxONE Mixer
The LynxONE Mixer , which is installed during setup, provides software control of the
features of the LynxONE and a visual indication of audio signal level during recording
and playback.
It can be used dynamically to change operational settings of the LynxONE, but in most
cases once the settings are configured for a particular studio installation they require
no adjustment.
Starting the Mixer
After installation, the LynxONE Mixer icon , will appear on the W indows task bar
in the lower right corner of your screen. By double clicking on this icon with your left
mouse button, the LynxONE Mixer will launch. Alternatively , a single click with your
right mouse button on this icon will open a menu that provides access to basic mixer
controls and an “Open Mixer” selection that will also start the mixer.
If the icon does not appear on the Windows task bar, the LynxONE mixer can be
started be selecting Start > Programs > L ynx S tudio Technology > Mixer.
General Operation
If you are simply recording and playing digital audio without synchronizing to an external
clock source, you can begin using the LynxONE by simply setting the analog Trim
level and/or the Digital Format if required. Input monitoring can be enabled by selecting
the desired Monitor Source and then clicking the Monitor buttons on the Analog and/
or Digital Out panels.
Typically, it is convenient to keep the Mixer running on your Windows desktop to
monitor signal levels or to allow instant access to Mixer controls requiring dynamic
changes. The Mixer can be forced to appear on top of other applications by selecting
the “Always On T op” option in the Settings pull-down menu.
For further information about the LynxONE Mixer controls refer to the “LynxONE
Mixer Reference” section for a complete description.
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Using Your LynxONE
Mixer Configuration Recall
The state of the Mixer settings are saved each time W indows is shut down. The stored
settings are automatically recalled the next time W indows is restated.
Clock Source Requirements
A valid clock source signal must be connected to the appropriate LynxONE clock
connector when the Sample Clock Source is set to either Digital, External, or Header.
If a signal is not present, the sample clock generator will run very slow or erratically .
Symptoms of this condition include audio files that sound either fast, slow or garbled.
When a valid clock source is present, the frequency and type of clock signal must
match the Sample Clock Reference setting selected in the Mixer. The frequency of
word clock sources, chosen by setting the Sample Clock Source/Reference to either
Digital/Auto, External/Word, or Header/Word, must match the sample rate specified
when recording new files or the sample rate associated with a previously recorded file
during playback. For example, if a 44.1 kHz word clock is connected to the external
clock input, the Sample Clock Source/Reference must be set to External/W ord and the
sample rate must be set to 44.1 kHz when a new file is being recorded in an application.
Failure to do so will result in files being recorded at the wrong sample rate.
Volume Faders and Signal Quality
The faders in the LynxONE Mixer perform digital attenuation on audio signals in the
digital domain. On the input side, the attenuation is applied to the digitized signals
from the A/D converters. Similarly, output attenuation occurs just prior to the D/A
converters.
As with any digital signal processing function, the digital attenuation calculations used
by the LynxONE can introduce arithmetic errors that can add small amounts of noise
to signals. To insure the highest signal quality it is highly recommended that the
faders be left in their maximum position during critical recording and playback. In
this position, no attenuation calculations are performed.
Mono Recording and Playback Operation
When recording a file in mono, the LynxONE will provide an audio signal that is sum
the left and right inputs. Please note that this may cause an overload condition
(clipping). T o record a single input only , turn the volume up for the desired input, and
turn the volume down for the input to be muted.
When playing back a file in mono, the LynxONE will send the signal to both the left
and right outputs. To force playback on a single output, turn up the volume for the
desired output, and turn down the volume for the output to be muted.
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Quick Audio Test
The installation of your LynxONE can be tested using the LynxONE Mixer and the
Sound Recorder application that ships with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. Any
other audio application capable of audio recording and playback can be used in a
similar manner.
1. Connect a stereo analog signal source to the LEFT IN and RIGHT IN connectors
on the Audio cable.
2. Connect the LEFT OUT and RIGHT OUT connectors to an amplifier or mixer
capable of delivering an audio signal for listening via headphones or speakers.
3. Open the LynxONE Mixer by double clicking on the mixer icon.
4. In the LynxONE Mixer, set the Trim to either +4 dBu or -10 dBV to match the
signal level of the connected equipment.
5. In the LynxONE Mixer, set the Monitor Source to Analog In (this is the default
setting). Click on the Monitor button on the Analog Out panel to enable analog
input monitoring. You should hear the signal from the audio source which is
connected to the analog inputs. If this is not the case, check your connections.
Note, in this monitoring mode the peak level meters in the LynxONE mixer do not
operate.
6. Disable input monitoring by again clicking on the Monitor button on the Analog
Output panel. After doing so, this button should look like it is in the “out” or nondepressed position.
7. Start Sound Recorder by clicking Start > Programs > Accessories > Multimedia >
Sound Recorder. Position Sound Recorder on your screen so it be easily viewed
along with the LynxONE Mixer.
8. In Sound Recorder, select the L ynxONE’ s audio devices by opening the Edit menu
and selecting Audio Properties. Select LynxONE Analog Out as the Preferred
device for playback and LynxONE Analog In as the Preferred device for recording.
9. Record a short sample by clicking the red record button followed by the stop
button in Sound Recorder. During recording, you should observe a graphic display
of the waveform being recorded in the center display in Sound Recorder. You
should also see activity on the Analog In peak meters of the LynxONE Mixer.
10. Playback the test sample by clicking the play button in Sound Recorder. During
playback, you should observe a graphic display of the waveform being played in
Sound Recorder. You should also hear the recorded audio and see activity on the
Analog Out peak meters of the LynxONE Mixer.
If the test did not operate as described or you received any errors, please refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual.
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Mixer Reference
Mixer Reference
The LynxONE Mixer provides complete software control of the audio features of the
LynxONE and an indication of signal level during recording and playback. This section
describes the function of each menu and control of the mixer.
Mixer Menu
With one LynxONE installed in your computer the first selection in the Mixer Menu
will be “LynxONE Mixer” proceeded by a check mark. W ith more than one LynxONE
installed in your computer, the Mixer Menu will list each LynxONE with a numeric
suffix, and allow you to select which card is being controlled by the Mixer application.
A check mark will appear next to the currently selected L ynxONE. Refer to the section
on “Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s” for a more information regarding the use of
multiple cards.
About Mixer – Shows the mixer version and date and the serial number and manufacture
date of the LynxONE selected.
Exit – Closes the mixer window and exits.
Settings Menu
Monitor Off Play – Enables or disables automatic input monitor muting during
playback. When enabled, and a wave device begins playback, input monitoring
for that device is turned off. Input monitoring returns to it’s previous state when
the wave device stops playback. When disabled, no extra action is taken when a
wave device begins playback.
Monitor On Record – Enables or disables automatic input monitoring during recording.
When enabled, input monitoring for all devices is turned on during audio recording.
Input monitoring returns to it’s previous state when the recording stops. When
disabled, no extra action is taken during recording.
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Record Dither – Enables the addition of dither during recording of 8-bit or 16-bit files
or when the record Volume Fader is set below full-scale. Dither is not added to the
signal for 24-bit or 32-bit files when the Volume Fader is at full-scale.
Play Dither – Enables the addition of dither during recording of 8-bit or 16-bit files or
when the record Volume Fader is set below full-scale. Dither is not added to the
signal for 24-bit or 32-bit files when the Volume Fader is at full-scale.
None - Dither is disabled. Volume processing utilizes rounding prior to truncation.
Triangular - Enables the addition of triangular probability density dither. This
type of dither is free of data-dependent noise modulation effects, but decreases
signal-to-noise ratio by 3 dB. Triangular is the preferred dither type in most
cases.
Shaped T riangular - Enables the addition of shaped triangular probability density
dither. This type of dither is essentially high-pass filtered triangular dither
that places most of the dither energy at higher frequencies making it less
audible to the human ear. Shaped triangular dither also decreases signal-tonoise by 3 dB.
Rectangular - Enables the addition of rectangular probability density dither . This
type of dither decreases the signal-to-ratio by 1.25 dB (less than triangular),
but is less desirable because of its noise modulation effects.
Channel Lock – Volume controls for the Left and Right channels move together when
checked, and can be adjusted independently when unchecked. Holding the shift
key down while adjusting a volume control reverses the action of the channel
lock.
Show Options – Shows or hides the card options portion of the mixer window.
Always on Top – If checked, the Mixer window will be displayed on top of all
application windows. This allows the Mixer control to be seen even if another
application is the currently active window. If unchecked, the Mixer window can
be obscured by other applications.
Controls
Peak Meters – Displays the instantaneous level of the audio being recorded or played.
Peak meters do not reflect the level of input monitoring.
Volume Faders – Controls digital attenuation of the audio being recorded or played.
This control acts on the digital signals after A/D conversion and before D/A
conversion. W ith the volume fader at its maximum position, the vertical line within
the fader turns black, no volume calculation is performed and the audio stream is
unaltered. This is the recommended position for critical recording and mixdown
sessions in which the highest signal quality is required. Volume control processing
is done prior to peak meter readings causing the peak meters to reflect any volume
control changes. Since volume changes act on the digitally converted signals,
they have no affect on the analog full-scale input and output levels. This must be
done with Trim control. The volume control does not affect the input monitor
levels. When the volume fader is not at its maximum or minimum position, the
vertical line within the fader turns red to indicate that the volume control is active.
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Digital Input Status – Just below the Volume Faders on the Digital In panel are two
status indicators. The top indicator delineates professional or consumer channel
status with PRO or CON labels. Professional status is generally associated with
an AES/EBU signal, and consumer status is generally associated with an S/P DIF
signal. The bottom indicator shows Lock/Unlock status or an error code for the
digital input:
Code Color DIGIT AL IN Status/Error
Lock Green Locked and receiving audio data flagged as valid.
Lock Yellow Locked and receiving audio data flagged as invalid.
Unlock Red Not locked – caused by an unstable signal or loss of connection.
Conf Red Indicates a degraded signal typically caused by long or lossy
cables.
Biphase Red Indicates a signal that violates the biphase encoding rules.
Parity Red Indicates a signal that does not have even parity .
CRC Red Indicates a signal whose CRC channel status does not match the
calculated CRC.
These indicators are updated four times per second.
Monitor – Enables or disables input monitoring for each output device. The Monitor
Source control selects which input is monitored. The monitor circuitry on the
LynxONE digitally mixes the selected monitor source with the output signal with
a one sample period delay. Because of this extremely low delay, the use of the
LynxONE’s monitor function is recommended instead of the monitoring features
of third party applications when performing overdubs.
Mute – Provides a mute function for each associated input or output.
Input / Output Activity Indicators – The names at the bottom of the analog and
digital I/O panels reflect the name of its associated wave device. When a device is
inactive its name is shown as blue text. When a device is active (currently open
for play or record) its name appears in black with a green background.
Sample Clock – This section of the LynxONE mixer provides control of the sample
clock source and reference. Since the sample clock is the master timing source, all
LynxONE audio devices on a single card must have identical sample rates. Sample
clock settings cannot be changed if any LynxONE audio device is playing or
recording.
Source – Allows selection of the sample clock source from one of the following:
Internal – Clock derived from the on-board crystal oscillator.
External – Clock signal from the CLOCK IN connector on the MIDI/Clock
cable.
Header – Clock signal from the board-mounted CLOCK IN header.
Digital – Clock signal from the DIGITAL IN connector on the Audio cable.
The Digital Format control must be correctly selected when selecting
this clock source.
Reference – Provides selection of the clock source reference type from one of the
following:
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Auto – Automatic selection. Valid for Internal and Digital clock sources.
13.5MHz – 13.5MHz video dot clock. Valid for External and Header clock
sources.
27MHz – 27MHz video dot clock. Valid for External and Header clock
sources.
Word – Word clock. V alid for External and Header clock sources.
Word256 – 256 times word clock. V alid for External and Header clock sources.
Rate – Displays the current sample clock rate of the LynxONE. When the Sample
Clock Source/Reference are set to Digital/Auto, External/Word, External/
W ord256, Header/Word, or Header/Word256 the displayed sample rate must
match the rate of the incoming clock being used for synchronization. This
will ensure the correct sample rate is stored in the file’s WA V header , and that
audio will playback at the correct sample rate.
Auto Selection – Enables automatic recall of the Sample Clock Source after the
digital input is used for recording or monitoring. When an application using
the Digital In device starts recording, or the Monitor Source is set to Digital
In, the Sample Clock Source is automatically switched to Digital. When Auto
Selection is on, the Sample Clock Source will be reset to it’s previous state
when an application using the Digital In device stops recording or the Monitor
Source is set back to Analog In. When Auto Selection is off, the Sample Clock
Source will not be reset to it’s previous state. In this mode the user must
manually select a different Sample Clock Source, if required, after using the
digital input for monitoring or recording.
Digital Format – Allows selection of either AES/EBU or S/P DIF formats for Digital
In and Digital Out.
Trim – Sets the nominal analog input and output levels for the LynxONE to either
+4dBu or -10dBV.
Monitor Source – Allows selection of Analog In, Digital In, Analog Out or Digital
Out as the monitor source. NOTE: When the Monitor Source is set to Digital In,
the Sample Clock Source is forced to Digital in order for the LynxONE to lock to
the incoming digital signal. In this mode, the Mixer will not respond to changes
to the Sample Clock Source. If Auto Selection is enabled, the Sample Clock Source
will return to its previous setting when the Monitor Source is changed from Digital
In to Analog In. Please refer to the Auto Selection description.
Levels – Enables or disables peak meter calculations. Levels are enabled when checked.
Peak Meter values are calculated in real-time by the driver based on the audio
currently being played or recorded by the LynxONE. Although this is done very
quickly, disabling this function will free the system processor slightly.
Calibrate Converters – Used to calibrate DC offset of the A/D and D/A converters.
When the LynxONE driver first loads, the converters are calibrated for optimum
fidelity. Over time temperature changes inside your computer may cause the DC
offset to drift slightly. Because of this, Lynx recommends recalibration 15 to 30
minutes after your computer has been turned on and whenever significant changes
in room temperature occur.
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Working with Third Party Applications
Working with Third Party Applications
Compatibility
The drivers included with your LynxONE provide compatibility with all standard third
party audio editing and MIDI sequencing applications that communicate with Windows
Wave audio, DirectSound and MIDI devices. A list of applications that have been
tested for compatibility will be provided on the Lynx web site in the near future.
LynxONE Devices
Third party applications communicate with the LynxONE through its installed driver.
The driver presents the LynxONE’s audio and MIDI capabilities to applications as
standard multimedia or DirectSound devices.
Selection of these devices is the control mechanism used to route audio and MIDI data
between an application and the inputs and outputs of the LynxONE. In other words, in
order to record from the LynxONE’s digital input, for example, you must select the
LynxONE Digital In as the record device in an application.
Most, if not all, third party applications provide device selection in configuration,
options, or preference setting windows or menus. For two channel or stereo audio
applications, a separate selection option is typically provided for the input or recording
device and the output or playback device. Multitrack applications provide multiple
input and output device selection menus or windows. Similarly, MIDI applications
typically provide configuration options for MIDI input and output ports. Refer to the
documentation included with your application to determine how to select audio devices
and MIDI devices.
With the LynxONE properly installed in your computer, the digital audio and MIDI
devices will be available to applications and their names will appear in their device
selection menus as follows:
LynxONE Analog In
LynxONE Analog Out
LynxONE Digital In
LynxONE Digital Out
LynxONE MIDI In 1
LynxONE MIDI Out 1
LynxONE MIDI In 2
LynxONE MIDI Out 2
When more than one LynxONE is installed in your system, the device names will
contain a numeric adapter ID assigned by the operating system. For example, the analog
output device on adapter 2 would be listed as “LynxONE 2 Analog Output”. Refer to
the “Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s” section for more information regarding this
topic.
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Audio I/O Selection
The selection of a desired audio input or output is accomplished by choosing the
associated audio device name in an application. Each device name is associated with a
connection on the LynxONE Audio cable, as listed in the table below. Using the table,
make the desired signal connections to the LynxONE Audio Cable and select the
appropriate audio device in your application.
Device Name Audio Cable Connector Usage
LynxONE Analog In LEFT IN, RIGHT IN Analog recording
LynxONE Analog Out LEFT OUT, RIGHT OUT Analog playback
LynxONE Digital In DIGIT AL IN Digital recording
LynxONE Digital Out DIGITAL OUT Digital playback
MIDI I/O Selection
The selection of a desired MIDI input or output is accomplished by choosing the
associated MIDI device name in an application. Each device name is associated with a
connection on the LynxONE MIDI/Clock cable, as listed in the table below . Using the
table, make the desired signal connections to the LynxONE MIDI/Clock Cable and
select the appropriate MIDI device in your application.
MIDI/Clock
Device Name Cable Connector Usage
LynxONE Midi In 1 MIDI IN 1 MIDI Port 1 recording
LynxONE Midi Out 1 MIDI OUT 1 MIDI Port 1 playback
LynxONE Midi In 2 MIDI IN 2 MIDI Port 2 recording
LynxONE Midi Out 2 MIDI OUT 2 MIDI Port 2 playback
Controlling Audio Bit Depth
Creating a audio file with a particular bit depth (or resolution) is controlled through an
application’s recording settings. These settings are typically adjusted in an audio device
configuration menu or in a recording setup window just prior to recording. When
recording is initiated the LynxONE will generate audio samples of the desired resolution.
Bit depth control during playback of an audio file is also is also an application issue.
When a file is played, the recorded bit depth is read from the file’s header by the
application. The application uses this information to set the resolution of the L ynxONE.
The LynxONE supports file types with 8, 16, 24, or 32 bit word widths. Note that 32bit files contain 24-bit data with zero data in the least significant bit positions.
Digital Input Recording and Monitoring Issues
When the digital input is selected for recording or as the Monitor Source in the LynxONE
Mixer, the L ynxONE must synchronize its sample clock to the word clock embedded
in the incoming digital signal in order to extract the digital data. To accomplish this,
the source of sample clock generator is automatically switched to Digital. This action
can be observed by inspecting the Sample Clock Source in the LynxONE Mixer.
When Digital is selected as the sample clock source the sampling rate of all audio
devices on the LynxONE will equal the sample rate of the digital input source.
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In order to generate an audio file with the correct sample rate stored in its header, the
sample rate specified for the recorded file must match the sample rate of the equipment
driving the digital input. Failure to do so will cause subsequent playback of the recorded
file at the wrong sample rate.
If the Auto Selection box is checked in the LynxONE mixer, the source of the sample
clock generator will be restored to its previous setting at the completion of recording
or when the Monitor Source is changed to Analog In.
If the Auto Selection box is not checked, then the Sample Clock Source must be manually
changed before analog input recording or monitoring.
Simultaneous Device and Four-track Operation
The four audio devices of the LynxONE operate completely independent in terms of
whether they are in recording or playback modes and their associated audio files. This
implies that the devices can operate simultaneously and support the so-called “fullduplex” mode where, for instance, the LynxONE Analog In device is recording while
the LynxONE Analog Out device is playing.
Although the devices act independently , when multiple devices are being used to record
or play multiple audio files simultaneously, the LynxONE driver has the capability to
synchronously start all devices with sample accuracy. This is especially important for
maintaining synchronization during playback of multiple devices and overdubbing.
By using both the analog and digital inputs and outputs, four track recording and
playback is possible. On the input side, the left and right signals associated with the
LynxONE Analog In device act as input channels 1 and 2, while the left and right
signals associated with the LynxONE Digital In device act as input channels 3 and 4.
The outputs are used in a similar manner. Again, control of this four-channel operation
is simply a matter of device selection in any compatible multitrack audio application.
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Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s
Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s
Up to four LynxONE cards can be installed in a computer for additional audio and
MIDI channels. If required, all LynxONE’ s in a computer can be configured to maintain
sample accurate synchronization during digital audio recording and playback.
Cards are synchronized in a master-slave arrangement. One card is selected as the
master which provides the word clock source for the other slave cards in the system.
From the master, the word clock signal is daisy-chained from one slave to the next.
W ord clock signals can be connected internally using the Internal Clock Cable, which
is available from Lynx. The CLOCK OUT header of one card is connected to the
CLOCK IN header of the next card. A separate cable is required for each slave card in
the system.
Alternatively , the CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT connectors on the MIDI/Clock cable
can be connected externally with a standard 75 ohm BNC cable.
Adapter ID’s in a Multiple Card System
When multiple LynxONE cards are installed in a computer they are automatically
assigned unique adapter ID numbers. These adapter ID’s provide a means to identify
and communicate with each LynxONE when using the LynxONE Mixer application
and to select audio devices in third party applications.
In the LynxONE Mixer, the adapter that a user wishes to control is selected from the
Mixer pull-down menu. In a system with four LynxONE’ s the adapters will be listed as
follows:
LynxONE 1 Mixer
LynxONE 2 Mixer
LynxONE 3 Mixer
LynxONE 4 Mixer
In each case, the adapter ID is the numeric character in each selection.
Most third party applications provide a setup or configuration menu for selecting a
desired wave audio device for recording and playback. W ith multiple L ynxONE’ s in a
system, each device name will contain the adapter ID. For example, the analog output
device on adapter 2 would be listed as “LynxONE 2 Analog Output”.
Selection of Master and Slave Clocks
In order to select master and slave LynxONE’s in a system, each adapter ID must be
first physically associated with a LynxONE installed in a computer slot. Since ID
assignment is automatic, determining this association is somewhat trial and error. The
procedure is as follows:
1. Connect at least one analog output channel of each LynxONE to an amplifier,
mixing console or other equipment that will provide audio monitoring.
2. Choose an audio application that allows selection of wave audio devices for audio
playback.
3. Select “LynxONE 1 Analog Output” as the playback device.
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4. Listen to the playback of any wave file and note which LynxONE card is generating
the audio signal. In this case, the card generating audio is adapter 1.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, for “LynxONE 2 Analog Output”, “LynxONE 3 Analog
Output”, and so on until all LynxONE’s in your system have been identified.
The next step is to choose which LynxONE will act as a master . This choice is based on
preference only , but for ease of connection it makes sense to choose a LynxONE that is
on one end of the PCI slot array on your motherboard.
Cable Connections
Starting with the master L ynxONE, insert the plug on one end of a Lynx Internal Clock
Cable into the CLOCK OUT header, labeled J1, until it clicks and locks into place.
This header is polarized to ensure the correct orientation of the cable plug. Insert the
plug on the free end of the cable into the CLOCK IN header, labeled J2, on the nearest
slave LynxONE. Connect each slave in a similar manner. Refer to the figure below.
Alternatively, if clock connections are made externally using the CLOCK IN and
Internal Clock Cable
insert
LynxONE
Master
LynxONE
Slave 1
J2
J1
LynxONE
Slave 2
J2
J1
J2
J1
CLOCK OUT connectors on the MIDI/Clock Cable, use BNC cables to make
connections between cards in the same sequence as described above.
Mixer Settings
With the clock connections in place, the sample clock settings of each L ynxONE must
be adjusted using the LynxONE Mixer.
For the master LynxONE:
1. Select the master LynxONE from the Mixer pull-down menu.
2. Select a desired Sample Clock Source.
3. Select a desired Sample Clock Reference.
For each slave LynxONE:
1. Select the slave LynxONE from the Mixer pull-down menu.
2. Set the Sample Clock Source to Header if internal clock connections are used or
External if external clock connections are used.
3. Set the Sample Clock Reference to Word.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
When Windows starts I see a LynxONE Mixer error - “No mixer device
drivers are available”.
This error will appear when the LynxONE Mixer is loading during Windows startup
and the LynxONE is not installed correctly. You should check the following items:
1. With the computer power off, verify that the card is properly seated in the PCI
slot.
2. Verify the LynxONE’s resources are not conflicting with some other device in
your system. For Windows 95/98, check in the Device Manager (Start > Control
Panel > System > Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers >
LynxONE > Resources) to verify there are no resource conflicts. For Windows
NT check in Windows NT Diagnostics (Start > Programs Administrative Tools >
Windows NT Diagnostics > Resources) to verify there are no resource conflicts.
If there is a resource conflict, you may need to move the LynxONE to a dif ferent
slot in your computer as some motherboards have specific resources assigned to
specific slots, or change the interrupt setting in the BIOS setup screen. Please
refer to your motherboard/computer documentation to determine how to change
the interrupt for a PCI device.
I installed the LynxONE in the PCI slot before I ran Setup.exe for Windows
95/98, what do I do now?
The device manager in W indows 95/98 requires the .INF file for a device to be installed
before the Plug and Play scan to detect new hardware (which happens on each boot).
This is why Setup.exe should generally be run before you install the LynxONE into
your computer. To correct this follow the steps listed here:
1. Load the device manager by clicking on Start > Control Panel > System > Device
Manager.
2. There should be an entry called “+ ? Other Devices” listed about 3/4 down the
page. Click on the + sign. “PCI Multimedia Audio Device” should appear.
3. Click on "PCI Multimedia Audio Device", then click on "Remove".
4. A "Confirm Device Removal" dialog box should appear , click on “OK”. It might
take a couple of seconds for this dialog box to close.
5. Click on "Refresh". After several seconds, a "New Hardware Found" dialog box
will appear. Depending on your installation of Windows 95/98, another dialog
box may appear asking for setup disk. The location you need to specify is:
C:\Windows\System
Click on “OK” after entering this path.
6. Y ou may need to reboot your machine once this completes to get everything running
properly.
The meters in the LynxONE Mixer do not show activity when I am
monitoring from the analog or digital inputs.
This is normal. The meters will show activity only when the card is in record or playback
mode while being used with a third party application. If metering is required for
monitoring, most applications offer this functionality by simply putting the card in
record mode without saving data to a disk file. However, for the lowest latency monitor
listening, use the LynxONE’s on-board monitor capabilities.
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Troubleshooting
I cannot record from the LynxONE’s digital input.
The LynxONE Digital Input device must be configured as the record device in your
application. Select this device in the audio or wave device configuration menu. With
the device properly set, the meters in the LynxONE mixer will indicate the digital input
signal level while recording. See “Working with Third Party Applications” for more
information.
There is no signal on the digital output during playback.
The LynxONE Digital Output device must be configured as the playback device in
your application. Please refer to the previous question.
Audio playback sounds really slow or erratic.
The Sample Clock Source selected in the LynxONE Mixer is not connected to an
active clock source. In this case, the sample clock generator on the LynxONE runs
very slow or erratic. This will occur if Digital is selected as the Sample Clock Source
and there is either no connection to the LynxONE’ s digital input or the device connected
is turned off. The same situation will occur if either External or Header is the selected
as the clock source and there is no connection to the corresponding inputs on the card.
Audio playback sounds fast or slow when I am using the digital input as
the clock source.
When the digital input is selected as the clock source, the LynxONE’s sample clock
will run at the sample rate of the incoming digital input signal. In the case when the
sample rate of this signal is 48 kHz and a file being played was actually recorded at
44.1 kHz, the audio will playback fast. T o solve this problem either change the sample
rate of the device driving the digital input or select Internal as the sample clock source
using the LynxONE mixer .
I cannot change the Sample Clock Source from Digital in the LynxONE
Mixer.
Either the Monitor Source is set to Digital In or an application is actively recording
from the digital input. Under either condition, the LynxONE must synchronize to the
digital input in order to extract data. If the Monitor Source is set to Digital In change it
to Analog In. If an application is recording from the digital input discontinue that
operation first, then change the Clock Source selection.
How do I minimize record monitor latency when I am doing overdubs?
Use the LynxONE’s on-board monitor circuitry. This is controlled by the LynxONE
mixer.
What does the green LED on the LynxONE indicate?
When lit, the LED indicates successful initialization of the LynxONE and the driver.
How do I synchronize my LynxONE with a DPS Perception Video Recorder
card?
Using the Internal Clock Cable available from Lynx, you can connect the PVR’s 27
MHz clock to the LynxONE to maintain perfect A/V sync. Instructions for making this
connection and configuring the sample clock are included with the cable.
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When I connect the LynxONE analog outputs to the MIC inputs on my
Mackie mixer I hear distortion.
The MIC inputs are being overdriven. Even with the mic gain adjusted to its lowest
setting, the maximum signal level that the MIC inputs of the smaller Mackie mixers
can handle is +14 dBu. In the +4 dBu trim setting, the LynxONE is capable of delivering
a +20 dBu signal. T o solve this problem use 1/4” line inputs of the mixer . This requires
the use of XLR to TRS adapters as described in the “External Connections” section.
I connect my microphone directly to the LynxONE Analog Input
connectors, but the level is very low, what is going on?
The LynxONE Analog Input connectors should be connected line level devices only.
T o record from a microphone, first route the signal through a micrphone pre-amplifier
or mixer and then into the LynxONE.
Where on the LynxONE do I connect my internal CD-ROM drive?
The LynxONE has no connector for an internal CD-ROM drive. W e recommend using
digital audio extraction software to capture the audio data from your CD’s and saving
it to your hard disk drive as .WAV files. Using this method, the audio files can be
played back using the D/A converters on the LynxONE which have far superior
performance to those found in most CD-ROM drives. If your CD-ROM/DVD drive
can reliably extract digital audio then you could use Windows Media Player (Version 7
or higher) to extract digital audio from CDs and play it in real-time with no physical
connection between the LynxONE and the CD-ROM drive.
Can I leave my current sound card in my computer while using the
LynxONE?
You may leave your existing sound card in your computer as long as you have a free
PCI slot and interrupt for the LynxONE. You may need to reconfigure certain software
to access the LynxONE instead of your existing sound card. Please refer to the “Working
with Third Party Applications” section for details.
When I look at the LynxONE resources using Windows 95 Device Manager,
the computer hangs.
This is a bug in W indows 95. The computer is not actually hung, it is just scanning a
very large portion of memory. If you wait a couple of minutes, it will come back to
life! The only fix we know of is to upgrade to Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2
(950B) or Windows 98.
Can the LynxONE share interrupts with other devices?
The LynxONE is able to share interrupts with other PCI devices, as long as the other
PCI device’s driver is written correctly to share interrupts. The LynxONE is not able
to share interrupts with ISA devices (such as a modem, serial port, printer port, keyboard
or mouse). The BIOS on many motherboards require the user to manually reserve an
interrupt (IRQ) for an ISA device. If this is not done the BIOS may assign an ISA
device and a PCI device the same interrupt which results in a conflict.
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Support
Why don't I hear anything when I play a MIDI file?
The LynxONE has two MIDI ports (2 in & 2 out) which can be connected to external
MIDI hardware. T o play a MIDI file you must have an external synthesizer connected
to one of the MIDI outputs, and that synthesizer must have it's audio output connected
to your amplifier/speakers or to headphones. The L ynxONE has no on-board synthesizer.
Does the LynxONE support Dolby® AC-3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS?
The LynxONE supports Dolby AC-3 and DTS through its Digital In and Digital Out
ports. This allows an application to record an incoming Dolby or DTS encoded audio
stream, as well as play an encoded stream through an external decoder. This ability is
available for both S/PDIF and AES/EBU modes. The LynxONE is able to recognize
the "Non-Audio" bit while recording for both S/PDIF and AES/EBU, as well as generate
the "Non-Audio" bit during playback while in AES/EBU mode.
Is it safe to connect the LynxONE analog outputs to a mixer whose inputs
provide "phantom" power?
The LynxONE should never have phantom power applied to it's output. This can easily
be avoided by connecting the LynxONE to the line inputs in your mixer, and not the
microphone inputs. Generally , lower cost mixers have line inputs on TRS connectors.
If you use XLR to TRS adapters cables you should be able to connect the L ynxONE to
your mixer and avoid any phantom powering problems.
Support
W e are devoted to making your experience with L ynxONE trouble-free and productive.
If you have questions or comments regarding the operation of your LynxONE please
check the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual and the F AQ and Troubleshooting
topics on the Support section of the Lynx web site at:
http://www.lynxstudio.com/support.html
If you are unable to find information about your problem please email us at:
support@lynxstudio.com
In your email message include the following information:
• The serial number of your LynxONE.
• Which operating system you are using.
• The type of computer you are using.
• The name of the application you are using.
• A detailed description of the problem including any error messages you
received.
We will provide a response in a timely manner.
Telephone support is available by calling (949) 515-8265 from 9AM to 5PM Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays. Please be sure to have the above
information available before calling.
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Appendix
Appendix
Specifications
Analog I/O
Number / Type Two inputs and two outputs / cross-coupled electronically
balanced or unbalanced, XLR connectors on Audio cable
Level +4 dBu nominal /+20dBu max. or –10dBV nominal /
+6dBV max., 600 Ω load on outputs
Input Impedance Balanced mode: 24 kΩ , Unbalanced mode: 12 kΩ
Output Impedance Balanced mode: 100 Ω , Unbalanced mode: 50 Ω
Output Drive Capability 600 Ω impedance, 0.16 µF capacitance
A/D and D/A Type Crystal Semiconductor, 24-bit, 128X oversampling, delta-
sigma
Sample Rates 8 kHz to 50 kHz, including all standard rates with high-
resolution adjustment
Bit Depth 8, 16, 24 or 32 bit file types
On-board Buffer Size 8 Kbytes X 2, for L/R input and output
Analog Performance (measured in 24-bit mode with card installed in computer)
Frequency Response 20 – 20 kHz, +0/-0.35 dB
Dynamic Range >103 dB, A-wtd., analog in to analog out using -60 dBFS
measurement method
Signal-to-Noise >99 dB, A-wtd., analog in to analog out
Channel Crosstalk <-103 dB, analog in to analog out, 1 kHz signal @ -1
dBFS
Input THD+N 0.0022% typ., 1 kHz signal @ -1 dBFS, 22 – 22kHz BW,
analog input to digital output
Output THD+N 0.0015% typ., 1 kHz signal @ -1 dBFS, 22 – 22kHz BW,
digital input to analog output
Digital I/O
Number / Type One input and one output / AES/EBU or S/P DIF format,
transformer coupled, XLR connectors on Audio cable
Sample Rates 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Bit Depth 8, 16, 24 or 32 bit file types
On-board Buffer Size 8 Kbytes X 2, one each for input and output
MIDI I/O
Number / Type Two ports each with input and output / Standard opto-
isolated, 5-pin female DIN connectors on MIDI/Clock
cable
Buffer Size 64 bytes, receive and transmit
Clock I/O
Number External: one BNC input and output on MIDI/Clock cable
Internal: one input and output on board-mounted headers
Level / Impedance TTL / 75 ohm
Input Frequency Range 25 kHz to 27 MHz
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General
PCI Bus Version 2.1 compliant, Transfer rate: up to 132 Mbytes/sec
Power +5V @ 400 mA, +12V @ 220 mA, -12V @ 95 mA
Size 5.0” H X 7.4” W X 0.75” D (half-size PCI card)
Shipping Weight 2.7 lbs. with cables
Certifications CE and FCC Class B
Connections
Audio Port Bracket-mounted 25-pin female D-sub connector for L/R
analog in, L/R analog out, digital in and out
MIDI/Clock Port Bracket-mounted 15-pin high-density female D-sub
connector for MIDI port 1 in and out, MIDI port 2 in and
out, clock in and out
Cables
Audio (included) Six foot, 25-pin male D-sub to (3) male XLR and (3)
female XLR connectors, shielded twisted pair cabling
MIDI/Clock (included) Two foot, 15-pin high-density male D-sub to (4) 5-pin
female DIN connectors with shielded twisted pair cabling
and (2) female BNC connectors with 75 Ω coaxial cabling
Appendix
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Appendix
XLR Connector Wiring and Adapters
This section describes the proper wiring of cables that can be used to adapt both the
analog and digital audio XLR connectors on the LynxONE Audio Cable.
Balanced Connections
The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to
balanced TRS (¼” phone) connectors using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield)
is as follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield and to the TRS sleeve
XLR Pin 2 (+) to one signal wire and to the TRS tip
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the TRS ring
Unbalanced Connections with Twisted Pair Cable
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to
¼” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire +
shield) is as follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end
XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the ¼” phone tip
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the ¼” phone sleeve
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The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to
RCA/Phono phone connectors using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as
follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end
XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the Phono sleeve
Unbalanced Connections with Single Conductor Cable
In some cases it may be necessary to use single-conductor cable to adapt to unbalanced
devices. These cables are considerably more susceptible to interference and grounding
problems than the two conductor cables shown above. Two-conductor cables should
be used whenever possible.
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to
unbalanced ¼” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using coaxial cable (1 wire +
shield) is as follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) no connection
XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the ¼” phone tip
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the cable shield and to the ¼” phone sleeve
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The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to
unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as
follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) no connection
XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the cable shield and to the Phono sleeve
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Appendix
Connector Pinouts
Audio Port
The Audio Port is a female 25-pin D-connector with the following connections:
niPlangiSniPlangiS
1toHtuOlatigiD41dloCtuOlatigiD
2dnGtuOlatigiD51toHnIlatigiD
3dloCnIlatigiD61dnGnIlatigiD
4enon71enon
5enon81enon
6enon91enon
7toHtuOthgiR02dloCtuOthgiR
8dnGtuOthgiR12toHnIthgiR
9dloCnIthgiR22dnGnIthgiR
01toHtuOtfeL32dloCtuOtfeL
11dnGtuOtfeL42toHnItfeL
21dloCnItfeL52dnGnItfeL
31enon
MIDI/Clock Port
The MIDI/Clock Port is a female, high-density 15-pin D-connector with the following
connections:
niPlangiSniPlangiS
1enon9 -2nIidiM
2+2tuOidiM01-1tuOidiM
3+2nIidiM11dnGtuOkcolC
4+1tuOidiM21dnGnIkcolC
5+1nIidiM31dnG2tuOidiM
6+tuOkcolC41dnG1tuOidiM
7+nIkcolC51-1nIidiM
8-2tuOidiM
Header Connectors
The CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT ports are two-pin headers shrouded in black plastic.
For both connectors, Pin 1 carries the clock signal and Pin 2 is a ground signal. Pin 1
is located on the left side of each connector when viewing the component side of the
board.
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Instructions to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used
with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is
likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that
changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Appendix
EMC Certifications
FCC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY
TRADE NAME: Computer Audio Card
MODEL NUMBER: LynxONE
COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT NUMBER: B80812D1
COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT DATE: August 12, 1998
RESPONSIBLE P AR TY (IN USA): L ynx Studio T echnology , Inc.
ADDRESS: 1048 Irvine Ave, PMB 468, Newport Beach, CA 92660
TELEPHONE: (949) 515-8265
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If the unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, please refer to your user’s
manual for instructions on correcting the problem.
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above requirements.
Newport Beach, California
October 18, 1998
Robert Bauman
Compliance Engineer
EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY
APPLICA TION OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES: 89/336/EEC, 72/23/EEC
MANUFACTURERS NAME: Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS: 1048 Irvine Ave, PMB 468
EUROPEAN REPRESENT ATIVE’S NAME: STG Distribution
EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE’S ADDRESS: 48 Chemin Naville, CH - 1231 Conches
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT: Information Technology Equipment
EQUIPMENT CLASS: Residential, Commercial and Light Industry
MODEL NUMBER: LynxONE
CONFORMS TO THESE STANDARDS: EN50022: 1995, EN50082-1:1992, EN60950:
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 1998
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directives and
standards.
Newport Beach, California
October 18, 1998
Robert Bauman
Compliance Engineer
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Geneva, Switzerland
1994
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License Agreement
This legal document is an agreement between you and Lynx Studio T echnology , Inc. By opening the sealed
board package, or written materials, you are agreeing to become bound by the terms of the agreement,
which includes this License and Limited Warranty (collectively the “Agreement”). This Agreement
constitutes the complete agreement between you and Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. If you do no agree to
the terms of the Agreement, DO NOT OPEN the anti-static bag containing the LynxONE board. Promptly
return the unopened package and all other items using the original packaging to the location of purchase.
Limited Warranty
Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. (“Lynx”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable
only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and
return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase.
During the warranty period Lynx shall, at its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace free of charge
any product that proves to be defective on inspection by Lynx or its authorized service representative. In
all cases disputes concerning this warranty shall be resolved as prescribed by law.
To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call or write Lynx at the address and telephone number
printed below to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions concerning where to return the
unit for service. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. All authorized returns
must be sent to Lynx or an authorized Lynx repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged.
Proof of purchase must be presented in the form of a bill of sale, canceled check or some other positive
proof that the product is within the warranty period. Lynx reserves the right to update any unit returned for
repair. L ynx reserves the right to change or improve design of the product at any time without prior notice.
This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by
unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in
material or workmanship in the product.
ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A P A RTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT WILL LYNX BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, DAMAGE BASED ON
INCONVENIENCE OR ON LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT , AND, T O THE EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LA W, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
This warranty only applies to products sold in the United States of America or Canada. The terms of this
warranty and any obligations of Lynx under this warranty shall apply only within the country of sale.
Without limiting the foregoing, repairs under this warranty shall be made only by a duly authorized Lynx
service representative in the country of sale. For warranty information in all other countries please refer to
your local distributor.
Your warranty will be in effect and you will receive warranty
information ONLY IF YOU REGISTER YOUR LynxONE as
described in the “Warranty Registration” section.
Lynx Studio Technology, LynxONE and the LynxONE Logo are trademarks of Lynx
Studio Technology, Inc. All other product or company names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
LynxONE™ Installation and User’ s Guide
Copyright © 1998-2001, Lynx S tudio Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed December 18, 2001
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