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Post by Mister Chase on May 18, 2021 17:18:33 GMT -6
What are you guys using for monitoring with your Lynx N, as it doesn’t have a monitor out? The lynx has been at the top of my list for a while, but I’m not sure how I would monitor everything other than loosing a pair of channels and using that for monitoring. That's the way. Pick two of the 8 I/O and use them for monitoring. Or get a digital I/O card in the Aurora and get a Grace or something to monitor with if you want.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 18:26:37 GMT -6
Guitfiddler, I was just chatting with a friend about the Dangerous Music converters vs. the Aurora. I'm really looking forward to your comparison. It's not so easy to get two pieces like that in the same room. I’ll have both here, but it’ll be hard to A/B them. I’ve got no digital I/O card on the Lynx. I suppose I could USB the Dangerous and compare them by changing my system audio output device while playing back some reference material? My goal is to have one device. BUT, I will compare them nonetheless.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 18:27:57 GMT -6
Lynx Aurora (n) 16 TB incoming... Are you running tb2 or 3? I had trouble with their tb3 big Sur beta driver so went to tb2 Catalina: rock solid here! TB2. I bought used for cheaper than I could find a used Apollo X16. And I’ve already got a TB2/3 adapter.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 18, 2021 18:48:35 GMT -6
Just was looking...the Auroras ain’t cheap...I guess for what you get.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 18:49:16 GMT -6
What are you guys using for monitoring with your Lynx N, as it doesn’t have a monitor out? The lynx has been at the top of my list for a while, but I’m not sure how I would monitor everything other than loosing a pair of channels and using that for monitoring. Yeah, that’s the drag. But, it’s the same with the Symphony. They don’t give stereo monitor outs either. I’ve got an old Mammoth Cave Audio Passive Monitor Controller that I picked up for cheap a while back but never implemented it after getting the 828ES. I’ll have to dust it off. But I can use the front knob on the Lynx for volume. It’s digital attenuation, which I think is bad? But doesn’t Motu use digital attenuation, especially if using it to control an external DAC. Do Apollo’s use digital attenuation? Anyways, I really wanted 16 I/O, plus monitor outs for my Atomic SixTens and Amphion One15’s, plus a few digital I/O options for my Bricasti. My plan is to get the 16 I/O up and running. I’ll have to convert a couple snakes from TRS (Motu’s connection of choice) to DB25, so that’ll be fun. I’ll get up and running with that and see if I like the sonics (I’m sure I will) and workflow/signal routing (that one is up in the air). I have to admit, as much as I complain about Motu’s routing matrix, I’m worried I’ll actually miss it. I’ve used it in some pretty useful ways lately (setting up reverb sends to Bricasti for vocal tracking). If that all goes well, I’ll explore my options to break out the monitor and Bricasti I/O without eating into my 16 I/O. One option is to pick up a digital card to use with the Bricasti and an external DAC. I’ve currently got the Dangerous. And admittedly just got in a used Cranesong HEDD Quantum to shootout. But, a cheaper option would be to just get another analog 8 channel card. In the meantime, I’m gonna see how I do with 16 I/O.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 18:52:23 GMT -6
Just was looking...the Auroras ain’t cheap...I guess for what you get. Yeah, I looked for a while to find a used Aurora with the Connectivity and I/O close to what I wanted. I feel like I got a good deal on it.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 18:59:31 GMT -6
And man, I think I’ve read every review comparison on the internet over the last several months between the Aurora (n) and Apollo X’s. The overwhelming majority of people favored the Lynx as having the superior sonics. And you know it’s true if the internet said it was!
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Post by rowmat on May 18, 2021 19:11:49 GMT -6
Don’t have an Aurora (n) but do have a Lynx Hilo which the Aurora (n) is supposed to be largely based upon.
The Hilo is very transparent and uncoloured but as it is primary utilised as a mastering convertor IMO you don’t want the convertor itself altering the sonics of the mix.
So if you want a vibey convertor then maybe consider something else other than the Aurora however I would rather get vibe from my signal chains (mics, pres, outboard etc) during tracking and mixing rather than from the convertors.
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Post by 80hz on May 18, 2021 19:50:13 GMT -6
Aurora(n) 16 TB here. Bought it two summers ago and it smokes! Had the previous generation before it which I loved as an upgrade to my Apogee Rosetta 800.
Does anyone know if a 16 channel Aurora (n) can be upgraded to 32 channel by sending it in to Lynx?
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Post by Mister Chase on May 18, 2021 19:58:19 GMT -6
And man, I think I’ve read every review comparison on the internet over the last several months between the Aurora (n) and Apollo X’s. The overwhelming majority of people favored the Lynx as having the superior sonics. And you know it’s true if the internet said it was! I have both an x8p and Aurora (n). The Aurora eats the Apollo for lunch on conversion.
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Post by Mister Chase on May 18, 2021 19:59:46 GMT -6
Aurora(n) 16 TB here. Bought it two summers ago and it smokes! Had the previous generation before it which I loved as an upgrade to my Apogee Rosetta 800. Does anyone know if a 16 channel Aurora (n) can be upgraded to 32 channel by sending it in to Lynx? Yes. You probably have to buy through a dealer. Then send it in. Each analog card is 8/8. They sell fully loaded 32's but you can upgrade. Int sending mine in for more hopefully this year.
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Post by OtisGreying on May 18, 2021 20:03:16 GMT -6
What are you guys using for monitoring with your Lynx N, as it doesn’t have a monitor out? The lynx has been at the top of my list for a while, but I’m not sure how I would monitor everything other than loosing a pair of channels and using that for monitoring. That's the way. Pick two of the 8 I/O and use them for monitoring. Or get a digital I/O card in the Aurora and get a Grace or something to monitor with if you want. I see so a 8 ch Aurora N really only nets you 6 channels of free conversion?
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 20:24:11 GMT -6
Aurora(n) 16 TB here. Bought it two summers ago and it smokes! Had the previous generation before it which I loved as an upgrade to my Apogee Rosetta 800. Does anyone know if a 16 channel Aurora (n) can be upgraded to 32 channel by sending it in to Lynx? I asked Lynx directly about adding more cards. All are end user serviceable, except 32 channel, which will need sent in.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 20:25:22 GMT -6
That's the way. Pick two of the 8 I/O and use them for monitoring. Or get a digital I/O card in the Aurora and get a Grace or something to monitor with if you want. I see so a 8 ch Aurora N really only nets you 6 channels of free conversion? Yeah, same as a Symphony.
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Post by Mister Chase on May 18, 2021 20:31:10 GMT -6
That's the way. Pick two of the 8 I/O and use them for monitoring. Or get a digital I/O card in the Aurora and get a Grace or something to monitor with if you want. I see so a 8 ch Aurora N really only nets you 6 channels of free conversion? On the output side, yes.
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Post by ragan on May 18, 2021 20:38:04 GMT -6
It’s one of the things that bugs me about my Symphony. I want to set up a 16 channel summing rig and I need an awkward 10 more outs and 8 more ins.
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Post by indiehouse on May 18, 2021 20:47:40 GMT -6
And man, I think I’ve read every review comparison on the internet over the last several months between the Aurora (n) and Apollo X’s. The overwhelming majority of people favored the Lynx as having the superior sonics. And you know it’s true if the internet said it was! I have both an x8p and Aurora (n). The Aurora eats the Apollo for lunch on conversion. What do you use the X8P for? Why not just another Lynx card instead?
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Post by Mister Chase on May 18, 2021 21:02:02 GMT -6
I have both an x8p and Aurora (n). The Aurora eats the Apollo for lunch on conversion. What do you use the X8P for? Why not just another Lynx card instead? Simply to be baller. I dig the lights. I keed. I use it for my mobile rig. I have my Aurora racked and connected to the patch bay in my studio. I don't want to take it on the road or have to hook and unhook. I save it for "the good stuff" here at home. UA did a promotion last fall where you got a free octo satellite if you bought an interface. I use their plugs already so I sold my PCIe quad and octo and just use the Satellite and x8p for dsp at home.
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Post by 80hz on May 18, 2021 22:37:52 GMT -6
Aurora(n) 16 TB here. Bought it two summers ago and it smokes! Had the previous generation before it which I loved as an upgrade to my Apogee Rosetta 800. Does anyone know if a 16 channel Aurora (n) can be upgraded to 32 channel by sending it in to Lynx? I asked Lynx directly about adding more cards. All are end user serviceable, except 32 channel, which will need sent in.
Awesome, didn't realize that! So they will ship the add on channels to you? What about the back plate and DSUB connectors for the additional I/O? It doesn't look like its a straight forward as the first gen Auroras...
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Post by kcatthedog on May 19, 2021 3:43:46 GMT -6
You ship to them with PO for new part and they install and ship back.
It depends on the module and the instal, some you can do yourself some not.
There is a good FB Lynx Discussion Group with staff participation with answers to questions like these.
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Post by kcatthedog on May 19, 2021 3:49:33 GMT -6
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Post by nick8801 on May 19, 2021 4:26:53 GMT -6
I’d like to add that the headphone amp in the n is the best I’ve ever used. It just kills.
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Post by phantom on May 19, 2021 6:51:48 GMT -6
Just was looking...the Auroras ain’t cheap...I guess for what you get. I think it's fairly priced. It's in the same range of an Apollo and Apogee, but with better conversion, but arguably less features.
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Post by kcatthedog on May 19, 2021 7:06:47 GMT -6
The N has the SD card recording/back up capacity, turn the unit on snd hit record.
Could be a lifesaver or just nice to have.
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Post by Mister Chase on May 19, 2021 7:28:59 GMT -6
The N has the SD card recording/back up capacity, turn the unit on snd hit record. Could be a lifesaver or just nice to have. It completely saved me when doing a big day of county judged choir performances. Somehow I bumped the flipping space bar and stopped recording during a performance. The confidence recording kept rolling so I used it on that track when it came mix time.
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