Lynx Studio AES16e is a professional PCI Express audio interface offering 16 channels of AES/EBU digital I/O at up to 192 kHz sample rate. Designed for seamless integration with digital consoles, multichannel A/D converters, hard disk recorders, and DAW systems, it delivers high-performance digital audio connectivity in studio and broadcast environments.
As a successor to the classic AES16, the AES16e leverages the high bandwidth of the PCI Express architecture to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure maximum throughput. It supports both single-wire and dual-wire AES modes, offers transformer-isolated I/O, and includes a built-in digital mixer for advanced routing and monitoring. The optional SRC version provides 16 channels of sample rate conversion with up to 144 dB dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. The onboard SynchroLock technology provides jitter-free clocking for pristine signal integrity.
With full support for ASIO and WDM on Windows and CoreAudio on macOS, the AES16e is ideal for mission-critical digital audio installations requiring reliable multichannel AES connectivity with flexible routing, clocking, and ultra-low latency performance.
KEY FEATURES
- 16-channel AES/EBU digital audio interface (8 stereo I/O pairs)
- Supports 24-bit resolution at up to 192 kHz sample rate
- Single-wire and dual-wire AES compatibility
- Transformer-isolated AES inputs and outputs
- Optional sample rate conversion (SRC) with 144 dB dynamic range and -140 dB THD
- Built-in digital mixer for flexible routing and monitoring
- Optional AES50 interface support
- Advanced clock management and routing setup from host computer
- Integrated SynchroLock word clock generator to eliminate jitter
- Supports multichannel formats including 5.1 and 7.1
- ASIO and WDM support (Windows), CoreAudio support (macOS)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Interface: PCI Express x1
- Digital I/O: 8 stereo AES/EBU inputs, 8 stereo AES/EBU outputs (XLR via breakout)
- Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
- Resolution: 24-bit
- Digital Formats: AES/EBU, single-wire and dual-wire modes
- Sample Rate Conversion (optional): 16 channels, 144 dB dynamic range, -140 dB THD
- Word Clock: SynchroLock internal generator and external input
- Driver Support: ASIO, WDM (Windows), CoreAudio (macOS)
- Software Control: Mixer, routing, buffer settings, clock config via Lynx Mixer
- Compatibility: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15 or later
