Detail 01
MicroSD recording and playback
Supports up to 32 channels of real-time recording and playback through its MicroSD card slot.
Product detailSKU #1500000382767
LynxAurora(n) 16 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aurora(n) 16 is a Thunderbolt interface for systems that need 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs in a 1U rack format. Its I/O platform accepts different modules, allowing the interface to be configured and expanded as system requirements change. A MicroSD slot adds up to 32 channels of real-time recording and playback, while direct monitoring, monitor control, two headphone outputs, LED metering, and word-clock I/O support hands-on studio routing. It works with Mac and Windows at up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack-based recording systems requiring 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs.
- Sessions needing direct monitoring, monitor control, and two headphone outputs.
- Studios planning to configure I/O through different modules as their system changes.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Workflows that require onboard DSP processing; this interface has no onboard DSP.
- MIDI routing needs; no MIDI I/O is provided.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1U rack mount
Fits a 1U rack space; listed dimensions are 19 x 10 x 1.75 inches.
Detail 03
Direct monitoring
Provides direct monitoring as part of the interface’s monitoring options.
Detail 04
Word-clock I/O
Includes word-clock input and output connections.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm Thunderbolt is the required computer connection.
- 02Plan separately for MIDI or onboard DSP requirements; neither is provided.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many analog connections does it provide?
It has 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs.
02Can it record without the computer?
Its MicroSD card slot supports up to 32 channels of real-time recording and playback.
03Which computer platforms are supported?
Mac and Windows are listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Monitor Control
- Yes
- Latency Control
- Yes
- Headphone Control
- Yes
3 detailsConnections & power
- Analog Outputs
- 16
- Headphone Output S
- 2
- Analog Inputs
- 16
3 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 19 inch x 10 inch x 1.75 inch
- Weight
- 8
- Max Bit Depth
- 24-bit
10 detailsOther
- Computer Platform
- Mac, Windows
- Display
- 480x128 TFT
- Direct Monitoring
- Yes
- Rack Mountable
- Yes, 1U
- Max Sampling Rate
- 192kHz
- Metering
- LED
- Onboard DSP
- No
- Word Clock I O
- Yes
- MIDI I O
- No
- Connections
- Thunderbolt
