| Models | ||
| AES16 | Standard model without cables. Refer to the optional cables listed below. | |
| AES16-XLR | Includes two six-foot D-sub to XLR cables sets. | |
| AES16-SRC | Includes XLR cable sets and eight channels of onboard sample rate conversion. | |
| Digital I/O | ||
| Number/Type | Eight stereo inputs and eight stereo outputs 24-bit AES/EBU format, transformer coupled | |
| Channels | 16 in/out in single-wire mode | |
| Sample Rates | All standard rates and variable rates up to | |
| Sample Rate Conversion | Eight channels available with support for conversion ratios up to 8:1 | |
| Architecture | ||
| Core | FPGA-based core contains custom PCI interface, data routing and formatting, device control, digital mixing, clock routing and control, and DMA engine. | |
| Audio Devices | Card is visible to host applications as eight record devices and eight play devices. Each device has two channels and can be used independently for multi-client functionality. | |
| Clocking | ||
| Sources | Digital inputs 1 - 4, external word clock (with XLR cables only) on BNC, internal word clock on header, on-board low-jitter crystal oscillator | |
| SynchroLock™ | Multi-stage, VCXO-based clock generation system with high jitter attenuation. Wide mode tracks off-frequency clocks, narrow mode generates ultra-low jitter output for standard frequencies. | |
| On-board Digital Mixer | ||
| Type | Hardware-based, low latency | |
| Routing | Ability to route any input to any or multiple outputs | |
| Mixing | Up to four input or playback signals mixed to any output, 40-bit precision | |
| Status | Peak levels to -114 dB on all inputs and outputs | |
| LStream Expansion Ports | ||
| Compatibility | Supports Lynx LStream expansion cards including the LS-ADAT 16-Channel ADAT I/O card | |
| Type | High-speed serial, up to 16 channels @ 24-bits on 14-pin internal connector | |
| Connections | ||
| I/O Ports | Two bracket-mounted 26-pin high-density female D-sub connectors. Can be configured to support eight channel or four channel AES connections. | |
| External Clock | 75-ohm BNC word clock input and output provided on XLR cable set | |
| Internal Clock | Two 75-ohm board mounted 2-pin headers for word clock input and output | |
| Software | ||
| Windows Drivers | For Windows 2000 / XP platforms: MME, ASIO 2.0, WDM, DirectSound, Direct Kernel Streaming and GSIF | |
| Macintosh Drivers | CoreAudio for OSX | |
| Mixer Application | Multi-window GUI provides complete control of digital mixer and all hardware settings. | |
| General | ||
| PCI Bus | Version 2.2 compliant | |
| Data Transfers | Up to 132 Mbytes/sec using custom 16-channel zero-wait state, scatter-gather DMA engine Bus mastering supported | |
| Size | 5.0" H X 7.4" W X 0.75" D (half-size PCI card) | |
| Cables (included) | ||
| CBL-AES1604 | Six-foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling 26-pin high-density male D-sub to four female XLR’s (AES inputs), four male XLR’s (AES outputs), and two female BNC’s (word clock I/O) | |
| Optional cables for AES16 Standard Model | ||
| CBL-AES1603 | 26-pin high-density male D-sub to 25-pin male D-sub. Supports either 8 channels of input or output Compatible with Apogee AD16 and DA16 Twelve-foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling. DISCONTINUED 2009 | |
| CBL-AES1605 | 26-pin high-density male D-sub to 25-pin male D-sub. Supports 4 channels of input and output. Compatible with devices with standard Yamaha digital I/O pinout from Yamaha, Apogee, Mackie, and others. Twelve- foot, 110-ohm shielded twisted pair cabling | |