Lynx Audio

LM-PRE4

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  • Regular price R 18,330.00


Preamp Module for the Aurora(n)

For the first time ever, we have designed and built a microphone preamp to compliment the capabilities of the Aurora(n). The LM-PRE4 not only adds the flexibility of four channels of mic/line/Hi-Z inputs, but also adds an additional four channels of A/D conversion.  The LM-PRE4 is sonically matched for the Aurora(n) with all the transparency, detail and flexibility you’ve come to expect from Lynx.  The convenience and utility of this new high performance preamp not only compliments the interface, but when combined with the Aurora(n)’s built in microSD recorder the LM-PRE4 transforms the Aurora(n) into a stand-alone mobile recording device. With a total of 16 ins (8 preamp ins plus 8 line ins) and 8 line outs, the Aurora(n) PRE 1608 comes with two LM-PRE4’s in either Thunderbolt or USB. The LM-PRE4 and the Aurora(n) PRE 1608 are available now.

Key features

  • Four-channel microphone/line/HI-Z input module for Aurora(n)
  • On-board Aurora(n) A/D conversion directly coupled to preamp out for four additional input channels
  • Transformerless, transparent design
  • Up to 68.6dB gain in 1dB increments
  • Fully-differential, current-feedback preamplifier architecture
  • Low noise (-129dBu EIN) microphone input
  • Noise and distortion optimized at all gain settings
  • Independent 48V phantom power, phase, high-pass filter, and pad for each channel
  • Dedicated line level signal path provides performance identical to other (AIO8E) input channels
  • Gold contact relays for distortion-free signal routing
  • Seamless integration with the Aurora(n) mixing and routing engine

Technical specification

Line Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -113dB (0.00022%)

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 119dB

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • ±0.010dB max.

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -138dB max.

Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)

  • 75dB min

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 20dBu

Input impedance

  • 200k Ohm balanaced, 100k Ohm unbalanced

Gain Settings

  • Fixed

Connector

  • Female XLR on Neutrik jack

Microphone Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -111dB (0.00028%) @ 21.6dB gain

EIN (A-weighted)

  • -129dBu @ 61.6dB gain

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 116dB @ 21.6dB gain

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • +0.01 / -0.08dB max. @ all gain settings

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -127dB max. @ 41.6dB gain

Common Mode Rejection (-1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz)

  • 75dB min. @61.6dB gain

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 28.7dBu @5.6dB gain with pad

Input impedance

  • 2.1k Ohm

Gain Settings

  • 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps

Pad attenuation

  • 13.6dB

High-pass Filter

  • 80Hz, 12 dB / octave

Connector

  • Female XLR on Neutrik jack

Hi-Z Input

THD+N (1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter)

  • -109dB (0.00035%) @ 21.6dB gain

EIN (A-weighted)

  • -115dBu @ 21.6dB gain

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, -60dBFS method)

  • 114dB @ 21.6dB gain

Frequency Response (Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS)

  • +0.01 / -0.05dB max. @ all gain settings

Crosstalk (Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz)

  • -132dB @ 21.6dB gain

Full-scale Input Level for A/D

  • 14.9dBu @5.6dB gain

Input impedance

  • 1M Ohm unbal. (TS), 2M Ohm bal. (TRS)

Gain Settings

  • 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps

Connector

  • TRS on Neutrik jack