Specifications

2BHardware Connections
3.2 AES/EBU Cable Connections
To minimize cabling issues, a variety of breakout cables are available for the AES16. The CBL-AES1604 cable,
which is included with the AES16-XLR and AES16-SRC products, provides standard XLR connectors. The CBL-
AES1603 and CBL-AES1605 are optional cables that provide 25-pin D-Sub connectors compatible with industry
standard multi-channel digital equipment connectors. The following table describes these cables and their
application. As listed in the table, the position of the I/O Configuration Jumper must match the cable used. Refer to
Section 12.1 I/O Configuration Jumpers for more information.
Lynx Cable Connector type and signals Compatible Equipment I/O Jumper
Position
CBL-AES1603 Male DB25 for 8 AES in or out Apogee AD16, AD16X, DA16, DA16X 8 CHNL
CBL-AES1604 4 male XLR for AES out, 4 female
XLR for AES in, BNC for clock
Any device with standard AES/EBU XLR
connectors
4/4 CHNL
(default)
CBL-AES1605 Male DB25 for 4 AES in and 4
AES out (standard Yamaha pinout)
All Yamaha equipment with DB25 digital
I/O including the following:
• Apogee Rosetta 800 and AD-8000
• TC Electronics DSP 6000
• Mackie HDR24/96 and D8B
4/4 CHNL
(default)
3.2.1 XLR Connections
The AES16-XLR and AES16-SRC include two CBL-AES1604 breakout cables with XLR connectors for digital
audio signals and female BNC connectors for clock input and output. Connect the cables to I/O Ports A and B as
shown in Figure 2 below. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable shells for a secure connection.
It is important to note that the signals associated with each XLR and BNC connector depend on which I/O Port on is
used. These signals are listed on the left side of the Figure 2.
Figure 2: XLR Connections with CBL-AES1604 Cable
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