Founded in 1998 by Bob Bauman and David Hoatson in Costa Mesa, California. Lynx Studio Technology builds converters and interfaces for engineers who cannot afford colouration — mastering suites, broadcast facilities and studios where the signal must be reproduced exactly.
Est. 1998 · Costa Mesa, CAThe transparent standard.
Founded1998
FlagshipAurora(n) · Hilo 2 · Mesa
Max ResolutionDSD & 384kHz
ConnectivityThunderbolt · USB · Dante · PCIe
RegionMENA & Türkiye
About Lynx Studio Technology
When colouration is not an option.
Lynx Studio Technology was founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1998 by Bob Bauman — a hardware engineer who designed Class H amplifiers, preamps and equipment for NASA — and David Hoatson, a software engineer with 30 years of driver and firmware expertise. Their shared obsession: perfect transparency between the analogue world and the computer.
Over more than 25 years, Lynx converters have been selected by mastering engineers, broadcast facilities and mixing rooms that regard colouration as a defect rather than a feature. The Aurora(n) — in 8, 16, 24 and 32-channel formats — has become a reference-grade standard in professional installations worldwide. The Hilo 2 is the mastering engineer's monitor controller and converter of choice. The Mesa, launched in 2025, brings Aurora-grade conversion into a compact Thunderbolt 3 desktop form factor for the first time.
Available across MENA and Türkiye through MediaCast — authorised distributor, stock held in Dubai, with demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Barsha Heights.
Lynx's second-generation clock system delivers measurably tighter accuracy than competing converters at any price point — critical for large sample-rate sessions and multi-unit synchronisation.
The Mesa brings Lynx's reference-grade conversion to a compact desktop form factor for the first time — four microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs, dual headphone outputs with independent D/A converters, and the same capacitive touchscreen as the Hilo 2. The MicroSD card slot enables standalone recording without a computer. A high-contrast IPS display, Aurora-identical preamps, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity make it the obvious choice for the serious project studio or location recordist who demands Lynx quality outside the rack.
2025 · New
4 Inputs · Thunderbolt 3 · Touchscreen
Mesa
Four mic/line/Hi-Z combo inputs — identical circuitry to the Aurora(n) LM-PRE4. High-contrast IPS capacitive touchscreen, dual headphone outputs with independent D/A and level controls, MicroSD slot for standalone recording. 14 total I/O with 2 loopback channels. Compatible with Mac and Windows.
The mastering engineer's converter. More transparent, better clock, better filters.
The original Hilo defined expectations for mastering-grade AD/DA conversion at its price point in 2012. The Hilo 2 raises that standard significantly — lower distortion, lower noise, SynchroLock 2 at 7ppm absolute accuracy, an upgraded IPS capacitive touchscreen with significantly greater brightness and off-axis uniformity, and selectable linear and minimum phase filters on all I/O. The LSlot expansion accepts Thunderbolt, USB and Dante cards — one unit, every connectivity scenario, without replacing the hardware.
Reference
2 In, 6 Out · AD/DA · LSlot
Hilo 2
Independently coupled 2-input, 6-output AD/DA converter with digital expansion up to 16×16. SynchroLock 2 clock system. Selectable linear and minimum phase filters. High sample rate upgrade path to DSD and beyond 192kHz. The reference choice for mixing, mastering and professional monitor control.
2 In · 6 Out AnalogueUp to 16×16 DigitalSynchroLock 2IPS TouchscreenDSD PathLSlot
LSlot Cards · Future-proof Connectivity
Hilo 2 + LSlot
The LSlot card system makes the Hilo 2 future-proof. Thunderbolt 3, USB and Dante LSlot cards allow the same unit to serve a Thunderbolt Mac studio today, a Dante broadcast chain tomorrow, and a USB Windows workstation the year after. No planned obsolescence — a card swap, not a hardware purchase.
The reference converter that set the standard for professional facilities.
The Aurora(n) is a complete redesign of the original Aurora — one of the most widely installed professional converters ever made. Available in 8, 16, 24 and 32-channel configurations in a 1U rack format. An onboard 32-channel MicroSD recorder enables direct recording and playback without a computer. The LSlot system accepts Thunderbolt, USB, Pro Tools HD and Dante cards, while the module bay accepts mic preamps, digital I/O and additional analogue I/O. A converter that grows with a facility.
8 Channels · 1U · Entry
Aurora(n) 8
Eight channels of Lynx AD/DA in 1U. Onboard 32-channel MicroSD recorder. LSlot expansion for Thunderbolt, USB or Dante. Module bay for mic pre and digital I/O expansion. The entry point for a professional Lynx system that scales to 32 channels without a new converter.
8 Channel1U RackMicroSD RecorderLSlotModule Bay
Most Popular
16 Channels · 1U · Studio
Aurora(n) 16
Sixteen channels in 1U — the most common configuration in professional recording and mixing studios. Module bay for LM-PRE4 mic preamps or LM-DIG AES/EBU digital I/O. Supports Dolby Atmos via free firmware update. The centre of a professional studio conversion chain.
16 Channel1U RackDolby AtmosLSlotModule Bay
24–32 Channels · Facility
Aurora(n) 24 & 32
Twenty-four and thirty-two channel configurations for large studios, broadcast facilities and post production suites. The Aurora(n) 24 with Thunderbolt 3 is the most widely deployed Lynx unit in professional facilities globally. Dolby Atmos-ready in a single 1U unit.
24 or 32 Channel1U RackThunderbolt 3DanteAtmos Ready
Aurora(n) · Free Firmware Update
Dolby Atmos compatibility — free for all Aurora(n) owners.
The Dolby Atmos firmware for the Aurora(n) is a free update. Immersive audio without a hardware upgrade.
Reference conversion inside Mac Pro and Windows workstations.
Lynx PCIe cards bring reference-grade AD/DA and AES/EBU I/O directly inside workstation towers — no external converter box, no Thunderbolt cable. For studios built around high-channel-count workstations where internal expansion is preferred, PCIe cards deliver the lowest possible latency with the same Lynx conversion quality in a permanent installation.
16ch AES/EBU · Optional SRC · PCIe
AES16e
Sixteen channels of AES/EBU I/O in a single PCIe card. Optional sixteen-channel sample rate converter at 144dB dynamic range and ‑140dB THD+N. Extensive onboard digital mixer handles routing without touching the host CPU. The digital backbone for large broadcast and post facilities.
16ch AES/EBUOptional SRCOnboard MixerBroadcast
Aurora(n) Modules · Expansion
The Aurora(n) grows with your studio. No unit replacement required.
Aurora(n) modules slot into the unit's expansion bay to add capabilities without buying a new converter. Mic preamps, AES/EBU digital I/O, ADAT optical and additional analogue I/O are all available as modules — an 8-channel Aurora(n) can become a 16-channel system with mic preamps and AES/EBU connectivity through progressive expansion.
4-Channel Mic Pre · Aurora Module
LM-PRE4 Preamp Module
Four-channel mic/line/Hi-Z input module for the Aurora(n). On-board A/D conversion directly coupled to the preamp output — four additional input channels with Lynx's transformerless, transparent design. The same preamp circuit used in the Mesa.
4 Mic PreMic/Line/Hi-ZTransformerlessAurora(n) Module
AES/EBU Digital I/O · Aurora Module
LM-DIG + DB-ADAT
The LM-DIG adds sixteen channels of AES/EBU I/O on two 25-pin D-sub connectors. Paired with the DB-ADAT daughter board it adds four ADAT optical connections plus S/PDIF — covering every common digital interconnect in a single module pair.
16ch AES/EBUADAT OpticalS/PDIFAurora(n) Module
Analogue Expansion · Aurora Module
LM-A24 & LM-AIO8E
The LM-A24 adds four electronically balanced TRS outputs with 0.5dB increment level control up to +24dBu. The LM-AIO8E adds eight channels of analogue I/O on DB-25. Both expand the Aurora(n)'s analogue channel count without an additional converter unit.
What separates Lynx from converters at a similar price.
Lynx products are specified by engineers who have measured their actual performance and compared them. These are the measurable, verifiable differences.
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SynchroLock 2
7ppm absolute clock accuracy
Lynx's second-generation clock system tracks external word clocks with faster locking and measurably less jitter than first-generation designs. At 7ppm, phase drift across large sessions and multi-unit systems is minimised in a way that measurements confirm and listening tests rarely reveal.
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Transparency by Design
Colouration is a flaw, not a feature
Lynx products are engineered for signal transparency — the output is the input, reproduced as accurately as physics allows. There is no deliberate harmonic character, no transformer colouration, no circuit personality. For mastering, this is a prerequisite rather than a preference.
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LSlot · Future-proof
Thunderbolt today. Dante tomorrow.
LSlot expansion cards let you change connectivity without replacing the converter. A Hilo 2 or Aurora(n) with a Thunderbolt card today can become a Dante broadcast unit, a USB Windows workstation, or a Pro Tools HD facility — with a card swap, not a hardware purchase.
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MicroSD Onboard Recording
Record without a computer
The Aurora(n) and Mesa both include a MicroSD slot for 32-channel direct recording and playback. Primary recorder, backup system, or standalone archive — no computer required. Directly useful for location recording and facilities requiring a dedicated backup chain.
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Touchscreen Interface
IPS capacitive display on Hilo 2 and Mesa
Both the Hilo 2 and Mesa feature a high-contrast IPS capacitive touchscreen. Mixer routing, monitor control and level adjustments are all accessible from the front panel without software, at full conversion quality. Upgraded on the Hilo 2 for significantly greater brightness and improved off-axis viewing.
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Free Firmware Updates
Features expand. Hardware doesn't change.
Lynx converters receive free firmware updates that add capabilities — the Aurora(n) Dolby Atmos update, Hilo 2 high-sample-rate expansion and new filter options have all been free. A Lynx converter improves over time rather than becoming obsolete.
Applications
Every environment where transparency matters.
Lynx converters are specified when engineers conclude that colouration is unacceptable — in mastering, broadcast, post, and high-resolution archiving.
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Mastering Studio
Hilo 2 or Aurora(n) 8–16 as the reference converter and monitor controller. SynchroLock 2 clocking and selectable linear/minimum phase filters for sessions where inter-sample accuracy and dithering demand the most transparent analogue reproduction available.
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Professional Recording Studio
Aurora(n) 16 or 24 with LM-PRE4 mic pre modules for tracking sessions. Up to 32 channels in 1U, with onboard MicroSD as a backup recorder — a complete input chain in a single rack unit.
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Broadcast & Radio
Aurora(n) with AES16e PCIe cards and Dante LSlot for broadcast facilities requiring high channel counts, word clock synchronisation and the lowest colouration on voice and music signal chains.
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Post Production & Atmos
Aurora(n) 24 or 32 with free Dolby Atmos firmware for immersive mixing suites. AES/EBU and Dante for multi-room post facilities. LSlot accommodates Pro Tools HDX where required.
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High-Resolution Archiving
Hilo 2 with DSD upgrade for archiving workflows. Vinyl rips, tape-to-digital transfers and national archive institutions choose Lynx for its measurable accuracy and precision clocking.
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Location & Field Recording
Mesa or Hilo 2 on location — compact, Thunderbolt-connected, with onboard MicroSD as a primary or backup recorder. The same conversion quality as the fixed studio installation, without compromise.
Lynx Studio Technology · MediaCast · MENA & Türkiye
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From a two-channel mastering setup to a 32-channel Atmos facility — Joel will come back with a complete specification and pricing within one business day.
Joel knows Lynx. Every converter, every module, every connectivity option.
Joel is MediaCast's specialist for Lynx Studio Technology — handling every enquiry across MENA and Türkiye. He's specified Lynx systems for mastering suites, broadcast facilities, post production rooms and professional recording studios across the region.
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Joel
Audio Specialist · MediaCast
Specialises in professional converters, interfaces and studio system design. Handles Lynx Studio Technology, Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, MOTU and Apogee across MENA and Türkiye.
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