

LYNX CBL-AIN85
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LYNX CBL-AIN85 eight-channel analogue input cable for Aurora converters: 25-pin D-sub to 8 female XLR, shielded, gold-plated, 5 m. Available in India from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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LYNX CBL-AIN85
| Converter end | 25‑pin D‑sub (LINE INPUT) |
| Fan‑out | 8 female XLR |
| Channels | 8 balanced analogue |
| Cable | Professional quality shielded cable |
| Connectors | Gold‑plated |
| Length | 5 m (16.4 feet) |
Product overview
The LYNX CBL-AIN85 is an eight-channel XLR analogue input cable for Aurora converters: 25-pin D-sub to 8 female XLR connectors, 5 metres (16.4 feet) long.
It connects the 25-pin LINE INPUT connectors of the Aurora(n) (and the classic Aurora) to equipment with XLR connections, eight channels per cable, balanced. LYNX cables are custom made to LYNX specifications using professional quality shielded cable and gold-plated connectors. The Aurora(n) manual names the CBL-AIN85 as the appropriate cable for its line inputs.
| Analogue input channels | 8 |
| Length (16.4 feet) | 5 m |
| Fan‑out connectors | XLR female |
| Plated connectors | Gold |
Key features
- 25-pin D-sub to 8 female XLR
- Eight balanced analogue channels
- Professional quality shielded cable
- Gold-plated connectors
- 5 m (16.4 feet) long
Compatible with
- LYNX Aurora(n) 8, 16, 24 and 32 (LM-AIO8E line I/O)
- LYNX Aurora 8 and 16
In the box
- CBL-AIN85 cable
LYNX CBL-AIN85: frequently asked questions
How many cables does an Aurora(n) need?
One per 8 channels: an Aurora(n) 16 uses two CBL-AIN85 cables, an Aurora(n) 32 four.
What is the pinout?
Channel 1 hot / cold / ground on pins 24 / 12 / 25, channel 2 on 10 / 23 / 11, up to channel 8 on 1 / 14 / 2 (Aurora(n) pinouts); pin 13 unused.
Where can I buy the LYNX CBL-AIN85 in India?
The LYNX CBL-AIN85 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.
Workflow 1: Connecting line inputs
Studios cabling an Aurora(n) to XLR equipment.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| Line‑level sources (preamplifiers, consoles, outboard outputs) | CBL‑AIN85 XLR |
| Aurora(n) LINE IN | CBL‑AIN85 D‑sub |
Setup
- Connect the D-sub to the Aurora(n) and tighten the jack screws.
- Connect the numbered XLR connectors to the equipment.
- Set trims to +4 dBu or -10 dBV.
- Check the signal on the All I/O meters.
Tip: For unbalanced connections keep cable runs under 4.5 m.
Workflow 2: Patch bay wiring
Studios routing converter channels through a patch bay.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| Aurora(n) LINE IN | CBL‑AIN85 |
| Patch bay | XLR tie lines |
Setup
- Run one cable per 8 channels to the patch bay.
- Label the XLR connectors by channel.
- Normal the patch points as required.
- Test each channel with the test tone.
Tip: Use the Aurora(n) test tone to check each channel.








