User manual LEXICON LAMBDA

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Complete reCording solution IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner's manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. [. . . ] Each input gain is adjusted individually using the Line 1-2 gain knobs on the front panel. INSERT 1-2 IMPORTANT: Do not plug a line output into the Mic In jacks unless the +48 V (phantom) switch is turned OFF to avoid damage. Each mic input is equipped with a TRS insert point. Inserts provide a send and return of the input channel's signal directly after the mic preamp and before the A/D converter. You can insert any line level signal processor (such as a compressor or equalizer) to pre-process the mic signal before it is recorded, using a standard "stereo splitter" (single TRS to two TS) cable. The tip is send and the ring is return. MIC 1-2 INPUTS These balanced XLR inputs feature high-quality mic preamps designed specifically for low-impedance professional microphones. The input gain is adjusted using the Mic 1-2 gain knobs on the front panel respectively, with 50 dB of gain at the maximum setting. LEFT/RIGHT LINE OUTPUTS These outputs support balanced TRS or unbalanced TS ¼" connections. These outputs can be connected to a mixing board, power amplifier, powered studio monitors, recorder, or another line level input. MIDI IN AND OUT The MIDI jacks provide MIDI input and MIDI output to and from your computer. Connect your MIDI keyboards, sound modules, and external controllers here. 12 Connecting to the Lambda Studio +48v PHANTOM POWER SWITCH IMPORTANT: Do not plug a line output into the Mic In jacks unless the +48 V (phantom) switch is turned OFF to avoid damage. This enables the phantom power to the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power to operate, but are not harmed by it. If you are unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone, consult your microphone's documentation or contact the manufacturer. This switch should be OFF if you are connecting any line-level source to the Mic In jacks. USB PORT The USB Port is used to connect the Lambda StudioTM to your computer and provides the Lambda Studio hardware with power. The Lambda Studio supports USB 2. 0 full speed. CONNECTINg TO ThE lAMbdA STUdIOTM The Lambda Studio is both a 4 x 2 x 2 mixer and a USB audio/MIDI interface that can be used in a variety of audio setups. This section describes how to make basic connections for the following applications: · Monitoring Audio · Recording Audio · Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown MONITORINg CONNECTIONS The Lambda Studio allows you to monitor audio both from the hardware inputs (Direct) and from the computer (Playback). Use the Monitor Mix control to balance between the direct audio and playback audio from your computer (For a complete description of the Monitor Mix control, see page 11). You can listen to (or monitor) the audio through either the 1/8" Headphone jack on the front panel, or through studio monitors using the ¼" L/R Line Out jacks on the rear panel, or both. The output level of both the L/R Line Out jacks and the Headphone jack are controlled with the Output Level knob above the Headphone jack on the front panel. Lambda Studio's L/R Line Outputs have a nominal output of +4dBu, and support both balanced (¼" TRS) or unbalanced (¼" TS) connections. CONNECTING HEADPHONES: 1. Connect headphones to the Headphone jack located on the front panel of the Lambda Studio. Adjust headphone volume with the Output Level knob. CONNECTING TO MONITOR SPEAKERS: 1. Using ¼" cables, connect the L/R Line Out jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda Studio to the appropriate inputs on your mixer, power amp, or powered monitors. Adjust the Lambda Studio's output volume with the Output Level knob. If using 13 About Recording Connections both headphones and monitor speakers, adjust the level of the external power amp or speakers using their gain controls after you've set the desired level in your headphones. CONNECTING TO A HOME STEREO Connect the Line Out 1-2 jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda StudioTM to the appropriate inputs on your stereo, typically the Tape In or Aux In jacks, using a ¼" to male phono (RCA) connector or adapter. Keep the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio low at first, raising it slowly to match the level of other units connected to the stereo. AbOUT RECORdINg CONNECTIONS Analog audio signals are created by microphones, synthesizers, mixers, and instruments with magnetic pickups. [. . . ] When using Cubase LE's input software monitoring with the Lambda Studio, you will want to set the Monitor Mix knob all the way to the Playback side. Click the Track Edit button. 2 Using Software Input Monitoring 4. Select Lexicon® and PantheonTM. 30 Using Software Input Monitoring 6. Choose Large Hall from the drop down menu at the top of the PantheonTM Edit Window. 7. [. . . ]