Lexicon Omega Studio USB Audio Interface Manual
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1. www americanmusical com OMEGA Service Info Warranty SERVICE INFO If you require technical support contact Lexicon Professional Customer Service Be prepared to accurately describe the problem Know the serial number of your unit it is printed on a sticker attached to the rear panel If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in please do so now Before you return a product to the factory for service we recommend you refer to the manual Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures If you are still unable to solve a problem contact our Customer Service Department at 801 568 7660 for consultation If you need to return a product to the factory for service you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain Return Authorization Number No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page which extends to the first end user After expiration of the warranty reasonable charge will be made for parts labor and packing if you choose use the factory service facility In all cases you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory Lexicon Professional will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty Use the original packing material if it is available Mark the package with the name of the2. The Mic Inputs accept XLR connectors the Line Inputs accept TRS connectors www americanmusical com Making Connections Lexicon Professional To activate Phantom Power If your microphone requires phantom power first make sure the microphone is connected then press the Phantom Power switch labeled 48V The 48V LED on the front panel indicates the phantom power is active If your mics don t need phantom power it is best to turn it off Using the Analog Inserts The analog inserts require 1 4 TRS to 2x 1 4 TS adapter cable The signal from the tip should be routed to the input of your outboard processor and the output of your processor should be routed to the ring Digital Audio Digital audio represents analog waveforms using thousands of digital samples of the analog waveforms each second All audio on your hard drive in a Pro Tracks Plus or Bias Deck SE session is digital audio Omega provides digital inputs and outputs for S PDIF format digital audio Connecting a S PDIF device to the Omega l Use two 75 Ohm coaxial cables with male RCA connectors on both ends 2 Connect the device s S PDIF output to the Omega s S PDIF input jack and the device s S PDIF input to the Omega s S PDIF output jack Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown After you record and mix your sessions in either Pro Tracks Plus or Bias Deck SE you may want to mix them down to a DAT audio casse
3. as it pertains to your computer s operating system prior to installing the USB drivers WINDOWS XP Windows XP based systems You must install the USB drivers after you ve made the connection between your computer s USB port and the USB port of the Omega WINDOWS 2000 Windows 2000 based systems must have the USB drivers installed before making the connection between your computer s USB port and the USB port on the Omega 10 www americanmusical com OMEGA Software Setup DRIVER CONFIGURATION Here are a couple USB Driver configuration notes that we d like to draw your attention to once you ve successfully completed the software installation Open Pro Tracks Plus and follow these steps WINDOWS XP 2000 Go to Options gt Audio Click on the Drivers Tab Selec the Lexicon drivers as shown below This is a typical setup Make sure that only the Lexicon Win USB drivers are highlighted Audio Options MME 32 Bit E _ General Advanced Input Monitoring Drivers Driver Profiles Click on driver to enable disable it 1 SB Livel Wave Device 2 Lexicon Win USB 1 2 In Out 3 Lexicon Win USB 3 4 In Only Cancel Help 1 SB Livel Wave Device 2 Lexicon Win USB 1 2 In Out 3 Lexicon Win USE 3 4 In 4 Lexicon MAC 11 www americanmusical com Software Setup Lexicon Professional WINDOWS XP 16 amp 24 bit audio WINDOWS 2000 16 bit audio To
4. does not operate normally or has been dropped POWER ON OFF SWITCH For products provided with a power switch the power switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains MAINS DISCONNECT The plug shall remain readily operable For rack mount or installation where plug is not accessible an all pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE Replace fuse with same type and rating only MULTIPLE INPUT VOLTAGE This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depend ing on the available power source at installation Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equiva lent www americanmusical com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided use only shielded interco
5. Mic 1 2 knobs on the front panel respectively 20dB Pad The 20dB pad is a resistive attenuator that drops the level coming from the mic input jacks Its purpose is to give you a way of preventing overload of the preamp when incoming signals become excessive Another purpose is to change the preamp s mic input into a line input The Omega provides a pad of 20 This means when the www americanmusical com The Rear Panel Lexicon Professional o i pad is on the net gain of the preamp 48V Switch is 20dB lower than normal This switches on the phantom power to e Insert 1 2 the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs Dynamic hant Each mic input is equipped with a TRS te but th insert point Inserts provide a send and return of the input channel s signal by it Most condenser microphones do directly after the mic preamp and require phantom power to operate If before the A D converter You can ts f insert any line level analog processors ibd e qe such as compressor or equalizer for microphone consult your microphone s tact th pre processing of the mic signal before it is recorded The tip is send and the ring is return e USB Port t th 8 S PDIF In and Out The USB Port is Used to connect the 5 S PDIF in and out ports are Omega srangara USB cable is included The Omega is compatible with USB 2 0 po
6. instrument input e 2 1 4 analog TRS servo balanced active line outputs e S PDIF coaxial digital input and output e 1 4 TRS insert on each mic input e MIDI In and Out e 48V phantom power e 24 bit A D and D A converters supporting sample rates of 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz e analog record monitoring with adjustable balance between input and playback e Stereo and Mono input source monitoring e Power supply included www americanmusical com Introduction Lexicon Professional UNPACKING THE OMEGA The Omega is shipped one carton containing the interface hardware Pro Tracks Plus software for Windows based systems and BIAS Deck 3 5 SE software for Mac based systems After unpacking save all the packaging materials in case you ever have to ship the unit Thoroughly inspect the Omega and packing materials for signs of damage Report any shipment damage to the carrier that delivered the product or dealer from whom you purchased the product at once The following items are included e Omega desktop audio interface e Installer CD Rom containing Pro Tracks Plus Recording Software and the Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug in for Windows e Installer CD Rom containing BIAS Deck 3 5 SE Recording Software BIAS Deck 3 5 SE Owner s Manual and the Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug in for Mac e Installer CD Rom containing Windows XP 2000 USB drivers e USB connector ca
7. mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the ter minals in your plug proceed as follows The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at installation the attachment plug needs to be changed refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below The green yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR LIVE BROWN BLACK NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE EARTH GND GREEN YEL GREEN WARNING If the ground is defeated certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH DO NOT BLOCK ANY
8. other warranties expressed or implied and Lexicon Professional neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product In no event shall Lexicon Professional or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control www americanmusical com Lexicon Professional Table of Contents 1 ee hee eee 1 2 System 2 oa noc oe DTE TE LTD TR 3 Ine Rec 9 Making ConnecliOls lt lt o9 due EV Pour d Veg e d rra ES MONOMO AVIO eare aa MAIXCOWDPOI AUCIO 8 COMME Nos DOJO EDU AE 9 Connecnons DIGOU Rat E A es a 9 Software SelUD 10 Windows Software 10 Macintosh SoTwere 15 Signal Routing 16 Spec
9. shipper and with these words in red DELICATE INSTRUMENT FRAGILE Insure the package properly Ship prepaid not collect Do not ship parcel post WARRANTY This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States 1 The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty Proof of purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer 2 Lexicon Professional warrants this product when bought and used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service 3 Lexicon Professional s liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or at our discretion replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect provided the product is returned to Lexicon professional WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of 1 year A Return Authorization number must be obtained from Lexicon Professional by telephone The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product s use in any circuit or assembly 4 Lexicon Professional reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured 5 The foregoing is in lieu of all
10. the USB 1 2 bus S PDIF Lock LED The LED lights when the S PDIF input has locked in with the Omega If this LED is not lit digital signal can not be received from external devices via the S PDIF input Headphone Output The Headphone Output accommodates stereo headphones with a 1 4 stereo plug Instrument Input Jack This 1 4 jack accepts unbalanced instrument sources such as electric guitar acoustic guitar with a pickup and electric bass The input gain is adjusted using the Line 3 knob on the front panel respectively When an instrument is plugged in it disables the Line 3 audio input 4 OMEGA The Rear Panel Line In 1 4 Line Out L R MIDI In and Ouf S PDIF In and Out USB Port THE REAR PANEL he OMEGA s rear panel offers the following features e Line In 1 4 These 1 4 inputs can accept both balanced and unbalanced audio sources The input gain is adjusted using the Line 1 4 knobs on the front panel respectively e Line Out L R These outputs support balanced TRS or unbalanced TS 1 4 connections These outputs can be connected to a mixing board power amplifier or another line 5 level input Mic 1 Input 20 Pad Mic 1 Insert 1 Mic 2 Input 20dB Pad Mic 2 Insert 2 48V Switch Power Jack Mic 1 2 Inputs These balanced XLR inputs feature high quality mic preamps designed specifically for microphone use The input gain is adjusted using the
11. to MIDI Play Effect Tails After Stopping time cade Timing Offset msec 0 000 13 www americanmusical com Software Setup Lexicon Professional WINDOWS 2000 and WINDOWS XP PLAYBACK AND RECORD TIMING To set the Playback Timing and the Record Timing go to Options Audio Click the General tab Select Lexicon Win USB 1 2 In Out in the Playback Timing Master field and in the Record Timing Master field Also select your desired bit depth in the Audio Driver Bit Depth field and in the File Bit Depth field 24 bit is Shown below Audio Options MME 32 Bit E _ EI General Advanced Input Monitoring Drivers Driver Profiles Playback Timing Master Lexicon Win USB 1 2 In Out Cancel Record Timing Master Lexicon Win USB 1 2 In Out Help Number of Buses 2 4 Number of Virtual Audio Driver Bit Depth 24 Default Settings for New Projects Sampling H ate 441 00 Hz File Bit Depth Butters in Playback Queue 4 Ex 100 0 msec Fast Safe Effective latency at 44kH2 stereo 300 0 msec Buffer Size Weave Profiler 14 www americanmusical com OMEGA Software Setup MACINTOSH SOFTWARE SETUP You must consult the Software Installation Guide packaged with the software CD ROMs inside the Omega box to ensure the successful installation of the recording software and USB setup If you haven t alre
12. x ped SHI iy ped gPoc 16 OMEGA www americanmusical com Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Microphone Inputs Input Impedance Phantom Power EIN Maximum Input Level Frequency Response THD N Insert Inputs Send Level tip Maximum Return Level ring Line Inputs Input Impedance Maximum Input Level Frequency Response THD N Instrument Input Input Impedance Maximum Input Level Frequency Response THD N Crosstalk Line Outputs Level Impedance Headphone Output MIDI Interface Digital Audio Input Digital Audio Output D A and A D Conversion Sample Rate Dynamic Range A D D A A D A Analog Path USB Type B Socket Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 2 Female XLR Pin 2 Hot 600 Ohms balanced 48 Volt 118dB 51dB 150 Ohm source impedance 120 dB A weighted 18 dBu 150 Ohm source impedance 0 0 2 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1 kHz lt 005 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 1 4 TRS 19 dBu maximum 19 dBu maximum 4 1 4 TRS balanced or unbalanced 20 kOhm balanced 10 kOhm unbalanced 22 dBu 40 Ohm source impedance 0 0 2 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1kHz lt 012 A D 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 012 A D A 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 1 4 mono jack 1 MOhm unbalanced 19 dBu 0 0 25 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1 kHz lt 0125 A D 74dB any input output to any recording channel 20 Hz 20 kHz 95dB at 1 kHz
13. OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER APPARATUS INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground ing type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched articularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacture or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel Servicin is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any wa such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
14. ady installed the your software please do so before continuing on to the next section Mac OS A USB device must initialize itself with the host computer to operate correctly The Omega Studio comprises several devices audio and MIDI and each of those must be initialized Some Apple computers will not recognize all of these devices if the Omega Studio is powered on and connected to the USB port before the computer is turned on The simplest way to avoid problems is to either turn on the Omega Studio or connect it to the USB port after the computer is booted However there is a way to fore a reinitialization after the computer is running l Make sure you close any applications which are using the Omega Studio 2 Press the Mic 1 2 USB Assign button and the Line 3 4 USB Assign button at the same time and then release them simultaneously The blue USB light will flash and after three seconds the Omega Studio will be properly initialized 15 www americanmusical com Lexicon Professional Signal Routing Diagram IAIN NO Aldd S seuoudpeaH nousi lt lt 7 7 s ndjno 19497 Jo0juo N eur jndino weibeig jeubis 7 Ul ICI 27 ul 3109 5 FIO n ni F Q TES e Q 5 FIO n HOQ n cH Oua iy
15. americanmusical com lexicon OMEGA Desktop Recording Studio Owner s Manual www americanmusical com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equi lateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit The exclamation point in an equi lateral 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 Do not open the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW Earth BLUE Neutral BROWN Live As colours of the cores in the
16. ble e This Owner s Manual e Pro Tracks Plus Owner s Manual e Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug in User s Guide e Pro Track Plus Shortcut Guide e Omega Software Installation Guide e Lexicon Professional warranty registration card SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS e Pentium Ill 500 MHz 1 2 GHz recommended e Windows 2000 or Windows e 128 MB RAM 512 MB recommended 100 MB of available hard disk space e EIDE Ultra DMA 7200RPM hard disk type or better MACINTOSH e Power Processor 450 MHz or faster e Mac OS X version 10 2 8 or later 128 MB RAM minimum 512 recommended e 20 MB available hard disk space e 18 ms hard drive average speed time or faster e QuickTime 3 0 or later OMEGA The Front Panel Mic 1 2 Gain USB Assign Peak LEDs Peak LEDs Line 1 and 3 Line 2 and 4 Gain Monitor Assign Meter Assign Monitor Mix Coni Output Level 48V LED USB LED S PDIF Assign Instrument nou Jack Headphone Output S PDIF Assign LED THE FRONT PANEL The Omega s front panel offers the following features e Mic 1 2 Gain These knobs adjust the input gain levels of the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs e Line 1 4 Gain These knobs adjust the input gain levels of the Line 1 through Line 4 inputs e Peak LEDs These LEDs will light when the input signal is within 5dB of analog clipping If the Peak LEDs flicker occasionally the 3 signal is approaching cl
17. gital to analog converters capable of nominal output of 4 dBu 2 balanced unbalanced signal The connectors are TRS jacks unbalanced TS connectors are also supported Connecting headphones l Connect headphones to the Headphone jack located on the front panel of the Omega he Headphone Output accepts a 1 4 TRS connector 2 Adjust headphone volume via the Output Level knob Connecting to monitor speakers with a power amp or self powered monitor speakers l Using 1 4 cables connect the Line Outputs on the rear panel of the Omega to the appropriate inputs on your mixer power amp or powered speakers 2 Adjust headphone volume via the Output Level knob Connecting to a home stereo l Using 1 4 cables connect the Line Outputs on the rear panel of the Omega to the appropriate inputs on your stereo Recording Audio Digital and analog audio sources can be connected directly to the Omega Analog Audio Analog audio signals are output by microphones synthesizers mixers and instruments with magnetic pickups Of these sources microphones and magnetic pickup instruments output the quietest signals and generally require the most amplification Keyboards preamps and mixers output line level audio which varies with each device between the 10 dBV and 4 dBu standards To connect an analog audio source 1 Plug an XLR or TRS cable directly into the desired Mic Line Input on the Omega
18. ifications iso s sud eos EORR EN Ro n E 17 www americanmusical com OMEGA Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Lexicon OMEGA desktop recording studio The Lexicon OMEGA is a complete USB connected recording solution Comprised of an intuitive I O unit and multi track recording software the OMEGA works in conjunction with your computer to give you compact professional quality audio production system and provides all the tools necessary for expert results Complementing the OMEGA s analog and digital Pro Tracks Plus software for PC s offers integrated multi track recording editing and mixing of 32 audio tracks unlimited MIDI tracks DXi soft synth support and an array of additional features BIAS Deck 3 5 SE software for Mac s offers integrated multi track recording editing and mixing of 64 audio tracks up to 99 virtual tracks and numerous additional features Also included with the OMEGA is Lexicon s Pantheon reverb plug in Lexicon reverbs have been used on professional recordings for over thirty years FEATURES The Omega desktop studio provides the following e 6 channels of 24 bit streaming audio via USB 4 record 2 playback e 7 analog audio inputs e 2 XLR mic inputs with extremely low noise dbx preamps e 20 dB Mic Pad e 4 1 4 analog RF filtered TRS active balanced line inputs e 1 4 ultra Hi Z analog
19. ipping levels S PDIF Lock LED but does not necessarily indicate distortion or actual clipping USB Assign These buttons select which USB audio bus USB 1 2 or 3 4 that signal is streaming up to the computer on Monitor Assign These buttons select whether analog audio sources are heard in stereo or mono Audio sources plugged into the Omega are placed accordingly in the analog stereo field Odd numbered inputs are routed to the left channel and even numbered inputs are routed to the right channel www americanmusical com The Front Panel Monitor Mix Control The Omega gives you the ability to monitor your analog input signals while recording without the delay incurred by A D A converters and computer recording latency This zero latency analog monitoring is controlled by the Monitor Mix knob which you can use to blend and adjust the ratio between OMEGA analog inputs and computer audio playback Any signal coming in on the S PDIF input is converted to analog and sent to the mix control so that you can monitor this input directly just like an analog input To listen to just the source input signal turn the Mix knob fully left to Direct The Output from the Mix control is routed directly to the Line and Headphone outputs This ability to blend and control the relative levels of computer audio playback and latency free live analog inputs is effective when overdubbing Output Level This knob controls the overall
20. nnecting cables U K MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Lexicon Professional Manufacturer s Address 8760 S Sandy Pkwy Sandy UT 84070 USA Declares that the product Product name Lexicon Omega Note Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU Product option all requires Class II power adapter that con forms to the requirements of EN60065 EN60742 or equivalent Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 1998 EMC 55013 1990 EN 55020 1991 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Directive 93 68 EEC Vice President of Engineering 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date September 2003 European Contact Your local Lexicon Professional Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 S Sandy Pkwy Sandy UT 84070 USA Ph 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583
21. output level of the Omega s Line and Headphone outputs Meter Assign This switch assigns which signals signals assigned to USB 1 2 bus or USB 3 4 bus are being monitored by the Omega s meter ladder This LED Meter shows the signal level into the A D converters When the Meter s Clip LEDs light analog input signals are clipping the A D converter Adjust the Mic and Line gain knobs so that the 6 dB yellow LED only lights occasionally USB LED The USB LED indicates that the Omega is communicating with your computer via USB and audio and MIDI signals can pass in and out of the system If the USB LED is blinking the Omega is not Lexicon Professional communicating with your computer 48V LED This LED indicates that 48 Volt phantom power is active on the Mic 1 and 2 inputs These inputs provide phantom power for condenser microphones that require it to operate Phantom Power is activated by the switch labeled 48V Phantom on the bottom of the rear panel of the Omega S PDIF Assign This button assigns the S PDIF digital input to the USB 1 2 audio bus When S PDIF is enabled only digital audio can use the USB 1 2 bus and any analog inputs that were assigned to USB 1 2 are disabled Analog inputs can still be assigned to the USB 3 4 bus while the S PDIF Assign is enabled allowing both digital and analog audio to be recorded simultaneously S PDIF Assign LED This LED lights when the S PDIF input is assigned to
22. rts but the USB 2 0 bus will switch to the slower USB v1 1 speed to work with the Omega unbalanced phono RCA connectors that transmit and receive either 16 bit or 24 bit two channel audio stream S PDIF is used in many professional and consumer CD and digital audio e MIDI In and Out recorders It is recommended to use The MIDI jacks provide MIDI input and 75 Ohm coaxial cable for S PDIF MIDI output to and from your computer transfers and keep the cable length to Connect your MIDI keyboards sound a maximum of 10 meters to minimize modules and external controllers here interference and data dropout The e Power Jack Use only the supplied PS0913 B power S PDIF output only sends the stereo signal that is returned from the computer Thus it is not affected by the setting of the Mix control www americanmusical com OMEGA Making Connections MAKING CONNECTIONS he OMEGA is both an 8 x 4 x 2 mixer and USB audio interface that can used in a variety of audio setups This section describes how to make basic connections for the following applications e Monitoring Audio e Recording Audio e Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown Monitoring Audio Omega Line Outputs play the audio that is routed in Pro Tracks Plus or BIAS Deck SE to Analog Outputs 1 2 and can provide left and right outputs to two track deck for mixdown or to another stereo destination Omega Line Outputs offer 24 bit di
23. set the drivers for Windows XP 16 and 24 bit depths and Windows 2000 16 bit depth Go to Options gt Audio Click the Advanced tab Select WDK KS in the Driver Mode field under Playback and Recording section as shown below Audio Options MME 32 Help General Advanced Input Monitoring Drivers Driver Profiles Cancel Enable Read Caching Enable Write Caching 120 Buffer Size KB 54 Playback and Recording Driver Mode Trigger amp Freewheel Best when sound card has a Apply Dither word clock Ful Chase Lock Share Drivers With Other Programs Best when chasing ta MIDI Play Effect Tails After Stopping time cade Timing Offset msec 0 000 12 www americanmusical com OMEGA Software Setup WINDOWS 2000 24 bit audio To set the drivers for Windows 2000 24 bit depth go to Options gt Audio Click the Advanced tab Select MME 32 bit in the Driver Mode field under Playback and Recording section as shown below Audio Options MME 32 General Advanced Input Monitoring Drivers Driver Profiles x Cancel Enable Bead Caching Enable Write Caching 70 Buffer Size KB 54 Playback and Recording Driver Made Trigger amp Freewheel Best when sound card has Apply Dither word clack input Full Chase Lock Share Drivers With Other Programs Best when chasing
24. tte or other stereo 2 track recording device Connecting an Analog Deck Connect your recorder cassette deck or other analog device to the Line Outputs on the back of the Omega The Left and Right Line Outputs should be routed to the left and right inputs respectively on your recorder These outputs are TRS jacks You may need adapter cables if your mixdown deck has RCA jack inputs Connecting a Digital Deck If you have a DAT or other device that accepts S PDIF connections connect it to the S PDIF In and S PDIF Out RCA jacks on the back of the Omega www americanmusical com OMEGA Making Connections CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM Line Inputs External FX Processor TU EE SES SOE 252222 888 2 00902 Cc oocococo Drum Machine Microphone 2 Microphone 1 External FX Processor D TED DESEO o Insert 2 S PDIF In S PDIF Out MIDI In MIDI Out Insert 1 Line Out L R USB Cable Monitor PC or Mac Keyboard Headphones 1 4 Instrument Cable www americanmusical com Software Setup Lexicon Professional WINDOWS SOFTWARE SETUP You must consult the Software Installation Guide packaged with the software CD ROMs inside the Omega box to ensure the successful installation of the recording software and USB drivers If you haven t already installed the your software please do so before continuing on to the next section Also consider the following information
25. typical 2 1 4 TRS balanced or unbalanced 19 dBu maximum 110 Ohms 1 1 4 stereo jack 100 mW per channel at 50 Ohms 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out Coaxial RCA S PDIF format Coaxial RCA S PDIF format always transmits the audio data from the USB stream 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz determined by computer application 2101 dB typical unweighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2104 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2107 dB typical unweighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2109 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2100 dB typical unweighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2103 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2115 dB typical unweighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 2118 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz Version 1 1 Version 1 1 hubs are not supported 50913 adapter supplied 4 625 W x 7 25 H x 7 75 D 118mm x 184mm x 197mm 2 65 Ibs Lexicon engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice 17 www americanmusical com exicon 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 U S A Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Questions or comments Email us at customer lexiconpro com or visit our World Wide Web home page at www lexiconpro com Harman International Company Copyright 2003 Lexicon Professional 18 0233
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