Owner`s Manual - HARMAN Professional
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1. THE REAR PANEL ntn tetro acne tese ted redeo tetas era 12 Line 2 H 2 Ii 122 2 Mic 127 IBDUIS Gs cerni c rt anaemia T ft Right Line Outputs 2 MIDI In and Out 12 48V Phantom Power Switch 3 USB con e coord ei debere PR EOD PEE 3 CONNECTING TO THE LAMBDA STUDIO 13 MONITORING CONNECTIONS eere ee reete 13 Connecting Headphones tnnt 3 Connecting to Monitor Speakers nnns 3 Connecting toa Horne Stereo ttt rentrer 4 ABOUT RECORDING 14 Connect a Micropli e a cei 4 To Activate Phantom PoWe sssssssscsssssesssecssssseeseceesnneeeeesssenneeeeeen 4 Using the Analog Inserts 4 To Connect Line Level Sourmce eerte 5 an Instrument scecsscsescssesascsvicssucasssesessnsasesicessnsassbaiessncasteniensvedinnticn 5 Table of Contents MIXDOWN CONNECTIONS eere 15 Connecting to an External Recorder s 15 Mixing Within Cubase LE 4 sse 16 CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM 16 WINDOWS SOFTWARE SETUP cessere entente 16 Windows Vista and XP cites tercie ttes 16 MACINTOSH SOFTWARE SETUP 172. M 17 USING THE LEXICON LAMBDA STUDIO 18 Section I Recording audio With the Lambda Studio 19 Recording using the Microphone line Input 19 B Recording a Guitar using the Instrument input 26 Section II Recording MIDI with the Lambda Studio 28 Section Using software Input Monitoring 29 Section IV Adjusting the Buffer Settings 32 A Adjusting the Buffers in Windows XP 32 Adjusting the Buffers in Mac OSX sses 35 SPECIFICATIONS 9009000000000000000000000000000000000000 34 SIGNAL ROUTING DIAGRAM 35 LAMBDA Introduction lexicon INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio The Lexicon Lambda Studio is a complete package of hardware and soft ware that turns your USB equipped computer into a professional multitrack recording workstation Whether you use it for high quality stereo location recording with a laptop computer or for multitrack overdubbing and mixing in a home studio desktop system with MIDI synthesizers the Lambda Studio hardware provides the professional quality inputs and outputs metering and level controls that computer sound cards or built in audio connections lack So you can make full use of the Lambda Studio right away we ve included the popular Steinberg
3. GAIN 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 Line Outputs Level Impedance Headphone Output MIDI Interface Sample Rate Dynamic Range 24 Bit Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 2 Female XLR Pin 2 Hot 600 Ohms balanced 48 Volt 44 dB 120 dB A weighted 4448 gain 150 Ohm source impedance 6 5 dBu 0 0 5 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1 kHz lt 005 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 1 4 TRS 10 dBu maximum 11 dBu maximum 2 1 4 TRS balanced or unbalanced 20 kOhm balanced 10 kOhm unbalanced 13 dBu 0 0 5 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1kHz lt 009 A D 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 1 4 mono jack 1 MOhm unbalanced 48 5 0 1 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz ref 1 kHz lt 0125 A D 2 1 4 TRS balanced or unbalanced 16 dBu maximum 1 KOhm Balanced 500 Ohm Unbalanced 1 1 8 stereo jack 20 mW per channel at 50 Ohms 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz determined by computer application A D 24 Bit 96 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz D A 24 Bit 100 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 95 dB typical A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz USB powered 65 x67 x34 1 92 lbs Lexicon engineers are c
4. USA Date October 24 2005 Revised February 2 2006 Your local Lexicon Sales and Service Office or European Contact Harman Music Group 8760 S Sandy Pkwy Sandy UT 84070 USA Ph 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 Service Info Warranty lexicon 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 found on a sticker attached to the bottom of the Lambda Studio 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 a 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 follow ing page which extends to the first end user After expiration of the warranty reason able charge will be made for parts labor and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility In all cases you are responsible for t
5. 4 Inthe Track 2 window click the Input Monitoring button so that it is not lit To set monitor levels for a comfortable listening level 1 On the front of the Lambda Studio hardware locate the Monitor Mix knob Monitor Mix i lt Direct Playback Input Louder Playback Louder Playback Softer Input Softer Monitor Mix 2 While playing back the recording adjust the Monitor Mix knob to balance the levels between direct input signal and recording playback To make the direct input louder than the recording playback in the headphones turn the Monitor Mix knob towards the Direct side To make the recorded track louder turn the Monitor Mix knob towards the Playback side NOTE Changing the Monitor Mix does not affect the recording level only what you hear while recording You can also adjust the playback level and pan position of the original track in your monitor by adjusting the controls for channel 1 within Cubase LE 4 s Mixer window 35 Recording Guitar Using the Instrument Input lexicon 3 Click on Record and record the second overdubbed track B RECORDING A GUITAR USING THE INSTRUMENT INPUT This section explains how to record using the 4 Instrument input jack on the front panel 1 Plug your electric acoustic or bass guitar into the Instrument input jack on the front of the Lambda Studio M hardware Instrument The Instrument input uses the same recording channel as the L
6. LED lights occasionally with the loudest signals Check the Input Bargraph Meter on the front of the Lambda Studio to make sure you are not clipping 6 To begin recording click the Record button on the Transport control Play some chords or notes on the guitar When you are finished recording click Stop then Rewind 0 00 00 000 0 00 00 000 lt gt Record Button C Stop Button 0 00 00 000 lt lt gt gt po gt C Rewind Button 7 Click the Play button to listen to the track you have just recorded 0 00 00 000 gt Play Button E Recording MIDI with the Lambda Studio lexicon SECTION RECORDING MIDI WITH THE LAMBDA STUDIO The Lambda Studio also functions as a MIDI interface This allows you to record MIDI data into a MIDI track of Cubase LE 4 and play that MIDI data back from the computer into a keyboard sound module or effects processor Here is an example of recording a MIDI track in Cubase LE 4 using a MIDI keyboard 1 To record MIDI data into the computer connect the MIDI out from the keyboard to the MIDI In on the Lambda Studio Connect the MIDI Out from the Lambda Studio hardware to the MIDI in on the keyboard MIDI OUT goes to MIDI MIDI IN goes to MIDI IN of the keyboard OUT of the keyboard To hear your keyboard you either need to run the line output of the ke
7. THE LAMBDA STUDIO The Lambda Studio is shipped in one carton containing the Lambda Studio Interface hardware Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Lexicon Pantheon plug in software for Windows and Macintosh based systems After unpacking save all the packaging materials in case you ever have to ship the unit Thoroughly inspect the Lambda Studio and packing materials for signs of damage Report any shipment dam age to the carrier that delivered the product or dealer from whom you purchased the product at once THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED e Lambda desktop audio interface hardware e Installer CD ROM containing Cubase LE 4 Recording Software USB drivers and the Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug in for Mac and Windows e USB Connector Cable e This Owners Manual e Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug in User s Guide e Lexicon Professional warranty registration NOTE 7he full Cubase LE 4 manual is located online on the software CD COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Powerful software for audio recording requires a powerful computer with the right operating system software processor memory and hard drive space Most computers currently sold already meet these requirements or can be upgraded to be compatible with the Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio As with all such systems adding more RAM than the minimum will allow you to do more processing and improve per formance and more disk space will allow you to record more tracks for a lo
8. audio sources Each input gain is adjusted individually using the Line 1 2 gain knobs on the front panel INSERT 1 2 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 convert er 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 44 dB of gain at the maximum setting LEFT RIGHT LINE OUTPUTS These outputs support balanced TRS or unbalanced TS 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 m LAMBDA Connecting to the Lambda Studio 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH 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 Most condenser microphone
9. Adjusting the Settings lexicon SECTION IV ADJUSTING THE BUFFER SETTINGS Audio latency is the minimum time required for a computer to store recorded audio from an audio interface into the recording application memory and playback that same recorded audio back out audio interface output After the audio has been converted to the digital domain it is passed to a buffer before it is processed by the driver and then passed to the audio application An audio buf fer is a reserved segment of memory used to hold this advance portion of audio data to compensate for momentary delays in processing The size of an audio buffer is the maximum number of samples the buffer can hold For sound coming from the computer there is an output buffer before the digital to analog conversion Buffering introduces latency since a buffer needs to fill up by a certain amount before the data can continue along the chain The buffers in Cubase LE 4 were automatically set at a safe setting for your computer when you installed the software If you are using Input Monitoring you may wish to adjust the amount of buffering to reduce this latency or perceived delay in the input vs output of audio Lowering the buffers will lower the amount of latency when using Input Monitoring Setting the buffers too low will result in unwanted digital artifacts such as popping or crackling and possibly audio dropout The faster the computer Hard Disk and CPU the l
10. Cubase LE 4 production suite software for PC and Mac computers Cubase LE 4 offers integrated multi track recording editing and mixing of up to 48 audio tracks 64 MIDI tracks VST Instruments support VST plug in effects support and an array of additional features Lexicon s Pantheon VST reverb plug in is a major feature of the Lambda Studio package providing the lush Lexicon reverbs that have been used on professional recordings for over thirty years Alternatively the Lexicon Lambda Studio may be used as an interface with almost any other major audio record ing software you may have such as Steinberg Nuendo Cubase SX MOTU Digital Performer Garage Band Cakewalk Sonar and many others FEATURES THE LAMBDA DESKTOP RECORDING STUDIO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING e 5 analog audio inputs e 2 XLR mic inputs with extremely low noise dbx preamps 44 dB gain and 48V phantom power switchable e TRS Insert jack on each mic input e 2 analog RF filtered TRS active balanced line inputs e 1 3 ultra high impedence analog instrument input e 2 4 analog TRS active line outputs e High powered headphone amplifier e MIDI In and Out e 24 bit A D and D A converters supporting sample rates of 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz e Zero latency analog record monitoring with adjustable balance between Direct and Playback e Stereo and Mono input source monitoring 100 USB Powered LAMBDA Introduction UNPACKING
11. S NEAR WATER THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH DO NOT BLOCK ANY 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 grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other 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 particularly 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 manu facturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 9 Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
12. e Mic 1 or Line 1 knob until you see the Peak LED light next to the Mic 1 or Line 1 knob flash occasionally Check the Input Bargraph Meter on the front of the Lambda Studio to make sure you are not clipping the A D converters although it s okay to light the 6 LED occasion ally To start recording fic Click the Record button on Cubase LE 4 s Transport control gt e Record Button 0 00 00 000 2 Speakor play an instrument into the microphone or line input 3 When you are finished recording press the Stop button 0 00 00 000 ip p pi Stop Button 4 Press Rewind and press the Play button to listen to the track you have just recorded 24 LAMBDA Recording Using the Microphone Line Input 0 00 00 000 kK lt lt gt e Rewind and Play Buttons 5 Turn Lambda Studio Output Level knob to adjust the listening volume and make sure the Monitor Mix knob is somewhere in the middle between Direct and Playback To overdub a second track 1 Click anywhere in the gray area not on the buttons of the Track 2 window labeled as Audio 02 2 Inthe Inspector click the IN box and select IN 1 for Track 2 s input ZN 1 relates to Mic 1 and Line 1 IN 2 relates to Mic 2 and Line 2 3 Inthe Track 2 window the Record Enable button should already be red If it isn t click it so that it turns red
13. e 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 74 TRS or unbalanced 74 75 connections CONNECTING HEADPHONES 1 Connect headphones to the Headphone jack located on the front panel of the Lambda Studio The Headphone jack accepts an 4 TRS connector 2 Adjust headphone volume with the Output Level knob CONNECTING TO MONITOR SPEAKERS 1 Using 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 2 Adjust the Lambda Studio s output volume with the Output Level knob If using 13 About Recording Connections lexicon IMPORTANT Do not plug a line output into the Mic 1 2 jacks unless the 48 V phantom switch is turned OFF to avoid damage 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 head phones CONNECTING TO A HOME STEREO Connect the Line Out 1 2 jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda Studio to the appropriate inputs on your stereo typically the Tape In or Aux In jacks using a 4 to male phono RCA connector or adapter Keep the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio low at first
14. ereo In Stereo In gt v Left Right Inserts 4 Inthe Track 1 window the Record Enable button amp should already be red If it isn t click it so that it turns red Make sure the Record Enable button is lit 22 LAMBDA Recording Using the Microphone Line Input 5 Inthe Track 1 window click the Input Monitoring button Make sure the Input Monitoring button is NOT lit om so that it is not mi Recording Using the Microphone Line Input lexicon To check the input level from the microphone or Line Input 1 If you are using mic and have connected the Lambda Studio to some moni tors turn them down or off to avoid feedback If you want to hear the audio source in headphones turn up the Lambda Studio Output Level knob and turn the Monitor Mix knob counter clock wise Towards the Direct side then press the Monitor Assign button between Mic 1 and Mic 2 or Line 1 and Line 2 so it is in the Mono position This will let you hear output on both sides of your headphones when recording only one microphone or line level source Monitor Mix Q Direct Playback Monitor Stereo Mono Input Louder Playback Louder Playback Softer Input Softer Monitor Mix Monitor Button Speak or sing into the microphone or play the line level source while gradually increasing the gain by turning up th
15. he delay caused by digital converters and computer recording latency This zero latency analog monitoring is controlled by the Monitor Mix knob which you can use to adjust the blend between the Lambda Studio s live analog inputs called Direct and any sounds coming back from the computer via USB Playback To adjust the playback mix coming back from the computer previous tracks effect returns etc use the faders on the Mixer screen of the software To hear only the live source input signals plugged into the Lambda Studio turn the Monitor Mix knob fully left to Direct To hear only the mix from the computer turn the Monitor Mix knob fully right to Playback The output from the Monitor Mix control is routed directly to the Line and Headphone outputs This ability to easily control the relative levels of computer audio playback and latency free live analog inputs is very useful when overdubbing OUTPUT LEVEL This knob controls the overall output level of the Lambda Studio s Line and Headphone outputs INPUT BARGRAPH METER This LED Meter shows the signal level going into the A D converters When the Input Bargraph Meter s Clip LEDs illuminate input signals are clipping the A D converter Adjust the gain with the Mic and Line knobs so that the 6 dB LED flashes only occa sionally USB LED When the blue USB LED is on it shows the Lambda Studio is powered and communi cating with your computer via USB and audio and MIDI signal
16. ine 1 input anything plugged into the 4 Line 1 input jack on the back of the Lambda Studio will not be recorded when a cable is connected to the 4 Instrument input jack on the front panel NOTE This jack is intended for electric guitar and bass or acoustic instrument pickups not line level signals such as the output of keyboards or a direct out from a guitar amplifier For those use the Line 1 2 input jacks on the back of the Lambda Studio hardware 2 Press the Monitor Assign button between Line 1 and Line 2 knobs so that it is in the Mono position Monitor AL Jm Monitor Button 3 Open Cubase LE 4 go to File and select New Project gt Default and a project location See Section I for more information To set the input of the track to record from the 1 2 USB channels 1 Click anywhere in the gray area not on buttons of the Track 1 window 26 LAMBDA Recording a Guitar Using the Instrument Input labeled as Audio 01 2 Inthe Inspector click the IN box and select IN 1 for the track input source 3 Inthe Track 1 window the Record Enable button amp should already be red If it isn t click it so that it turns red 4 the Track 1 window click the Input Monitoring button o so that it is not lit 5 Next adjust the input gain of the Instrument input To set the input level strum the guitar while gradually turning up the Line 1 knob until the Peak
17. l Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way 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 fo rain or moisture 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 al pole mains switch with 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 depending 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 equivalent This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only 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 condi
18. l reserves the right to make changes in design or make addi tions 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 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 its control nm mM oS LAMBDA Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 060000000000000000000000000000000000000000 8 drum M 8 UNPACKING THE LAMBDA STUDIO rennes 9 COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 9 Windows Macintosh THE FRONT PANEL 4 eene eee eren eere rete no ees rese teneo snae 10 1 2 Gain 10 Line 1 2 ies 0 erem eumdem 0 Morutor ASSIBIL 0 Monitor Mix s co ascen m hm id 1 EEEE TEEN E 1 1 48V Phantom Power LED Headphone Output Jack Y4 Instrument
19. l room amplifier or speakers MIXING WITHIN CUBASE LE 4 You can mixdown directly within Cubase LE 4 or other recording software and burn an audio CD from that mix provided your computer has a CD R drive Consult the Cubase LE 4 online manual or documentation for your recording software for a complete description of mixing within the software CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM External FX Processor Line Inputs 1 2 Microphone 1 Drum Machine External FX Processor Microphone 2 Insert 2 lt CUBASE LE 2 1 line Out L R USB Cable Monitor PC or Mac Keyboard Headphones 1 4 Instrument Cable WINDOWS SOFTWARE SETUP You should consult the Software Installation Guide found on the Lambda Installer CD to ensure the successful installation of the recording software and USB drivers If you haven t already installed the Cubase LE 4 and Lexicon Pantheon plug in software please do so before continuing on to the next section Follow the on screen instructions to install the USB drivers WINDOWS VISTA AND XP You must install the USB drivers after you ve made the connection between your computer s USB port and the USB port of the Lambda Studio LAMBDA Macintosh Software Setup MACINTOSH SOFTWARE SETUP You should consult the Software Installation Guide found on the Lambda Installer CD to ensure the successful installation of the rec
20. lexicon Owner s Manual COMPLETE RECORDING SOLUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION SHOCK ATTENTION RISQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE NEPAS OUVRIR WARNING TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTEXPOSETHISEQUIPMENTTORAINOR MOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols hat warn of potential hazards with electrical products The ightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means hat 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 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 CONNECT ONLY TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW Earth BLUE Neutral BROWN Live As c
21. n M 48V Phantom Power LED USB LED 1 4 Instrument Input Jack 1 8 Headphone Output Jack THE FRONT PANEL The Lambda Studio front panel offers the following features MIC 1 2 GAIN These knobs adjust the input gain levels of the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs LINE 1 2 GAIN These knobs adjust the input gain levels of the Line 1 and Line 2 inputs PEAK LEDS These LEDs light when the input signal is within 5dB of analog clipping If the Peak LEDs flicker occasionally the signal is approaching clipping levels but does not neces sarily indicate distortion or actual clipping MONITOR ASSIGN These buttons select whether a pair of analog audio sources will be heard in stereo or mono in the Direct Monitor Mix In Stereo mode the left inputs Mic 1 Line 1 are routed to the left monitor and right Mic 2 Line 2 inputs are routed to the right monitor In Mono mode you ll hear the selected inputs in the center of the Direct Monitor Mix through the Headphone or Line outputs When a Monitor switch is in Mono it does not change the signals going to the com puter in any way they will still be separate and stereo in the computer LAMBDA The Front Panel MONITOR MIX CONTROL The Lambda Studio gives you the ability to hear your analog input signals directly and immediately while recording without having to adjust levels in software and before t
22. nger time See the Lambda Studio Software Installation Guide and the Cubase LE 4 manual for more information WINDOWS VISTA XP HOME OR XP PROFESSIONAL e Pentium Athlon 1 4 GHz e 5 12MBRAM e Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels e Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low latency performance e DVD ROM drive e Internet access required for license activation MACINTOSH Power Mac 04 1 GHz or Core Solo 1 5 GHz 5 2 MB RAM e 5 X Version 10 4 e Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels e CoreAudio compatible audio hardware e DVD ROM drive e Internet access required for license activation The Front Panel lexicon For the cleanest recording adjust the Gain so the level reaches at least 6 on the Input Bargraph Meter but never lights the Clip LED on the loudest sound you ll be recording If you see the Peak LED light constantly turn the Gain knob down until it flashes only occa sionally on the loudest part of the performance DO NOT TURN DOWN GAIN CONTROL TO GET THE RIGHT MIX IN YOUR HEADPHONES OR MONITORS WHILE RECORDING USE THE Monitor Mix CONTROL FOR THIS PURPOSE Mic 1 2 Gain Peak LEDs Peak LEDs Monitor Assign Line 1 Gain Line 2 Gain Monitor Assign Monitor Mix Monitor Mix Control Direct Output Level Input Bargraph Meter I
23. of the recording levels but also introduces some latency delay into the input signal The amount of latency depends on the amount of buffers assigned in the ASIO control panel See page 32 for more information about adjusting buffer set tings 1 When using Cubase LE 4 s input software monitoring with the Lambda Studio you will want to set the Monitor Mix knob all the way to the Playback side 2 Click the Input Monitoring button on the track you are recording to You will now be able to hear your input Now you can try assigning an effect on the nput This example assigns a Pantheon reverb 3 Click the Track Edit button Track Edit button i Using Software Input Monitoring lexicon 4 Left click on an Insert space and select Earlier VST Plug ins Lexicon and Pantheon PingPongDelay Distortion VSTDynamics ESSE Detto DuaFiter Dynamics Modulation P Frer gt Roomworks SE TERRA 14400 Dual Stereo MoneTasterea Modulation gt M400 Dual Stereo B Other Restoration gt ME400 Surround 5 Select Lexicon and Pantheon 6 Because this is an insert effect move the Mix slider to 50 see the Pantheon manual for more details 30 LAMBDA Using Software Input Monitoring Adjust Mix Level 7 Change the level to about 52dB Now you will record with the Lexicon Pantheon Reverb on your track
24. olours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows he core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the erminal in the plug marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow he core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black he core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red This equipment may require the use of different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at installation If the attachment plug needs to be changed refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below The green yellow shall be connected directly to the units chassis CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOH Normal Alt L LIVE BROWN BLACK N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE 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 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATU
25. onstantly working to improve the quality of our products Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice 34 Lexicone Lambda Studio Signal Routing Diagram LAMBDA IAIN D eouejeg un 3 ul IQIIA eo AHO zan xead lt eur xead lt Qu 5 Quo Bunnos jeubig exicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio Harman Music Group Questions or comments 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 U S A Email us at customer lexiconpro com Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 or visit our World Wide Web home page at wwwJexiconpro com Copyright 2005 Lexicon Professional H A Harman International Company Part Number 18 0350V B Printed in China
26. ording software If you haven t already installed the Cubase LE 4 and Lexicon Pantheon plug in 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 Lambda Studio comprises multiple devices audio and MIDI and each of those must be initialized Some Apple Macintosh computers will not recognize all of these devices if the Lambda Studio is connected to the USB port before the computer is turned on The simplest way to avoid problems is to connect the Lambda Studio to the USB port after the computer is booted EU Using the Lexicone Lambda Studio lexicon USING THE LEXICON LAMBDA STUDIO 4 Under Devices click on Start Cubase LE 4 The first time you use Cubase LE 4 with the Lambda Studio Ther ASOMNG was eed 8 Hd This test can check the sync reliability of all the currently selected you may be asked to run the Multimedia vemm mm Duct qw test as shown here Deselect the check box teak el then click NO audi input and output ports adjust their buffer sizes or options g Should the cunent configuration be tested TV Show This Alert Next Time No Cubase LE 4 may display the following warning that the configuration has not Warning been tested Click OK idc corny lion ae en eee could be unstable Once Cubase LE 4 o
27. ower you will be able to adjust the buffer setting without negatively impacting the audio For more information consult the Cubase online documentation ADJUSTING THE BUFFERS IN WINDOWS VISTA AND XP x Lambda Stream Reliability Build Info Lambda 32bit ASIO soe 24 Sample Rate 44100 x cancel 7 1 Open Cubase LE 4 and go to Devices gt Device Setup 2 Click on VST Multitrack 3 Click the Control Panel button You will now see the ASIO control panel Moving the Lambda Stream Reliability slider toward More CPU will decrease any monitoring latency If audio playback has artifacts clicking popping move this slider toward Less CPU until it stabilizes 4 When you are finished adjusting the buffer size click the OK button and return to your project to test the results 32 LAMBDA Adjusting the Buffer Settings B ADJUSTING THE BUFFERS IN MAC OSX Device Setup Setup Add Remove HE eoe or sk 0 size 64 Samples ffer Size 128 Samples 192 Samples 384 Samples 512 Samples 768 Samples 1024 Samples nee Ree Reset AIL Cancel 1 Open Cubase LE 4 and go to Devices gt Device Setup 2 Glickon VST Multitrack 3 Click on Audio Buffer Size and select the Number of Samples 4 When you are finished click OK 33 Specifications lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Microphone Inputs Input Impedance Phantom Power
28. pens go to MIDI Device Manager Devices gt Device Setup Mixer F3 Plug in Information VST Connections F4 VST Performance F12 Video F8 Show Panel VST Multitrack and select Lambda ASIO Lexicon Lambda In Out 2 on Mac if it is not already selected Click on Switch to select the driver then click OK You are now ready to begin recording using your Lambda Studio and Cubase LE 4 LAMBDA Recording Using the Microphone Line Input SECTION I RECORDING AUDIO WITH THE LAMBDA STUDIO The diagram below shows how the Lambda Studio is connected for this particular setup A RECORDING USING THE MICROPHONE LINE INPUT Microphone LAMBDA Mic Input 1 Donna ili Keyboard Plug your microphone cable into the Mic 1 XLR jack or line level audio source to the Line 1 4 jack on the back of the Lambda Studio If the mic needs phantom power engage the 48 V switch on tbe back of the Lambda Studio Note Remove phantom powered mics when not in use and turn off the phantom power switch To set up the software to record 1 Open Cubase LE 4 2 Click File and select New Project Cubase LE 4 File Edit Project Audio MIDI Media Transport Devices Window Help New Project Ctri N Open Import gt Fxnnrt b 19 Recording Using the Micro
29. phone Line Input 3 Select 24 Track Audio Recorder and click OK 20 Empty 16 Track MIDI Sequenzer 24 Track Audio Recorder Default Music for picture NTSC Music for picture PAL Stereo Mastering Setup Set Project Folder 5 amp C Application Data C3 Cookies B Desktop c projects c Audio C3 Images LAMBDA Recording Using the Microphone Line Input To set the input of the track to record 1 Click the Project menu and select Add Track Audio When the Add Audio Track dialog appears click OK File Edit Project Audio MIDI Media Transport Devices Window Help d 4 FX Channel Duplicate Track Remove Selected Tracks Hide All Automation 25 Folder Group Channel No Ctrl P Markers Ctrl M Instrument Tempo Track Ctrl T MDI Project Setup Shift 5 Marker Auto Fades Settings LI video 2 Click the Show Inspector button 09 located in the upper left corner of the screen The Inspector window appears on the left side of the screen Show Inspector button Recording Using the Microphone Line Input lexicon 3 the Inspector click the Left Stereo In box and select Stereo In Left for the track input source Stereo In Left relates to Line 1 Inst Stereo In Right relates to Line 2 Mic inputs stereo In v ten right PE Left St
30. position and the recorder s input level also at or near 12 o clock Adjust the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio until the meters on your recording deck NOT the Lambda Studio read consistently between 04 to 4dB raising the input level control on the recorder if necessary If you are connecting to a digital recorder such as a DAT or CD recorder set the input level s on the recording device all the way open to their maximum setting and then adjust the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio until the meters on your recording deck device consistently peak just below the OdBFS Full Scale mark with out causing clipping going over the OdBFS mark To hear the mix through control room speakers connect the outputs of the recorder to the inputs of the control room amplifier or powered monitors Adjust the control room 15 For the cleanest recording adjust the Gain so the level reaches at least 6 on the input bargraph meter but never lights the Clip LED on the loudest sound you ll be recording If you see the Peak LED light constantly turn the Gain knob down until it flashes only occasionally on the loudest part of the performance DO NOT TURN DOWN A GAIN CONTROL TO GET THE RIGHT MIX IN YOUR HEADPHONES OR MONITORS WHILE RECORDING USE THE MONITOR MIX CONTROL FOR THIS PURPOSE Connections Diagram lexicon level using the output level of the recording deck or the input level of the contro
31. 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 instru ments with magnetic pickups Of these sources microphones and magnetic instrument pickups have the lowest output level 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 A MICROPHONE Plug an XLR cable directly from a microphone into the desired Mic input on the Lambda Studio rear panel 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 Phantom Power LED on the front panel indicates the phantom power is active If your mics don t need phantom power it is best to leave it off USING THE ANALOG INSERTS The analog inserts require a TRS to 2 x 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 External FX Processor To External Processor Input Tip tip send o To Lambda Insert From External Processor Output ring return LAMBDA Mixdown Connections TO CONNECT LINE LEVEL SOURCE Plug TS unbalanced or TRS balanced cable di
32. ransportation charges to the fac tory 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 the 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 e warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed or line regisration must be completed at www lexiconpro com within 30 days after rchase date to validate this warranty Proof of purchase is considered to be the rden of the consumer exicon 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 Professiona
33. rectly from the line level source into the desired Line In jack on the rear panel of Lambda Studio Line level sources include keyboards drum machines CD and cassette players or external microphone preamps and effects If the line level source has something other than 4 outputs cable adapters can be used TO CONNECT AN INSTRUMENT Plug a standard 4 TS instrument cable directly from the instrument into the Instrument input jack on the front panel of Lambda Studio Note that this will dis able the Line In 1 jack on the back panel MIXDOWN CONNECTIONS After you record and mix your sessions in either Cubase LE 4 or other recording software you may want to mix them down to a DAT audio cassette or other stereo 2 track recording device B eme Mixdown Deck gt Headphones ine Out L R CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL RECORDER Connect the Line Out L R jacks on the back of the Lambda Studio to the left and right inputs respectively on your recorder cassette deck CD burner or other recorder with analog inputs You may need adapter cables if your mixdown deck has RCA input jacks Refer to your recorder s operator s manual for more information about setting recording levels If you are connecting to an analog mixdown deck such as a cassette recorder start with the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio at about the 12 o clock straight up
34. s can pass in and out of the system 48V PHANTOM POWER LED This LED indicates that 48 volt phantom power is active on the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs providing phantom power for condenser microphones that require it to operate Turn phantom power on or off as needed with the switch labeled 48V on the rear panel Vs HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK The high powered Headphone output accommodates stereo headphones with an 4 stereo plug V4 INSTRUMENT INPUT JACK This 4 jack accepts unbalanced low level high impedance instrument sources such as electric guitar acoustic guitar with a pickup and electric bass The input gain is adjusted using the Line 1 knob on the front panel When an instrument is plugged into this input it disables the Line 1 audio input on the rear panel The Rear Panel lexicon IMPORTANT Do not plug a line output into the Mic In jacks unless the 48 V phantom switch is turned OFF to avoid damage Line In 1 2 Insert 1 2 Mic 1 2 Inputs Left Right Line Outputs 48V Phantom Power Switch USB Port _J VJ THE REAR PANEL The Lambda Studio rear panel offers the following features MIDI In and Out LINE IN 1 2 These 4 inputs can accept both balanced 3 conductor TRS and unbalanced 2 conductor T or instrument
35. s do require phantom power to operate If you are IMPORTANT Do not plug a line output into the Mic unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone consult your In jacks unless the microphone s documentation or contact the manufacturer This switch should be 48 V phantom OFF if you are connecting any line level source to the Mic In jacks switch is turned OFF to avoid damage USB PORT The USB Port is used to connect the Lambda Studio to your computer and pro vides the Lambda Studio hardware with power A standard USB cable is included The Lambda Studio supports USB 2 0 full speed CONNECTING TO THE LAMBDA STUDIO 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 connec tions for the following applications e Monitoring Audio e 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 bal ance between the direct audio and playback audio from your computer For com plete description of the Monitor Mix control see page 11 You can listen to or monitor the audio through either the 4 Headphone jack on the front panel or through studio monitors using the 4 L R Line Out jacks on the rear panel or both Th
36. tions e 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 interconnecting 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 Manufacturers Address 8760 5 Sandy Pkwy Sandy UT 84070 USA Declares that the product Product name Lexicon Lambda Note Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU Product option None Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 2002 EMC EN 55013 2001 AT EN 55020 1998 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 Vice President of Engineering MI 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070
37. yboard to one mono or two stereo Line inputs on the back of the Lambda Studio or use the keyboard s headphone output Open Cubase LE 4 and start a new default project Click on the gray area not on the buttons of the MIDI Track 1 window labeled MIDI 01 In the Inspector click the IN box and select Lexicon USB MIDI Click the OUT box and select Lexicon USB MIDI for the MIDI outputs Click the Record Enable button on MIDI track 1 0 00 00 000 ig pon Record Button Click the Record button on the Transport and play your keyboard You now recording MIDI data from the keyboard If you don t see data in the track check the settings of the keyboard to make sure it s set to transmit on the same MIDI channel that Cubase LE 4 is set to receive on In some cases you may want to set the keyboard to local off and set Cubase LE 4 to Echo mode For more infor mation consult the Cubase LE 4 online manual and your keyboard s manual 28 LAMBDA Using Software Input Monitoring SECTION USING SOFTWARE INPUT MONITORING The previous examples have turned off Cubase LE 4 s Input Monitoring software switches while recording tracks and used the Monitor Mix knob on the front of the Lambda Studio hardware to directly monitor an input without latency Software monitoring lets you listen to software based effects in real time and adjust the monitor mix independently
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