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1. Aux Return 2 Send 1 Aux Return 1 Send2 Stereo Mode configures the MX300 as a single stereo input output processor Left and Right signal separation is maintained through the effects chain The Input Source must be set to Anlg Stereo in the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for use with programs using Cascade Parallel and Stereo routings see page 16 for more information about routings Mixer Mono In Stereo Out Setup Aux Aux Aux Return 1 Return 2 Send 1 This setup is the most commonly used configuration in both live and studio applica tions A single input source is fed into the MX300 processed and output as a stereo rm MX300 Connecting the MX300 signal The Input Source must be set to Anlg Mono L in the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for programs using Cascade Parallel and Stereo routings see page 16 for more information about routings Mixer Dual Mono In Stereo Out Setup Aux Return 1 Aux Return 2 Send1 Send 2 MIXER This setup lets the MX300 act as two effects processors Separate input sources are fed into the MX300 and processed independently with different effects then output as a mixed stereo signal The Input Source must be set to Anlg Stereo in the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for programs using the Mono Split routing see
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3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address Lexicon Professional 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan Utah 84095 USA declares that the product Product name Lexicon MX300 Note Product name may be suffixed by the EU Product option None conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 01 Amd 2 EMC EN 55022 2006 EN 55024 1998 FCC Part 15 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EC WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC With regard to Directive 2005 32 EC and EC Regulation 1275 2008 of 17 December 2008 this product is designed produced and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive Rex C Reed Director Engineering Signal Processing 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Date August 15 2014 European Contact Your local Lexicon Sales and Service Office or Harman Signal Processing 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Ph 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPME
4. 0300 Quick Start 6 Tum up the Aux Return 1 and 2 to the 12 o clock position or stereo line input faders to the OdB position if you used that connection 7 To increase or decrease the amount of effect on the signal adjust the Aux Send level on the channel that you want affected SELECT AND LOAD A PROGRAM Turn the Program Load knob to choose a program The Program Number Display flashes the number of the program to be loaded Press the knob to load the program Program Load knob 56 lexicon mo m Program Number Display Note that the MX300 comes with 99 Factory programs and 99 User programs Factory and User LED s to the left of the Program Number Display window indicate whether the displayed program is a Factory or User program For more information about editing programs see page 13 The Front Panel lexicon by HARMAN THE FRONT PANEL 3 1 Co lexicon ITE 8 1112 13 1 Gain LEDs Indicate input signal strength of each of the MX300 s inputs Range is from 244 12dB 6dB and 0dB 2 Input Knob Controls input gain of the stereo inputs 3 Main Display The Main Display features two LEDs and an LCD The LEDs indicate when the S PDIF 1 0 has sync lock and when there is USB connectivity The LCD shows program and parameter editing information and System Menu se
5. 2 Small But Large 2 Gothical Stel 4 ConcertVerb 5 Fan Tastic 6 Wide Load Double click a program name to open it in the editor The program settings are reflect ed in the Parameter knobs and buttons in the Program Editor window The selected program is now loaded in your MX300 Any changes made in the MX Edit Program Editor window will also occur simultaneously on the MX300 hardware 35 The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac lexicon by HARMAN THE MX EDIT LIBRARY The MX Edit Library contains the Factory and User programs that are currently loaded in your MX300 When you first open MX Edit it communicates via USB or MIDI with the MX300 hardware and populates the Library with all the information about each of the Factory and User programs stored in MX300 s physical memory To view programs in the Library window click the MX300 tab in the upper left corner then double click the Factory or User icon to expand the Library and see the Factory or User program lists The Factory list is always the same as Factory programs cannot be overwritten the User program list represents the User programs currently saved in your MX300 hardware The Library can support multiple MX300 devices at the same time Each device that is connected to the Library is represented by a name and an icon next to the tool bar just below the menus To view load and edit programs for a device click its icon EDI
6. CHANGING AN EFFECT Each program offers a library of effects that can be used in the available effect mod ules This allows you to customize a preset with the effects you need for your particular application 4 00 Using the MX300 1 While on the Program you would like to edit press the Page Select knob This will enter the Program Edit menus 2 Turn the Page Select knob until the Change Effect menu is highlighted Change Effect 2 is selected in our example 3 Press the Page Select knob to enter the Change Effect 2 menu 4 Once in the Change Effect menu turn the Page Select knob to move through the library of effects until you find the one you want to use 5 Press the Page Select knob to load the newly selected effect into the effect location You will be able to hear the new effect in place in the effect rout ing at this time If you choose not to select a new effect press the Exit but ton to abort changing effects When finished store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled CHANGING KNOB ASSIGNMENTS The three parameters that appear for editing from the Program Screen when a pro gram using routing 5 Stereo single effect is loaded are user selectable From the factory these parameters were selected for these programs by their importance to the effect If you would like to access other parameters for this effect from the Program Screen you can select these in the Knob Assignm
7. Gain Increases the output level to compensate for signal attenuation during compression Incremental between 0dB no gain to 12dB Attack Attack adjusts the attack time constant determining how quickly the compressor responds to increasing input level This should normally be set quite low to allow the compressor to react to sharp transients Release Release allows adjustment of the release time constant determining how quickly the compressor responds to decreasing input level This should normally be set long Short release times may cause an effect similar to pumping in an analog compressor Knee In Hard Knee mode the threshold of compression is defined as that point above which the output level no longer changes on a 1 1 basis with changes in the input level See Figure 1 In Soft Knee mode the threshold of compression is defined as the middle of the threshold region that is half way into compression as shown in Figure 2 26 MX300 Effects Descriptions p 420 20 151 10 gt 7 4 25 5 Z es 9 7 5 KL M Above Threshold 191 Soft Knee Range hold 15 15 Below 4 16 10 5 0 45 10 15 20 1 1 1 OUTPUT LEVEL dB OUTPUT LEVEL dB 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 EU Level de INPUT LEVEL 98 Figure 1 Hard Knee Com
8. SOFTWARE WINDOWS MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS Before installing the MX Edit Editor Librarian software make sure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements Pentium III 500 MHz or better 1 2 GHz recommended e Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher 2 0 installed e 512 MB RAM 1 GB recommended To install the included MX Edit Editor Librarian software in Windows XP insert the provided disc into your computer s CD ROM drive You will be guided through the installation process just follow the on screen instructions and prompts Note that you will be prompted to connect the MX300 via the USB port during the installation process In order for your computer to recognize the MX300 connection it is necessary to have the MX300 powered on and connected via a standard USB cable Important If you do not have the MX300 plugged in and turned on when the install program runs installation may fail You may need to run the installation program again after connecting the MX300 Also note that you can re run the installation program in Modify mode which is useful for installing drivers on a different USB port than the port originally connected to This can be done with the disc or via the Control Panel s Add Remove Programs option in Windows INSTALLING THE MX EDIT EDITOR LIBRARIAN SOFTWARE MAC MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MAC Before installing the MX Edit Editor Librarian software make sure th
9. C will modify the Tape Delay effect s Delay Time Delay Ratio and Feedback parameters respectively Programs using routing 5 Stereo have several other parameters that can be modified from the Edit Effect menus Editing From the Program Display 1 Selectthe program you want to edit and load it using the Program knob 2 the effect you would like to edit using the Page Select knob until the effect name is highlighted in the Main Display 3 the A B or C Edit knobs to modify a parameter setting When finished store your changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled Editing From the Program Edit Menus 1 While on the program you would like to edit press the Page Select knob This will enter the Program Edit menus 2 There can be two effects to edit in each program Effect 1 and Effect 2 Turn the Page Select knob until the effect menu of the effect you want to edit is highlighted Effect 1 menu is highlighted in our example 3 Press Page Select knob to enter the Edit Effect menu 4 Turn the Page Select knob until the parameter s you want to edit appear in the Main Display Each parameter has either an A B or C labeled to the left of its name indicating which Edit knob will modify its value 5 Turn the A B or C Edit knob associated with the parameter you would like to edit to change its setting When finished store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled
10. CONFIGURATION Because the audio is being processed within the MX300 hardware and not inside your computer your DAW Digital Audio Workstation or Recording Software needs to be set up to send and receive audio to and from the MX300 Many DAW s have built in routing configurations for this consult your software s docu mentation for information about setting up external routing options Steinberg Cubase SX users see information on External FX connections Logic Audio users see information about 1 0 Insert Plug Ins Cakewalk Sonar users see information about Adding Send Return Effects to a Bus Note The plug in will fail to connect if the Lexicon MX300 Control MIDI port has been captured by the DAW Check your DAW s MIDI device settings if you experience connection problems If your software does not provide specific information about these types of configura tions you can set up the connections yourself Each recording platform will vary slightly but the basic principles are the same TO SET UP A SEND AND RETURN PATH 1 Create a Stereo Bus or two audio busses that are different from your Main Mix Master Bus 2 Route these busses to the outputs on your audio 1 0 hardware that you have connected to the MX300 Either the S PDIF output or two analog outputs 3 In your VST or Audio Units Send Effects Routing options send the MX300 s effect sends to the Stereo Busses or Bus Pair you created
11. Tempo Feedback Ducker Threshold Tap Tempo Tempo Feedback Ducker Threshold Tap Tempo Ambience Pre Del Vocal Hall Vocal Plate a a Pre Dela Pre Dela a Pre Del Drum Plate Pre Del a Pre Dela y y y y y y y y Reverse Studio Delay Mono Delay Tape Delay Pong Delay Tempo Feedback Modulation Depth Tap Tempo Modulated Delay Time Time Time Time Time Reverse Delay Chorus Speed Voices Speed Regen Speed Regen Tremolo Pan Depth ler Depth Speed Stereo Spread Rotary Vibrato Shift Amount Down Up Shift High Pass Filter Shift Amount Shift Amount Stereo Spread Ratio Bandwidth Effect 1 2 12 19 13 20 26 27 MIDI CC Map Routing 5 lexicon by HARMAN MIDI CC MAP ROUTING 5 STEREO EFFECTS Sa aes eae RENDER EE Tae Raverse say pass Feedback range seca ven ue am re meme su sma 46 MX300 MIDI CC Map Routing 5 MIDI MAP ROUTING 5 STEREO EFFECTS continued pees ef T High High Bass Boost Bass T in FS udi High High Bass Boost Bass Diffusion Feedback Feedback i Cut Freq Boost Delay Level Chamber Reverb Spread High High Bass Boost Bass Diffusion ER Time ER Level Cut Cut Freq Boost Ambience Reverb Stereo Studio Delay Low Pass Plate Re
12. UN D FAUT DE MISE LA TERRE PEUT PROVOQUER CES pys Assistance de FONCTIONNEMENTS DE L APPAREIL OU DU SYSTEME AUQUEL IL EST RELI POUVANT SE TRADUIRE PAR UNE TENSION COMPOS E ENTRE LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE CELA Harman Signal Processing PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES S RIEUSES OU FATALES SI LA MASSE ET LA PRISE I DE TERRE SONT TOUCH ES EN MEME TEMPS 10659 Southi River Front PA Suite 300 ATTENTION South Jordan Utah 84095 ETATS UNIS APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT T l 801 566 8800 APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG LAITE ON LIITETTAVA SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN Fax 801 568 7583 Warranty lexicon by HARMAN Warranty 1 The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty You can also register online at www lexiconpro com Proof of purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service Lexicon Professional warrants this product when purchased new from an authorized U S Lexicon dealer and used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non transferable Lexicon Professional s liability under this warranty is limit
13. heads while delay time was adjusted by changing the speed of the tape loop Although very musical sounding wow and flutter combined with a significant loss of high frequencies and to some extent also low frequencies are all elements commonly associated with tape recordings The Tape Delay offers up to 5 seconds of mono delay Pong Delay Mono In Stereo Out This delay effect pans the delay repeats from left to right while the input signal remains at its original center position Pong Delay offers up to 5 seconds of mono delay time 22 MX300 Effects Descriptions Modulated Delay Stereo The Modulated Delay is enhanced by an LFO low frequency oscillator that produces a chorusing effect on the delay repeats This is a great delay for guitar and instrument passages that need that special something The Modulated Delay features up to 2 5 seconds of stereo modulated delay Reverse Delay Mono In Stereo Out This delay effect emulates the old studio trick of flipping a tape over playing it back wards through a tape delay and recording the effect The delays build up from softer to louder creating the sensation that the delays come before the signal Up to 2 5 seconds of mono delay time are available 2 Tap Delay Stereo The 2 Tap Delay is probably best described as an adjustable pong delay where each tap can be individually set in relation to the delay time The 2 taps are a calculated percentage of th
14. lectand Load a Prog tds 3 THE FRONT PANEL 4 Gain 4 4 Main Display aien aa d eges 4 Page Select Knob MM UM M M RE tine ie ae ec rua 4 THE REAR PANEL eerie iB qapas 6 Power eh sen A CR e E 6 6 Footswitch 6 MIDI In MIDI Thru 26 S PDIF Digital In 6 Balanced Analog Line Output Pair 26 Balanced Analog Line Input 7 CONNECTING THE MX300 8 Mixer Stereo Setup 8 Mixer Mono In Stereo Setup 8 Mixer Dual Mono In Stereo Out Setup 9 Mixer Dual Mono In Out Setup 9 Guitar Effects Loop SETUD nnen RERO RNC NRI 10 Instrument In Line Setup coo 10 Studio Digital SefUp ence te n retired 11 Table of Contents lexicon by HARMAN THE MX300 AND DIGITAL 1 0 12 USING THE MX300 13 Selecting and Loading Programs 3 Storing Copying Programs 3 Editino A teens een 3 Changing an enr 4 Changing Knob Assignments 5 Effect MD Routinen REED REN baa 6 Editing Effect Mix Routing ettet Ret 7 Tempo BUHONL catre E DRESSER REOR UR e E eerte 7 Bypass putfons
15. on and off The Rear Panel lexicon by HARMAN THE REAR PANEL lexicon USB FOOTSWITCH 1 Power Jack Attach the power cord here 2 USB Port Provides communication with a computer for use with MX Edit Editor Librarian software and MX300 plug in window using a standard USB cable When the MX300 is connected to a computer via USB the blue USB LED next to the main display will light 3 Footswitch Input The optional Lexicon LEX DFS 2 button footswitch can be plugged into this TRS jack for remote control of the MX300 see page 33 for more information 4 MIDI In MIDI Thru Provides MIDI operation capabilities Two 5 pin MIDI DIN connectors are available for MIDI IN and MIDI THRU See page 44 for the MIDI Implementation chart 5 S PDIF Digital In Out Digital input accepts 44 1kHz 48kHz signals When the S PDIF digital input is select ed and active the S PDIF LED on the front panel lights Important It is recommended that you do not connect any digital device to the MX300 s S PDIF inputs that transmits at sample rates other than 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz such as 96kHz Doing so can cause unpredictable performance Make sure the device you are connecting to the MX300 s S PDIF In is set as the Clock Master if that option is available and transmitting at a sample rate of 44 1kHz or 48kHz only As with any other connection if you need to unplug the S PDIF cable it is re
16. 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 If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling Private households in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar new one For Countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAN
17. the wave pattern used by the modulated effect Phase Controls whether amplitude or depth change occurs in both left and right outputs simul taneously or alternates between left and right outputs Phase Stages Selects between a 4 8 or 12 state phase shifter Stereo Spread Increases or decreases the stereo imaging of the Rotary effect Drive Provides overdrive gain to the preamp section of the rotary speaker effect Minimum Speed Sets the minimum speed at which the effect will oscillate Maximum Speed Sets the maximum speed at which the effect will oscillate Doppler Increases or decreases the Doppler pitch effect that is created by the physics of a rotating speaker Shift 1 amp 2 Determines the amount of pitch shift or detune shift from the original signal source Works best with individual notes Delay 1 amp 2 Sets the delay time before the pitch shift or detune effect is heard in the Pitch Shift and Detune effects Feedback 1 amp 2 Adjusts how much of the shifted signal is sent back through the delay line in Pitch Shift and Detune for creating cascading arpeggio type effects Pan 1 amp 2 Sets the pan position in the stereo field for each tap in the 2 Tap Delay MX300 System Menus lexicon by HARMAN MX300 SYSTEM MENUS SYSTEM MENUS The MX300 System menus are where global settings are configured These include Program Auto Load Output Level and Factory Restore Changes made to these settings aff
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20. HARMAN ER Time Adjusts the amount of time before reverb early reflections occur ER Level Adjusts the level of early reflections within the reverb Feedback Delay Changing this parameter changes the resonant frequencies of Plate reverb Feedback Level Adjusts the Plate reverb s presence and prominence Boing This is a unique parameter to the Spring reverb designed to increase or decrease the amount of spring rattle that is a physical characteristic of spring tank reverbs DELAYS Delays repeat a sound a short time after it first occurs Delay becomes echo when the output is fed back into the input feedback This turns a single repeat into a series of repeats each a little softer than the last Studio Delay Stereo The Studio Delay features up to 2 5 seconds of stereo delay and offers a built in ducker that attenuates the delay output whenever signal is present at the input This can be used to keep the original signal from being muddied up by delay repeats Mono Delay Mono In Stereo Out The Mono Delay is the cleanest most accurate of the delay programs with up to 5 seconds of mono delay and the built in ducking feature Tape Delay Mono In Stereo Out In the days before digital delays were created using a special tape recorder in which the magnetic recording tape was looped with closely spaced recording and playback heads The delay effect was created by the tape moving in the space between the record and playback
21. ICATIONS eere eese entente tnnt 50 MX300 Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the MX300 Stereo Reverb Effects Processor You now have the rich luscious sound that s defined studio reverb for three decades something only a Lexicon hardware processor can deliver Not only does the MX300 deliver sonically it also offers the flexibility of programming high quality effects right inside your VST or AU compatible computer DAW program Its rugged road tested construction will ensure it works night after night for your sound reinforce ment needs With the multiple routing options and extensive effects library you will find the MX300 is right at home both live and in your studio The utmost care was taken while your MX300 was being manufactured Everything should be included and in perfect working order If anything is missing contact the factory at once Please help us become acquainted with you and your needs by com pleting your warranty card or registering online at www lexiconpro com It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your MX300 INCLUDED ITEMS MX300 Stereo Reverb Effects Processor e owner s manual MX Edit USB driver CD Power Cord Lexicon Warranty Card e Fourbumpons Quick Start lexicon by HARMAN QUICK START Ideally you should read this entire manual before using the MX300 But if you just can t
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24. THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT CORRE SPOND WITH THE COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG PROCEED AS FOLLOWS THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED GREEN AND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO TH 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 TERMINA MARKED N OR COLOURED BLACK THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BROWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINA MARKED L OR COLOURED RED THIS EQUIPMENT MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT LINE CORD 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 WIRE SHALL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS CHASSIS WIRE COLOR CONDUCTOR Normal L LIVE BROWN BLACK N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE E EARTH GND GREEN YEL GREEN WARNING 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 APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG LAITE ON SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN
25. TING A PROGRAM i H 3 E H 2 To open a program choose one of the following To open a Factory or User program from MX Edit Library double click on that program number in the Library window To open a program that has been saved to your computer but doesn t appear in the MX Edit Library click File and select Open Program By default the Open dialog looks in the My Documents folder or the last folder that a program was opened from Double click the program to load it To open a program with the currently active settings from the MX300 select Open Current Program in the Device menu This will retrieve all current settings from the MX300 and display those settings in the Program Editor panel 36 MX300 The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and THE MX EDIT PROGRAM EDITOR The MX Edit Program Editor lets you quickly and easily view compare and edit any program stored in the MX300 or programs saved to your computer MX Edit gives you all the same control and functionality as the MX300 front panel with the exception of Input control and System functions All changes that you make in the active Program Editor window are reflected in real time on the MX300 MX Edit and the MX300 are fully interactive so any changes made on MX300 s front panel are reflected in real time in the MX Edit Program Editor window as well When you open a program the MX Edit Program Edit
26. UFACTURER 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 groundingtype plug 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 ect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plu convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus gt a 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 qualified service personnel 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 to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped POWER ON OFF SWITCH The Power s
27. above this level are attenuated Effects Descriptions lexicon by HARMAN Ducker Level Ducker Level is the level you want the delay to be heard at when signal is present This provides attenuation up to 18dB of the delay signal while a performer is singing or playing to help provide intelligibility As the performance pauses the delay signal level returns to its normal setting Ducker Threshold MX300 s Studio and Mono delays offer a ducking feature which causes the delay repeats to attenuate or get softer by 6dB when live or input signal is present This allows the delay to remain as an effect and not clash with the original signal The higher this value is set the louder an input signal must be for the ducking to take place Smear This parameter controls the amount of smear or signal degradation and frequency loss Particularly evident in the Tape Delay the higher the setting the more each delay repeat loses intelligibility compared to the original signal Tap 1 amp 2 The Tap parameters provide independent control to the two delay taps in the 2 Tap Delay Each tap can be set to a percentage of the delay tempo creating interesting rhythmic delay lines not available in the other delays Level 1 amp 2 Adjusts the output level of Tap 1 and Tap 2 Pan 1 amp 2 Adjusts the pan position in the stereo field of Tap 1 and Tap 2 Mod Depth This controls the intensity of modulation or depth in
28. ard while pressing an arrow key to multiply each adjust ment by a factor of 10 Windows only TEMPO If one of the MX300 s delays is selected the Tempo button in that processor becomes active and begins to flash at the Tempo rate The tempo value is shown in milliseconds ms and a musical note appears next to the displayed Delay Time When the Delay Time parameter is adjusted exact divisions of time in milliseconds relative to the flash ing Tempo rate will cause a note value to be displayed next to the time e g 16th note dotted 8th note etc The Tempo button will continue to flash at the originally select ed tempo but the delay taps will occur at the rate displayed in the Delay Time value To change the tempo value simply place the mouse cursor over the Tempo button and left click twice to tap the tempo just as you would on the MX300 front panel The Tempo buttons on the MX300 and in the Program Editor window now flash at the new tempo 38 MX300 The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac If a non delay effect is loaded in the processor the Tempo button is dimmed and inactive BYPASS To engage the Bypass button and turn off the selected effect place the mouse cur sor over the Bypass button and left click to bypass that processor PROGRAM NAME To create or change a program s name simply left click once anywhere in the Program ame field The program name will be highlighted type the new nam
29. at your computer meets the following minimum requirements 05 104 Power PC or Intel G4 G5 processor 34 MX300 The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac e 800 MHz 1 2 GHz recommended 512 MB RAM 1 GB recommended To install the MX Edit and Audio Units software for Macintosh computers insert the provided disc into the CD ROM drive and double click on the disc icon when it appears Double click on the MX300 dmg hqx file to extract and run the installer Follow the on screen prompts to install the software The installer sets up the standalone MX Edit Editor Librarian application in the Applications folder and the MX Edit Audio Unit in the Components folder QUICK START When you first open MX Edit you will see the MX Edit Library on the left side of the MX Edit window with the MX300 icon at the top of the Library An editor panel for the current program is also open Lexicon MX Edit i File Device View i Z id Wb 300 Librarian gt n x Mx300 Factory Double click the MX300 icon to expand the Library then double click the Factory or User icons to see the Factory or User program lists The Factory list will always be the same as Factory programs cannot be changed the User program list will represent the programs currently residing in the User program locations in your MX300 hardware W Lexicon MX Edit eh User
30. commended that you switch to the analog inputs see Input Source in the System menus or press the Program Bypass button before disconnecting the cable 6 Balanced Analog Line Output Pair Dual RF filtered 1 4 balanced unbalanced TRS and balanced XLR line outputs are servo balanced so no signal loss is incurred when using unbalanced connections 1 4 inputs only If only a single plug is connected to the Left output both Left and Right signals can be summed to mono by selecting Anlg Mono L in the System Menu m The Rear Panel 7 Balanced Analog Line Input Pair Left and Right active analog 1 4 TRS or XLR balanced line inputs If only a single plug is connected to the Left input the signal can be split and sent to both the Left and Right input paths by selecting Analog Mono L in the Input Source section of the System Menu NOTE XLR and 1 4 inputs cannot be used simultaneously Plugging in a 1 4 TRS plug will disable the corresponding Left or Right XLR input About the MX300 lexicon by HARMAN CONNECTING THE MX300 The MX300 is an extremely versatile effects processor capable of a wide variety of ap plications The MX300 s multiple routings offer several connectivity options making it extremely flexible both in the studio and for live sound The following setups explain how the MX300 should be connected and which routings apply for your specific effects processing needs Mixer Stereo Setup
31. d normally regardless of whether the Digital Out settings are set to Dry To send unprocessed audio out the MX300 digital outputs use Knob C to set the Digital Out option to Dry Analog Output The MX300 analog outputs can be configured to run in stereo or in mono When only a single output cable is to be used connect to the Output Left output only and set the Analog Output Mode to Mono L Output Mode only affects the analog outputs Use Knob A to select between Anlg Mono L and Anlg Stereo MX300 System Menus lexicon by HARMAN 32 Analog Out Level The MX300 outputs can be optimized to run with equipment requiring different output levels High end audio systems run at 4dBu levels while many inexpensive system levels run at 10dBV levels Consult the technical guides that came with the equipment you will be connecting the MX300 to so as determine which output level should be selected Use Knob B to change between 10dBV or 4dBu Tempo Display MX300 programs can display delay time in two types of units ms millisec onds and BPM beats per minute Use Knob C to select which units you want all programs to display delay times in MIDI Channel The MX300 is equipped with a MIDI receive channel for receiving incoming MIDI program changes and CC messages The MIDI Channel can be set from 1 16 All channels or Off Use Knob A to change MIDI Channel A settings MIDI Program Receive The MIDI Program recei
32. decrease intelligibility Lower settings shorten reverb times and should be used when a smaller apparent space or a more subtle effect is desired 20 MX300 Effects Descriptions Diffusion Controls the initial echo density High settings of Diffusion result in high initial echo density and low settings cause low initial density In a real world situation irregular walls cause high diffusion while large flat walls cause low diffusion For drums and percussion try using higher Diffusion settings Shape amp Spread In the Hall reverbs Shape and Spread work together to control the overall ambience of the reverberation Shape determines the contour of the reverberation envelope With Shape all the way down reverberation builds explosively and decays quickly As Shape is advanced reverberation builds up more slowly and sustains for the time set by Spread With Shape in the middle the build up and sustain of the reverberation envelope emulates a large concert hall assuming that Spread is at least halfway up and that Size is 30 meters or larger Low Spread settings result in a rapid onset of reverberation at the beginning of the envelope with little or no sustain Higher settings spread out both the buildup and sustain Size Size sets the build up rate of diffusion after the initial period which is con trolled by Diffusion The Size control changes reverb sound from very large to very small Generally set this control to the a
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34. e MX300 outputs to the input channels of a mixer or the inputs of a powered speaker system The Input Source must be set to Anlg Stereo in Ho MX300 Connecting the MX300 the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for use with programs using Cascade Parallel and Stereo routings see page 16 for more information about routings Studio Digital Setup S PDIF Out S PDIF In To USB Port This setup is ideal if you are using the MX300 as a hardware plug in in a digital record ing system This setup requires that you are using an 1 0 device with S PDIF In Out or a digital mixer with S PDIF I O option The Input Source must be set to Digital and the Clock Source should be set to Digital in the System menu described on pages 30 31 The MX300 and Digital 1 0 lexicon by HARMAN THE MX300 AND DIGITAL 1 0 The MX300 is equipped with digital input and output connections S PDIF The S PDIF input and output are the digital equivalent of the analog inputs outputs The digital output on the MX300 is always active and will always mirror its analog output counterpart This allows you to plug in an analog input source and have it be output as a digital stream The MX300 has three options for input sources which are configurable in the System Menu Analog Mono L Left Analog Stereo and Digital Press the System button to access the Syst
35. e actual delay time from 1 100 for example if the delay time is 500ms and Tap 1 is set to 50 and Tap 2 is set to 100 Tap 1 time would be 250ms and Tap 2 time would be 500ms Narrow spacing of the tap percentages can widen the stereo image of the delay while wider tap spacing can create rhythmic delay lines Delay Controls Tempo The actual delay time as tapped in by the Tempo button or received via a MIDI clock source This time can be expressed as actual time milliseconds seconds or in BPM beats per minute values Tempo works in conjunction with Delay Time to set the actual delay time that is heard Delay Time Controls the length of the delay time relative to Tempo At the middle of its range delay repeats are synchronous with the Tempo button represented by a Quarter Note in the display lower values create faster repeats while higher values increase the time between repeats Feedback Controls the number of delay repeats by feeding the delay output signal back into the delay input This creates a series of delay repeats each slightly attenuated until they become inaudible Higher settings create more repeats lower settings reduce the num ber of repeats When this knob is turned fully clockwise it engages Repeat Hold delay repeats play back in an infinite loop but no further input signal is introduced into the delay effect High Pass Filter Frequencies below this level are attenuated Low Pass Filter Frequencies
36. e into the text box SAVING A PROGRAM If you make any changes to a program an asterisk will appear next to the program name in the Title Bar when the Program Editor is active The LED on the Store but ton on the MX300 s front panel also illuminates indicating a change from the loaded program To save a program to disk click File and select Save or Save As and enter a file name By default programs are saved to your computer in the My Documents folder to choose a different location simply navigate to a different folder or create a new folder in which to save your MX300 program files For example C Documents and Settings username My Documents MX300 Presets Click the Save button to complete the process You can also save a program simply by closing the Program Editor window If any changes have been made to the loaded program a dialog box appears asking if you want to save your changes Click Yes to save the changes No to close without saving or Cancel to return to the Program Editor window If you choose this method to save your changes the current program will be over written to save the program as a new file with a different name and keep the loaded program s settings intact click File then Save As MX300 programs are given the file extension MX300p and they can be copied moved attached to emails anything you can do with a standard document or file These files should however only be opened by MX Edi
37. e ways to adjust knobs in MX Edit Mouse Circular Place the cursor at the outer shadowed edge of a knob then click and hold the left mouse button The white indicator line on the knob jumps to the mouse cursor s position and follows the cursor as it moves around the circumference of the knob To make fine adjustments continue to hold the left mouse button down and move the cursor away from the knob the white line still follows the cursor no matter how far away it is from the knob Note that this control does not apply to Macs hold the Option key to make fine adjustments Mouse Up Down Move the mouse cursor to the center of a knob the knob is highlighted and the cur sor changes to a double headed arrow pointing up and down Click and hold the left mouse button causing the cursor to disappear Move the mouse up to turn the knob higher or move the mouse down to turn the knob lower For very fast edits press and hold the Ctrl key on your computer keyboard while moving the mouse this multiplies the adjusted value by a factor of 10 Windows only Arrow Keys Highlight then left click on a knob to select it Use the up or right arrow key to turn the knob higher and increase the value use the down or left arrow key to turn the knob lower decreasing the value This is a very effective method for making small adjustments to fine tune your settings For faster modifications press and hold the Ctrl key on your computer keybo
38. ect all programs Press the System button to access these menus Turn the Page Select knob to scroll up and down through the available menus Press the Exit button to exit the System Menus 30 Bypass Select There are four different bypass options for effects and programs turn Knob A to select Dry the inputs and outputs of the effects are muted but dry signal is passed around them Mute The inputs outputs and dry signal paths are all muted leav ing no signal at the outputs Input Dry The inputs to the effects are muted but reverb decay and delay tails will still finish Dry signal will also be passed around the effects Input Mute The inputs and dry paths around the effects are muted but reverb decay and delay tails will still finish Contrast This utility adjusts the contrast of the Main Display to make it more vis ible at different viewing angles Use Knob B to adjust the display s view ing angle to your liking Program Load MX300 programs can be loaded manually or automatically as each pro gram is selected The default setting is Manual Use Knob C to select which method of program loading you need Input Source The MX300 has both analog and digital inputs Depending on which inputs you will be using you need to select between analog or digital audio MX300 MX300 System Menus sources The MX300 offers three different input sources to select from Anlg Mono L Left Anlg Stereo and Di
39. ed as both a Parallel and Serial in line effects processor Typically reverbs and delays are used in parallel compressors and de essers in serial and modulated effects can be used in either configuration depending on the desired application A Parallel Processor is connected by sending a copy of a signal such as from an Aux Send of a mixer channel to an effects device such as the MX300 and the effected or wet signal is returned to the mixer or amp It is then blended together with the original unaffected dry signal This blend is called the Wet Dry mix This connection is most often used for reverbs delays and some modulated effects such as chorus A Serial Processor is connected by sending the entire signal through the effects device and then to an amplifier or mixer and is not blended with the unaffected dry signal This is the type of connection most often used for a compressor de esser equalizer and many modulated effects such as tremolo vibrato and rotary Stereo Mono Wet only L L n L Output Input E d Output R R p R L L L Output Input Output R R R Mix 1 and Mix 2 act as level controls for these effects REVERBS Reverberation or reverb for short is the complex effect created by the way we per ceive sound in an enclosed space When sound waves encounter an object or boundary they don t just stop Some of the sound is absorbed by the object but most of the sound is reflected or i
40. ed exactly how it was when you archived it This allows you to not only create safety backups but create unique configurations for various purposes For example you might want to create a setup specifically for that gig you re playing on the weekend but still keep all your favorite studio presets intact Use MX Edit s Backup feature to archive the MX300 s settings then modify and store anything and everything you want without worrying about reprogramming all your previous programs and settings To archive the MX300 click Device and select Backup A warning will appear advising you that a full Backup may take a few minutes and asking whether you wish to proceed To cancel without creating a Backup archive click Cancel or close the dialog box To proceed click OK A progress bar appears at the bottom of the MX Edit screen indicating that a Bulk Dump is in process When all the MX300 data is received a Save dialog box appears The default file name is the current day and date e g Backup Wednesday January 24 2007 with the file extension mx300a MX300 Archive file for Windows and Mac Click Save to store the Backup Archive file To restore a saved archive click Device and select Restore When prompted select an MX300 archive file and click Open MX Edit then sends the MX300 archive to your MX300 replacing all the data in the hardware with the archived data Note It is a good idea to create a new Backup archive file an
41. ed 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 first be obtained from Lexicon Professional The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product s use in any circuit or assembly 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 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 their control Table of Contents MX300 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION m 1 INCLUDED ITEMS 422222 2 4 2 1 QUICK START EE 2 Standard Parallel Connection 2 Powering th Unite set ient tene PRODR MR REO DANRN 2 Set Audio Teyels ete AE ER 2 S
42. effects independently The output signals of both Effects are then mixed together and routed to both the outputs as a single stereo signal 4 Mono Split Left input signal is sent through Effect 1 while the Right input signal is sent through Effect 2 The output signals of both Effects are then mixed together and routed to both the outputs as a single stereo signal 5 Stereo Routing 5 provides a single high quality stereo effect that utilizes all the MX300 s DSP horsepower With extra editable parameters and an increased complexity of the reverb algorithms use this routing when all you need is a powerful stereo effect for your application 00 Using the MX300 EDITING EFFECT MIX ROUTING 1 While on the Program Screen press the Page Select knob This will enter the Program Edit menus 2 Turn the Page Select knob until the Edit Mix Routing menu is highlighted 3 Press the Page Select knob to enter the Edit Mix Routing menu 4 Turn Knob A to select different effect routings for the program Use Knob B and Knob C when available to adjust the wet dry mix for each effect Note For programs using routing 5 Stereo there is only one effect available so Effect 2 Mix will not be available When finished store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled TEMPO BUTTON The Tempo button is used for quickly setting the tempo parameter in delay effects In some cases there may be two delays set
43. em Menu turn the Page Select knob to scroll up and down the menu While in the System Menu use Knobs A B and C to change values As with all equipment that receives digital audio streams when setting the Input Source to Digital the MX300 can no longer use its own internal clock source for the audio stream and it is necessary to change the clock source from the MX300 s internal clock to Digital as it needs to use the external clock source via the S PDIF input If the Clock Source isn t changed to Digital when the digital input source is select ed there will be synchronization problems between the incoming digital audio stream and the MX300 s processing and the System Input Source menu will display DIG NO LOCK When the MX300 is properly synchronized with the incoming digital audio the System s Input Source and Clock Source menus display DIG LOCKED The MX300 runs at 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate using internal or external clock sources Do not connect external digital outputs to the MX300 that run at higher sample rates 88 2 192 kHz as the MX300 cannot accept them MX300 Using the MX300 USING THE MX300 SELECTING AND LOADING PROGRAMS 1 Choose a program by rotating the Program knob The selected program number flashes in the Program Display until loaded The name of the program also appears in the MX300 s Main Display The Factory or User light next to the Program Display lights to indicate whether a Fac
44. ents menu These assignments are individual to each program so you can customize specific parameters for each effect depending on the program 1 While on the Program Screen press the Page Select knob This will enter the Program Edit menus 2 the Page Select knob until the Knobs Assign menu is highlighted 3 Press the Page Select knob to enter the Knobs Assign menu 4 Turn either the A B or C knobs to select which parameter you want available for editing from the Program Screen When finished store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled Using the MX300 lexicon by HARMAN EFFECT MIX ROUTING Each of the MX300 programs offers programmable effect routing and a wet dry mix parameter for each effect These different routings and mix controls give you many options for your effect signal path and precise control over balance between the two effects MX300 Routing Options Routing Options 1 Dual Mono This routing option sends the Left and Right input signals through Effect 1 and Effect 2 respectively Each signal is then routed to its respective output completely indepen dent from the other 2 Cascade Left and Right input signals are sent first through Effect 1 then through Effect 2 then routed as a stereo signal to their respective outputs 3 Parallel Dual Stereo Left and Right input signals are sent through both
45. g Analog Audio Performance Effects Bypassed Frequency Response 10 Hz 20kHz 0 dB 0 5 dB THD N lt 0 0019 10Hz 20kHz Dynamic Range 7109 dB A weighted A A Crosstalk typical 80 dB 20Hz 20kHz Digital Input and Output Connectors RCA phono S PDIF Format S PDIF 24 bit Sample Rate 44 or 48kHz Frequency Response 10Hz to 22kHz 0 5 dB 48kHz Control Interface USB USB 1 1 for MX EDIT Editor Librarian and VST Audio Units plug ins MIDI In Out 5 pin DIN Foot Pedal TRS phone jack General Size W H D 19 x 1 75 x 7 25 6 375 483 x 44 x 185mm 162 mm Weight 5 8 lbs 2 6 kg Operating Voltage 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz EU 220 240 VAC 56 60 Hz Power Requirements 18 Watts The MX300 is manufactured to operate from a specific supply voltage There are two different models one which accepts 100V 120V and another which accepts 220V 240V mains All units sold in North America are for 100V 120V only You cannot operate a 100V 120V MX unit using 220V 240V power The supply voltage is marked on the back of the unit Operating Voltage Power Requirements MX300 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz MX300 EU 220 240 VAC 56 60 Hz Including knobs 50 exicon by HARMAN Phone 801 566 8800 Website lexiconpro com Support lexiconpro com en US support MX300 Owner s Manual PN 18 0473V D Copyright 2014 Lexicon Printed in China
46. gital Input Source refers to whether you will be using the analog Input pair or the S PDIF digital input When only a single analog input is to be used connect to the analog Input Left input only and select Anlg Mono L as the Input Source All inputs analog and digital can remain connected simultaneously in the event you find yourself switching between using both Use Knob A to select the appropriate Input Source you will be using Clock Source This option allows manual selection of either the internal or external clock source for the MX300 When set to 44 1kHz the MX300 utilizes an internal clock with a 44 1kHz sample rate When set to 48kHz the MX300 utilizes an internal clock with a 48kHz sample rate When set to Digital the unit utilizes the S PDIF input clock source even if an analog audio source is used Refer to The MX300 and Digital I O section on page 12 for more information on using digital audio sources Use Knob B to select the appropriate Clock Source you will be using Digital Out The MX300 can send unprocessed digital audio out its S PDIF Digital Output while monitoring processed audio through the analog outputs This is useful when you want to record a dry performance digitally but also hear effects processing while you are recording Note This feature is only available for signals brought into the MX300 via the analog inputs It has no effect on signals being received at the S PDIF In Digital in out signals are processe
47. in Step 1 4 Create two audio tracks whose inputs correspond to those you connected to the MX300 Either the S PDIF input or two analog inputs 5 Route these tracks to the Main Mix Master Bus 42 MX300 Using the MX300 Plug In Window If you have followed these steps correctly when you open an instance of the MX300 plug in its audio path will lead it to the bus pair you created which will send the audio to the MX300 The processed audio is then sent from the MX300 through your audio hardware s inputs to the two audio tracks you created in Step 4 and monitored through the Main Mix Bus just as you would any audio or plug in effect USING THE MX300 PLUG IN WINDOW In your DAW open the Lexicon MX300 plug in You ll see an instance of the Program Editor window You can use the MX300 plug in software just as you would any other plug in Session Recall automation everything behaves just as any other VST or Audio Unit plug in The primary difference is that the audio processing occurs in the MX300 rather than on your computer And since the MX300 is a physical device you can only open one instance per physical device of the plug in window If you attempt to open more than one plug in window the message shown below will appear This message will also appear if the MX300 s MIDI ports are being used by the DAW or another application CONTROLS The MX300 s Plug In window functions much like the MX Edit Program Edit
48. interval shifts up or down a two octave range The MX300 s Pitch Shift effect is a chromatic shifter meaning all notes of the scale are shifted by the same interval Pitch Shift is very useful with guitar tracks monophonic synth lines or where special vocal effects are needed Detune Stereo Detune adds a slightly pitch shifted version of the original source thickening the sound This creates a particularly effective simulation of double tracking This effect is also a great alternative to the Chorus effect adding the richness of a chorus with out the audible sweep caused by the chorus rate Modulated Effect Controls Speed Sets the speed at which the modulated effect cycles Depth Scales the intensity of the effect This control affects the output of the LFO only It has no effect on the outputs of the individual waveforms Voices Controls the number of additional Chorus voices Regen Controls the amount of modulated signal being fed back into the input creating feed back Higher amounts add more resonance to the signal Diffusion Creates a time smoothing effect similar to diffusion in reverb Diffusion can be a subtle effect to add a little warmth to the chorus 28 MX300 Effects Descriptions PreDelay Determines the amount of offset between the two signals that create the flange effect Lower values create a tighter effect higher values result in a more extreme whoosh ing sound Waveform Selects
49. lectronic theater and church organs The most well known rotary speaker is the Leslie Model 122 which has two counter rotating elements a high frequency horn and a low frequency rotor with slow and fast speeds The sound generated as the spin ning elements change speed is truly magical The swirling spacious effect is difficult to describe but clearly recognizable 27 Effects Descriptions lexicon by HARMAN The Rotary effect is modeled after a Leslie style cabinet The input signal is split into high and low frequency bands The rotation effect is created by a synchronized com bination of pitch shifting tremolo and panning Like the physical cabinet the high horn and low rotor frequencies are spun in opposite directions Horn and rotor speeds are independent and designed with acceleration and deceleration characteristics to simulate the inertia of the original mechanical elements A virtual requirement for organ music Rotary also sounds remarkable with guitar and electric piano rhythm parts In fact these programs are great alternatives to the Chorus and Tremolo effects for any sound source Vibrato Stereo Wet Only Vibrato is obtained by smoothly varying the pitch of the signal just sharp and flat of the original at a determined rate Pitch Shift stereo This effect shifts the frequency spectrum of the input signal Altering the pitch of a sound produces a wide range effects from subtle detunes to full
50. lexicon MX300 1 by HARMAN lexicon DEEE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE D INCENDIE 00 D LECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL LA PLUIE OU L HUMIDIT 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 manudl 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 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 tor service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage The following is indicative of low altitude use do not use this product above 2000m U K MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe Discard the mains
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52. n indoor sports venue or sta dium The characteristics of Arena reverb are long secondary reflection times and a reduced amount of high frequency content Arena is a mostly mid and low frequen cy dominant reverb and is an ideal selection for special effect type applications that require extremely long reverb times It is not a good choice for a very busy mix since it can reduce intelligibility Spring Reverb Mono In Stereo Out A Spring reverb is created by a pair of piezoelectric crystals one acting as a speaker and the other acting as a microphone connected by a simple set of springs The characteristic boing of a spring is an important component of many classic rock and rockabilly guitar sounds Reverb Controls Pre Delay Creates an additional time delay between the source signal and the onset of reverbera tion This control is not intended to precisely mimic the time delays in natural spaces as the build up of reverberation is gradual and the initial time gap is usually relatively short For the most natural effect the Pre Delay values should be set in the range of 10 25 milliseconds However if a mix is very busy or overly cluttered increasing the Pre Delay time may help clarify it and set each instrument apart from each other Mid RT and Decay Controls the amount of time the reverb can be heard Higher settings increase reverber ation times which are usually associated with larger acoustical environments but can
53. o change the footswitch functions Factory Restore The Factory Restore function erases all user programs and system settings and returns them to their factory state To restore the MX300 to the factory state follow these steps 1 From the Factory Restore screen turn Knob A until the HOLD STORE screen appears Press the Exit button to abort the Factory Restore procedure 2 Press and hold the Store button until the white progress bar has completely disappeared This will complete the restore procedure and the MX300 will be returned to its factory state The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac lexicon by HARMAN THE MX EDIT EDITOR LIBRARIAN WINDOWS AND MAC The included MX Edit Editor Librarian software lets you create edit compare save and load reverb and effects programs for use with your MX300 on your Windows or Mac computer While the MX300 has a finite number of User program locations you can create and save as many programs as you like on your computer and load them into your MX300 via a USB or MIDI connection at any time The Mac and Windows versions of the MX Edit Editor Librarian are almost identical in functionality One noticable difference is the Editor window s position it s fixed in the Windows version and free floating in the Mac version For additional differences and features in the Mac version refer to the readme txt file on the CD INSTALLING THE MX EDIT EDITOR LIBRARIAN
54. on the disc icon when it appears Double click on the MX300 dmg file to extract and run the installer Follow the on screen prompts to install the software CONNECTING THE MX300 USB CONNECTION Make sure the MX300 is powered up and connected to your computer with a standard USB cable For Windows XP users make sure the MX300 is plugged into the same USB port as when the software was loaded AUDIO CONNECTIONS To use the MX300 as a hardware plug in your computer needs audio hardware with multiple audio inputs and outputs available at least enough to send and return two channels from the MX300 plus two additional outputs to monitor with E Using the MX300 as a Hardware Plug In lexicon by HARMAN For lower latencies and the best audio performance it is recommended that you con nect the MX300 to your computer s audio 1 0 device using the S PDIF input and out put If your 1 0 device does not have a S PDIF connection or if it already connected to another device you may use the analog connections from your computer s 1 0 device to the 1 4 analog inputs and outputs on the MX300 Important The MX300 accepts digital audio at 44 1kHz and 48kHz sample rates Do not connect any digital device to the MX300 s S PDIF Input that transmits at any other sample rate such as 96kHz Doing so can cause unpredictable performance Make sure your recording project is set to either 44 1kHz or 48kHz sample rate to avoid problems SOFTWARE
55. or is updated with the selected program s name in the Program Name field and you re prompted to save any previous edits The settings of the loaded program are reflected in the Parameter knobs and but tons and are loaded into the MX300 hardware SIGNAL ROUTING OPTIONS To change the MX300 s Routing left click on the Routing button in the Input Routing control area A list of the MX300 s Routing options appears with a check mark next to the currently selected routing Highlight an item in the list and left click to select and load it A routing diagram appears next to the Routing button and the routing name is shown in the button REVERB EFFECT SELECTION BUTTONS lexicon rus IU Reverb Effect Selection Buttons To change a reverb or effect in Processor 1 or Processor 2 left click on the Reverb Effect Select button in Effect 1 or Effect 2 control area A list of the MX300 s reverbs and effects appears with a check mark next to the currently selected reverb or effect Highlight an item in the list and left click to select and load it Notice that the reverb EI The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac lexicon by HARMAN or effect name now appears in the Reverb Effect Select button and the Parameter knobs in MX Edit change position layout and number depending on the default val ues for the selected reverb or effect ADJUSTING KNOBS To make editing in MX Edit easy and intuitive there are thre
56. or win dow described on page 37 MIDI Implementation Chart lexicon by HARMAN MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default x 1 Changed X 1 16 Omni Off Default Mode 2 Messages X X Altered Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Keys Channels gt gt x x x See MIDI CC list 0 98 1 99 See Program Mapping Pitchbend X X X X X X X X X X X Control Change Program Change True Bank Select 0 MIDI CC 32 Value 0 Factory Value 1 User Lexicon Editor Only Sys Ex channel follows MIDI channel except when MIDI channel is set to Off where Sys Ex channel then re ceives on all channels em Exclusive em Common Song Position Song Select Tune MIDI clock can set Delay Tempo em Real Time Clock Commands 0 Yes Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO 4 MN300 MIDI CC Map Routings 1 4 MIDI CC MAP routines 1 4 DUAL STEREO EFFECTS MIDI CC Effect 1 2 14 21 15 22 16 23 17 24 18 25 Large Hall Decay Mid RT Liveliness Decay Mid RT Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Pre Dela Small Plate Pre Del Liveliness a Pre Dela Large Plate Chamber Pre Del y y y ay Pre Delay Pre Del Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Pre Dela Diffusion Pre Delay Diffusion Pre Delay Boing
57. page 16 for more information about routings Mixer Dual Mono In Out Setup Aux Aux Aux Aux Return 1 Return 2 Send1 Send 2 MIXER This setup lets the MX300 act as two effects processors Separate input sources are fed into the MX300 and processed independently with different effects then output as separate mono signals The Input Source must be set to Anlg Stereo in the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for programs using the Mono Split routing see page 16 for more information about routings Connecting the MX300 lexicon by HARMAN Guitar Effects Loop Setup Effects Return Effects Send AMPLIFIER This setup is optimized for use within a guitar amplifier effects loop system A single input source is fed into the MX300 and output as a mono signal The Input Source must be set to Anlg Mono L in the System menu described on page 30 This setup is ideal for programs using Cascade Parallel and Stereo routings see page 16 for more information about routings Instrument In Line Setup i N lexicon UE Stereo Line Input This setup allows a line level instrument such as an electronic keyboard to be connected directly to the MX300 Connect the outputs of the line level instrument to the MX300 inputs and connect th
58. pproximate size of the acoustic space being created before adjusting anything else The size in meters is roughly equal to the longest dimension of the space Audio is temporarily muted when Size is changed RT High Cut Rt HC sets the frequency above which a 6dB octave low pass filter attenuates the reverberated signal It does not attenuate the reflections High frequencies are often rolled off with this parameter resulting in more natural sounding rever beration Setting a low frequency for this parameter can actually shorten the reverb time as it damps the audio as it recirculates Liveliness Adjusts the amount of high frequency content in the reverberation tails Higher settings increase high frequency response creating brighter reverbs lower set tings create darker reverbs with more bass frequency emphasis Bass Boost Bass Boost boosts or cuts frequencies below Crossover The amount of boost or cut required is highly dependent on the material being processed Bass Boost Frequency Sets the frequency at which the transition from Mid Rt to Low Rt takes place This control should be set at least two octaves higher than the low frequency you want to boost For example to boost a signal at 100Hz set Bass Boost Frequency to 400Hz This setting works well for classical music Crossover works best around 400Hz for boosting low frequencies and around 1 5 kHz for cutting low frequencies 21 Effects Descriptions lexicon by
59. pression Curve Figure 2 Soft Knee Compression Curve MODULATED EFFECTS Chorus Stereo Chorus creates a lush full sound by combining two or more signals together where one is unaffected and the other signals vary in pitch very slightly over time Chorus is commonly used to fatten up tracks and to add body to guitars without coloring the original tone Chorus can also be used with discretion to thicken a vocal track Flanger Stereo This effect was originally created by simultaneously recording and playing back two identical programs on two tape recorders then using hand pressure against the flange of the tape reels to slow down first one machine then the other The result was a series of changing phase cancellations and reinforcements with characteristic swishing tun neling and fading sounds Phaser Stereo The Phaser automatically moves frequency notches up and down the spectrum of the signal by means of a low frequency oscillator LFO creating an oscillating comb filter type effect This effect is very useful on keyboards especially pad presets and guitars Tremolo Pan Stereo Wet Only Tremolo and Panner create rhythmic changes in signal amplitude Tremolo affects both channel s amplitude simultaneously while the Panner affects the ampli tude of each channel in an alternating manner Rotary Mono In Stereo Out Wet Only Rotary speaker cabinets were designed to provide a majestic vibrato choir effect for e
60. ratio set to 4 1 then when signal exceeds 12dB the signal level above that amount only increases by 1dB to every 4dB of signal level above 12dB In this case an incoming signal of 4dB which is above the threshold would result in an output signal of 10dB or 2dB higher than the threshold level since the 4 1 compression ratio only allowed 2dB more output based on the 8dB increase above the 12dB threshold 207 dB OUTPUT LEVEL o 15 Below Thresnola 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 INPUT LEVEL 98 Because the resulting output is less than the original signal a third control Makeup Gain compensates for this loss of level but with less dynamic range or the difference between the softest and loudest parts of the signal Note The De Esser and Compressor effects are Mono In Dual Stereo configuration programs Effects Descriptions lexicon by HARMAN Dynamics Controls Ratio Determines the amount of compression from 1 1 no effect to Infinity 1 complete limiting Frequency Selects the frequency range of compression from 1600Hz to 10kHz the most common frequencies in which excessive sibilance occurs Bandwidth Controls the bandwidth or Quality Q of frequency range The higher the selected value the tighter the bandwidth and less apparent the de essing effect is Threshold Determines the threshold above which compression begins incrementally between 70dB and 04
61. rease in loudness with low color Gated Reverb Mono In Stereo Out Gated reverb is created by feeding a reverb such as a metal plate through a gate device Decay Time is set to instant while Hold Time varies duration and sound The Gated reverb provides a fairly constant sound with no decay until the reverb is cut off abruptly This program works well on percussion particularly on snare and toms be sure to experiment with other sound sources as well Effects Descriptions lexicon by HARMAN Reverse Reverb Mono In Stereo Out Reverse reverb works in the opposite fashion from normal reverb Whereas a normal reverb has the loudest series of reflections heard first that then become quieter over time the Reverse reverb has the softest reflections essentially the tail of the reverb heard first and then grows louder over time until they abruptly cut off Ambience Reverb Stereo Ambience is used to simulate the effect of a small or medium sized room without noticeable decay It is often used for voice guitar or percussion Studio Reverb stereo Much like Room reverb Studio produces an excellent simulation of smaller well controlled acoustic spaces characteristic of the main performance areas in recording studios Studio is also useful with dialog and voiceover applications as well as indi vidual instrument and electric guitar tracks Arena Reverb Stereo Arena reverb emulates a huge physical space such as a
62. s diffused In an enclosed space reverb is dependent on many features of that space including the size shape and the type of materials that line the walls Even with closed eyes a listener can easily tell the difference between a closet a locker room and a large auditorium Reverb is a natural component of the acoustic experience and most people feel that something is missing without it 300 Effects Descriptions Hall Reverbs Stereo SMALL HALL LARGE HALL VOCAL HALL DRUM HALL A Hall reverb is designed to emulate the acoustics of a concert hall a space large enough to contain an orchestra and an audience Because of the size and character istics Halls are the most natural sounding reverbs designed to remain behind the direct sound adding ambience and space but leaving the source unchanged This effect has a relatively low initial echo density which builds up gradually over time Vocal Hall and Drum Hall reverbs are specifically tailored for those uses Vocal Hall has as lower overall diffusion which works well with program material that has softer initial transients like a voice Drum Hall has a higher diffusion setting which is necessary to smooth out faster transient signals found in drums and percussion instru ments In addition to general instrumental and vocal applications the Hall program is a good choice for giving separately recorded tracks the sense of belonging to the same performance Plate Re
63. t Editor Librarian software to prevent corruption STORING A PROGRAM To store a program into one of the User program locations in the MX Edit Library and the corresponding location in the MX300 s physical memory open the program you wish to store With the Program Editor window active click Device then Store Program The Store to Device dialog appears allowing you to choose the User program location and program name to store with it Be aware that storing a program in this manner will over write the program previously stored in that location both in the MX Edit Library and the MX300 itself Click Save to store to the selected User pro gram location To cancel the operation click Cancel or close the Store to Device dialog box 39 The MX Edit Editor Librarian Windows and Mac lexicon by HARMAN To rename a User program in the Library right click on its name in the Library win dow and select Rename Type in the new name and press Enter to save the change Since the Factory programs can never be over written you cannot store to nor rename a Factory program location You may edit a Factory program but it must be stored to a User program location or to a file ARCHIVING Archiving is a powerful tool for preserving the current state of your MX300 When you archive the MX300 all of its presets and global settings are sent to the computer and saved to a file When an archive is restored the MX300 is configur
64. the Modulated Delay Lower settings produce a more subtle chorus effect while higher values give a more lush chorusing of the delay repeats Delay Ratio Determines the ratio between the pong taps in the Pong Delay 1 1 sets the taps at the same time apart ratio from one another normal ping pong As the ratio changes the second tap pong is heard earlier or later than the first tap creating rhythmic left right delay lines Tap Swap Switches which tap is heard first left or right in the Pong Delay 24 MX300 Effects Descriptions dbx DYNAMICS The MX300 offers two dynamics processing modules De Esser and Compressor that utilize dbx s legendary digital dynamics processing technology De Esser Stereo A De Esser is a type of compressor used to tame excessive sibilance or the s sounds in a vocal performance Note that the De esser does not pass dry audio Compressor Stereo A compressor is used to control the dynamic range of a signal Typically used to tighten bass or drum tracks or to control a vocal passage a compressor is a very useful but often misunderstood tool To better use the Compressor in the MX300 a bit of understanding about compression is helpful Note that the Compressor does not pass dry audio When a signal level crosses the Threshold level the compressor then reduces the amount of output level by an amount determined by the Ratio For example if the threshold is set to 12dB and the
65. tory or User program is selected 2 Press the Program knob to load the program If you would like the programs to be loaded automatically as they are selected with the Program knob you can enable the Auto Load in MX300 s System menu STORING COPYING PROGRAMS 1 Press the Store button once You will now be on the program naming screen 2 Turn the Page Select knob to move the cursor to the character you want to change Turn Edit Knob A to change the character Turn Edit Knob B to change the letter case Press the Page Select knob to clear a charac ter from the name 3 When naming is complete press the Store button again Turn the Page Select or Program Load knob to select the new user program memory location to store to 4 Press the Store button again to complete the store procedure EDITING A PROGRAM Once a program has been loaded you may find you want to make adjustments to it for your particular application or use Editing of programs is done using the Page Select and three Edit knobs A B and C to the right of the Main Display Each effect can be edited independently by selecting it with the Page Select knob As the effect is selected its name is highlighted in the Main Display and three parameters become visible for the effect at the bottom of the Main Display The Edit knobs can then modify these three top level parameters 131 Using the MX300 lexicon by HARMAN In Figure A the Edit Knobs A B and
66. ttings 4 Page Select Knob Used to navigate the MX300 effects parameters and System menus 5 Exit Pressing this button will back you out one level of editing 6 Tempo Sets the delay time of delay effects 7 Effect Bypass Pressing this button bypasses or mutes the selected effect in the Main Display One of four bypass mute functions can be assigned to this button Dry Mute Input Dry and Input Mute See page 17 for more information 8 Edit Knobs A B C These knobs modify the associated parameters in the Main Display when editing pro grams or change the settings in the System Menu nm The Front Panel 9 Store Used to store or copy programs to the same or different user memory locations 10 System Accesses the System global setup menus 11 Bypass Pressing this button bypasses or mutes the currently selected program 12 User and Factory LEDs Indicate whether the selected program is User or Factory 13 Program Number Display Displays the number of the selected program 14 Program Load Selects factory and user programs Pressing this knob loads the program manually if program Auto Load is disabled When in the Program Screen press this knob to switch between factory and user program banks This eliminates the need to scroll through 100 presets if you re in the middle of the user presets and you want to go to a preset in the middle of the factory presets 15 Power Switch Turns the MX300
67. up in a program using two effects The Tempo button will flash at the rate of the delay which is highlighted in the Main Display To set the tempo of the second delay turn the Page Select knob until the second delay is highlighted in the Main Display The Tempo button can now set the delay time for this delay Although the Store button doesn t light when changing tempo settings with the Tempo button changes to tempo must be saved to the pro gram if the changes are to be recalled later BYPASS BUTTONS The MX300 is equipped with two bypass buttons Effect Bypass located near the Page Select knob and Program Bypass located near the Program Load knob Effect Bypass only bypasses the selected effect in the Main Display This lets you bypass effects individually in programs Effect Bypass can also be saved with the program Program Bypass is a global bypass control for MX300 All effects in all configurations are bypassed when Program Bypass is engaged There are four different options Bypass can be set to function as 1 Dry Bypasses dry signal around an effect or program 2 Mute Mutes all input and output audio 3 Input Dry Outputs signal with no processing or effects 4 Input Mute Mutes the input only The Bypass options can be selected in the System Menu and will affect both Effect Bypass and Program Bypass E Effects Descriptions lexicon by HARMAN EFFECTS DESCRIPTIONS PARALLEL VS SERIAL The MX300 can be us
68. ve option lets you enable or disable the MX300 from receiving MIDI program change messages Disabling MIDI Program Receive filters all program change messages so that the MX300 will not respond to them MIDI CC messages are still received even when this option is disabled Use the Knob B to change MIDI Program Receive options MIDI CC Receive The MIDI CC Receive option lets you enable or disable the MX300 from receiving MIDI CC messages Disabling MIDI CC Receive filters all MIDI CC messages so that the MX300 will not respond to them MIDI program change messages are still received even when this option is disabled Use the Knob C to change MIDI Receive options MIDI Clock Sync The MX300 s MIDI input is able to receive and synchronize delay times via MIDI clock messages When set to Syne Tap Tempo is changed by MX300 MX300 System Menus incoming MIDI messages The Tempo button on the front panel will be disabled while these messages are being received When set to Off the unit ignores MIDI Clock messages Use the Knob A to change MIDI Clock Sync options Footswitch The MX300 features a footswitch input jack on the rear panel This lets you connect the optional 2 button footswitch for remote control of some of the MX300 s functions These global footswitch functions are as follows Program Up Processor 2 Bypass Program Down Tap Tempo 1 Program Bypass Tap Tempo 2 Processor 1 Bypass Tap Tempo 1 2 Adjust Knobs B and C t
69. verbs Stereo SMALL PLATE LARGE PLATE VOCAL PLATE DRUM PLATE A Plate reverb is a large thin sheet of metal suspended upright under tension on springs Transducers attached to the plate transmit a signal that makes the plate vibrate causing sounds to appear to be occurring in a large open space The Plates in the MX300 model the sound of metal plates with high initial diffusion and a relatively bright colored sound Plate reverbs are designed to be heard as part of the music mellowing and thickening the initial sound Plate reverbs are often used to enhance popular music particularly percussion Room Reverb Stereo Room produces an excellent simulation of a very small room which is useful for dialog and voiceover applications Room is also practical when used judiciously for fattening up high energy signals like electric guitar amp recordings Chamber Reverb Stereo Historically recording studio chambers were oddly shaped rooms with a loudspeaker and set of microphones to collect ambience in various parts of the room Chamber programs produce even relatively dimensionless reverberation with little color change as sound decays The initial diffusion is similar to the Hall programs However the sense of size and space is much less obvious This characteristic coupled with the low color of the decay tail makes these programs useful on a wide range of material especially the spoken voice to which Chamber programs add a noticeable inc
70. verbs Spread Ducker Ducker Level Thresh Ducker Ducker Pan Ducker Ducker Tap Teng EN ids Mod Modulated Delay Depth Tape Reverse Delay Chorus Waveform Diffusion High poss Filter BC Phase Horn Horn TEN Pitch Shift Detune Delay 2 bar ado Programs lexicon PROGRAMS Presetname Routing M Presetname Routing 6 Wwidetoss stereo 8 stereo 48 MN300 Programs Dual Mono Dual Mono Parallel Mono Split Preset Name Routing Cascade ES ES Mono Split ES ES ES ES ET Cascade Spring Studio Modulated Delay Dual Mono Mono Split Cascade Cascade Parallel Cascade Mono Split Mono Split Cascade Cascade Cascade 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 Cascade 70 71 72 73 74 5 7 Specifications lexicon by HARMAN SPECIFICATIONS Analog Audio Inputs Connectors two XLR and two 4 TRS balanced or unbalanced Impedance 50k Ohms bal 25k Ohms unbal Input Level 4 dBu nominal 24 dBu maximum A D Conversion 24 bit 48kHz or 44 1kHz 128 x oversampling Analog Audio Outputs Connectors two XLR and two TRS balanced or unbalanced Impedance 2k Ohms bal 1k Ohms unbal Output Level 4 dBu or 10 dBV nominal software adjustable 24 dBu maximum D A Conversion 24 bit 48kHz or 44 1kHz 128 x oversamplin
71. wait to get started this section explains how to set up a simple parallel connec tion using the MX300 with a mixer and select a program STANDARD PARALLEL CONNECTION 1 Connect the mixer s Post Fader Aux Send outputs to the MX300 s Left and Right inputs 2 Connect the MX300 Left and Right outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on the mixer or a stereo line input or two adjacent line inputs if you like lexicon N 010 c3 Aux Aux Aux Aux Return 1 Return 2 Send1 Send2 POWERING THE UNIT 1 Plug the included power cord into an A C outlet 2 Connect power cord to the Power Jack connection on MX300 s back panel and turn on the MX300 s power O o lexicon g SET AUDIO LEVELS 1 Set the gain on the mixer s input channel appropriate to the source vocal mic guitar keyboard etc Set the Aux Master level if provided on your console to the 12 o clock position Set the Input level on the MX300 to the 12 o clock position Provide a signal source signal on the selected mixer channel Turn up the Aux Send levels on the channel corresponding to the Post fader send Aux 1 and Aux 2 in this example that the MX300 is connected to until the red Input Gain LEDs light only occasionally If the red Input Gain LEDs stay lit too much signal is being sent to the MX300 reduce the Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer Im
72. witch used in this piece of equipment 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 If connected to 240V supply a suitable CSA UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditions 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD WARNING THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOW ING CODE GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE AS COLOURS OF THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD OF
73. ytime you plan to restore the MX300 from a previous archive session 40 MX300 Using the MX300 as a Hardware Plug In USING THE MX300 AS A HARDWARE PLUG IN The MX300 comes with VST and Audio Units software which allows you to use the MX300 as a Hardware Plug In Now you have access to classic Lexicon reverbs and effects within your software recording projects with full automation and total recall without burdening your CPU Using the MX300 with the VST and Audio Units software works much like any other plug in you d use with a DAW except that the audio is routed through the MX300 for the signal processing MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Audio 1 0 hardware with a minimum of two inputs and two audio outputs Windows 500 MHz or better WinXP Service Pack 2 or higher plus a VST compatible Software Recording Package Mac OSX 10 4 or higher plus Audio Units compatible Software Recording Package INSTALLING THE MX EDIT HARDWARE PLUG INS Note If you have already installed the MX Edit software for Mac or WinXP you have already installed the VST and or Audio Units software Simply skip this section FOR WINDOWS XP USERS To install the software in Windows insert the disc into your CD ROM drive and fol low the on screen prompts If the Autorun feature is disabled browse to the CD and double click on the setup exe file FOR MAC USERS To install on a Mac insert the disc into your CD ROM drive and double click

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