Lexicon MPX 550 manual Tape Saturation, Level Meters, Saturation Off, Modern, Vintage

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Program Descriptions

Lexicon

TAPE SATURATION

Tape saturation emulates the sound of sources recorded on analog tapes and sources recorded digitally. Because of the natural peak saturation that occurs with analog tapes, sound sources recorded on them seem louder than the same sound sources recorded digitally. To use

Saturation

(Off, Modern, Vintage)

Controls the amount of saturation.

LEVEL METERS

this effect, increase the Gain parameter setting. The amount of gain used is guided by both the output level meter and, more importantly, the ear. Gain levels that are too high can dramatically reduce the dynamic range of sound sources, possibly causing objectionable distortion - just like real tape.

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Gain

(Min, 1 to 30, Max)

Determines average output level. Lower settings prevent signal saturation. Higher settings reduce peaks within the sound source relative to the average level of the sound source, enabling the peak saturation block to reduce peak levels. The setting can be increased to its maximum level without causing digital overload. However, excessive peak saturation may distort the signal.

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1.Output Level Meter

Indicates output levels. The value indicates the maximum output level of the left or right channel, whichever is greater. The tick marks are placed in 3dB increments. The right most tick mark indicates 0dB or maximum output level.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Communications Notice Introduction System Mode English Instrucciones DE Seguridad Italiano Importanti Norme DI Sicurezza Vii Viii US Important User Information DE Wichtige Benutzerinformation ES Información importante para el usuario FR Important Informations Utilisateur IT Importanti informazioni per l’utente PT Informações Importantes ao usuário Getting Started Getting Started About the MPXHighlights Edit Pages Front Panel OverviewInput Trim SystemEdit Knobs Tap/CancelPower StoreInput/OVL Indicator Front Panel DisplayInput Level Meters Edit Knobs 1 to Routing ConfigurationBank Name TempoRear Panel Overview AC Input ConnectorProvides power to the unit with the supplied power CordPdif in and OUT Analog OUTPUTsAnalog INPUTs Connecting the Unit FootswitchTypical Connections to a Console Setting Audio Levels InputOutput Basic Operation Basic Operation Selecting and Loading ProgramsAdjust Parameter Editing ProgramsStoring Programs Compressor TAP Tempo Matching Rhythm Audio TAPGlobal Tempo BypassSystem Mode System Mode Functions Parameter SettingsParameter Settings Midi Dumps Settings if applicable Restore Default CommandsInput Source ParametersOutput Level Clock SourceProgram Load Mode Mix Mode Program, GlobalBypass Mode Dry, Full Mute, Input Mute Tempo Mode Program, GlobalOperating Mode Normal, Demo, Locked Midi Patches Enabled, DisabledMidi Clock Enabled, Disabled Midi Channel Off, 1 to 16, OmniMemory Protect Enabled, Disabled Auto Load Enabled, DisabledDisplay Brightness Dump Current Program Midi DumpsDump User Bank Dump System DataRestore Default Commands Clear User BankFactory Init Program Descriptions Plate Programs Adjust Tap Single Programs PlateGate/Inv Programs Adjust Tap GATE/INVHall Programs Adjust Tap HallChamber Programs Adjust Tap ChamberAmbience Programs Adjust Tap AmbienceRoom Programs Adjust Tap RoomTremolo Programs Adjust Tap TremoloRotary Programs Adjust Tap RotaryChorus Programs Adjust Tap ChorusFlange Programs Adjust Tap FlangeDetune Programs Adjust Tap DetunePitch Programs Adjust Tap PitchDLY/EKO Dly/Eko Programs Adjust Tap Special FX Programs Adjust Tap Special FXStereo Stage Dual Programs MSplit Dly, MSplit RvbDual Mono Pitch Delay EFX BALFlng-Dly Programs Adjust Tap Routing FLNG-DLYPch-Dly Programs Adjust Tap Routing PCH-DLYChor-Dly Programs Adjust Tap Routing CHOR-DLYDly-Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing DLY-RVBFLNG-RVB Flng-Rvb ProgramsTap Routing Pch-Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing PCH-RVBChor-Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing CHOR-RVBMSplit Dly Programs Adjust Tap Routing Msplit DLYMSplit Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing Msplit RVBProgram Descriptions Dual Mono Programs Adjust Tap Routing Dual MonoComprssr Programs Adjust Tap CmprssrExpThrsh DynamicsPeak Expansion ExpLvl 0dB to 5.89dBCompression Saturation Off, Modern, Vintage Tape SaturationLevel Meters Gain Min, 1 to 30, MaxInput Meter Typical Mastering Dynamics Control AdjustmentPeak Expansion Meter Gain Reduction MeterTypical Mastering Dynamics Control Adjustment LIVE-FOH Front of HouseLive-FOH Programs Adjust Tap Parameter Descriptions Parameter Descriptions Parameter GraphicsParameter Descriptions Parameter Glossary Diffusion CmpRels To 250msecDepth Dly Fbk To 100%Drum Res DlyTapLvlDrum Dep To 100% Duration 140 to 700msHorn Res HighSlope and LowSlopeHorn Dep To 100% IntrvlMix Dry, 1 to 99%, Wet Phase To 270degPreDelay 0ms to 1.198sec MstrRate To 100%Shape Rate To 50.05Hz RvbLvlRes 1 ResonancSpread SpeedSpeed 1 Sweep To 100msSetting Description WavformWidth Midi Operation Learn Mode Midi Channel AssignmentProgram Change Messages Loading Programs Midi Program BanksActivating Bypass or TAP Functions Continuous ControllersMidi Operation Midi Clock Sysex Messages Midi Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksYes Appendix Specifications AppendixDeclaration of Conformity Index Index MPX Limited Warranty Customer Support Dry Tracks Total Time