Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio The Front Panel, Monitor MiX Control, Output LeVel

The Front Panel

Monitor MiX Control

The Lambda Studio™ gives you the ability to hear your analog input signals directly and immediately while recording, without having to adjust levels in software, and before the delay caused by digital converters and computer recording latency. This zero-latency analog monitoring is controlled by the Monitor Mix knob, which you can use to adjust the blend between the Lambda Studio’s live analog inputs (called “Direct”) and any sounds coming back from the computer via USB (“Playback”). To adjust the playback mix coming back from the computer (previous tracks, effect returns etc.), use the faders on the Mixer screen of the software. To hear only the live source input signals plugged into the Lambda Studio, turn the Monitor Mix knob fully left to Direct. To hear only the mix from the computer, turn the Monitor Mix knob fully right to Playback. The output from the Monitor Mix control is routed directly to the Line and Headphone outputs. This ability to easily control the relative levels of computer audio playback and latency-free live analog inputs is very useful when overdubbing.

Output LeVel

This knob controls the overall output level of the Lambda Studio’s Line and Headphone outputs.

INput bargraph meter

This LED Meter shows the signal level going into the A/D converters. When the Input Bargraph Meter’s Clip LEDs illuminate, input signals are clipping the A/D converter. Adjust the gain with the Mic and Line knobs so that the -6 dB LED flashes only occa- sionally.

USB LED

When the blue USB LED is on, it shows the Lambda Studio is powered and communi- cating with your computer via USB, and audio and MIDI signals can pass in and out of the system.

+48V phantom power LED

This LED indicates that 48 volt phantom power is active on the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs, providing phantom power for condenser microphones that require it to operate. Turn phantom power on or off as needed with the switch labeled +48V on the rear panel.

1⁄8" Headphone Output Jack

The high powered Headphone output accommodates stereo headphones with an 1⁄8" stereo plug.

￿" Instrument Input Jack

This ¼" jack accepts unbalanced, low-level, high impedance instrument sources such as electric guitar, acoustic guitar with a pickup, and electric bass. The input gain is adjusted using the Line 1 knob on the front panel. When an instrument is plugged into this input, it disables the Line 1 audio input on the rear panel.

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