Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio About Recording Connections, ABout RecorDinG connections

About Recording Connections

IMPORTANT:

Do not plug a line output into the Mic 1-2 jacks unless the +48 V (phantom) switch is turned OFF to avoid damage.

both headphones and monitor speakers, adjust the level of the external power amp or speakers using their gain controls after you’ve set the desired level in your head- phones.

Connecting to a home stereo

Connect the Line Out 1-2jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda Studio™ to the appropriate inputs on your stereo, typically the Tape In or Aux In jacks, using a ¼" to male phono (RCA) connector or adapter. Keep the Output Level knob on the Lambda Studio low at first, raising it slowly to match the level of other units connected to the stereo.

aBout RecorDinG connections

Analog audio signals are created by microphones, synthesizers, mixers, and instru- ments with magnetic pickups.

Of these sources, microphones and magnetic instrument pickups have the lowest output level, and generally require the most amplification. Keyboards, preamps, and mixers output “line level” audio, which varies with each device between the -10 dBV and +4 dBu standards.

To connect a microphone

Plug an XLR cable directly from a microphone into the desired Mic input on the Lambda Studio rear panel.

To actiVate Phantom Power

If your microphone requires phantom power, first make sure the microphone is connected, then press the Phantom Power switch (labeled +48V). The +48V Phantom Power LED on the front panel indicates the phantom power is active. If your mics don’t need phantom power, it is best to leave it off.

Using the Analog Inserts

The analog inserts require a ¼" TRS to 2 x ¼" TSadapter cable. The

signal from the tip should be routed to the input of your outboard processor and the output of your processor should be routed to the ring.

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