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Duke_92
Published on 06/24/09 at 02:46
Amateur sound engineer, I wished for a little time to buy a digital audio interface to catch sounds (static and dynamic microphones, guitars, basses, line inputs ...). When I saw that Lexicon was coming out this card with dbx dynamics processing in, I documented.
In addition to an audio interface as there is plethora, this card can be used as insert effects: 8 x Gate / Compressor / Limiter / EQ dbx in 1U!
So, in addition to the studio, I also used live (insert in the console) connected to a laptop for the treatment of dynamic slices that need it (kick, vocals, ...). I also use MIDI to control external effects.
Note, all analog audio connections allow the symmetrical or asymmetrical.
UTILIZATION
The packaging is neat, there is a firewire cable supplied from the power supply is internal.
Once the drivers installed (the latest ones are on the manufacturer's website) you turn the card and go.
I use it on PC with the usual ASIO applications and there is no problem. Everything relating to the handling that is familiar with a console or effects of dynamic treatment poses no concern.
The English manual is brief but again, only an expert will not need.
GETTING STARTED
In use, the interface sounds great, the preamps have an impressive dynamic range. Dynamic treatment to fulfill their task, only the interface is improved.
The console software is simple to learn, a tutorial video is online.
On the protection of presets that is not implemented (make a preset with a slice to another), it is still possible to edit the file. Mix which is a text file and use the copy / paste.
Regarding the latency, I turn around 10ms (my PC is old enough). on the other hand when using an insert is 0 and 8 inputs and 8 outputs can be used simultaneously without problems.
OVERALL OPINION
I use this card for the past 3 months with no trouble.
This is a great product, strong. there is nothing to say about the quality, some changes to the ergonomics of the console would be welcome (we do not know too much or the cursor on the rotary knobs) ...
It goes without saying that if this interface is right for you then do not hesitate, especially for the price.
In addition to an audio interface as there is plethora, this card can be used as insert effects: 8 x Gate / Compressor / Limiter / EQ dbx in 1U!
So, in addition to the studio, I also used live (insert in the console) connected to a laptop for the treatment of dynamic slices that need it (kick, vocals, ...). I also use MIDI to control external effects.
Note, all analog audio connections allow the symmetrical or asymmetrical.
UTILIZATION
The packaging is neat, there is a firewire cable supplied from the power supply is internal.
Once the drivers installed (the latest ones are on the manufacturer's website) you turn the card and go.
I use it on PC with the usual ASIO applications and there is no problem. Everything relating to the handling that is familiar with a console or effects of dynamic treatment poses no concern.
The English manual is brief but again, only an expert will not need.
GETTING STARTED
In use, the interface sounds great, the preamps have an impressive dynamic range. Dynamic treatment to fulfill their task, only the interface is improved.
The console software is simple to learn, a tutorial video is online.
On the protection of presets that is not implemented (make a preset with a slice to another), it is still possible to edit the file. Mix which is a text file and use the copy / paste.
Regarding the latency, I turn around 10ms (my PC is old enough). on the other hand when using an insert is 0 and 8 inputs and 8 outputs can be used simultaneously without problems.
OVERALL OPINION
I use this card for the past 3 months with no trouble.
This is a great product, strong. there is nothing to say about the quality, some changes to the ergonomics of the console would be welcome (we do not know too much or the cursor on the rotary knobs) ...
It goes without saying that if this interface is right for you then do not hesitate, especially for the price.