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Shilakong
Published on 01/21/11 at 01:48
Value For Money :
Excellent
8 Analog Inputs (combos T (R) S, 2-XLR accepting high impedance) + S / PDIF = 10 in.
Hand out 2 + 8 "send" analog + S / PDIF out + headphone out 14 =
on the other hand, no XLR output - saving space as it takes on 1U, but provide the cable or adapter TRS to XLR for live)
I use it in a rack with a multi effect same brand most often connected to S / PDIF, and an external preamp.
UTILIZATION
I use in home studio or live. In this last use (and Win XP) I had some problems routing the 8 outs to send.
These sometimes salvaged a bit of the signal from S / PDIF In, when the reverb is turned more integrated. The latest drivers win7 64 apparently eradicated the problem.
on the other hand no specific routing of one of the 8 analog inputs to the S / PDIF out: either the whole mix goes there (button "mix to S / PDIF" in the console software) or ... you're in for a A / D conversion and D / A if you go for example to the multi purpose.
The advantage of digital routing, it should still be flexible and not be able to do send / return without conversions is quite incomprehensible.
I sent a email to Lexicon asking them to add a button "send" additional tranche for the S / PDIF so. No news and no inclusion of this feature in the latest drivers. (They'll make me go for my next multi Eventide effects ... oh no, my banker told me that not?)
The recording of 10 tracks at the same time always passes without concern (many rehearsal tape)
For reading, vst out heavy, I've never been limited (16, 18, most probably, I know!)
Latency in my config and with buffers of 512 is 12ms 20ms input and output. (And it fits me!)
I'm on PC, mainly i5 laptop with 4GB of ram.
In this area, moreover, be careful! the number of models decreases with Firewire port, ditto for the express card (Adapter 1394) ...
GETTING STARTED
Installation is hassle-free, the party with Cubase LE4 online validation is a bit long / boring (there is videos on the Lexicon site if necessary).
The general configuration is easily done because the console software is clear and Cubase LE4 (provided, so) There's a project with the preset inputs / outputs already routed.
Once the config performed slice by slice (EQ and dynamic treatments equally simple) you can save. No backup slice by slice or de'EQ presets for example. In practice, the time to prepare a small set of configs for different situations and I shall not want. That
OVERALL OPINION
1 year spent with her.
The Firewire connection limits me a bit is mobile and Pc (less and less models offer the FW or ExpressCard to add the FW port via adapter).
The absence of a slice by slice to send the S / PDIF is an oversight damaging.
However, it "sounds" converters, most music seem to be in default of Prism. The onboard effects squarely held the road (in the Settings "decent"!), Dbx compressor emulation with soft knee is hell for singing live, the limiter very quiet (note: it is not a "brickwall" of ridges pass). The reverbs are a very successful "atmosphere" to these subtle funny lexiconesques hall.
Its use and the very concept of console interface + complete work wonders for those seeking versatility "studio - live" ('am going to continue with L'Oreal, where?)
The quality of manufacture (compared to the price of course) seems to me excellent.
99% of what you can listen on my space component is recorded / mixed via FW810S.
In a sentence as 100, even imperfect (even irritating to c't'histoire to send S / PDIF), its price / quality ratio is excellent and work with it is almost all the time pleasant and efficient!
Hand out 2 + 8 "send" analog + S / PDIF out + headphone out 14 =
on the other hand, no XLR output - saving space as it takes on 1U, but provide the cable or adapter TRS to XLR for live)
I use it in a rack with a multi effect same brand most often connected to S / PDIF, and an external preamp.
UTILIZATION
I use in home studio or live. In this last use (and Win XP) I had some problems routing the 8 outs to send.
These sometimes salvaged a bit of the signal from S / PDIF In, when the reverb is turned more integrated. The latest drivers win7 64 apparently eradicated the problem.
on the other hand no specific routing of one of the 8 analog inputs to the S / PDIF out: either the whole mix goes there (button "mix to S / PDIF" in the console software) or ... you're in for a A / D conversion and D / A if you go for example to the multi purpose.
The advantage of digital routing, it should still be flexible and not be able to do send / return without conversions is quite incomprehensible.
I sent a email to Lexicon asking them to add a button "send" additional tranche for the S / PDIF so. No news and no inclusion of this feature in the latest drivers. (They'll make me go for my next multi Eventide effects ... oh no, my banker told me that not?)
The recording of 10 tracks at the same time always passes without concern (many rehearsal tape)
For reading, vst out heavy, I've never been limited (16, 18, most probably, I know!)
Latency in my config and with buffers of 512 is 12ms 20ms input and output. (And it fits me!)
I'm on PC, mainly i5 laptop with 4GB of ram.
In this area, moreover, be careful! the number of models decreases with Firewire port, ditto for the express card (Adapter 1394) ...
GETTING STARTED
Installation is hassle-free, the party with Cubase LE4 online validation is a bit long / boring (there is videos on the Lexicon site if necessary).
The general configuration is easily done because the console software is clear and Cubase LE4 (provided, so) There's a project with the preset inputs / outputs already routed.
Once the config performed slice by slice (EQ and dynamic treatments equally simple) you can save. No backup slice by slice or de'EQ presets for example. In practice, the time to prepare a small set of configs for different situations and I shall not want. That
OVERALL OPINION
1 year spent with her.
The Firewire connection limits me a bit is mobile and Pc (less and less models offer the FW or ExpressCard to add the FW port via adapter).
The absence of a slice by slice to send the S / PDIF is an oversight damaging.
However, it "sounds" converters, most music seem to be in default of Prism. The onboard effects squarely held the road (in the Settings "decent"!), Dbx compressor emulation with soft knee is hell for singing live, the limiter very quiet (note: it is not a "brickwall" of ridges pass). The reverbs are a very successful "atmosphere" to these subtle funny lexiconesques hall.
Its use and the very concept of console interface + complete work wonders for those seeking versatility "studio - live" ('am going to continue with L'Oreal, where?)
The quality of manufacture (compared to the price of course) seems to me excellent.
99% of what you can listen on my space component is recorded / mixed via FW810S.
In a sentence as 100, even imperfect (even irritating to c't'histoire to send S / PDIF), its price / quality ratio is excellent and work with it is almost all the time pleasant and efficient!