- Record up to 2 tracks at once.
- 44.1kHz to 48kHz sample rates, 16-bit or 24-bit resolution.
- One XLR mic, two TRS line, and one Hi-Z instrument inputs.
- Two TRS and RCA line outputs.
- Software suite includes Cubase LE4 and Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in.
- Software suite includes Cubase LE5 and Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in.
Product Description
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The Lexicon Alpha Desktop Studio continues the
tradition of excellence established by its popular siblings, the
Lambda and Omega desktop studios. Alpha Studio is a
bus-powered 2x2x2 USB I/O Mixer packaged as a complete
solution with Cubase LE and the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb
plug-in. The Alpha Studio features one XLR microphone input, two
TRS line inputs, and two TRS & RCA line outs. Alpha's front panel
features an ultra high-z 1/4-inch instrument input for direct to
computer and a 1/8-inch high powered headphone output
for use with professional or consumer headphones. Record anywhere
you can carry your laptop! Studio quality hardware and powerful
software that turns your PC or Mac into a 24-bit
studio. FOUR INPUTS: RECORD UP TO TWO TRACKS AT ONCE! Stereo line
inputs for keyboards, drum machines or analog output of a CD/MP3
player. RF-filtered TRS active-balanced inputs accept either
balanced or unbalanced signals. Low-noise mic preamp with
balanced XLR inputs. High-impedance front panel input for
electric guitar or bass. PROFESSIONAL MIXER FEATURES Separate mic
and line level input controls with individual peak indicators.
Monitor mix control for balancing an audio source between live
input and playback mix level while . Can be switched to
stereo or mono. High-powered headphone amp offers ultra-clear
fidelity while delivering ample power for any type of headphones.
RF-filtered and TRS balanced Line outputs for speaker monitoring.
USB POWERED Connect to your computer with the included USB cable
and record with the included Cubase LE software. No need for a
power supply... so you can record anywhere you can take your
laptop.
From the Manufacturer
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Now you can record anywhere that you carry your laptop. The
Lexicon Alpha USB Audio Interface is a complete hardware and
software solution that turns your computer into a portable,
professional 24-bit/48 kHz digital studio. It offers a
2x2x2 USB I/O mixer which is powered directly from the USB bus
and includes Steinberg Cubase LE4 software, plus
world-renowned Lexicon reverbs via the Pantheon VST plug-in.
Front panel controls let you adjust Direct/Playback mix and input
levels, toggle monitoring between stereo and mono, plug in an
instrument directly, and monitor with headphones.
The Alpha Studio features one XLR low-noise microphone input, two
TRS line inputs, a hi-Z 1/4" instrument input and two TRS and RCA
line outs. The 1/8" high powered headphone output can be used
with professional or consumer headphones. Conveniently powered
directly from the USB bus, the Alpha Studio can stream two
channels of 44.1 or 48 kHz audio at either 16- or 24-bit
resolution to Mac or PC computers. Users can record two tracks at
once from two input sources. The microphone and line inputs have
individual level controls and peak meters which are summed at the
analog-to-digital bus. As with all solutions from
Lexicon, the Alpha Studio hardware can be used with almost any
software the user prefers.
Cubase LE4 integrates seamlessly with the Alpha I/O Mixer to
achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete solution that
includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit and mix
your masterpiece. Then, to complete your mix with that legendary
"Lexicon Sound”, Alpha includes the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb
plug-in which offers 35 factory presets and 6 reverb types.
The Lexicon Alpha USB desktop studio makes it easy to
record, arrange, edit and mix your music.
FOUR INPUTS: RECORD UP TO TWO TRACKS AT ONCE!
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* Stereo line inputs for keyboards, drum machines or analog
output of a CD/MP3 player. RF-filtered TRS active-balanced inputs
accept either balanced or unbalanced signals.
* Low-noise mic preamp with balanced XLR inputs.
* High-impedance front panel input for electric guitar or bass.
PROFESSIONAL MIXER FEATURES
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* Separate mic and line level input controls with individual peak
indicators.
* Monitor mix control for balancing an audio source between live
input and playback mix level while . Can be switched to
stereo or mono.
* High-powered headphone amp offers ultra-clear fidelity while
delivering ample power for any type of headphones.
* RF-filtered and TRS balanced Line outputs for speaker
monitoring.
USB POWERED
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* Connect to your computer with the included USB cable. No need
for a power supply…so you can record anywhere you can take your
laptop.
Lexicon engineers are constantly working to improve the quality
of our products. Specifications are, therefore subject to change
without notice.
To compare this product to other products of the same line,
please click here.
( http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductComparison_Desktop.aspx )
Microphone Inputs (1) Female XLR Pin 2 Hot Input Impedance 600
ohms balanced Phantom Power No GAIN +50 dB EIN -115dB A-weighted
@50dB gain (150 Ohm source impedance) Maximum Input Level +10dBu
Frequency Response +0, -0.5 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz THD+N
<.005%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz Line Inputs (2) 1/4" TRS balanced or
unbalanced Input Impedance 20 kOhm balanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced
Maximum Input Level +12 dBu Microphone Inputs (1) Female XLR Pin
2 Hot Input Impedance 600 ohms balanced Phantom Power No GAIN +50
dB EIN -115dB A-weighted @50dB gain (150 Ohm source impedance)
Maximum Input Level +10dBu Frequency Response +0, -0.5 dB 20 Hz -
20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz THD+N <.005%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz Line Inputs (2)
1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced Input Impedance 20 kOhm balanced,
10 kOhm unbalanced Maximum Input Level +12 dBu Frequency Response
+0, -0.2 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1kHz THD+N <.009% A/D, 20 Hz -
20 kHz Instrument Input (1) 1/4" mono jack Input Impedance 1 MOhm
unbalanced Maximum Input Level +8.5 dBu Frequency Response +0, -1
dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz THD+N <.125% A/D Crosstalk <-74dB
any input or output to any channel,
20Hz - 20kHz <-95dB at 1kHz typical Line Outputs (2) 1/4" TRS
bal./unbal. +(2) RCA Level +16dBu maximum (1/4" TRS) Impedance 1k
ohm balanced, 500 ohm unbalanced Headphone Output (1) 1/8" stereo
jack
20 mW per channel at 50 Ohms
D/A - A/D Sample Rate 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (determined by computer
application) Dynamic Range A/D (24 Bit) 100 dB typical,
A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
D/A (24 Bit) 100 dB typical, A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
A/D/A (24 Bit) 97 dB typical, A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz USB Type
B Socket Version 1.1, Version 1.1 hubs are not supported Power
Requirements USB Bus-Powered Dimensions 6.75" Wx 1.6" Hx 6.5"D
Weight 1.1 lbs. (0.49kgs)