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Lexicon MX400 User Manual

Lexicon MX400
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MX400
User
Guide

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Lexicon MX400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processing24-bit
Number of Engines2
Rack Spaces1U
AD/DA Conversion24-bit
EffectsReverb, Delay, Modulation, Dynamics
Inputs2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS
Outputs2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS
MIDI I/OIn/Out
USBYes
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions19" x 1.75"

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Hazard Warnings

Warnings about electric shock risks and the importance of not opening the unit.

Power Cord and Grounding

Instructions on power cord connection, wire color identification, and proper grounding.

Product Compliance and Warnings

Declaration of Conformity

Official statement of product adherence to safety and EMC standards.

UK Mains Plug Safety

Specific safety advice for users operating with UK power plugs.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Information on the device's conformance to electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Lexicon Warranty Details

Warranty Coverage and Claims

Details on warranty validity, registration, proof of purchase, and repair procedures.

Liability Limitations

Explanation of manufacturer liability limits and exclusion clauses for damages.

Introduction to the MX400

Product Overview

General description of the MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor.

Included Items

Lists the components provided with the MX400 unit.

Quick Start Guide

Standard Parallel Connection

Step-by-step instructions for setting up a standard parallel audio connection.

Powering and Audio Level Setup

Guidance on powering the unit and setting initial input audio levels.

Quick Start Program Management

Selecting and Loading Programs

How to choose and load effect programs using the front panel controls.

MX400 Front Panel Controls

Input and Gain Controls

Description of Gain LEDs and Input Knobs for signal level monitoring and adjustment.

Navigation and Display Elements

Details the Main Display, Page/Select Knob, and other navigation buttons.

Program Management Controls

Explanation of Store, System, Bypass, and User/Factory LED indicators.

MX400 Front Panel Operation

Power and Program Loading Controls

Covers the Power Switch and the Program/Load knob for unit operation.

MX400 Rear Panel Connections

Digital and Footswitch Ports

Details USB, Footswitch, and S/PDIF digital input/output ports.

Analog Audio I/O Ports

Describes balanced analog line output and input pairs for audio connections.

MX400 Audio Connectivity

Product Overview

General description of the MX400 processor's connectivity options.

Surround Configuration Connections

Guides on connecting the MX400 for surround sound processing.

MX400 Configuration Connections

Stereo Configuration Connections

Instructions for setting up stereo audio connections.

Dual Stereo Configuration Connections

Details on connecting for dual independent stereo processing.

MX400 Digital I/O and Clocking

Digital I/O Capabilities

Explains S/PDIF digital inputs/outputs mirroring analog signals.

Input Source and Clock Synchronization

Discusses selecting digital/analog inputs and clock sources for digital audio.

Using the MX400: Program Management

Selecting and Loading Programs

How to choose and load programs for Surround/Stereo and Dual Stereo configurations.

Storing and Copying Programs

Steps for saving and duplicating user programs on the MX400.

MX400 Program Editing

Editing a Program

Guide to adjusting effect parameters using Edit Knobs and the Page/Select knob.

MX400 Effect Modification

Changing an Effect

How to swap effects within a program and select new effects.

Changing Knob Assignments

How to assign specific parameters to the Edit Knobs for each program.

MX400 Routing and Mix Controls

Effect Mix/Routing

How to adjust effect mix levels and routing configurations.

MX400 Configuration Routing Options

Stereo and Dual Stereo Routing

Diagrams and explanations for various stereo routing options.

MX400 Surround Routing and Editing

Surround Configuration Routing

Describes Stereo In/Surround Out and Surround In/Out routing options.

Editing Effect Mix/Routing

How to adjust effect mix levels and routing configurations.

MX400 Effects Descriptions

Tempo and Bypass Controls

Explains the Tempo button and the two types of Bypass functions.

Parallel vs. Serial Processing

Defines parallel and serial effect connections and typical use cases.

Reverb Effect Types

Hall Reverbs Description

Details Hall, Vocal Hall, Drum Hall, and Surround Hall reverb characteristics.

Plate, Room, Chamber Reverbs

Describes Plate, Room, and Chamber reverb effects and their sonic qualities.

Gated, Reverse, Ambience Reverbs

Explains Gated, Reverse, and Ambience reverb effects and their applications.

Reverb Effects and Controls

Studio, Arena, Spring Reverbs

Describes Studio, Arena, and Spring reverb types and their uses.

Core Reverb Parameters

Explains Pre Delay, Mid RT/Decay, Diffusion, and Shape & Spread parameters.

Advanced Reverb Controls

Reverb Size and Filtering

Details Size, RT High Cut, and Liveliness controls for reverb shaping.

Bass and Reflection Controls

Explains Bass Boost, Bass Boost Frequency, ER Time, and ER Level parameters.

Plate Reverb Specifics

Covers Feedback Delay and Feedback Level parameters for Plate reverbs.

Delay Effect Types

Studio, Digital, Tape Delays

Describes Studio, Digital, and Tape Delay effects and their features.

Pong, Modulated, Reverse Delays

Explains Pong, Modulated, and Reverse Delay effects and their characteristics.

Delay Controls and Parameters

2-Tap Delay and Tempo

Details the 2-Tap Delay effect and the Tempo control for delay timing.

Delay Time, Feedback, Filters

Explains Delay Time, Feedback, High Pass, and Low Pass Filter controls.

Ducker Controls

Describes Ducker Level and Ducker Threshold for signal ducking.

Dynamics and Other Effects

Smear and Modulated Delay Controls

Explains Smear, Tap, Level, Pan, and Mod Depth controls for effects.

dbx Dynamics: De-Esser

Details the De-Esser effect for sibilance control in vocals.

dbx Dynamics: Compressor

Introduces the Compressor effect for dynamic range control.

Compressor Parameters

Compressor Controls Explained

Details Ratio, Frequency, Bandwidth, Threshold, Gain, and Attack parameters.

Compressor and Modulated Effects

Compressor Release and Knee

Explains Release and Knee controls for compressor behavior.

Modulated Effects: Chorus, Flanger

Describes Chorus and Flanger effects and their sonic characteristics.

Modulated Effects: Phaser

Details the Phaser effect and its comb-filter type sound.

More Modulated Effects

Tremolo, Rotary, Vibrato Effects

Explains Tremolo, Rotary, Vibrato effects and their applications.

Pitch Shift and Detune Effects

Describes Pitch Shift and Detune effects for pitch manipulation.

Modulated Effect Speed Control

Explains the Speed parameter for modulated effect cycles.

Advanced Modulated Effect Controls

Modulated Effect Depth and Voices

Details Depth, Voices, Regen, and Diffusion parameters.

Flanger and Phaser Controls

Covers PreDelay, Waveform, Phase, Phase Stages, Stereo Spread.

Rotary and Doppler Controls

Explains Minimum Speed, Maximum Speed, and Doppler controls.

MX400 System Menu Configuration

Core System Settings

Covers Configuration, Contrast, and Program Load settings.

Input and Clock Source Selection

Details selecting digital/analog inputs and clock sources.

Analog and Digital Output Settings

Explains Analog Output configuration and Digital Output modes.

MX400 System Menu Operation

Bypass Options and MIDI Channels

Covers Bypass Select, MIDI Channel A/B, and MIDI Clock Sync.

MX400 MIDI and Tempo Settings

MIDI Program Receive and CC

Controls MIDI Program Receive, MIDI CC Receive, and Tempo Display.

MX400 System Utilities

Footswitch R/T and Factory Restore

Configures footswitch functions and factory reset procedures.

MX-Edit Software Guide

Software Installation

Instructions for installing the MX-Edit software on Windows and Mac.

MX-Edit Library and Program Editing

How to navigate the library and edit programs using the software.

Program Editor Interface and Routing

Details the program editor window and signal routing options.

MX-Edit Program Management

Saving and Storing Programs

Procedures for saving programs to disk and storing them to the MX400.

Archiving MX400 Settings

How to back up and restore the MX400's state using the Archive feature.

MX400 as Hardware Plug-In

MX400 Plug-In Window Operation

How to use the plug-in window and its controls.

MX-Edit Interface Controls

Effect Selection Buttons

How to select reverbs or effects in Processor 1 or 2.

Adjusting Knobs

Methods for adjusting parameters using mouse and keyboard.

MX-Edit Program Operations

Tempo, Bypass, and Program Naming

Controls for Tempo, Bypass, and naming programs within MX-Edit.

Saving and Storing Programs

Procedures for saving programs to disk and storing them to the MX400.

MX-Edit Archiving and Backup

Archiving MX400 Settings

How to back up and restore the MX400's state using the Archive feature.

MX400 as Hardware Plug-In

System Requirements for Plug-In Use

Minimum hardware and software requirements for plug-in usage.

Plug-In Installation and Connection

Steps for installing the VST/AU plug-in and connecting the MX400.

MX400 Plug-In Configuration

Software Configuration and Routing

Setting up the DAW and audio routing for the hardware plug-in.

Send and Return Path Setup

Steps to configure audio busses for external effects.

MX400 Plug-In Window Controls

MX400 Plug-In Window Operation

How to use the plug-in window and its controls.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Functionality Overview

Details MIDI channels, modes, and message types supported by the MX400.

MX400 Technical Specifications

Analog Audio Input/Output Specs

Details impedance, level, and conversion for analog audio connections.

Analog Audio Performance Metrics

Lists frequency response, THD+N, dynamic range, and crosstalk.

Digital I/O and Control Interface

Specifies digital formats, sample rates, and control interface details.

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