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Lexicon Recording Studio User Manual

Lexicon Recording Studio
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Lexicon Recording Studio Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Channels2
Sample Rate44.1kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
Phantom PowerYes
USB ConnectivityYes
AD/DA Conversion24-bit

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety instructions for operating the Alpha Studio.

User Protection Warnings

Critical warnings for user protection, read before operating the device.

Product Compliance and Warnings

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Compliance with EMC standards and usage recommendations.

UK Mains Plug Safety

Specific safety advice regarding the UK mains plug and fuse.

Declaration of Conformity

Product compliance statement with safety and EMC directives.

Service and Warranty Information

Technical Support and Service Procedures

How to get technical support and return products for service.

Product Warranty Details

Information on warranty validity, coverage, and limitations.

Introduction to the Alpha Studio

Product Overview and Capabilities

Highlights the Alpha Studio's functionality as a recording workstation.

Key Features of the Alpha Studio

Lists the main hardware and software features of the product.

Getting Started: Unpacking and Requirements

Unpacking and Initial Inspection

Steps for unpacking the unit and checking for damage.

Computer System Requirements

Minimum hardware and OS requirements for Windows and Mac.

Alpha Studio Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Input Jacks and Controls

Details on Instrument, Line 1/Inst, Peak LEDs, Line 2/Mic, Monitor Assign.

Front Panel Monitoring and Output

Monitor Mix, Output Level, and Headphone Jack

Explanation of monitoring controls and headphone output.

Alpha Studio Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Port Descriptions

Details on USB Port, Line In, Mic Input, and Line Outputs.

Connecting the Alpha Studio

Monitoring Audio Connections

How to connect headphones and studio monitors for monitoring.

Home Stereo Monitoring Setup

Connecting RCA outputs for monitoring through a home stereo system.

Connecting for Recording

Microphone and Line Level Connections

How to connect microphones and line-level audio sources.

Instrument Input Connection

How to connect guitars or basses to the instrument input.

Mixdown and Output

Connecting to External Recorders

How to connect for mixdown to DAT, cassette, or CD recorders.

Mixing within Cubase LE

Instructions for mixing down directly within the software.

Setup and System Diagram

Connections Diagram Overview

Visual guide to connecting hardware components.

Windows Software Installation

Initial software and driver installation for Windows.

Macintosh Software Setup

Mac OS Software Installation

Steps for installing software and drivers on Mac OS.

Using the Alpha Studio with Cubase LE

Cubase LE Driver Setup

Setting up Cubase LE with the Alpha Studio ASIO driver.

Recording Audio: Microphone and Line Input

Setting Up Cubase Project

Steps to create a new project and configure tracks in Cubase LE.

Configuring Track Input Source

Selecting input sources for tracks in Cubase.

Recording Level Adjustment

Setting input gain and starting/stopping the recording process.

Recording Audio: Guitar Input

Connecting and Configuring Guitar Input

Steps to connect a guitar and set up Cubase for instrument recording.

Adjusting Instrument Gain

Setting instrument input levels and performing the recording.

Using Software Input Monitoring

Setting Up Monitor Mix for Software Monitoring

Adjusting Monitor Mix for playback and software effects.

Applying Software Effects (Reverb)

Adding and configuring VST effects like Pantheon reverb in Cubase.

Adjusting Buffer Settings (Windows)

Understanding Audio Latency and Buffering

Explanation of audio latency and buffer function.

Windows XP Buffer Adjustment

How to adjust buffer settings via the ASIO control panel in Windows XP.

Adjusting Buffers on Mac OS

Mac OS Buffer Adjustment

How to adjust buffer settings in Cubase LE on Mac OS.

Product Specifications

Input and Output Specifications

Detailed specs for microphone, line, and instrument inputs/outputs.

Performance and Power Specifications

Dynamic range, sample rate, power, dimensions, and weight.

Alpha Studio Signal Routing

Signal Flow Diagram Explanation

Visual representation of audio signal paths through the device.

Lexicon Contact and Support

Company Contact Information

Address, phone, fax, and email for Lexicon support.

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