Harman Lexicon IO42, IO-42 User Manual

Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the

terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

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The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal

marked N or coloured black.

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The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal

marked L or coloured red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.

CONDUCTOR

L LIVE BROWN BLACK

N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE

E EARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord us

unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.

NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT

A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER

SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover

in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your

local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be

ASTA approved to BS1362.

WIRE COLOR

Normal Alt

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITHI LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.

FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel or equivalent.

If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certiﬁed power cord shall be used for this supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product name: Lexicon IO42

Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

EMC: EN 55022:2006 EN 55024:1998 FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC EC Regulation 278/2009

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.

Roger Johnsen Director, Engineering Signal Processing 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: April 28, 2011

European Contact: Your local Lexicon Sales and Service Office or

Harman Signal Processing 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583

ELECTROMAGNETIC

COMPATIBILITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection syste m for used elect ronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Service Info

If you require technical support, contact Lexicon® Professional Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your unit, found on a sticker attached to the bottom of the IO 42. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now.

Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to the manual. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. If you are still unable to solve a problem, contact our Customer Service Department at (801) 568-7660 for consultation. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number. No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number. Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. Lexicon Professional will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.

Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.

Warranty

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.

1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed (or online regisration must be completed at www.lexiconpro.com) within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

2. Lexicon Professional warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

3. Lexicon Professional’s liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Lexicon Professional WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of 1 year. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from Lexicon Professional by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.

4. Lexicon Professional reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured.

5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Lexicon Professional neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall Lexicon Professional or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 2

SERvICE INFO ...................................................................... 4

WARRANTY ......................................................................... 4

INTROdUCTION ................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................... 1

Unpacking your IO 42 Desktop Recording Interface .... 2

Included Items .............................................................. 2

System Requirements .................................................... 2

FRONT PANEL ...................................................................... 3

REAR ANd SIdE PANELS ...................................................... 6

CONNECTING ThE IO 42...................................................... 8

Microphones ................................................................. 8

Line Level Sources ......................................................... 8

Instruments ................................................................... 8

Computer/Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) .............. 8

Headphones .................................................................. 8

Monitor Speakers ..........................................................8

Example Connections .................................................... 9

IO 42 ExAMPLE PROjECT - RECORdING A GUITAR .............. 10

Install Drivers, Control Software, and Cubase® LE ....... 10

Activate Cubase LE ................................................ 10

Set Up Windows

Example Project Connections ........................................12

Connect the Guitar ................................................ 13

Connect the Headphones ...................................... 14

Connect the Computer .......................................... 15

Listen to the Guitar Input (Direct)................................15

Set Up Cubase Set Up Cubase

Record a Track in Cubase

Create a New Project ............................................. 18

Start Recording ...................................................... 19

Listen to the Recording.......................................... 19

Audio Mixdown .....................................................20

Options and Features in Cubase LE ....................... 20

Using the Pantheon II Reverb in Cubase LE..........20

Audio and MIDI (Optional) .... 11

LE for IO 42 (Windows®) ................... 16

LE for IO 42 (Mac®) ........................... 17

LE ...................................... 18

BLOCK dIAGRAM ................................................................ 21

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 23

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Lexicon® IO 42 desktop recording interface!

The patent-pending IO 42 design fits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. With all monitor and input level controls at your fingertips, you’ll wonder why no one ever thought of it before.

Featuring newly designed dbx microphone preamps on every channel, the IO 42 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a 60V supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D

- D/A converters ensure pristine 24bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The Lexicon name is synonymous with “the world’s best reverb.” The

™

Pantheon

II VST/AU reverb plug-in features 6 reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters, and 35 factory presets that range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects. It’s easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with the exquisitely rich, full reverbs that made Lexicon famous.

60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise

Features

• dbx® high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps

• 4 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs

• 2 side panel ¼" instrument inputs

• 2 analog ¼" TRS outputs

• 2 headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls

• Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O

• MIDI in and out

• USB 2.0 Audio Interface

• 44.1 to 96KHz sample rates, 24 bit conversion

Unpacking your IO 42 Desktop Recording Interface

Each IO 42 desktop recording interface is shipped in one carton, containing the IO 42 unit and a software DVD for Windows After unpacking, save all the packaging materials in case you ever have to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the IO 42 unit and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any shipment damage to the carrier that delivered the product or dealer from whom you purchased the product at once.

and Macintosh® systems.

Included Items

• IO 42 Desktop Recording Interface

• Installer DVD containing drivers, the Lexicon Pantheon II reverb

plug-in, the XILS3 SE plug-in, Cubase LE Recording Software, and

ToonTrack

EZ Drummer Lite for Mac® and Windows®

• USB cable

• Lexicon Professional warranty registration

• Power Supply

NOTE: The full Cubase LE manual is located on the software DVD.

System Requirements

Powerful software for audio recording requires a powerful computer with the right operating system software, processor and memory. Most computers currently sold already meet these requirements, or can be upgraded to be compatible with the IO 42. As with all such systems, adding more RAM than the minimum will allow you to do more processing and improve performance.

Windows

Vista, XP, 7 (Minimum System Requirements)

• Multicore processor

• 1GB RAM

• Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels

• DVD-ROM drive

• Internet access required for software license activation

Mac

(Minimum System Requirements)

• Intel® processor

• 1 GB RAM

• OS X Version 10.4.9 or higher

• Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels

• DVD-ROM drive

• Internet access required for software license activation

Note: Adobe Reader is required to view the pdf documents on the DVD.

Front Panel

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1. INPUT LEVEL LEDS

These indicate signal level for each input by showing the remaining headroom before clipping. Their values are: Red Clipping Yellow –3dB Green –6dB Green –9dB Green –12dB Green –18dB Green –24dB Green –36dB

2. OUTPUT LEVEL LEDS

These indicate signal level for each output by showing the remaining headroom before clipping. Their values are: Red Clipping Yellow –3dB Green –6dB Green –9dB Green –12dB Green –18dB Green –24dB Green –36dB

3. PHONES 1 AND PHONES 2 LEVEL KNOBS

Adjust headphone output signal level here. The Phones 1 knob controls the Phones 1 level, and the Phones 2 knob controls the Phones 2 level.

4. MIC/LINE/INST 1 GAIN KNOB

Adjusts the input gain level for Mic/Line 1 or Instrument 1.

5. INSTRUMENT 1 LED

Lights when a 1/4" plug is inserted into the Instrument 1 jack on the right side panel.

6. STEREO BUTTON AND STEREO LED - MIC/LINE/INST 1 AND MIC/LINE/INST 2

This button toggles between Stereo mode and Mono mode for the Mic/ Line 1 input (or Instrument 1 input) and Mic/Line 2 input (or Instrument 2 input). The LED lights when Stereo mode is on.

In Stereo mode (Stereo LED is on), the Instrument 1 and Mic/Line 1 input signals are sent to the Left Main Out, while the Instrument 2 and Mic/Line 2 input signals are sent to the Right Main Out.

In Mono mode (Stereo LED is off), each pair of input signals is mixed together and sent to the Left and Right Main Outs as a mono signal. One pair includes Instrument 1 or Mic/Line 1 and Instrument 2 or Mic Line 2.

7. 48V LED

Lights when phantom power is active for the Mic/Line 1 and 2 input pair. Phantom power can be turned on for any combi-jack input pair via the 48V buttons on the back panel. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power to operate. Most condenser microphones do require phantom power to operate. If you are unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone, consult your microphone’s documentation or contact the manufacturer.

8. INSTRUMENT 2 LED

Lights when a 1/4" plug is inserted into the Instrument 2 jack on the right side panel.

9. MIC/LINE/INST 2 GAIN KNOB

Adjusts the input gain level for Mic/Line 2 or Instrument 2.

10. MIC/LINE 3 GAIN KNOB

Adjusts the input gain level for Mic/Line 3.

11. STEREO BUTTON AND STEREO LED MIC/LINE 3 AND MIC/LINE 4

This button toggles between Stereo mode and Mono mode for the Mic/ Line 1 input (or Instrument 1 input) and Mic/Line 2 input (or Instrument 2 input). The LED lights when Stereo mode is on.

In Stereo mode (Stereo LED is on), the Mic/Line 3 input signal is sent to the Left Main Out, while the Mic/Line 4 input signal is sent to the Right Main Out.

In Mono mode (Stereo LED is off), each pair of input signals is mixed together and sent to the Left and Right Main Outs as a mono signal. One pair includes Mic/Line 3 and Mic/Line 4.

12. 48V LED

Lights when phantom power is active for the Mic/Line 3 and 4 input pair. Phantom power can be turned on for each combi-jack input pair via the 48V buttons on the back panel. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power to operate. Most condenser microphones do require phantom power to operate. If you are unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone, consult your microphone’s documentation or contact the manufacturer.

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