Lexicon I-O 22 Owner's 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.
•
The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
•
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 IO22
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 22. 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 22 Desktop Recording Interface .... 2
Included Items .............................................................. 2
System Requirements .................................................... 2
FRONT PANEL ...................................................................... 3
REAR ANd SIdE PANELS ...................................................... 5
CONNECTING ThE IO 22...................................................... 7
Microphones ................................................................. 7
Line Level Sources ......................................................... 7
Instruments ................................................................... 7
Computer/Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) .............. 7
Headphones .................................................................. 7
Monitor Speakers ..........................................................7
Example Connections .................................................... 8
IO 22 ExAMPLE PROjECT - RECORdING A GUITAR .............. 9
Install Drivers, Control Software, and Cubase® LE ....... 9
Activate Cubase LE ................................................ 9
Set Up Windows
Example Project Connections ........................................10
Connect the Guitar ................................................ 11
Connect the Headphones ...................................... 12
Connect the Computer .......................................... 13
Listen to the Guitar Input (Direct)................................13
Set Up Cubase
Set Up Cubase
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Record a Track in Cubase
Create a New Project ............................................. 16
Start Recording ...................................................... 17
Listen to the Recording.......................................... 17
Audio Mixdown .....................................................18
Options and Features in Cubase LE ....................... 18
Using the Pantheon II Reverb in Cubase LE..........18
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Audio and MIDI (Optional) .... 10
LE for IO 22 (Windows®) ................... 14
LE for IO 22 (Mac®) ........................... 15
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LE ...................................... 16
BLOCK dIAGRAM ................................................................ 19
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 21
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Lexicon® IO 22 desktop
recording interface!
The patent-pending IO 22 design fits where it makes the most sense,
between your keyboard and monitor. With all level meters and gain controls
at your fingertips, you’ll wonder why no one ever thought of it before.
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Featuring newly designed dbx
phone preamps on every channel, the IO 22 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 micro-
Features
• dbx® high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
• 2 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
• 1 side panel ¼" instrument input
• 2 analog ¼" TRS outputs
• 1 headphone output with dedicated volume control
• MIDI in and out
• USB 2.0 Audio Interface
• 44.1 to 96KHz sample rates, 24 bit conversion
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Unpacking your IO 22 Desktop Recording Interface
Each IO 22 desktop recording interface is shipped in one carton, containing
the IO 22 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 22 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.
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and Macintosh® systems.
Included Items
• IO 22 Desktop Recording Interface
• Installer DVD containing drivers, this manual, the Lexicon Pantheon II
reverb plug-in, the XILS3 SE plug-in, Cubase LE Recording Software,
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and ToonTrack
EZDrummer 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 22. As with all such systems, adding more RAM
than the minimum will allow you to do more processing and improve performance.
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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
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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.
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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 –30dB
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 –30dB
3. PHONES LEVEL KNOB
Adjust headphone output signal level here.
4. MIC/LINE/INST 1 GAIN KNOB
Adjusts the input gain level for Mic/Line 1 or Instrument 1.
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