Lexicon OMEGA User Manual

OMEGATMDesktop Recording Studio

Owner’s Manual

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NO

T BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTR

UCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APP

ARATUS (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 fr

om 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: For products provided with a power switch, the power switch 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE EARTHED.

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

ATTENTION: WARNING:

SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CONDUCTOR

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

WIRE COLOR

Normal Alt

BROWN

LIVE

NEUTRAL

EARTH GND

GREEN/YEL

BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTROMAGNETIC

COMPATIBILITY

This unit conforms to 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.

DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.

Sandy, UT 84070, USA

Declares that the product:

Product name: Lexicon Omega

Note: Product name may be

suffixed by the letters-EU.

Product option: all (requires Class II

power adapter that con forms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

Conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)

EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: September 2003

European Contact: Your local Lexicon

Professional Sales and Service Office or

Harman Music Group 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy. Sandy, UT 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583

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, it is printed on a sticker attached to the rear panel. 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 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 their control.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Unpacking the OmegaTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

The Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitoring Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mixdown of Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connections Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Macintosh®Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Signal Routing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lexicon OMEGA™ desktop recording studio. The Lexicon OMEGA is a complete, USB-connected recording solution. Comprised of an intuitive I/O unit and multi-track recording software, the OMEGA works in conjunction with your computer to give you a compact, professionalquality audio production system and provides all the tools necessary for expert results. Complementing the OMEGA’s analog and digital I/O, Pro Tracks Plus

software for PC’s offers integrated multi-track recording, editing and mixing of 32 audio tracks, unlimited MIDI tracks, DXi soft synth support, and an array of additional features. BIAS

DeckTM3.5 SE software for Mac’s offers integrated multi-track recording, editing and mixing of 64 audio tracks, up to 99 virtual tracks and numerous additional features. Also included with the OMEGA is Lexicon’s Pantheon™ reverb plug-in. Lexicon reverbs have been used on professional recordings for over thirty years.

FEATURES

The Omega™ desktop studio provides the following:

• 6 channels of 24-bit streaming audio via USB (4 record, 2 playback)

• 7 analog audio inputs

• 2 - XLR mic inputs with extremely low noise dbx

preamps

• 20 dB Mic Pad

• 4 - 1/4” analog RF filtered TRS active-balanced line inputs

• 1 - 1/4” ultra-Hi-Z analog instrument input

• 2 - 1/4” analog TRS servobalanced, active line outputs

• S/PDIF coaxial digital input and output

• 1/4” TRS insert on each mic input

• MIDI In and Out

• +48V phantom power

• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, supporting sample rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

• Zero-latency analog record monitoring with adjustable balance between input and playback

• Stereo and Mono input source monitoring

• Power supply included

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UNPACKING THE OMEGA

The Omega™is shipped in one carton, containing the interface hardware, Pro Tracks Plus

™

software for Windows®-

based systems, and BIAS

Deck 3.5 SE

™

software for Mac®-based systems. After unpacking, save all the packaging materials in case you ever have to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the Omega 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.

The following items are included:

• Omega desktop audio interface

• Installer CD-Rom containing Pro Tracks Plus

™

Recording Software and the Lexicon Pantheon

™

Reverb Plug-in for

Windows

• Installer CD-Rom containing BIAS

Deck 3.5 SE™Recording

Software, BIAS

Deck 3.5 SE

™

Owner’s Manual, and the Lexicon Pantheon

™

Reverb

Plug-in for Mac

• Installer CD-Rom containing Windows XP/2000 USB drivers

• USB connector cable

• This Owner’s Manual

• Pro Tracks Plus

™

Owner’s

Manual

• Lexicon Pantheon

Reverb

Plug-in User’s Guide

• Pro Track Plus

™

Shortcut Guide

• Omega Software Installation Guide

• Lexicon Professional warranty registration card

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

WINDOWS

• Pentium®III 500 MHz (1.2 GHz recommended)

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

• 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)

• 100 MB of available hard disk space

• EIDE/Ultra DMA 7200RPM hard disk type or better

MACINTOSH

• Power PC®, G4 Processor (450 MHz or faster)

• Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or later

• 128 MB RAM minimum (512MB recommended)

• 20 MB available hard disk space

• 18 ms hard drive (average speed time) or faster

• QuickTime

™

3.0 or later

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