OMEGATM Desktop Recording Studio Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
OMEGATM Service Info/Warranty SERVICE INFO WARRANTY 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. This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.
Lexicon Professional® Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking the OmegaTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OMEGATM Introduction INTRODUCTION FEATURES 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.
Introduction 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.
OMEGATM The Front Panel V but does not necessarily indicate THE FRONT PANEL The Omega’s front panel offers the following features: distortion or actual clipping. • USB Assign These buttons select which USB audio • Mic 1-2 Gain bus (USB 1-2 or 3-4) that signal is These knobs adjust the input gain levels streaming up to the computer on. of the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs.
The Front Panel • Lexicon Professional® communicating with your computer. Monitor Mix Control The Omega gives you the ability to • monitor your analog input signals while +48V LED This LED indicates that 48 Volt phantom recording without the delay incurred by power is active on the Mic 1 and 2 A/D/A converters and computer inputs. These inputs provide phantom recording latency. This zero-latency power for condenser microphones that analog monitoring is controlled by the require it to operate.
The Rear Panel OMEGATM THE REAR PANEL • Mic 1-2 Inputs These balanced XLR inputs feature high The OMEGA’s rear panel offers the following features: • quality dbx® mic preamps designed specifically for microphone use. The input gain is adjusted using the Mic 1-2 Line In 1-4 knobs on the front panel respectively.
The Rear Panel pad is on, the net gain of the preamp • Lexicon Professional® • This switches on the phantom power to Insert 1-2 the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom Each mic input is equipped with a TRS power to operate, but are not harmed insert point. Inserts provide a send and by it. Most condenser microphones do return of the input channel’s signal require phantom power to operate.
Making Connections OMEGATM MAKING CONNECTIONS The OMEGA is both an 8 x 4 x 2 mixer and USB audio interface that can used in a variety of audio setups. This section describes how to make basic connections for the following applications: • Monitoring Audio • Recording Audio • Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown Connecting to monitor speakers with a power amp or self-powered monitor speakers: 1.
Making Connections To activate Phantom Power: If your microphone requires phantom power, first make sure the microphone is connected, then press the Phantom Power switch (labeled +48V). The +48V LED on the front panel indicates the phantom power is active. If your mics don’t need phantom power, it is best to turn it off.
OMEGATM CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM 9 Making Connections
Software Setup Lexicon Professional® WINDOWS® SOFTWARE SETUP You must consult the Software Installation Guide packaged with the software CD-ROMs inside the Omega box to ensure the successful installation of the recording software and USB drivers. If you haven’t already installed the your software, please do so before continuing on to the next section. Also, consider the following information as it pertains to your computer’s operating system prior to installing the USB drivers.
OMEGATM DRIVER CONFIGURATION Here are a couple USB Driver configuration notes that we’d like to draw your attention to once you’ve successfully completed the software installation. Open Pro Tracks PlusTm and follow these steps: WINDOWS® XP/2000 Go to Options>Audio. Click on the Drivers Tab. Selec the Lexicon drivers as shown below. This is a typical setup. Make sure that only the Lexicon Win USB drivers are highlighted.
Software Setup Lexicon Professional® WINDOWS® XP (16 & 24 bit audio) WINDOWS® 2000 (16 bit audio) To set the drivers for Windows XP (16 and 24 bit depths) and Windows 2000 (16 bit depth), Go to Options>Audio. Click the Advanced tab. Select WDK/KS in the Driver Mode field under Playback and Recording section as shown below.
OMEGATM WINDOWS® 2000 (24 bit audio) To set the drivers for Windows 2000 (24 bit depth), go to Options>Audio. Click the Advanced tab. Select MME (32-bit) in the Driver Mode field under Playback and Recording section as shown below.
Software Setup Lexicon Professional® WINDOWS® 2000 and WINDOWS® XP PLAYBACK AND RECORD TIMING To set the Playback Timing and the Record Timing go to Options>Audio. Click the General tab. Select Lexicon Win USB 1-2 In/Out in the Playback Timing Master field and in the Record Timing Master field. Also, select your desired bit depth in the Audio Driver Bit Depth field and in the File Bit Depth field.
OMEGATM MACINTOSH® SOFTWARE SETUP You must consult the Software Installation Guide packaged with the software CD-ROMs inside the Omega box to ensure the successful installation of the recording software and USB setup. If you haven’t already installed the your software, please do so before continuing on to the next section. Mac OS A USB device must initialize itself with the host computer to operate correctly. The Omega Studio comprises several devices (audio and MIDI) and each of those must be initialized.
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OMEGATM Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Microphone Inputs: Input Impedance: Phantom Power: EIN: Maximum Input Level: Frequency Response: THD+N: Insert Inputs: Send Level (tip): Maximum Return Level (ring): Line Inputs: Input Impedance: Maximum Input Level: Frequency Response: THD+N: Instrument Input: Input Impedance: Maximum Input Level: Frequency Response: THD+N: Crosstalk: Line Outputs: Level: Impedance: Headphone Output: MIDI Interface: Digital Audio Input: Digital Audio Output: (2) Female XLR Pin 2 Ho
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