Connecting To The Lambda Studio; Monitoring Connections; Connecting Headphones; Connecting To Monitor Speakers - Lexicon LAMBDA Owner's Manual

Connecting to the Lambda Studio – Monitoring Connections

CONNECTING TO THE LAMBDA STUDIO

The Lambda Studio is both a 4 x 2 x 2 mixer and a USB audio/MIDI interface that can
be used in a variety of audio applications. This section describes how to make basic
connections for the following functionality:
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MONITORING CONNECTIONS

The Lambda Studio allows you to monitor audio both from the hardware inputs
(Direct) and from the computer (Playback). Use the
between the direct audio and playback audio from your computer (For a complete
description of the Monitor Mix control, see "Monitor Mix Control" on page 4).
You can monitor the audio through the
through studio monitors using the ¼" L/R Line Out jacks on the rear panel, or both.
The output level of both the L/R Line Out jacks and the Headphone jack are controlled
with the
The Lambda Studio's L/R Line Outputs have a nominal output of +4 dBu, and support
both balanced (¼" TRS) or unbalanced (¼" TS) connections.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

CONNECTING TO MONITOR SPEAKERS

CONNECTING TO A HOME STEREO

Connect the
appropriate inputs on your stereo, typically the Tape In or Aux In jacks, using a ¼" to
male phono (RCA) connector or adapter. Keep the
Studio low at first, raising it slowly to match the level of other units connected to the
stereo.
Monitoring Audio
Recording Audio
Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown
Output Level
knob above the Headphone jack on the front panel.
1. Connect headphones to the
Lambda Studio. The Headphone jack accepts an
2. Adjust headphone volume with the
1. Using ¼" cables (balanced TRS cables are recommended), connect the
Out
jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda Studio to the appropriate inputs on
your mixer, power amp, or powered speakers.
2. Adjust the Lambda Studio's output volume with the
both headphones and monitor speakers, adjust the level of the external power
amp or speakers using their gain controls after you've set the desired level in your
headphones.
Line Out 1-2
7
1 ⁄ " Headphone jack on the front panel,
8
Headphone jack located on the front panel of the
Output Level
jacks on the rear panel of the Lambda Studio to the
Output Level
Monitor Mix
control to balance
1 ⁄ " TRS connector.
8
knob.
L/R Line
Output Level
knob. If using
knob on the Lambda