Section Iv - Adjusting The Buffer Settings - Lexicon Lambda Owner's Manual

Using Software Input Monitoring
6. Because this is an insert effect, move the Mix slider to 50% (see the Pantheon
7. Change the level to about -52dB. Now you will record with the Lexicon

SECTION Iv - ADJUSTING THE BUFFER SETTINGS

Audio latency is the minimum time required for a computer to store recorded audio
from an audio interface into the recording application memory and playback that
same recorded audio back out audio interface output.
After the audio has been converted to the digital domain, it is passed to a buffer before
it is processed by the driver and then passed to the audio application. An audio buf-
fer is a reserved segment of memory used to hold this advance portion of audio data
to compensate for momentary delays in processing. The size of an audio buffer is
the maximum number of samples the buffer can hold. For sound coming from the
computer, there is an output buffer before the digital to analog conversion. "Buffering"
introduces latency, since a buffer needs to fill up by a certain amount before the data
can continue along the chain.
The buffers in Cubase
when you installed the software. If you are using Input Monitoring, you may wish to
adjust the amount of buffering to reduce this latency, or perceived delay in the input
vs. output of audio. Lowering the buffers will lower the amount of latency when using
Input Monitoring. Setting the buffers too low will result in unwanted digital artifacts,
such as popping or crackling and possibly audio dropout. The faster the computer
(Hard Disk and CPU), the lower you will be able to adjust the buffer setting without
negatively impacting the audio. For more information, consult the Cubase LE 4 online
documentation.
manual for more details).
Reverb on your track.
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