Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio

Record and mix professionally on your computer.

With the Omega Desktop Recording Studio, Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to let you record and mix 24-bit audio professionally on your computer.

Omega Studio Hardware

Differentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes that are typically based on a patchbay paradigm, the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer is based on a mixer paradigm and includes input, output, and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware.

The Omega I/O mixer provides eight inputs that are assignable in pairs to any of four simultaneous record channels featuring ultra-transparent, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters to capture your performance with pristine 24-bit quality. Two of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx mic-preamps with 48V phantom power and TRS insert points. Four TRS active balanced line inputs accept up to +22dBu signals to allow interfacing to either unbalanced or professional high-output level-balanced equipment. Included is an S/PDIF input combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency, direct monitoring of the S/PDIF source to allow simultaneous tracking of analog and digital sources.

A high-impedance instrument input is conveniently accessible on the front panel. The Omega I/O mixer provides a peak indicator for each analog input as well as an assignable bar graph meter for signal level monitoring. By monitoring the signal at the A/D converters, you avoid the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The Lexicon Omega I/O mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and sound cards.

MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.

Cubase LE

Your Lexicon Omega system includes Steinberg's Cubase LE. From the first idea to complete compositions, Cubase is the virtual recording studio for all musicians and producers looking for a creative way to realize their projects. It integrates seamlessly with the Omega I/O Mixer to achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete recording solution that includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit, and mix your masterpiece.

Cubase LE supports up to 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks with professional audio editing and processing features including: full automation of volume, pan, mute, and effects; MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets; up to eight VST instruments; two insert and four effect sends per channel; and VST system link and ReWire 2 compatibility.

Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug-In

Designed entirely by Lexicon engineers, the Pantheon reverb plug-in offers 35 factory presets featuring six reverb types (hall, chamber, plate, room, ambience, and custom) controlled by an intuitive user interface with 16 editable parameters. The Lexicon name is synonymous with the world's best reverb. Pantheon continues this legacy by bringing that Lexicon sound to your projects.

Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio Features:

Omega Desktop:
2 XLR microphone inputs
dbx Silver Series mic preamps
+48V phantom power
2 TRS insert inputs
4 TRS balanced/unbalanced line inputs
1/4" mono instrument input
2 TRS line outputs
MIDI Interface 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out
Coaxial RCA S/PDIF I/O
24-bit D/A and A/D conversion
Integrated multitrack recording, editing, and mixing of audio and MIDI
32 stereo audio tracks
32 plug-ins at one time
Unlimited MIDI tracks
Professional 24-bit recording, mixing, processing
Full-featured editing capabilities
DXi soft synth support
Support for custom screen layouts and keyboard shortcuts
Polish your products with the included suite of DirectX plug-ins
Apply morphing effects to your mix with the included FXPad joystick-controlled multi-effects module
Add analog synth color to your production with the included AAS Tassman SE analog synth module
Produce and burn professional quality CDs from your projects using included project-management utilities
Encode audio for internet delivery
Import general MIDI files
Unlimited realtime locate markers
Reverb Plug-In
Classic Lexicon reverb known throughout the recording world
35 factory presets, plus a powerful editor for creating additional presets
6 reverb types including Hall, Chamber, Plate, Room, Ambience, and Custom
16 user-adjustable parameters for fine tuning the reverb
Advanced yet easy-to-use interface
Floating-point DSP processing
Mono and stereo operation
16- and 24-bit compatible
Efficient CPU utilization
Sample rates up to 96kHz
Omega Studio Hardware:
Microphone Inputs (2) Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
Input Impedance 664 ohms balanced
Phantom Power +48 Volt
EIN -118 dB @ 51dB gain (150 ohm source impedance) -120 dB A-weighted
Maximum Input Level -2 dBu (150 Ohm source impedance)
Frequency Response +0, -0.2dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz
THD+N <.005%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Insert Inputs (2) 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced
Send Level (ring) +19 dBu maximum
Maximum Return Level (tip) +19 dBu maximum
Line Inputs (4) 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced
Input Impedance 20 kOhm unbalanced, 10 kOhm unbalanced
Maximum Input Level +19 dBu (40 Ohm source impedance)
Frequency Response +0, -0.2 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1kHz
THD+N <.012% A/D, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <.012% A/D/A, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Instrument Input (1) 1/4" mono jack
Input Impedance 1 MOhm unbalanced
Maximum Input Level +19 dBu
Frequency Response +0, -0.25 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz
THD+N <.0125% A/D
Crosstalk <-74dB any input or output to any recording channel, 20 Hz-20 kHz <-95 dB at 1 kHz typical

Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio Specifications: