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Lexicon Omega USB Audio Interface


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LexiconOmega USB Audio Interface


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Record and mix professionally on your computer.

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, ProTracks Plus 32-track recording software for PC, Bias Deck 3.5 SE for Mac and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio.

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Omega Desktop Recording Studio

Omega Studio Hardware
Differentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes which are typically based on a patch-bay 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 8 inputs which are assignable in pairs to any of 4 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 48 volt 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, it avoids the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The 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.

Recording Studio Includes
Pro Tracks Plus(TM) is an easy-to-use, comprehensive 32-track recording suite that includes all the modules you need to track, edit, process, sequence and mix your masterpiece. Not only does it include intuitive non-linear editing, plug-in support, and acidized looping features, it contains a full featured MIDI sequencer with outstanding event editing and powerful automation features as well as soft synth support.

Pantheon Reverb Plug In
Designed entirely by Lexicon engineers, the Pantheon reverb plug-in offers 35 factory presets featuring 6 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.

Detailed Product 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

Detailed Product Specifications

  • 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

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51 found helpful, 24 found unhelpful.
Awesome unit
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by EvilDan 11/3/2004 7:11:21 AM
Musical Experience: Home Producer/Active Musician
Style of music: Hard rock/Heavy Metal
Hometown New Zealand
Fantastic unit. Almost noiseless, preamps are fine, very easy to use, not hard to setup, peak meters are very helpful. Layout of knobs/meters is intuitive. Seems a very solid unit that will last a long time. Small foot print. Headphone monitoring is great. No complaints at all. Currently achieving a more professional sound with this unit than at studio's we've been to in the past. Recording software bundled with seemed ok but you can't do EQ with it so we got sonar 3 instead.


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My Whole Studio Changed with $350 bucks
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by T.Rick 5/3/2004 1:13:28 PM
Musical Experience: Recording Fanatic
Style of music: Alternative, Acoustic, Emo, Electric
Hometown Mississippi
I am only 20, but I have been into studio recording since I was 17 and I have been building my studio up seriously for the past 2 years. I am a solo artist and I write all of my songs and program and play all of the instruments. My studio before the Omega consisted of a Yamaha AW4416 and Mackie HR624 monitors two JoeMeek VC6Q British Channels and two DBX 286A Vocal strips. I had a Dell P4 that I had just purchased for school when I heard about the Omega. What sold me on the Omega was the 4 simultaneous inputs. I never thought about getting into the MBox because it is limited to 2 inputs and I do my live drums with a 4 mic setup. So I got the Omega thinking it was probably too good to be true and installed it on my computer. I couldn't get it to work instantly. So within a week I contacted tech support for Lexicon and they helped me resolve the problem within a few minutes. When Spring break came I was ready to give the omega a FULL test drive and see how it compared to the Yamaha AW4416. I realized very quickly that not only was it unbelievable working on the computer screen because I could do so much quick editing, I found that the preamps in it were UNBELIEVABLE. I used to use my outboard pres for Bass drum and Snare. The DBX pres on the Omega were so clean and sweet sounding that I have since then began using them. After doing one song with the Omega with about 18 tracks on it and using the Direct X plugins that I already had, I put my AW4416 on ebay. I sold it and never turned back. I used the money from the AW to get my first Gibson Les Paul. THANKS LEXICON. Also if you haven't ever gotten into computer recording, I will give one warning. I upgraded my Ram to 1 GB and there are still plenty of clicks and pops you get from audio recording and playback on computer systems. This is an unfortunate result of not having blazing fast systems, but it isn't a problem once you hear your results. Mixing songs using sub mixes can help also on saving CPU power. GET THE OMEGA!


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