quick start guide

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QUICK START GUIDE

WHAT’S IN THE BOX • Lambda Studio™ Recording Interface PHONE:

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• Cubase® LE & Lexicon® MPX-i Plug-in License Card • USB Cable

PRODUCT REGISTRATION Lambda Quick Start Guide PN: 5058915-A

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RECORDING USING THE LINE & MIDI INPUTS

MAKE CONNECTIONS

A. Set all of the Lambda’s knobs fully counter-clockwise — with the exception of the Monitor Mix knob, set it to the 12 o’clock position. B. Connect the Lambda to your computer’s USB port then make all other connections per your application. See the connection diagrams to the right for reference.

Mic 1

Mic 2

Peak

Mic 1

Peak

Peak

Monitor Stereo

Mono

Line 2

Peak

Line 1

Peak

Stereo

Output Level

Monitor Mix

Stereo

Mono

Clip -6

Clip

-20

-6

-40

-20

Instrument

-40

2

Output Level

Playback

Playback

Instrument

Peak

Monitor

Mono

Direct

Direct

Line 2

Mono

Peak

Monitor

Monitor Mix

Peak

Monitor

Stereo

Line 1

Mic 2

USB

USB

+48V

+48V

DOWNLOAD & INSTALL THE WINDOWS® USB DRIVER

Line In

2

1

Insert

2

Lambda Studio is a trademark of Lexicon Pro, Inc.

A. If using a Windows computer, download the Lambda USB driver from http://lexiconpro. com/en-US/products/lambda#documentation.

1

B. Close any running software programs then launch the Lambda Driver Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

Mic 1

Mic 2

L

R

Line Out +48 V

In

NOTE: If using a Mac® computer, the Lambda will use the CoreAudio driver that was already installed with OS X, so no additional driver installation is necessary.

3

DOWNLOAD & INSTALL CUBASE® LE & THE REVERB PLUG-IN

A. Go to https://www.steinberg.net/en/mysteinberg/my_products.html and create or log into your MySteinberg account. B. Enter the Cubase LE download access code from the included license card then follow the on-screen instructions to register, download, install, and authorize Cubase LE. C. To download the Lexicon MPX-i reverb plug-in, follow the instructions provided on the included license card. D. Launch the Lexicon MPX-i Plug-in Installer and follow the on-screen installation and authorization instructions.

MIDI Out

RECORDING USING THE MIC & INSTRUMENT INPUTS Mic 1

Peak

Line 1

Peak

Mic 2

Peak

Line 2

Peak

Monitor Stereo

Mono

Monitor

Monitor Mix

Direct

Stereo

Mono

Output Level

Playback Clip -6 -20 -40

Instrument

USB

+48V

TIP: For additional information on software installation, refer to the Software Installation Guide available at http://lexiconpro.com/en-US/products/lambda#documentation.

SET RECORDING & MONITORING LEVELS

A. If you are recording a mic and monitoring through studio monitors in the same room, turn them down or off and use headphones to avoid bleed and feedback.

Line In

2

1

Insert

2

Lambda Studio is a trademark of Lexicon Pro, Inc.

4

1

Mic 2

B. Set the Output Level knob to the 9 o’clock position. C. Press the Monitor button(s) to select the monitor mode(s) for your application. D. With signal present, gradually increase the channel’s gain (Mic 1, Mic 2, Line 1, or Line 2) knob until the channel’s Peak LED just begins to light occasionally without distortion. If necessary, re-adjust the Output Level knob for the desired monitoring level. Repeat this step for other channels if applicable.

Mic 1

L

R

Line Out +48 V

In MIDI Out

NOTE: When connecting to the Instrument input, the LINE 1 input will be deactivated.