Lexicon OMEGA 8x4 USB Audio Interface
The OMEGA studio from Lexicon is an integrated computer recording system that includes an 8x4x2 USB mixer, Cubase LE recording software for both Mac and Windows and Pantheon, a Lexicon reverb plug-in. The system contains all of the components necessary to transform a computer into a 24-bit recording studio, whether for a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist or an audio engineer.
Most standard computer I/O boxes are typically based on a patch-bay paradigm. The OMEGA 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 mixer provides eight inputs which are assignable in pairs to any of four simultaneous record channels. They feature ultra-transparent, high-resolution analog to digital converters to capture a performance with pristine 24-bit quality.
Two of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx microphone preamps with 48-volt phantom power and 1/4" TRS insert points. The four 1/4" TRS active balanced line inputs on the OMEGA accept either unbalanced or balanced equipment. An S/PDIF input is included that combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency direct monitoring allows for 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 a track. The mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise and the MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.
- Integrated computer recording system
- Includes input, output and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware
Cubase LE
- Multi-track recording software with 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks
- Professional audio editing and processing features with full automation of volume, pan, mute and effects
- MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets
- Supports up to 8 VST instruments
- Two insert and four effect sends per channel
- VST system link and ReWire 2 compatible
Pantheon
- World-class Lexicon reverb with a simple, yet powerful user interface
- 35 factory presets, 6 reverb types with 16 editable parameters per reverb type
- Mono and stereo operation
- Floating point DSP processing
- 16 and 24-bit compatible
- Efficient CPU utilization
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48kHz |
| Analog In |
2 x XLR microphone preamplifiers 4 x 1/4" TRS phone 1 x 1/4" TS phone |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Digital Input Connectors | S/PDIF stereo RCA coaxial |
| Digital Output Connectors | S/PDIF stereo RCA coaxial |
| MIDI In/Out | Single I/O |
| Sync In/Out | S/PDIF |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| THD + N | <.005%, 20Hz to 20kHz, microphone input |
| Dynamic Range | A to D to A: >103dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +0 -0.25dB, reference 1kHz |
| Minimum System Requirements |
Mac:
PC:
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4 5/8" x 7 1/4" x 7 3/4" |
| Weight | 2.65 lbs |
| Specialties | Opto-isolated MIDI input eliminates crosstalk and other electronic interference |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Best Uses
- Amateur recording (3)
- Home studio (3)
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Pros
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Lexicon OMEGA 8x4 USB Audio Interface:
This is my 2nd one I have purchased. The first one developed a problem with static on the potentiometers after a few years. It ultimately became useless, hence why I bought a new one. It did last about 7 years though, that's why I didn't mind buying another one. I keep the new one covered to protect it from dust.
The program that comes with it is a God send. Cubase rocks. I highly recommend Omega to anyone for entry level PC/Mac recording. Very clean final product. You can do a lot with Cubase.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Lexicon OMEGA 8x4 USB Audio Interface:
•How you use the product
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky but Not bad
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Lexicon OMEGA 8x4 USB Audio Interface:
It is an enter face... and it works as an interface should. It Came with Cubase LE which is very old, but it was free. I have a Lamda, and the Omega is much thicker that it, but it fits nicely on the desk and doesn't take up as much room as the Digidesign MBox.
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Cables
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- Original: $14.95
- Save: $1.49
- Price: $13.46
Digital Cables
- Price: $15.99
Headphones
- Price: $29.99
Monitors
- Price: $149.99
Software
- Price: $414.00
What's in the Box
- AC Power Adapter
- Cubase LE Recording Software
- Lexicon Pantheon Reverb
- One (1) Year Warranty
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