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Lexicon I-O 42 - USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
Lexicon I-O 42 - USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
B&H # LEIO42 MFR # IO42
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Product Highlights
- 4 Input/2 Output
- 4 Microphone Preamps
- Phantom Power
- 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
- MIDI and S/PDIF I/O
- Pantheon II Reverb Plug-In
- Cubase LE
- 24-bit/96kHz
- Mac OS X
- Windows XP/Vista/7
Lexicon IO 42 Overview
- 1Description
The I-O 42 from Lexicon is a 4 input, 2 output USB 2.0 desktop recording studio, compatible with any DAW including Pro Tools 9. It includes an interface and all the necessary software needed to start recording. Performance driven analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure pristine 24-bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.
The interface features dbx 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps on all four channels. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range.
The I-O 42 can record four tracks at once and includes four combi microphone/line inputs with switchable 48V phantom power, two balanced line outputs, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, two 1/4" high power headphone outputs, coaxial S/PDIF and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels.
- USB 2.0 desktop recording studio
- 44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
- Pantheon II VST/Audio Units reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs
- dbx 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps on all 4 channels
- Four analog combi-jacks for microphone/line inputs
- Two 1/4" TS phone instrument inputs (side panel)
- Two analog 1/4" TRS phone balanced outputs
- Zero latency monitoring
- Low latency ASIO drivers
- Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips
- Separate level meters and gain control per channel
- Two headphone outputs with dedicated volume adjustment (side panel)
- Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
- MIDI I/O
- Includes Cubase LE multi-track recording software, Tootrack EZ Drummer Lite virtual instrument and the XILS3 SE software synthesizer
In the Box
Lexicon I-O 42 - USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
Table of Contents
- 1Description
Lexicon IO 42 Specs
| Mic Preamps | 4 |
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.4 and 96kHz |
| Inputs |
4 x Combo XLR female 2 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF |
| Input Impedance |
Microphone: 3kΩ balanced Line: 20kΩ balanced, 13kΩ unbalanced Instrument: 1MΩ |
| Maximum Input Level |
Microphone: +8dBu Line: +18dBu Instrument: +10dBu |
| Gain | Microphone: +55dB |
| Outputs |
2 x 1/4" TRS phone 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF |
| Output Impedance | 32Ω balanced, 16Ω unbalanced |
| Maximum Output Level |
Line: +18dBu Headphone: 350mW/channel @ 50Ω |
| MIDI | 2 x 5-pin DIN I/O |
| Dynamic Range |
A/D (24-bit): 108dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz to 20kHz (44.1kHz sample rate) D/A (24-bit): 110dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz to 20kHz A/D/A (24-bit): 106dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz to 20kHz |
| THD + N |
Microphone: <0.02%, 20Hz to 20kHz, <0.002%, 1kHz, -6dBu Line Input: <0.02%, 20Hz to 20kHz, <0.002%, 1kHz, +18 dBu Instrument Input: <0.08%, 1kHz, +4dBu |
| Noise | Microphone EIN: -127dBu @ 55dB gain typical (150Ω source) -130dBu @ 55dB gain typical A-weighted (150Ω) |
| Frequency Response |
Microphone: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1.5dB Line Input: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1.5dB Instrument Input: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2.5dB |
| Phantom Power | 48V |
| Controls |
Phones Level Trim 48V Stereo Output Level Monitor Mix |
| Power | 9 VDC, 1.3A external power supply (included) |
| Compatibility | ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME and multi-client drivers |
| System Requirements |
Mac Intel multi-core system (required) OS X 10.4.9 or later 1GB RAM USB 2.0 Port 1024 x 768 pixels display resolution DVD-ROM drive Internet connection PC 1.8GHz CPU or faster Windows XP SP2, Vista 32, Windows 7 1GB RAM USB 2.0 Port DVD-ROM drive Internet connection |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15 x 3.75 x 4" (381 x 95 x 102mm) |
| Weight | 3.1 lb (1.4kg) |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 5.7 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16.2 x 6.3 x 5.8" |
Lexicon IO 42 Reviews
I-O 42 - USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio is rated
out of
5 by
3.
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Matt from
Do Not Buy!
Device stopped working correctly in less than one month. My right output channel is 3-6 db lower than the left, and it crackles. Occasionally it will sound fine, and then it will switch back and forth between being too quiet and sounding like it should. My input channel 3 inputs at full volume even though the channel 3 trim/gain knob is all the way down. Turning the knob up simply distorts the signal further. This occurs whether direct monitoring or recording to Pro Tools. Please do not buy this. There are plenty other devices with similar inputs/outputs and features, in the same price range, don't get stuck with this one.
Date published: 2016-03-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Kyle W. from
Two Repairs in Two years, but withstood heavy use
When it works, it's great. It was subjected to student abuse for 10+ hours each day. But two years in a row (exactly one year apart) I've had to send the device to Lexicon to replace a bad capacitor. One reviewer said there is no repair path; however, I found Lexicon easy to contact and they quickly repaired the device while it was still under warranty. The issue: Engaging phantom power on mic/line 1&2 results in crackling/popping audio from the monitors. Disengage phantom power = audio sounds fine. I'm giving this item a 3-star rating, because it worked well in spite of constant abuse and I appreciate the line inputs being rear-facing. Since it is no longer under warranty, I will be looking for another brand to test out.
Date published: 2017-04-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Roger S. from
Forget it!
May work for a very short time. No repair path. Customer support sucks. Might have been good device but 0 commitment from manufacturer. Look elsewhere and be happy.
Date published: 2015-07-01
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