Lexicon I·ONIX Desktop Recording Interface

Lexicon has unveiled its new line of I·ONIX Desktop Recording Interfaces that comprise of the UNS-enabled I·ONIX U22, U42S and U82S. These were specially designed to bridge the gap between your keyboard and monitor, and it is accompanied by analog inputs and a dbx microphone to help you lay down your own tracks at the next inspired moment. The U22 allows you to record a couple of channels simultaneously, as it features two analog combi-jack mic/line inputs, two TRS balanced line outputs, a Hi-Z instrument input, a ¼” high-power headphone output, and MIDI I/O. All of the I·ONIX Series are meticulously crafted from highest quality components for superior recordings that won’t bring shame to Lexicon’s standards of performance. Shared features among all three models include :-

• USB 2.0 connection to the DAW, up to 480Mbps
• 44.1 to 96 kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
• Two, Four, or Eight analog ¼” and XLR combi-jack mic/line inputs
• Two analog TRS (Stereo Main) outputs
• dbx high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all analog inputs
• 48V phantom power for each input pair
• Input signal metering via 8 LED’s per channel
• Signal mixing and stereo bus signal metering
• Up to two 1/4” high output headphone connections
• Up to two Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Zero latency Direct/Playback monitoring
• Low latency ASIO drivers
• Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in
• Steinberg Cubase LE4 and Toontrack EZdrummer Lite software packages
• Supports Windows and Mac platforms

Edwin Kee
Categories: Audio, Computers, Gadgets