Lexicon I-ONIX FW810S - User manual

With a wealth of features - including new dbx®63V high-voltage, ultra low noise mic
preamps, dbx dynamics (comparator, limiter, gate) and EQ, a hardware monitor reverb,
and a software suite that includes the new Pantheon™II VST/AU reverb plug-in – the Lexicon
I·ONIX FW810S is more than just an 10-input, 12-output FireWire audio interface. It’s a pro
recording studio in a single rack unit.
Newly designed dbx mic preamps are included on every channel and run on a 63V supply
to guarantee headroom and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic
range. The preamps are exceptionally transparent and deliver deeper lows, smoother highs,
and an overall fuller sound that will make your recordings sound more amazing than ever.
Ultra high-definition converters ensure pristine 24-bit/96kHz audio. And with built-in
dbx Type IV™conversion, your digital recordings will preserve their dynamic range even
when levels get too high. Now instead of hard clipping the peaks, your recordings will
acquire that forgiving, oversaturated quality once found on big analog recorders. Type IV
conversion actually gives you more headroom, capturing the subtle details in higher level
signals instead of hard clipping them.
Plus, the Lexicon I•ONIX FW810S adds a powerful Mixer with integrated dbx dynamics
(compresser, gate, limiter) and EQ. The Mixer’s true-to-life user interface feels familiar from the
second you start using it, making it easy to adjust levels, route signals through 10 inputs and
12 outputs, and preview reverbs and dynamics. And the I•ONIX FW810S does the process-
ing, so you can mix and fine tune your recordings in real time with zero latency.
With so many powerful recording tools, the I·ONIX FW810S is the ultimate hardware
and software interface that transforms your computer into a professional 24-bit/96 kHz
recording studio.
FireWire
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Audio Interface with Integrated
dbx
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Mic Preamps and Dynamics
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I0ONIX FIREWIRE AUDIO INTERFACE FW810S
I•OnIx fw810s KEY fEATUREs
0FireWire 400 connection to DAW
044.1 to 96 kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
06 analog combi XLR/TRS inputs on the rear
panel for mic/line inputs
02 front panel combi XLR/TRS inputs accept
mic, line, or instrument signals
0dbx 63V high-voltage, ultra low noise mic
preamps on all 8 channels
0dbx Type IV conversion eliminates hard
clipping of high-level signals
0dbx dynamics (compressor, limiter, gate) and
EQ on all 8 channels
08 analog TRS outputs (7.1 surround capable)
and stereo main (control room) outs
05 unique stereo monitor mixes using all 10
analog channels
09 monitor reverb types with up to 4
adjustable parameters
0Zero latency hardware mixer
0Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in
0Software suite includes Steinberg®’s Cubase™
LE4 and Toontrack®EZdrummer®Lite
0Supports Windows®and Mac®platforms

MICROPHONE INPUTS: Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 3kWbalanced
PHANTOM POWER: +48 Volts
MAXIMUM GAIN: +55 dB
E.I.N. (AT MAX GAIN): −127 dB @ 55 dB gain typical (150Wsource)
−130 dB @ 55 dB gain typical A-weighted
(150Wsource)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +8 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/−1.5 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N: <0.02%, 20Hz - 20kHz
<0.002%,1kHz, -6 dBu
LINE INPUTS: 1/4” TRS balanced or unbalanced
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 20kWbalanced, 13kWunbalanced
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +22 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/−1.5 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N: <0.02%, 20Hz - 20kHz
<0.002%, 1kHz, +18 dBu
INSTRUMENT INPUT: 1/4” TS unbalanced
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 500 kW
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +10 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/−2.5 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N: <0.08%, 1kHz, +4 dBu
LINE OUTPUTS: 1/4” TRS balanced or unbalanced
LEVEL: +20 dBu maximum
IMPEDANCE: 32WBalanced, 16WUnbalanced
HEADPHONE OUTPUT: 1/4” stereo jack 250mW
per channel at 50W
MIDI INTERFACE: 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out
SAMPLE RATE: 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz (determined by computer
application)
DYNAMIC RANGE: A/D (24 Bit) 110 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
D/A (24 Bit) 110 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
A/D/A (24 Bit) 108 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 Watts
DIMENSIONS: 19”W x 1.75”H x 10.5”D
WEIGHT: 7.7 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
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FW810S I0ONIX FIREWIRE AUDIO INTERFACE
The powerful hardware Mixer lets you easily route signal paths and apply real-time
dynamics (compressor, limiter, gate) and EQ adjustments. Create your sub-mixes,
choose your monitor reverb type, and start tracking.
dbx Dynamics
Parametric EQ
Combi XLR/TRS Balanced
Mic/Line/Inst. Inputs
Gain Control Knobs with +48V
Phantom Power Indicator LEDs dbx®Dynamics
dbx Type IV™
Conversion
High-Output
Headphone
MIDI In/Out FireWire®
400 Ports
8 Analog TRS Outputs Combi XLR/TRS
Balanced Mic/Line Inputs
S/PDIF In/Out Stereo Main
(Control Room) Outs
Front Panel
Level Control