Lexicon MX400 User manual

Meet the most Lexicon power ever offered in a super-affordable
1RU effects processor. Perfect for band PAs, churches and clubs.
We know you need to be able to make changes quickly, so we
designed the MX400’s intuitive front panel to
be a bare minimum of knob tweaks away from
any adjustment or effects change. For example,
three individual, assignable parameter controls
mean you don’t have to page through menus to
fine tune a reverb tail.
Because you can use its built-in dbx® com-
pression and de-essing in tandem with reverb,
the MX400 is the perfect tool for taming
problem vocalists.
Finally, you can rely on the MX400 for years
to come, through countless load-ins and load-
outs — although its sound is A-studio-quality,
we designed the MX400 to withstand dust,
moisture, shock, power surges and all the other
rigors of live sound use.
4-in/4-out versatility, hands-on
control & road-rugged construction.
MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor
STAGE
You want the rich, luscious sound that’s defined studio reverb for
three decades: a genuine Lexicon hardware processor. But you also
want the flexibility of programming high-quality effects right inside
your DAW program…without bogging down your
CPU or resorting to expensive processing cards.
Have it all with the MX400. All parameters
of every reverb, delay and dynamic effect in this
powerhouse quad processor are available inside any
VST® or AU compatible DAW program. Just link
your computer to the MX400 with a USB cable
and control all automation and recall parameters
exactly as you would with any software plug-in
— while enjoying the sonic benefits only Lexicon
hardware can provide.
Along with our unique “hardware plug-ins”
for PC and Mac®, we’ve also included MX-Edit™
Librarian software so you can store and recall
custom programs or pull up your choice of 223
genuine Lexicon settings including 25 dedicated
Surround Programs.
At its heart, the MX400 is everything you would
expect from the company that invented digital
reverberation. Seventeen Lexicon reverbs, delays
and modulation effects plus dbx® compression and
de-essing. A generous LCD display and big comfy
knobs you can get
your hands around.
Get a demo at
your Lexicon dealer.
And then get on the
road to creating a hit.
Plug-in programming & recall with
the power of Lexicon hardware.
STUDIO
The compact-but-luxurious Lexicon®4x4 for studio or live terrain.
The first time you ever heard reverb on
an album track, chances are you were hearing
Lexicon. We invented digital processing.
And we’ve been perfecting it for thirty years.
MX400 Dual Stereo Reverb
17 legendary Lexicon®reverbs
Lexicon delays & modulation effects
dbx®compression and de-essing
Quad-processor design
7 effect routing options
99 Factory/99 user programs
for Stereo mode
99 Factory/99 user programs
for Dual-Stereo mode
25 Factory/25 user surround programs
USB “Hardware Plug-In” feature with
VST®and Audio Units plug-in software
MX-Edit™Editor/Librarian software
Dual S/PDIF Digital Input/Output
24 bit, 48kHz/44.1kHz sample rates
Large front panel LCD display
MIDI IN and THRU
¼" balanced/unbalanced TRS I/O
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MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor
Analog Audio Inputs
Connectors four ¼" TRS balanced or unbalanced
Impedance 50k Ohms bal., 25k Ohms unbal.
Input Level +4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maximum
48kHz or 44.1kHz
A/D Conversion 24-bit, 48kHz 128 x oversampling
Analog Audio Outputs
Connectors four ¼" TRS balanced or unbalanced
Impedance 2k Ohms bal., 1k Ohms unbal.
Output Level +4 dBu or –10 dBV nominal
(software adjustable), 24 dBu maximum
48kHz or 44.1kHz
D/A Conversion 24-bit, 48kHz 128 x oversampling
Analog Audio Performance
Frequency Response 10 Hz – 20kHz +0 dB/–0.5 dB
THD+N <0.0019% 10Hz – 20kHz
Dynamic Range >109 dB (A-weighted) A/A
Crosstalk typical <–80 dB 20Hz – 20kHz
Digital Input and Output
Connectors Dual RCA phono (S/PDIF)
Format S/PDIF 24-bit
Sample Rate 44.1 or 48kHz
Processing Delay 3.7 ms @ 48 kHz
Frequency Response 10Hz to 22kHz ±0.5 dB @ 48kHz
Control Interface
USB USB 1.0 for MX-EDIT™ Editor/Librarian
and VST™/Audio Units plug-ins
MIDI In/Out 5-pin DIN
Foot Pedal ¼" phone jack
General
Power 117 VAC or 230 VAC, 18 Watts
Size (W/H/D) 19" x 1.75" x 7.25"*/6.375"
(483 x 44 x /185mm*/162 mm)
Weight 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
*including knobs.
MX400 Specifications
#18-0336
REVERBS
Small Hall
Large Hall
Surround Hall
Small Plate
Large Plate
Room
Chamber
Gated
DELAYS
Studio Delay
Digital Delay
Tape Delay
Pong Delay
Mod Delay
Reverse Delay
2-Tap Delay
Reverse
Vocal Hall
Vocal Plate
Drum Hall
Drum Plate
Ambience
Studio
Arena
Spring
dbx®DYNAMICS
Compressor
De-Esser
MODULATED EFFECTS
Chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Tremolo / Pan
Rotary
Vibrato
Pitch Shift
Detune
All MX400 reverbs, delays, dynamics
and effects parameters can be
accessed and edited from the
included VST® and Audio Units
plug-ins.
Seven Effects Routing Options
Also available: e
MX400XL with balanced
XLR inputs and outputs
Standard IEC line cord
— no wall wart!
USB to your computer.
Footswitch jack.
MIDI In and Thru. Dual S/PDIF digital
inputs and outputs
¼" TRS balanced / unbalanced outputs. ¼" TRS balanced / unbalanced inputs.
Input gain level controls.
Dual stereo Gain LED ladders.
Configuration LEDs. Main LCD screen shows
routing configurations,
program names, effects
and parameters, System
settings.
Page Select
knob for choosing
effects & System
menus.
Exit button.
Tempo manually
sets delay times.
Effect Bypass.
Three Parameter
adjustment knobs.
Program Bypass.
User/Factory program LEDs.
System menu access.
Stores or copies programs
to memory settings.
Program/Load selects
factory or user programs.
Program indicator.
e MX400 lets you switch effect routings automatically
via front panel controls, so you don’t have to spend time
behind your rack changing cables to instantly re-purpose its
four powerful processors.
From basic quad mono, to
stereo to more complex dual
stereo configurations, you can
have ‘em all at the twist of a
knob.
Sandy, UT, USA
801.566.8800
lexiconpro.com
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International Industries Inc. Specifications
subject to change Lexicon and MX-Edit
are trademarks of Harman International
Industries, Inc. VST is a trademark of
Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. Mac
is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp.
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