Lexicon MX400XL Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor

LEXICON MX400XL Details ^top

Lexicon is noted for reverbs, and now the new MX400XL dual stereo/surround reverb processor brings those quality sounds to project studios, surround facilities on a budget, and live sound applications. The new single-rackspace, 4-in, 4-out MX400XL combines an intuitive front-panel design with Lexicon's "Hardware Plug-in" technology, a unique USB connection, and VST/AU interface for use with software recording platforms.

Lexicon MX400XL Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor at a Glance:
Wide array of reverbs, delays, effects, and dbx dynamics
"Hardware Plug-in" gives you software control of the unit
Intuitive front-panel controls for live use

Wide array of reverbs, delays, effects, and dbx dynamics
Featuring a wide array of rich, complex reverb algorithms, delays, effects and dbx dynamics, the MX400 series is an ideal package equally suited for the home studio or live use. The MX400 series also offers an affordable entry into the ever-expanding world of surround applications. In any application, the MX400 series products provide versatility and sound that is unmistakably Lexicon.

Intuitive front-panel controls for live use
Like its award nominated sibling, the MX200, the MX400 series has removed the compromises associated with using hardware in the home studio environment. The USB "Hardware Plug-In" format allows you to have complete plug-in control over your MX400 within any VST or Audio Units software environment, enabling you to control all automation and recall parameters exactly as you would with any software plug-in while enjoying the sonic benefits only hardware can provide.

Intuitive front-panel controls for live use
Equally at home for live applications, the MX400 supplies the FOH/live sound engineer intuitive front panel control with a backlit LCD screen for parameter displays. A 4-in, 4-out design, the MX400 series offer unprecedented connectivity through XLR balanced I/O (MX400XL), or TRS I/O (MX400). Both products also offer 4-channel surround algorithms, making them an extremely affordable offering to surround mixing facilities.

Lexicon MX400XL Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor Features:
4-in, 4-out dual stereo or surround effects processor
USB computer connection
VST/AU plug-in allows software control of hardware unit
Lexicon-quality reverbs, delays, and effects
Built-in dbx dynamics processing
Includes 4-channel surround algorithms
XLR I/O (see MX400 for TRS I/O)

LEXICON MX400XL Specs ^top

Analog Audio Inputs
Connectors (4) 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced
Impedance 50k Ohms bal., 25k Ohms unbal.
Input Level +4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maxium 48kHz or 44.1kHz
A/D Conversion 24-bit, 48kHz 128 x oversampling
Analog Audio Outputs
Frequency Response 10Hz - 20kHz +0 dB/-0.5 dB
THD+N <0.0019% 10Hz - 20kHz
Dynamic Range >109dB (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
Frequency Response 10Hz to 22kHz ±0.5 dB @ 48kHz
Control Interface
USB USB 1.0 for MX-EDITª Editor/Librarian and VSTª/Audio Units plug-ins
MIDI In/Out 5-pin DIN
Foot Pedal 1/4" phone jack
General
Power 117 VAC or 230 VAC, 18 Watts
Size (W/H/D) 19" x 1.75" x 7.25"*/6.375"
Weight 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kg)

LEXICON MX400XL FAQ ^top

Q: I cannot use the VST plug-in. I have just installed Cubase LE software and cannot access the MX-400 VST plug-in.
A: Make sure your MX-400 is not being used as a default MIDI port device. Check under the VST host applications' MIDI device settings and de-select the Lexicon MX-400 control port as an Input or Output device for MIDI communications.
Q: On the MX-400, will I be able to use more than one instance of the VST plug in at a time?
A: Only one instance of the plug-in can be used at a time. The VST control panel plug-in does not process any audio. The VST plug-in provides remote control over the parameters of the MX-400 host unit via USB and does not carry any audio to or from the unit.
Q: I engaged a Bypass on one processor, why don't I hear any sound?
A: When MX400 is set for "Bypass Mute" (in the Utility Menu) and Routing 2 (Cascade) is selected, the signal has been interrupted at P1 or P2 – and no sound will be output. Change Routing Options, or change to "Bypass Dry" (the default setting) in the Utility Menu.

LEXICON MX400XL Manuals ^top

MX400 Manual (pdf)