Lexicon by HARMAN MX400XL Guide de l'utilisateur

MX400User GuideProfessional Audio Equipment

QUICK STARTIdeally, you should read this entire manual before using the MX400. But, if you just can’t wait to get started, this section explains how t

Quick Start3MX400SeLect anD LoaD a ProGraMTurn the Program/Load knob to choose a program. The Program Number Display flashes the number of the program

1. Gain LEDsEach pair of Gain LEDs indicate input signal strength of each of the MX400’s input pairs. Range is from -24dB, -12dB, -6dB, and 0dB.2. In

10. System Accesses the System global setup menus.11. BypassUsed to bypass or mute the currently selected program. 12. User and Factory LEDsIndicate w

1 2 34 65 71. Power JackAttach the power cord here.2. USB Port Provides communication with a computer for use with MX-EditTM Editor/Librarian software

6. Balanced Analog Line Output PairsDual RF-filtered 1/4" balanced/unbalanced TRS or balanced XLR line outputs are servo-balanced, so no signal l

AboUT The MX400The MX400 is an extremely versatile effects processor; in fact it can operate like three different processors. When using the MX400, i

Connection Diagram: Surround In/OutSend 1Return 1223434Stereo confIGuratIon connectIonSStereo Mode configures the MX400 as a single stereo input/outpu

For sources that will run through Program A (this is the program shown in the top half of the Program Display which uses Effect 1 and Effect 2), conne

11The MX400 and Digital I/Ostream, and it is necessary to change the clock source from the MX400’s internal clock to Digital. Furthermore, the MX400

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.HEED ALL WARNINGS.FOLLOW

Using the MX40012USING The MX400SeLectInG anD LoaDInG ProGraMS (SurrounD, Stereo confIGuratIonS)1. Choose a program by rotating the Program/Load kno

Using the MX4003. When naming is complete, press the Store button again. Turn the Page/Select or Program/Load knob to select the new user program me

2. Turn Edit Knob A, B, or C Edit to modify a parameter setting. When finished, store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recall

Using the MX40015 When finished, store the changes to the program if you would like them to be recalled.chanGInG knoB aSSIGnMentSThe three parameters

Using the MX40016Stereo anD DuaL Stereo confIGuratIonS Effect 1/31. Dual MonoEffect 2/4L LR REffect 1/3Effect 2/4LRLR2. CascadeEffect 1/33. ParallelEf

Using the MX40017SurrounD confIGuratIon SurroundReverbLRLR1. Stereo In/Surround Out(Front)(Front)LR(Rear)SurroundReverbLRLR2. Surround In/Out(Front)(F

teMPo ButtonThe Tempo button is used for setting the tempo parameter in delay effects. In some cases there may be two delays set up in a program usin

ReveRbSReverberation (or “reverb” for short) is the complex effect created by the way we per-ceive sound in an enclosed space. When sound waves encoun

control. The surround in/surround out routing is for use with a true 4-channel input source and both front and rear output pairs each have their own

Effects Descriptions21Studio Reverb - StereoMuch like Room reverb, Studio produces an excellent simulation of smaller, well-controlled acoustic spaces

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on

up more slowly and sustains for the time set by Spread. With Shape in the middle, the build-up and sustain of the reverberation envelope emulates a la

BoingThis is a unique parameter to the Spring reverb, designed to increase or decrease the amount of spring rattle that is a physical characteristic o

2-Tap Delay - StereoThe 2-Tap Delay is probably best described as an adjustable pong delay where each tap can be individually set in relation to the d

SmearThis parameter controls the amount of “smear,” or signal degradation and frequency loss. Particularly evident in the Tape Delay, the higher the s

Effects DescriptionsBecause the resulting output is less than the original signal, a third control, Makeup Gain compensates for this loss of level, bu

Effects Descriptions27ReleaseRelease allows adjustment of the release time constant, determining how quickly the compressor responds to decreasing inp

Tremolo/Pan - Stereo (Wet Only)Tremolo and Panner create rhythmic changes in signal amplitude. Tremolo affects both channel’s amplitude simultaneously

DepthScales the intensity of the effect. This control affects the output of the LFO only. It has no effect on the outputs of the individual waveforms.

Shift 1 & 2Determines the amount of pitch shift or detune shift from the original signal source. Works best with individual notes.Delay 1 & 2

Input Source AThe MX400 has both analog and digital inputs that can be connected to. Depending on which inputs you will be using, you need to select

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Analog Output BAnalog Out B is identical to Analog Out A description but refers to analog Output Pair B only. Use Knob B to select between Mono Left

MIDI Channel AThe MX400 is equipped with two MIDI receive channels, Channel A and Channel B. MIDI channel A is the channel used by all MX400 Configu

MIDI CC ReceiveThe MIDI CC receive option lets you enable or disable the MX400 from receiving MIDI CC messages. When MIDI Program Receive is set to o

2. Press and hold the Store button until the white progress bar has completely disappeared. This will complete the restore procedure and the MX400 w

INSTALLING The MX-edIT edIToR/LIbRARIAN - MACMInIMuM SySteM reQuIreMentS - MacBefore installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian software, make sure that

Double-click a program name to open it in the editor. The program settings are reflect-ed in the Parameter knobs and buttons in the Program Editor win

• To open a program that has been saved to your computer (but doesn’t appear in the MX-Edit Library), click File and select Open Program. By default,

reverB/effect SeLectIon ButtonSTo change a reverb or effect in Processor 1 or Processor 2, left click on the Reverb/Effect Select button in Effect 1 o

teMPoIf one of the MX400’s delays is selected, the Tempo button in that processor becomes active, and begins to flash at the Tempo rate. The tempo val

– anything you can do with a standard document or file. These files should, however, only be opened by MX-Edit Editor/Librarian software to prevent co

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTESCOMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE Cet appareil est conforme au volet 15 des règles du FCC et aux spécifications techni

USING The MX400 AS A hARdWARe PLUG-INThe MX400 comes with VST™ (PC only) and Audio Units (Mac only) software which allows you to use the MX400 as a Ha

For lower latencies and the best audio performance, it is recommended that you con-nect the MX400 to your computer’s audio I/O device using the S/PDIF

through the Main Mix Bus, just as you would any audio or plug-in effect.USING The MX400 PLUG-IN WINdoWIn your DAW, open the Lexicon MX400 plug-in. You

45MX400MIdI IMPLeMeNTATIoN ChART

46MIdI CC MAP - Dual StereO effectS46MIDI CC #Program (Global) Bypass 120MIdI CC MAP - Dual StereO effectS

47MX40047MX400MIdI CC MAP - rOutIng 5 Dual StereO effectS, StereO effectSMIdI CC MAP - rOutIng 5 Dual StereO effectS, StereO effectSMIDI CC #Program (

48MIDI CC MAP - ROUTING 5 DUAL STEREO EFFECTS, STEREO EFFECTS48MIDI CC MAP- ROUTING 5 DUAL STEREO EFFECTS, STEREO EFFECTSMIDI CC #Program (Global) Byp

4949MX400MIdI CC MAP - SurrOunD hall effectSMIDI CC #Program (Global) Bypass 120MIdI CC MAP - SurrOunD hall effectSMX400

50Program Title Routing1 BIG POP VOCAL Cascade2 POP VOCALS Dual Stereo (Parallel)3 RETROVERB Cascade4 CHORUS + PLATE Mono Split5 VOCAL HALL + PLATE Mo

MX40051PRoGRAMS - StereO

Warranty1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty.

52PRoGRAMS - SurrOunD

53SPeCIfICATIoNSAnalog Audio InputsConnectors four ¼" TRS balanced or unbalancedImpedance 50k Ohms bal., 25k Ohms unbal.Input Level +4 dBu

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TAbLe of CoNTeNTSTable of ContentsIntroDuctIon ...1IncLuDeD IteMS ...

Selecting and Loading Programs (Dual Stereo Configuration) ... 12Storing/Copying Programs....

1INTRodUCTIoNCongratulations and thank you for purchasing the MX400 Dual Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor! The MX400 provides you with the legendary L