Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio
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A compact, USB-powered interface with Lexicon's world-renowned audio quality.
Like the Omega and Lambda, the Lexicon Alpha USB Audio Interface is a complete portable desktop recording studio. It offers a 2x2x2 USB I/O mixer which is powered directly from the USB bus. You can be connected to the XLR inputs and the 1/4" balanced line inputs at all times while controlling input levels and monitoring from the front panel. The front panel also offers a Hi-Z instrument input and a 1/8" headphone amplifier output suitable for all headphone types. Alpha ships with Steinberg Cubase LE recording/editing software and Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in.
Cubase LE offers 48 tracks of tracking, supports up to 8 VST instruments, and is compatible with both VST system link and Rewire 2. The Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in offers 35 factory presets and 6 reverb types and lets you edit 16 parameters per reverb type.
Features
- 2-channel USB interface
- 16-bit/44.1kHz to 24-bit/48kHz audio
- One XLR microphone input
- 2 TRS line inputs
- 2 TRS and RCA line outs
- Hi-Z instrument input (front panel)
- 1/8" headphone jack
- Zero-latency direct monitoring
- USB bus powered
With all of this to offer, the Lexicon Alpha is a serious recording option for your first computer recording rig or as a professional, portable solution. Order yours now!
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (5)
- Compact (4)
- Easy to use (4)
- Good audio (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (5)
- Amateur recording (4)
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- Experienced (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
features need some work
Best price for an interface, can't deny that. It's nice for a small recording studio for begginners. But there's no phantom power, and that means no condenser mics. So it's better to just...Read complete review
Best price for an interface, can't deny that. It's nice for a small recording studio for begginners. But there's no phantom power, and that means no condenser mics. So it's better to just throw in another 30 bucks and get something a little better, like the alesis i02. Which is what i use.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Ouch.
I purchased one of these about a year ago, and have regretted it ever since. When in 48 KHz mode, it randomly emits an obnoxiously loud white noise, making this mode completely unusable....Read complete review
I purchased one of these about a year ago, and have regretted it ever since. When in 48 KHz mode, it randomly emits an obnoxiously loud white noise, making this mode completely unusable. Of course, it took me about two months to discover that the alpha was actually my problem. Since then, I have consistently used it at 44.1 KHz, which eliminated the obnoxious sounds. However, latency is a major issue - I have to make my buffer size extremely large to avoid getting the system overload error, something I never get when using the cheap interface that came with my Behringer MIDI controller. On top of those issues, I ALWAYS have some amount of ground hum, even if I manually ground the alpha to the device I'm using. Highly disappointed.
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Paper weight
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
I had to return this product due to the fact it did NOT function as stated. I bought this to replace an external sound card for voice over work, once I installed it, the signal was so poor I went back to the ext. sound card.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
I am using an Alpha in a different way.I have used an Alpha box for about four years now. I bought it for my home studio. I needed something to send a signal from my patch bay to my active studio monitors. Everthing I have in my home studio goes through my patch bay but if I run directly out of the patch bay I have no volume control over the signal to the monitors. Since my monitors have all of the controls (including volume)on the rear it was a problem going from my Tascam 2488, my reel to reel machines, my computer etc. with various volume differences. I use a pair of input and outputs on my patch bay to set up the Alpha as my master in and out so I can run anything in my patch bay to the monitors and control all the volume differences. This also gives me direct USB access to my computer so anything in the patch bay can go into my computer. Right now I am using this set up to patch my two reel to reel machines and my cassette Tascam Portastudio machines from the patch bay to the Alpha then out of the Alpha USB right into my computer. This allows me to easily use Sony Sound Forge or Audacity to back up and store my old analog tapes. (A long ongoing project)By the way the sound card in the Alpha beats my computers internal sound card easily.
Since I use the Tascam 2488 for most of the initial recording I can't comment on the mic input on the Alpha or any latency isssue.This just works great for my needs.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Podcasting
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
Any time i run into someone starting out with home recording, i always reccomend this unit...
Unit is very flexible, offering both XLR and 1/4" inputs, and 1/4" or RCA outputs for monitoring.
Since it is Bus powered (over usb), there is no need for an external power source, which makes this highly portable. just toss in your bag and go...
Unless you need several inputs for live recording, this unit will probably fit the bill, at a price that can't be beat.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Features
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
I needed something that was low in price, easy to carry, and didn't require me to do much work on the set-up end of it.
One thing though: careful on the which mic chords you use the one i had sound came through but it was VERY low, so i changed the mic chord and behold!!!! ...quallity sound.
NOTE: microphone of course makes a differ in vox sound quallity, i tried four and they all sounded differently, so it's up to you.
lastly, if you're looking for something to lay ideas down this item is pretty good for it's price. i highly recommend this!!!
cheers
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Works as discribed
Cons
- Software is demo
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
Easy hookup, easy to use. Only thing is cubase software is a demo with limited uses, but the interface works great.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- It works
Cons
- It makes high pitch hum
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
Its cheap and it does the job. It records well, very quiet. But the playback is what i have an issue with. It makes a high pitch hum.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Regristration difficult
- Software not easy to use
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
the cubase 5 is not user friendly for an inexperienced novice.does not save user settings and have to do everything all over the next time you try to record, playback or burn to disc.i have finally figured out most of it after two weeks of trial and error.i'm sure it is great for all kinds of studio apps.i will slowly figure out how to use it for what i need.
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
I purchased one of these about a year ago, and have regretted it ever since. When in 48 KHz mode, it randomly emits an obnoxiously loud white noise, making this mode completely unusable. Of course, it took me about two months to discover that the alpha was actually my problem. Since then, I have consistently used it at 44.1 KHz, which eliminated the obnoxious sounds. However, latency is a major issue - I have to make my buffer size extremely large to avoid getting the system overload error, something I never get when using the cheap interface that came with my Behringer MIDI controller. On top of those issues, I ALWAYS have some amount of ground hum, even if I manually ground the alpha to the device I'm using. Highly disappointed.
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
This interface is an absolute steal for the price. Its really easy to use and preserves the tone of my guitars and bass almost 100%. My one gripe? The antiquated, God-awful Cubase software. I apparently am a minority in my opinion of this "software," but after my experience I will be sure to never come near that product again. It didn't even come with an mp3 encoder, you have to buy an entirely different DAW from Cubase to do that. So, I bought Cakewalk's SONAR Home Studio 7 and WOW. Very fast, very easy to use. Main Point: Lexicon did a great job here, but the Cubase software almost made me return the whole package. get SONAR and get busy falling in love with this simple little device.
Comments about Lexicon Alpha USB Desktop Recording Studio:
Best price for an interface, can't deny that. It's nice for a small recording studio for begginners. But there's no phantom power, and that means no condenser mics. So it's better to just throw in another 30 bucks and get something a little better, like the alesis i02. Which is what i use.
