background image

IO 22 Example Project - Recording a Guitar 

Follow the steps in this example to start using the IO 22 and become famil-
iar with it. This example uses Cubase

®

 LE, but the IO 22 works with many 

DAW applications.

Install Drivers, Control Software, and Cubase

®

 LE

1.  Insert the DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. The Installer should start 

automatically.  
 
If the Installer doesn't start automatically, you can start it manually by 
opening the approprate file on the DVD: 
 
Mac

®

:  

 

Open Me 

Windows

®

:  

InstallationMenu.exe 

2.  Once the Installer is open, follow the on-screen instructions to install 

the software you wish to use.  
 
Note: You must install the  IO 22 Drivers to use the IO 22 with 
Cubase

®

 LE. You must also install Cubase LE to follow the steps in the 

example project on the following pages.  
 
The latest IO 22 drivers can also be downloaded from www.lexiconpro.
com. 
 

Activate Cubase LE

1.  Install Cubase LE.
2.  Start Cubase LE and click 'Register Now' or go to www.steinberg.net/

en/mysteinberg

3.  Create a MySteinberg account (follow onscreen instructions) and log 

on to MySteinberg.

4.  Click on your version of Cubase LE in the Activation & Reactivation 

section then click 'More' in the Permanent Activation section.

5.  Type in your Soft-eLicense Number (Sel Nr.). This number can be 

found in the eLicenser Control Center in the following locations: 
Windows: Start > All Programs > Syncrosoft > eLicenser Control 
Center.  
Mac: Applications > eLicenser Control Center.

6.  Select Lexicon in the Hardware Manufacturer field and click 

'RequestActivation Code'.

7.  Copy your Activation code.
8.  Go back to the eLicenser Control Center window (from step 5) and 

click 'Enter Activation Code'.

9.  Type in your activation code, click 'Continue', then click 'Download 

License'.

10.  Once the license has downloaded, click 'Close'.

eLicense Number

(20 characters)

Activation code

(32 characters)

Summary of Contents for I-O|22

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled withi liquid such as vases shall be ...

Page 3: ... 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling Private household in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electron...

Page 4: ...arranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States 1 The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed or online regisration must be completed at www lexiconpro com within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty Proof of purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer 2 Lexicon Professional warrants this product when bough...

Page 5: ... 22 Example Project Recording a Guitar 9 Install Drivers Control Software and Cubase LE 9 Activate Cubase LE 9 Set Up Windows Audio and MIDI Optional 10 Example Project Connections 10 Connect the Guitar 11 Connect the Headphones 12 Connect the Computer 13 Listen to the Guitar Input Direct 13 Set Up Cubase LE for IO 22 Windows 14 Set Up Cubase LE for IO 22 Mac 15 Record a Track in Cubase LE 16 Crea...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ... recording across a wide dynamic range Performance driven A D D A converters ensure pristine 24bit 96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance The Lexicon name is synonymous with the world s best reverb The Pantheon II VST AU reverb plug in features 6 reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters and 35 factory presets that range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects It s ea...

Page 8: ...ofessional warranty registration Power Supply NOTE The full Cubase LE manual is located on the software DVD System Requirements Powerful software for audio recording requires a powerful computer with the right operating system software processor and memory Most comput ers currently sold already meet these requirements or can be upgraded to be compatible with the IO 22 As with all such systems addi...

Page 9: ...Green 12dB Green 18dB Green 24dB Green 30dB 2 Output Level LEDs These indicate signal level for each output by showing the remaining head room before clipping Their values are Red Clipping Yellow 3dB Green 6dB Green 9dB Green 12dB Green 18dB Green 24dB Green 30dB 3 Phones Level Knob Adjust headphone output signal level here 4 MIc Line Inst 1 Gain Knob Adjusts the input gain level for Mic Line 1 or...

Page 10: ...perate Most condenser microphones do require phantom power to operate If you are unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone consult your microphone s documentation or contact the manufacturer 8 MIc Line 2 Gain Knob Adjusts the input gain level for Mic Line 2 9 Output Level knob Controls the Left and Right Main output level 10 Monitor Mix Knob The IO 22 unit gives you the abili...

Page 11: ...patible with USB 2 0 5 MIDI IN AND OUT The MIDI jacks provide MIDI input and MIDI output to and from your computer Connect your MIDI keyboards sound modules and external controllers here 6 Main Outputs These outputs support balanced TRS or unbalanced TS connections These outputs can be connected to a mixing board power amplifier pow ered studio monitors recorder or another line level input Use bal...

Page 12: ... condenser microphones do require phantom power to operate If you are unsure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone consult your microphone s documentation or contact the manufacturer This switch should be OFF if you are connecting any line level source to the Mic In jacks 9 Headphone jack The Headphone output accommodates stereo headphones with a 1 4 stereo plug This output is t...

Page 13: ... cables when connecting to balanced line level sources Instruments The Instrument jack on the right side panel accepts signals from instruments like electric guitars and basses Plug a standard unbalanced 1 4 TS instru ment cable directly from the instrument into the Instrument input jack on the right side panel of the IO 22 Note that when the Instrument input is connected the Mic Line 1 input is d...

Page 14: ...8 Example Connections USB Cable ...

Page 15: ...o be downloaded from www lexiconpro com Activate Cubase LE 1 Install Cubase LE 2 Start Cubase LE and click Register Now or go to www steinberg net en mysteinberg 3 Create a MySteinberg account follow onscreen instructions and log on to MySteinberg 4 Click on your version of Cubase LE in the Activation Reactivation section then click More in the Permanent Activation section 5 Type in your Soft eLic...

Page 16: ...rt Control Panel Sound and Audio Devices XP or Hardware and Sound Vista 7 2 Select the Audio tab XP or Manage Audio Devices Vista 7 3 Under Sound Playback Default device XP or Playback Vista 7 make sure your computer s sound card is selected as the default device 4 Under Sound Recording Default device XP or Recording Vista 7 make sure your computer s sound card is selected as the default device 5 ...

Page 17: ...11 Connect the Guitar 1 Turn the Mic Line Inst 1 knob all the way down Mic Line Inst 1 Knob 2 Connect your guitar to the Instrument 1 input on the right side panel Instrument 1 input ...

Page 18: ...12 Connect the Headphones 1 Turn the Phones 1 knob all the way down Phones 1 Knob 2 Connect your headphones to the Phones 1 jack on the left side panel Phones 1 input ...

Page 19: ... Input Direct 1 Put on the headphones 2 Set the monitor mix to 12 00 This will let you hear an equal blend of the signals going into the IO 22 as well as signals coming from Cubase 3 Play the guitar and turn up the line 1 input level until you see signal on the line 1 input meter 4 Gradually turn up the Phones 1 knob until you reach a comfortable lis tening level ...

Page 20: ...e Setup 5 Under Devices click on VST Audio System and select Lexicon IO 22 from the ASIO Driver pull down menu if it is not already selected Click on Switch to switch the driver then click OK in the Device Setup dialog You are now ready to begin recording using your IO 22 and Cubase LE Note In many cases you can improve performance by selecting a higher latency setting from the System Performance ...

Page 21: ...iver Select Switch then OK 5 Ensure the driver is loaded by clicking Reset Then click OK Mac OS 10 4 x users only After selecting Lexicon IO 22 as the ASIO Driver you may need to verify that your device inputs are active To do this follow these steps 1 Select Device VST Connections from the menu bar 2 When the VST Connections panel appears click the Inputs tab 3 The box under the Audio Device colu...

Page 22: ... and click OK 3 Select a project folder and click Choose 4 Add a mono track by clicking Project Add Track Audio Choose the Mono configuration and click OK 5 In the Audio 1 window the Record Enable button should already be red If it isn t click it so that it turns red 6 In the Audio 1 window click the Input Monitoring button so that it is not lit ...

Page 23: ...gradually turn up the Phones knob until you reach a comfortable listening level Once you add a track to your Cubase project the Input Routing field will default to IO 22 In 1 However if you connect instruments to other inputs on the IO 22 you will need to change the input routing for the track you are recording onto Please refer to the chart below to see how the input routing labels in Cubase LE c...

Page 24: ...se features please see the Getting started and Operation Manual sections found in Cubase LE under Help Documentation Using the Pantheon II Reverb in Cubase LE The Pantheon II reverb can be set up in Cubase LE in two ways as an insert on an audio track or as an insert on an FX channel To use the Pantheon as an insert on an audio track 1 Make sure the IO 22 is powered on and connected to your comput...

Page 25: ... Hi Z 0 to 58dB Level Control 1 USB Control USB Jack Right TRS Out Left TRS Out Headphone 1 Output D A Monitor Mix L R Monitor Level LEDs Output Level HP Volume Input 1 LEDs Mic or Line Input 2 0 to 58dB Level Control 2 Input 2 LEDs M1 M2 M1 M2 Stereo MIDI I O ...

Page 26: ...20 ...

Page 27: ...r channel at 50Ω MIDI Interface 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out 5 volt signal Sample Rate 44 1 48 88 2 or 96 kHz determined by computer application Dynamic Range A D 24 Bit 105 dB typical A weighted 20Hz 20kHz 44 1 kHz sample rate D A 24 Bit 107 dB typical A weighted 20Hz 20kHz A D A 24 Bit 102 dB typical A weighted 20Hz 20kHz Power Requirements IMPORTANT NOTE There are two different...

Page 28: ...kway Sandy Utah 84070 U S A Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 IO 22 Questions or comments Email us at support lexiconpro com or visit us online at www lexiconpro com Copyright 2011 Lexicon U S Patents Pending Part 5007643 Rev A ...

Reviews: