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MONITOR MIX CONTROL
The Lambda Studio gives you the ability to hear your analog input signals directly
and immediately while recording, without having to adjust levels in software, and
before the delay caused by digital converters and computer recording latency. This
zero-latency analog monitoring is controlled by the
Monitor Mix
knob, which you
can use to adjust the blend between the Lambda Studio’s live analog inputs (called
“Direct”) and any sounds coming back from the computer via USB (“Playback”).
To adjust the playback mix coming back from the computer (previous tracks, effect
returns, etc.), use the faders on the Mixer screen of the recording software. To hear only
the live source input signals plugged into the Lambda Studio, turn the
Monitor Mix
knob fully left to
Direct
. To hear only the mix from the computer, turn the
Monitor
Mix
knob fully right to
Playback
. The output from the Monitor Mix control is routed
directly to the Line and Headphone outputs. This ability to easily control the relative
levels of computer audio playback and latency-free live analog inputs is very useful
when overdubbing.
OUTPUT LEVEL
This knob controls the overall output level of the Lambda Studio’s Line and Headphone
outputs.
INPUT BARGRAPH METER
This LED Meter shows the signal level going into the A/D converters. When the Input
Bargraph Meter’s Clip LEDs illuminate, input signals are clipping the A/D converter.
Adjust the gain with the
Mic
and
Line
knobs so that the -6 dB LED flashes only
occasionally.
USB LED
When the blue
USB
LED is on, it shows the Lambda Studio is powered and
communicating with your computer via USB, and audio and MIDI signals can pass in
and out of the system.
+48V PHANTOM POWER LED
This LED indicates that 48 volt phantom power is active on the Mic 1 and Mic 2 inputs,
providing phantom power for condenser microphones that require it to operate. Turn
phantom power on or off as needed with the switch labeled
+48V
on the rear panel.
1
⁄
8
" HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK
The high-powered Headphone output accommodates stereo headphones with an
1
⁄
8
"
stereo plug.
¼" INSTRUMENT INPUT JACK
This ¼" jack accepts unbalanced, low-level, high-impedance instrument sources such
as electric guitar, acoustic guitar with a pickup, or electric bass. The input gain is
adjusted using the Line 1 knob on the front panel. When an instrument is plugged into
this input, it disables the
Line 1
audio input on the rear panel.
The Front Panel