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КиберНаблюдатель-8GWNA
02.03.2012
8/10
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We use these units a lot around here. For the most part they are great. There are a few programs that do not like their driver (compatibility issues). Odd file formats and this interface sometimes fight each other. Other than that, they work really well for our uses.
Гиперион-2CAYD
08.04.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
This unit worked well for me, I was using it for sound measurement for SMART. Works good for sound measurement.
Альфа-Юнит-1ASQM
13.03.2011
10/10
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The Alpha is perfect for getting a clean and clear recorded signal into your computer.This puppy has incredible sound quality. I'm no recording engineer, but the recording quality on the Alpha is substantially better than the built in sound cards on nearly every computer you can buy these days.Setting up the product was just an easy driver install from the included CD. In my informal tests, when I recorded my Yamaha Motif through the Alpha onto my regular old laptop, sound was crisp and clear. I could tell no audible difference between plugging my headphones directly into the Motif than from plugging them into the Alpha and having sound routed through Ableton Live. Quality was also pristine when I recorded an electric bass directly through the Alpha. The all-digital USB tactic seemed to work perfectly, with no cutouts and only a minimal delay (I found it to be about 30-40ms, but that could be just my computer).Let me tell you, I could not get any usable audio input on this laptop before I purchased the Alpha. When I connected anything directly into my laptop's onboard analog sound input, it sounded tinny, like my crappy onboard sound was trying to compress the signal or something, and wiggling the cable around just a tiny bit induced ear-splitting artifacts. The Alpha solved both problems, and as long as you don't need to record more than a couple things at once, it's hard to find a better deal.
ИнфраГость-4YNZE
23.05.2011
8/10
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I recently received from my wife, as gift, this Lexicon Alpha recording studio. I have read about people having problems setting up the Lexicon Alpha with a Mac and Garage Band for the first time. To avoid this initial problem that in fact is not a problem of the device, is a problem of configuration in Garage Band and you can solve it very quickly. First do not connect the device until the computer is fully started, run Garage Band and just after is fully loaded connect the Lexicon Alpha. After this you will receive a message that Garage Band has detected the Lexicon Alpha and if you want to use it and that while the scanning is in process do not disconnect it. Here is the main problem, Garage Band set up the Lexicon Alpha to control the Output and the Input sound, so thats why at first Garage Band receive signal but we can't hear back anything due to the output setting. To solve this go to Garage Band preferences/AudioMIDI and on the output menu switch back to system settings leaving the input menu with Lexicon Alpha. With this setting you will be available to enjoy this electronic device with your Mac. I will update soon my review after some hours of use.
Альфа-Юнит-2ATIN
26.10.2011
2/10
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You really get what you pay for. Or less than you pay for. We've owned this for less than a year, and have had problems since the beginning. The most persistent is that it simply won't turn on. To activate, you simply connect the USB cable and hope the light turns on. If not, you unplug it and try again. But like we did, you will do this many, many times and sometimes it just won't come on. So you give up and try again the next day and hope it works. For musicians on a schedule, this has proved to be an incredible troublesome and unreliable piece of equipment. You're better off spending the extra money on one that will work.
Кронос-5BKOG
30.11.2011
8/10
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When I first got this in the mail, I couldn't figure it out and it had a high pitched feedback. I was about to send it back for a refund, but i read some things online and gave it another shot. I'm glad i did because i use it all the time now. And I found out the high pitched frequency was because of my usb port so i moved it around and repositioned the usb plug and i have no feedback now at all and great quality.
Плазмонавт-5NENH
04.09.2011
2/10
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I tried this because my E-MU Tracker finally went out. I didn't have much money, so I tried this one because of the price. I had heard they were pretty cheap in cost and build. The price was right, but it arrived in non-working condition. I order delicate things from Amazon all the time, and this is the first item that came defective. Maybe they are cheaply made? I don't know, but the one thing that did bother me is that when in use, I can't adjust my volume via my keyboard. I have to adjust the volume on the unit..no big deal I guess. I ended up with the M-Audio MobilePre, and it seems to be the same way. Maybe they're all like that now.. I guess i'll get used to it.
Плазмонавт-4NUJX
06.12.2011
10/10
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This device exceeds my expectation. I'm using it primarily as an external USB soundcard connecting my computer to my stereo (Denon stereo hooked up to B&W speakers). I sometimes use my headphones (Audio-Technica) with it. The sound quality is very very good. Setting up is very easy, it's basically plug-n-play.
Странник-0LRWF
26.12.2011
10/10
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product dope, quality dope , definitely impressed I read reviews went on various sites I guess the proof is in the pudding I'm recording right now and decided to stop and drop a review .
Эксопилот-4GIMQ
29.08.2011
6/10
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Плохо
this product is pretty decent as the title describes. some hissing horrible noises at times when it gets overloaded but if i touch the microphone cord or wiggle it, usually stops. has altered my ability to record at times, and the software that comes with it is ok, ,but a drag to register and get finalized. support sucks too. but oh well. ok for fifty bucks thats for dang sure.if you are on a budget and want a good sounding audio interface buy this. some - though.
Синтрон-0YVET
26.11.2011
4/10
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This product was defective when i got it, it respond quickly enough and the worst part is that it doesn't have phantom power aint that some BULL!!!!!!!!!!
Дроид-6FZTE
29.06.2011
10/10
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I got this puppy to run two KRK studio monitors in my video editing console I'm building in my basement. For the price this thing works incredibly. There is one issue that I have with it... there is some very very faint white noise in the background of the speakers when no audio is playing. I however don't have an issue with it, I can barely hear it unless I crank it up higher than it should be.I also Dj here and there and I use an external audio interface built into my Dj controller, but I pass it back through the Alpha to play out my studio monitors and it works flawlessly. No hiccups or anything. I wouldn't hesitate buying a second one if I needed it!
Сатурниан-1VXPA
23.09.2011
2/10
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I returned this thing within a couple of hours. It only does 24-bit in ASIO mode, so no coupling with other interfaces, unless you want to go 16-bit. The latency is terrible, even by itself using ASIO drivers. Nuff said.
Квазар-6SZNH
12.10.2011
2/10
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Ужасно
The software that comes with this is not suitable for recording! Internally it has to many errors that occur within the program itself.
Синтрон-4AHEK
16.01.2010
2/10
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I will tell you why people are downrating this worthless piece of junk. I have owned mine for a bit over a year and it has had multiple issues on two different systems. When it works, sure it is great but when it takes the hike , give up on it. Better yet save your money.I have worked in pro studios with a 48 channel STUDER and a Mac, ran OTARI 8 track tape machines and fooled around with Synclavier so I doubt I am the type expecting "too much" from the Alpha. I wanted an inexpensive solution for a carry around break out box to my 24 channel mixxer and laptop or for taking to parties.ONE look at the Lexicon Pro site says it all. FAIL. Not a single post praising the machine just a lot of deleted posts and a few asking where the Heck IS support.[...]I got the Alpha with an eye on Ableton LIVE which actually is awesome. The fully functioning Cubase LE 4 that comes with the Alpha is all I have to show for my 119$Computer techs (more than one) agree it is not the computer, software conflicts .etc- it is the unit it's self.I am sure at least some of the units are not defective, mine did not act up until it was off warranty.The problem?Slow or non-existant support.Old drivers.Independable and obviously of cheap manufacture.I will quote a post on the Lexicon Pro site:Sadly, after rebooting the Alpha is once again making the noises and is crunchy and pops like a burning fire.I will set it aside for now and save for a better soundcard.Good luck, I doubt I shall bother returning to this forum.I remember when Lexicon was the KING of tech back in the day. We used Lexicon in the studio at the recording music production school and the reverbs and delays were exquisite. I advise Lexicon to discontinue this card and stick with audio effect devices and avoid the fails.I see the list of "Sister companys" on this website and will avoid buying a single product again based on the issues here. I have owned or own at least 4 of those other products. This is like watching a Dr. pick his nose then asking us to ...say.....ahhhhh.So go ahead and buy this, save your receipt and be ready to return. If and when you play Live through this and the audience heres a ceral commercial don't say you were not warned.
Квазар-1HKCR
20.08.2011
10/10
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There aren't enough words to describe how great this little system is. I haven't stopped talking about it since I got it. If you want a home studio then buy this, period.
Спектр-4RCHO
17.04.2011
8/10
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This a solid performing unit at this price point. I've been using this alongside my laptop for as long as I remember and it works the same as the day I bought it. The two line instrument and microphone inputs make this perfect for a beginner or anyone needing a budget interface that works and is easy to use.My only negative criticism would be the plastic feels a little cheap. But this is still a great USB interface for anyone who absolutely cannot spend any more than $60.
Нейрон-2RVBC
21.01.2010
8/10
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The Alpha works fine with Apple's new OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), but you will have problems installing the Cubase LE 4 software that comes with it -- the installer will stall at the "one minute remaining" mark & never finish. Steinberg has released a "hotfix" for this 10.6-only issue but it won't work with the Lexicon disc in the product box, probably because that disc has an old version (4.0.3) of Cubase LE 4 on it. That version also has other problems that will affect Leopard users too, so ultimately you will want to get Mac version 4.1.2 or better of the software. You can get the installer for 4.1.2 from Steinberg, but only by accessing its server using an anonymous connection to "[...]" as a guest, or by contacting Lexicon Pro customer support & asking that the updated disc be sent to you. The 4.1.2 installer will still hang if you run it under Snow Leopard, but after you force quit it, Cubase will be properly installed & work perfectly.But it is definitely worth the hassle. Cubase LE 4 may be Steinberg's "lightest" version of this software but it still is among the most capable products of its type & is the only way you can use the Lexicon pro quality "Pantheon" VST reverb plugin included with the product. Price even Lexicon's cheapest stand-alone reverb unit & you will see why the Alpha is a bargain.As for audio quality of the Alpha itself, I'm a pro sound mixer & I think it is quite good. Most users will not notice that it has fully balanced, +4 dB pro level line in & line out connections, but this makes a huge difference when used with other pro equipment. Just understand that it is a 2 in, 2 out interface -- those 3 conductor jacks on the back each take one signal apiece, & this is what you should use whenever possible.If you are looking for a dirt cheap pro quality interface & software bundle, you won't do better than the Alpha at $80 from Amazon, even with all the hassles of getting the software installed.
ИнфраГость-3HBRV
23.01.2010
6/10
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Плохо
Contrary to what some think, this does work with Win7 x64 unless I just have an updated version. It will work as a WDM or MME device using the default Win7 drivers and shows up as a USB audio device. I'm using Cakewalk Sonar 8.5 PE so I didn't bother installing Cubase but the following method should work just the same if you want the better ASIO mode.First google the asio4all driver and install the latest which was the 2.10 beta version at this time. Plug the Alpha in, it will say error but that is probably just the missing Lexicon ASIO driver. Once that installs, go to the Windows sound device panel and set the USB audio device as the default for playback and recording. If the USB audio device doesn't show yet, unplug the Alpha then plug it back in or restart.Now when you start a program that can use ASIO mode, the asio4all icon will show in the system tray and you can set which devices to use. Adjust the ASIO buffer size if there is any crackle in the playback caused from missing data. I was able to get half the latency compared to the Lexicon driver running in XP so I wouldn't even bother using their driver even when they finally update it.As for the actual device, it's very solid and has a clean sound with low latency (30-60ms). The base is metal and the top is plastic but an industrial strength. There isn't really much of a choice in this price range for 24bit 48Khz so I consider this a good replacement for default on board sound more than anything. It's nice to have the monitor mix to have 0 latency when needed then switch back to standard playback. One thing I don't like is that the output level is linked to both the headphone and line out so you can't adjust them independently.I'm pleased with it and give it 5 stars for myself but 3 stars for regular people. It can't really be recommended simply because of the extra steps needed for Win7 x64 which is becoming the default Windows install.
Спектр-2OGZK
23.06.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
So for 60 bucks, this thing can't be beat. I've noticed no audio lag at all. It's simple, easy to use.
Вояджер-5LFYZ
01.06.2011
10/10
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Великолепно
Even if this cost more it would still be out of the box perfect: a user friendly, quiet, well made interface that just happens to cost way less than it's competitors.
Супернова-9NMYX
04.05.2011
10/10
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I am very impressed with the sound quality and ease of use. As advertised Direct/Playback Monitoring and balanced output to boot. Software is a little noodle-y. But it does the job and does it well. A great solution for a home studio.
НаноРейдер-7GDHP
20.05.2010
10/10
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I'm an audio professional and radio dj for over 30 years. People who knock this unit don't seem to know what they are talking about.Back in the early 1980's you couldn't buy any Lexicon box for under $2000. And those were 1980's dollars!I use this unit with my Thinkpad, radio dj software and a Lacie external hard drive to have access to 50,000 songs while I'm on the air. Granted, I don't record through this unit (I use Pro Tools in my studio), but I can tell you this: for a mere $[...] bucks this unit has that famous pristine Lexicon sound quality that used to cost us at least a couple grand in 1980s bucks.Great sound. Pro balanced +4 dbins and outs, just the right feature set and high enough reliability for live broadcasting.I'm more than happy I checked around and selected this fine piece of gear.
Плазмонавт-8ZQZB
03.01.2010
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
This is a nice little recording box and it is powered by the usb cable so you don't need to 'plug it in'. Only problem was I could not get it to work because the one thing I am not used to thinking about when I buy hardware now is that I have a computer with Windows 7 64 bit. The more research I did, reading forums and searching Lexicon's web site, the more I was convinced there would not be a 64 bit driver forthcoming any time soon. I decided to return the Lexicon and buy a Yamaha Audiogram 6. I gave the Lexicon Alpha 3 stars because I wanted to like it but just wasn't able to use it with my computer.BUY: if you have Windows XP or Vista 32 bit.DON'T BUY: if you have Windows Vista 64 bit or Windows 7 64 bit.LESSON: If you have a 64 bit system always remember to check for 64 bit drivers before you buy any kind of hardware.
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