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Lexicon I-ONIX U82S (No Longer Available)

Item ID: IonixU82S

8x2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with XLR/TRS Inputs, Instrument Input, Phantom Power, MIDI, and Recording, Virtual Intstrument, and Effects Software

Sorry, the Lexicon I-ONIX U82S is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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Plenty of Inputs for Your DAW's Front End - at Your Fingertips!

The Lexicon I•ONIX U82S 8x2 USB audio interface is built from the ground up to function in your desktop environment! This great-sounding 24-bit/96kHz interface has plenty of inputs, and it's made to fit your setup where you need it - between the computer screen and the keyboard. High-quality dbx preamps provide a great front end, while excellent AD/DA converters ensure that pristine digital audio goes into your DAW. The I•ONIX U82S includes Lexicon's fantastic Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in, as well as Cubase LE4 and Toontrack EZdrummer Lite software. If you want to get the most out of your desktop recording rig, start at the front end with an I•ONIX U82S!

Lexicon I•ONIX U82S 8x2 USB Audio Interface at a Glance:
  • Put control where you need it
  • Quality on the inside
  • Lexicon reverbs onboard

Put control where you need it
Lexicon's I•ONIX U82S fits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. Placing all monitor and input level controls at your fingertips, these units give you easy control over what's going into your DAW. Featuring newly designed dbx microphone preamps on every channel, the I•ONIX series is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best.

Quality on the inside
Aside from its very convenient, desktop-friendly design, what makes this interface such a great addition to any home or project studio? Let's climb inside: for starters, the I•ONIX U82S includes preamps that run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior 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. XLR/TRS combination input jacks, hi-Z mic inputs, and handy balanced analog outputs make this interface work in practically any studio configuration. Eight inputs give you plenty of flexibility, and they're right within reach!

Lexicon reverbs onboard
The Lexicon name is synonymous with "the world's best reverb." The PantheonTM II VST/AU reverb plug-in features six reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters, and 35 factory presets range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects. It's easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with the exquisitely rich, full reverbs that made Lexicon famous. It's all "in the box" with the I•ONIX U82S!

Lexicon I•ONIX U82S 8x2 USB Audio Interface Features:
  • 8x2 interface
  • USB 2.0 connection to the DAW, up to 480Mbps
  • 44.1 to 96 kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
  • Eight analog 1/4" and XLR combi-jack mic/line inputs (U22 has one, U24S has two)
  • Two analog TRS (Stereo Main) outputs
  • dbx high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all analog inputs
  • 48V phantom power for each input pair
  • Input signal metering via eight LEDs per channel
  • Signal mixing and stereo bus signal metering
  • Two 1/4" high output headphone connection on U82S and U42S; one on U22
  • Two hi-Z instrument inputs on U82S; one on U22, two on U24S
  • Zero latency direct/playback monitoring
  • Low-latency ASIO drivers
  • Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in
  • Steinberg Cubase LE4 and Toontrack EZdrummer Lite software packages
  • Supports Windows and Mac platforms

The Lexicon I•ONIX82S gives you plenty of inputs, and puts them right where you need them for effective desktop recording!

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Manufacturer Part Number U82S

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Reviews

great for location recording

by cellos and violins from LA
August 17, 2009
Music Background: recording engineer
this box is great for live recording. i use a mac ppc and everything works smoothly. i have started to use it for recording live chamber orchestras and it has been amazing. I especially like having t... read more [+]he meters right in front of me so i can monitor it while the performance is happening. The pantheon is ok... but cubase does everything i need to get all 8 channels tracked at once. close [-]
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