The Lexicon I-ONIX U42S is a 4x2 USB 2.0, 24-bit/96kHz digital desktop recording interface.

Don't sacrifice your desktop or your music.

You care intensely about your music. It's more than a pastime Â- it's a passion. Lexicon understands your passion and it inspires us to innovate. Brilliantly designed, the I·ONIX Desktop Recording Series fits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. With all the level meters and gain controls at your fingertips when using your DAW, you'll wonder why no one ever thought of it before.

Featuring newly designed dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 4 channels, the I-ONIX U42S is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps 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 Â- D/A converters ensure pristine 24-bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The I-ONIX U42S can record four tracks at once and includes 4 combi-jack mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, 2 TRS balanced line outputs, 2 hi-Z instrument inputs, 2 high power 1/4" headphone outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a 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 easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with the exquisitely rich, full reverbs that made Lexicon famous.

No compromise performance Â- ergonomic brilliance. Pure genius.

The I-ONIX U42S contains all the necessary tools to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit/96kHz digital recording studio.

USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio

44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution

Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs

dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps on all 4 channels

Superior sonic performance

4 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs

2 analog 1/4" TRS balanced outputs

Zero latency monitoring

Low latency ASIO drivers

Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips

Separate level meters and gain control per channel

2 side panel 1/4" instrument inputs

2 side panel headphone outputs with dedicated volume adjustment

Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O

MIDI in and out

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Computer System Recommendations

Windows

Microsoft Windows® Vista 32 and XP SP2

1.8 GHz CPU or faster

1 GB RAM

Display resolution 1024x768 pixels

DVD-ROM drive

USB 2.0

Internet access required for software license activation

Macintosh

Mac® OS X 10.4.9 or higher

Intel® Multicore system (Required)

1 GB RAM

Display resolution 1024x768 pixels

DVD-ROM drive

USB 2.0

Internet access required for software license activation

Combi-jack Analog Inputs
4


Simult. Recording Sources
6


Microphone Preamps
4


Hi-Z Instrument Inputs
2


S/PDIF
Yes


MIDI
Yes


Headphone Connections
2


1/4" TRS Balanced Analog Outputs
2


Microphone Inputs
Female XLR Pin 2 Hot


Input Impedance
3 kOhms balanced


Phantom Power
+48 Volts


Maximum gain
+55 dB


E.I.N. (at max gain)
-127 dB @ 55dB gain typical (150O source) -130 dB @ 55dB gain typical A-weighted (150O source)


Maximum Input Level
+8 dBu


Frequency Response
+/-1.5 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz


THD+N