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I purchased the Lexicon Lambda in December of 2009, mainly because I wanted an audio interface that would allow me to connect my MIDI keyboard (Alesis QS8), L-R audio out from the keyboard and two XLR mics to my PC, one of which requires phantom power (AKG C2000B). I have since purchased a hardware compressor / limiter (Behringer MDX4600) and am now using the handy “insert” busses in order to make use of the compressor.In the few weeks that I have been using the Lambda, it has proven to be a powerful workhorse in my home studio. The device is sturdy, the sound is clean and the features are exactly what I need for producing professional quality media on a home studio budget. I am very satisfied with my choice in this product and how well it works with the equipment in my studio and the software that I use (Sony SoundForge 10, Sony Vegas Pro 9, Sony Acid 7).The only problem that I have had is that the unit may infrequently “lock-up” or go silent, but that is remedied by briefly
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September 17th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I really love this machine. From a non-technical point of view and as a novice it really offers a lot of features and opportunities for someone to get started in recording at a very nominal price.
The unit I received however had a couple of problems. For example the wheel that controlled data changes was not working properly and when you decided to change a parameter it would not scroll evenly and often gave the opposite results, however the beauty of Amazon is that I simply had another sent within days and returned the broken unit at virtually no cost to me.
My largest complaint is that the manual is not that obvious in directions but the push & play simplicity of the machine make it fairly easy to figure things out on you own.
Would buy it again and in fact making plans to order another to sync together.
R.N./Dallas, Texas
September 18th, 2010 at 3:16 am
The Zoom R16 seems like a pretty nice portable music recorder, and prety unbelievable for the price. It is the only truly portable recorder I could find (for any reasonable amount of money) that will record more than two simultaneous tracks from line-level inputs.
Which is why I bought it. Unfortunately, I found that it has one annoying “feature” that cannot be turned off. In addition to music recording, I wanted to use this thing for some multi-channel surveillance-type audio recording. I know this seems odd, but it would actually be great for that application, EXCEPT that the Zoom engineers decided, for no good reason, to artifically limit continuous recording time to 6 hours. This has nothing to do with the memory filling up, it is strictly a number they pulled out of their hats. This spec is found NOWHERE in the documentation. This is a real killer for my planned use.
So, 3 stars is all I can give it. I have not tried or even installed any of the software that cane with it, so I can’t comment on that.
September 18th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
It came the day before a gig, I had no time to test it. My wife (not a tech person) took it to the FOH near the mixer and monitored the gain to prevent clipping. Recorded 1 and 1/2 hours using the built in Mics. Of course it picked up all the crowd chatter and applause a bit overwhelmingly, but recorded the show with absolute clarity.
I have just recieved word from Zoom that 64 bit drivers for windows 7 will be out early this year (2010) so I look forward to using it with my laptop.
September 19th, 2010 at 3:13 am
wow. i am amazed. sounds good, easy to use, and for this price? built in chromatic tuner, metronome, effects galore, record them wet, or just monitor them dry.. slave another one and you have 32 tracks… simple, intuitive, makes me actually want to record again! thanks Samson! bravo! (i bought two)
September 19th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
The Lambda is the best of Lexicon’s line up! Why? It uses USB power, and has built in phantom power for a powered recording mike, which is what you’ll want to make pro live acoustic recordings.
Lexicons upper end OMEGA seems to be manufactured differently. Just read all the disapointing reviews. Even on the Lexicon forums.
In short, the Lambda (or the Lambada as I affectionately call it), can be used in any manner your needs can think of.
I started, wanting just an input into my computer for audio. And you can use this for that.
But after seeing what it can do, I use it instead of my older Roland digital recording console.
I use the included CUBASE program, but I’ve also purchased Acid Pro 6, which is my main program.
Granted, the Lambda isn’t for recording a whole band in one take. But with a little creative know-how, you could record your band’s demo CD in HIGHER quality than the Beatles ever had at their disposal!
I just use it recording one “Take” at a time. Home Studio style.
Put it this way… Recording quality is NOT what will be the weak link. Your imperfections will! and..
Your cables, mikes, and instruments will too!
Hopefully your unique TALENT will shine through the imperfections, as it does with every true artist!
So get real, go for it, and don’t be afraid!