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  • Seite 2 • Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the Limited Warranty. Only a qualified technician or an authorized lexicon distributor should perform servicing. • To prevent electric shock, do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord, or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided.
  • Seite 3 Fax 781-280-0499 (Service) This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Lexicon, Inc. The information it contains is subject to change without notice. Lexicon, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

  • Seite 4: Inhaltsverzeichnis

    Introduction Section 1: Getting Started About the MPX 550 ......1-2 Highlights Important Safety Instructions....iv Front Panel Overview .
  • Seite 5 Introduction MPX 550 Section 3: System Mode Section 6: MIDI Operation System Mode Functions ..... 3-2 Learn Mode ......6-2 Parameters •...

  • Seite 6: Us Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction Lexicon ENGLISH DEUTSCH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Save these instructions for later use. Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf. • Follow all instructions and adhere to warnings marked on the unit and in the operating •...

  • Seite 7: Es Instrucciones De Seguridad Importantes

    Introduction MPX 550 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Gardez ces instructions pour réference future. • Observez toutes les instructions et tous les avertissements marqués sur l’appareil. Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. • Branchez uniquements sur un réseau de tension indiquée.

  • Seite 8: It Importanti Norme Di Sicurezza

    Introduction Lexicon ITALIANO PORTUGUESE IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA INSTRUÇÕES DE SEGURANÇA IMPORTANTES Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. Economize estas instruções para uso posterior. • Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull’unità. • Siga todas as instruções e advertências marcadas na unidade.

  • Seite 9: Dk Vigtig Information Om Sikkerhed

    Introduction MPX 550 DANSK SUOMI VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten. • Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. • Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. •...

  • Seite 10: No Viktig Informasjon Om Sikkerhet

    Introduction Lexicon NORSK SVENSKA VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk. Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk. • Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet. • Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.

  • Seite 11: Us Important User Information

    MPX 550 Important User Information Unpacking and Inspection Lexicon is pleased to present its user guides on CD-ROM. After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in By utilizing CD-ROM technology we are able to provide case the unit ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly our documentation in multiple languages.

  • Seite 12: Wichtige Benutzerinformation

    Introduction Lexicon Wichtige Benutzerinformation Auspacken und Überprüfung Lexicon ist erfreut, seine Benutzerhandbücher nun auch Bewahren Sie nach dem Auspacken des Geräts das auf CD-ROM vorlegen zu können. Durch den Einsatz von Verpackungsmaterial für den Fall auf, dass Sie das Gerät CD-ROM-Technologie können wir unsere Dokumentation...

  • Seite 13: Es Información Importante Para El Usuario

    Después de desembalar la unidad, guarde todos los materiales de embalaje por si alguna vez transportar la Lexicon se complace en presentar sus manuales de unidad. Inspeccione con atención los módulos y los usuario en CD-ROM. Gracias a la utilización de la materiales de embalaje para comprobar que no tecnología de CD-ROM, nosotros podemos ofrecer...

  • Seite 14: Fr Important - Informations Utilisateur

    (la piste 1 contient des données non audio). Prenez le temps de lire les informations relatives à la sécurité. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations sur Lexicon, Inc., nos produits et notre service clientèle, consultez notre site web à l’adresse : www.lexicon.com.

  • Seite 15: It Importanti Informazioni Per L'utente

    MPX 550 Importanti informazioni per l’utente Disimballaggio ed ispezione Lexicon è lieta di presentare i propri manuali su CD- Dopo aver disimballato l’unità, salvi tutto il materiale ROM. Utilizzando la tecnologia su CD-ROM siamo stati d’imballaggio, in caso Lei abbia bisogno di spedire capaci offrire la nostra documentazione in più...

  • Seite 16: Pt Informações Importantes Ao Usuário

    Lexicon Informações Importantes ao usuário Retirando a embalagem e Inspecionando A Lexicon tem o prazer de apresentar o Guia do Usuário Depois de desembalar a unidade, guarde a embalagem em CD-ROM. Através da tecnologia CD-ROM temos a caso precise enviar a unidade para manutenção.

  • Seite 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started About the MPX 550 ........1-2 Highlights Front Panel Overview .

  • Seite 18: About The Mpx 550

    ABOUT THE MPX 550 The editing process is further simplified with dedicated EDIT knobs that correspond to displayed parameters, as Thank you for purchasing the MPX 550 Dual Channel well as a special "Adjust" parameter for each program Processor, featuring Lexicon’s proprietary Lexichip®.

  • Seite 19: Highlights

    Getting Started MPX 550 HIGHLIGHTS • Lexicon’s proprietary Lexichip • Simultaneous analog and digital outputs • World-class Lexicon reverb • Independent processing of each input • 24-bit internal processing • Dual programs that create two independent effects with four routing configurations •...

  • Seite 20: Front Panel Overview

    Getting Started Lexicon FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1. Input Trim 3. System Adjusts the level of the incoming analog input signal. Toggles between activating and deactivating System Mode. When System Mode is activated, EDIT knob 1 selects parameters; EDIT knob 3 changes the setting 2.
  • Seite 21 Getting Started MPX 550 4. EDIT Knobs 9. Store Adjust parameters. Numbers 1 to 4 correspond to Activates store functions. When pressed with Tap, numbers 1 to 4 beneath the front panel display. enters MIDI Learn Mode (see page 6-2).

  • Seite 22: Front Panel Display

    Getting Started Lexicon FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Input level meters show calibrated values, with 0dB indicating digital saturation. Markings on the open portion of each level meter show -6, -18, and -32dB. The meters have single-pixel precision in which each pixel represents 2dB.
  • Seite 23 Getting Started MPX 550 "S" stands for stereo, "L" stands for mono left, "R" 5. Bank Name stands for mono right, and "D" stands for digital. Indicates the name of the selected bank. "NoD" appears when digital input is selected, but no valid digital audio signal is present.

  • Seite 24: Rear Panel Overview

    Getting Started Lexicon REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1. AC Input Connector 3. FOOTSWITCH Provides power to the unit with the supplied power Allows footswitch control of front panel Bypass and cord. Tap functions. A 1/4 inch Tip/Ring/Sleeve connector and a momentary contact footswitch are available.

  • Seite 25: S/Pdif In And Out

    Getting Started MPX 550 4. S/PDIF IN and OUT Provide digital audio input and output. Two RCA S/PDIF connectors are available. The unit accepts inputs at 44.1 or 48kHz. 5. ANALOG OUTPUTs Provide analog audio output. Balanced outputs are available on either XLR or 1/4 inch Tip/Ring/Sleeve connectors.

  • Seite 26: Connecting The Unit

    Getting Started Lexicon CONNECTING THE UNIT Note: The INPUT and OUTPUT connectors on the MPX 550 are Power off the unit prior to connecting the 1/4 inch Tip/Ring/Sleeve and XLR sockets. Either may be footswitch; otherwise, Bypass functions will be used.
  • Seite 27 Getting Started MPX 550 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO A CONSOLE LEFT Out RIGHT Out LEFT In RIGHT In Aux Send 1 Aux Send 2 1-11...

  • Seite 28: Setting Audio Levels

    Getting Started Lexicon SETTING AUDIO LEVELS The Input Trim knob allows the unit to be driven by an input level within a range of +8 to +20dBu. The minimum setting (fully counterclockwise) should be Note: optimal for +4dBu (balanced) inputs. The maximum...

  • Seite 29: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Selecting and Loading Programs ......2-2 Editing Programs ........2-3 The “Adjust”...

  • Seite 30: Selecting And Loading Programs

    Basic Operation Lexicon SELECTING AND LOADING PROGRAMS The name and number of the selected program appear on the front panel display (see page 1-6). The When powered on, the unit will load the last program Load LED will light to indicate that the selected that was loaded during the previous operating session.

  • Seite 31: Editing Programs

    Basic Operation MPX 550 EDITING PROGRAMS THE "ADJUST" PARAMETER Each program features up to 20 parameters, which are An "Adjust" parameter has been customized for organized into Edit Pages with as many as four parameters individual programs, and in most cases controls several each.

  • Seite 32: Storing Programs

    3. The program appears on the front panel with its original name and a numeric suffix. If desired, use The User Bank contains no programs when the MPX 550 EDIT knobs 1 and 3 to change the name of the is shipped.

  • Seite 33: The Compressor

    Basic Operation MPX 550 THE COMPRESSOR For most music material, the release time should be about four times longer than the attack time. Both must The compressor is available in all programs, except be long enough to accommodate the bass content of the Dynamics.

  • Seite 34: Tap Tempo

    Basic Operation Lexicon TAP TEMPO AUDIO TAP To use audio input to set tempo: MATCHING RHYTHM 1. Press and hold the Tap/Cancel button until the Tap Tempo can be used to match the delay times and message "Detecting audio..." appears at the top of modulation rates of tempo-based programs with those the front panel display.

  • Seite 35: Global Tempo

    Basic Operation MPX 550 4. If desired, turn EDIT knob 3 to further adjust tempo parameter Tempo Mode to Global. The unit will ignore in bpm (beats per minute). individual tempo settings and apply the current tempo setting to each program as it is loaded.

  • Seite 36: System Mode

    System Mode System Mode Functions ....... 3-2 Parameters • MIDI Dumps • Restore Default Commands...
  • Seite 37 System Mode Lexicon SYSTEM MODE FUNCTIONS Parameter Settings Output Level 0dB* to -31dB System Mode can be used to set System Mode parameters, execute MIDI Dumps, and restore default settings. To enter System Mode, press Input Source Analog Stereo* the front panel System button. The System LED will light Analog Mono L, to indicate that System Mode is active.
  • Seite 38 System Mode MPX 550 Parameter Settings MIDI Dumps Settings (if applicable) (continued) MIDI Patches Enabled* Dump User Bank 1-16 Disabled 17-32 33-48 MIDI Channel 49-64 1* to 16 Omni Dump Current Program – MIDI Program Change Enabled* Dump System Data –...
  • Seite 39 System Mode Lexicon PARAMETERS When set to S/PDIF Digital, the unit processes signals from the S/PDIF IN connector. If no valid digital audio signal is present, the unit will mute and an alert message Output Level (0 to -31dB, Off) will appear on the front panel display.
  • Seite 40 System Mode MPX 550 Digital Output (Processed, Dry) Program Load Mode (Bypass Dry, Full Mute) Selects the source for the digital output. When set to Controls the processing of incoming audio signals during Processed, the digital output is the same as the analog program load.
  • Seite 41 (Off, 1 to 16, Omni) MIDI Out/Thru (Out, Thru) Selects the MIDI Channel for MPX 550 messages. When Controls the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. set to Off, the unit ignores messages sent on all MIDI When set to Out, the unit can generate its own MIDI channels.
  • Seite 42 System Mode MPX 550 • The front panel PROGRAM knob is still available for Auto Load (Enabled, Disabled) selecting user programs only. Programs stored in the Determines whether the front panel Load button must User Bank are still available, but cannot be modified.

  • Seite 43: Midi Dumps

    System Mode Lexicon MIDI DUMPS Dump System Data Executes a MIDI Dump of all System Mode settings and Learned Patches. Press the front panel Store button to Dump User Bank (1-16, 17-32, 33-48, 49-64) execute the dump. When dumped back, the System...
  • Seite 44 System Mode MPX 550 RESTORE DEFAULT COMMANDS Clear User Bank Arms a procedure to erase the contents of the User Bank. Press the front panel Store button to execute this procedure and return the User Bank to its factory-default condition. This procedure cannot be executed when a User program is running or when the System Mode parameter Memory Protect is set to Enabled.

  • Seite 45: Program Descriptions

    Program Descriptions Single Programs ........4-2 Plate •...

  • Seite 46: Single Programs

    Program Descriptions Lexicon SINGLE PROGRAMS Plate Programs "Adjust" Small Plate (Livenes) – PLATE Medium Plate (Livenes) – Plate reverb began with a large, thin sheet of metal suspended upright under tension springs. Large Plate (Livenes) – Transducers attached to the plate transmitted a signal...
  • Seite 47 Program Descriptions MPX 550 GATE/INV Gate/Inv Programs "Adjust" 10 StraightGate (Time) – Gated reverbs were created by feeding a reverb, such as a metal plate, through an analog gate device. Decay time was set to instant, while hold time varied duration...
  • Seite 48 Program Descriptions Lexicon HALL Hall Programs "Adjust" 20 Small Hall (MidRT) – Lexicon’s Hall programs recreate the acoustics of actual places - from grand, reverberant enclosures to small concert halls. 21 Medium Hall (MidRT) – 22 Large Hall (MidRT) –...
  • Seite 49 Program Descriptions MPX 550 CHAMBER Chamber Programs "Adjust" 30 Brick Wall (HighCut) – Historically, recording studio chambers were oddly shaped rooms with a loudspeaker and set of microphones to collect ambience in various parts of the 31 Basement (HighCut) –...
  • Seite 50 Program Descriptions Lexicon AMBIENCE Ambience Programs "Adjust" 40 Announcer (HighCut) – Ambience adds warmth, spaciousness, and depth to a performance without coloring its direct sound. It is commonly used to add a room sound to recorded music 41 VerySmallAmb (HighCut) –...
  • Seite 51 Program Descriptions MPX 550 ROOM Room Programs "Adjust" 50 Bedroom (Walls) – Room programs simulate actual rooms where there is a strong sense of being in a small, live place. These programs are useful on drums and percussion, and can...
  • Seite 52 Program Descriptions Lexicon TREMOLO Set the Mix parameter to Wet for all programs. Mix can be used to effectively set the depth of the Tremolo Tremolo is a rhythmic change in loudness, commonly program when more dry is added to the wet-to-dry mix.
  • Seite 53 Program Descriptions MPX 550 ROTARY A virtual requirement for organ music, Rotary programs also sound remarkable with guitar and electric piano Rotary speaker cabinets were designed to provide a rhythm parts. In fact, these programs are great majestic vibrato/choir effect for electronic theater and alternatives to chorus and tremolo effects for any sound church organs.
  • Seite 54 (Diffusn) – reverb effects. 73 Slap Chorus1 (Diffusn) – The stereo Chorus programs, inherited from Lexicon’s PCM 80, create a rich, airy effect that simulates the 74 Slap Chorus2 (Depth) – sound of multiple sources from a single source. These programs are stunning on acoustic or clean electric guitar.
  • Seite 55 Program Descriptions MPX 550 FLANGE Flange Programs "Adjust" 75 Flng Lite (Rate) – Flange effects were originally created by simultaneously playing back identical programs on two tape recorders, then using hand pressure against the flange of the tape 76 Flng Lite180 (Resnce) –...
  • Seite 56 Program Descriptions Lexicon DETUNE Detune Programs "Adjust" 80 Detune Mild (Dtuning) – Detune effects create delayed and pitch-shifted versions of the original source, thickening the sound. This creates a particularly effective simulation of double-tracking. 81 Detune (Dtuning) – These effects are also great alternatives to Chorus effects, Med&Warm...
  • Seite 57 Program Descriptions MPX 550 PITCH Pitch Programs "Adjust" 85 Pch Chrmatic (Pitch) – Altering the pitch of a sound produces a wide range of effects - from subtle detuning, to harmonies, to chords. The stereo polyphonic Pitch programs can be used to...
  • Seite 58 Program Descriptions Lexicon DLY/EKO The DLY/EKO programs include mono (5.5 seconds), stereo (2.7 seconds), and 6-voice multi-tap effects. Each Delays and echoes repeat a sound a short time after it program can be used for tape or digital delay or echo first occurs.
  • Seite 59 Program Descriptions MPX 550 In all delay programs and dual programs, the unit uses Dly/Eko Programs "Adjust" the MstrDly parameter to scale delay times that are not Dly Mono Tap (FeedBk) Delay Time controlled by Tempo. In some programs, the "Adjust"...

  • Seite 60: Special Fx

    Program Descriptions Lexicon SPECIAL FX Special FX Programs "Adjust" 105 Infinite (HighCut) 106 The Abyss (Dtuning) – 107 Jet Flange (Resnce) Speed (Whole Note) 108 Verb>Chorus (HighCut) – 109 TapRot Dly (Time) Rate (Drum/Horn) 110 Fader Verb (Level) Echo 111 Low Rumble (Decay) –...

  • Seite 61: Stereo Stage

    10 to 50 feet. The width setting assumes that most audience members are seated within about 30 • Use the MPX 550 in line between the mixer and degrees to either side of the stage centerline. If house amplifiers - not as an effect mixed back into audience members are seated further to the sides of the main left and right channels on the mixer.

  • Seite 62: Dual Programs

    Program Descriptions Lexicon DUAL PROGRAMS • MSplit Dly, MSplit Rvb These banks contain programs that are arranged in The dual programs combine Delay with Reverb, or either Mono Split configuration, which is similar to the Delay or Reverb with Flange, Pitch, or Chorus. Four Dual Stereo (Parallel) configuration.
  • Seite 63 Program Descriptions MPX 550 EFX BAL The illustration below uses the Pch-Dly program to show the effect of the Efx Bal parameter at certain settings The Efx Bal parameter controls the relative balance of each effect in the dual programs. In Cascade variations, when a Cascade variation is selected.
  • Seite 64 Program Descriptions Lexicon FLNG-DLY Flng-Dly Programs "Adjust" Routing 120 Flng Tap (FeedBk) Delay Time (1/4 Note) Dual Stereo (Parallel) 121 Flng .8Tap (FeedBk) Dotted (1/8 Note) Dual Stereo (Parallel) 122 Flng 3plTap (FeedBk) Triplet (1/8 Note) Dual Stereo (Parallel) 123 Flng PongTap...
  • Seite 65 Program Descriptions MPX 550 PCH-DLY Pch-Dly Programs "Adjust" Routing 130 5th Tap (Pitch) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 131 8ve 3pl Tap (Pitch) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 132 8ve 8+3plTap (Pitch) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 133 3rd4thPong (Pitch)
  • Seite 66 Program Descriptions Lexicon CHOR-DLY Chor-Dly Programs "Adjust" Routing 140 Chor Tap (FeedBk) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 141 Chor .8Tap (FeedBk) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 142 Chor 8+3pl (FeedBk) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 143 Chor Pong (FeedBk) Delay Time...
  • Seite 67 Program Descriptions MPX 550 DLY-RVB Dly-Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 150 Tap Small (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 151 3plTap MidSz (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 152 8+3pl Large (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Stereo (Parallel) 153 Pong Small (Decay)
  • Seite 68 Program Descriptions Lexicon FLNG-RVB Flng-Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 160 LiteFl Small (MidRT) Speed (Whole Note) Dual Stereo (Parallel) 161 LiteFl MidSz (MidRT) Speed (Whole Note) Dual Stereo (Parallel) 162 LiteFl Large (MidRT) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 163 DeepFl Small (MidRT) –...
  • Seite 69 Program Descriptions MPX 550 PCH-RVB Pch-Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 170 3rd4th Room (Pitch) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 171 4th5th Room (Pitch) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 172 5th6th Room (Pitch) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 173 8ve MidSiz (Pitch) – Dual Stereo (Parallel)
  • Seite 70 Program Descriptions Lexicon CHOR-RVB Chor-Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 180 Chor1 Small (MidRT) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 181 Chor1 MidSiz (MidRT) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 182 Chor1 Large (MidRT) – Dual Stereo (Parallel) 183 Chor2 Small (MidRT) – Dual Stereo (Parallel)
  • Seite 71 Program Descriptions MPX 550 MSPLIT DLY MSplit Dly Programs "Adjust" Routing 190 Flng + Tap (FeedBk) 1/4 Note Mono Split 191 Flng + Pong (FeedBk) 1/4 Note Mono Split 192 Flng + Xfeed (Time) – Mono Split 193 Flng + Bnce (Time) –...
  • Seite 72 Program Descriptions Lexicon MSPLIT RVB MSplit Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 205 Tap + MidSiz (MidRT) Delay Time Mono Split 206 Pong + Large (MidRT) Delay Time Mono Split 207 Bnce + MidSz (MidRT) Delay Time Mono Split 208 Xfeed + Small...
  • Seite 73 Program Descriptions MPX 550 MSplit Rvb Programs "Adjust" Routing 221 Chor1+ Large (MidRT) – Mono Split 222 Chor2+MidSiz (MidRT) – Mono Split 223 Chor2+ Large (MidRT) – Mono Split 224 Chor3+MidSiz (MidRT) – Mono Split Note: The Mono Split routing configuration is illustrated on page 4-18.
  • Seite 74 Program Descriptions Lexicon DUAL MONO Dual Mono Programs "Adjust" Routing 225 Tap | Small (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Mono 226 Tap | MidSiz (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Mono 227 Tap | Large (MidRT) Delay Time Dual Mono 228 Tap | Room...

  • Seite 75: Cmprssr

    Program Descriptions MPX 550 CMPRSSR Comprssr Programs "Adjust" 240 Two to One (Gain) – In all Cmprssr programs, the "Adjust" parameter controls gain within a range of 0 to 9.5dB. It can be used to match volume levels between the dry, bypassed, and...

  • Seite 76: Dynamics

    Program Descriptions Lexicon DYNAMICS PEAK EXPANSION Peak expansion is used to raise the overall level of sound sources that rise above the adjustable peak expansion Note: threshold. In performances with a wide dynamic range, A few seconds after the Dynamics preset is loaded,...
  • Seite 77 Program Descriptions MPX 550 Meters (GR, In) Thresh (-31 to -0dB) Selects between gain reduction (GR) and input level (In) Designates the compression threshold, the level the metering. (See page 4-35 for more information.) sound source must rise above before compression is applied.
  • Seite 78 Program Descriptions Lexicon TAPE SATURATION Saturation (Off, Modern, Vintage) Controls the amount of saturation. Tape saturation emulates the sound of sources recorded on analog tapes and sources recorded digitally. Because of the natural peak saturation that occurs with analog LEVEL METERS tapes, sound sources recorded on them seem louder than the same sound sources recorded digitally.
  • Seite 79 Program Descriptions MPX 550 2. Peak Expansion Meter 4. Input Meter Indicates the level of peaks above the peak When the Meters parameter is set to In, indicates the expansion threshold. Low-level peaks are shown as maximum left or right channel input levels, one or two graduated bars.

  • Seite 80: Live-Foh (Front Of House)

    Program Descriptions Lexicon Typical Mastering Dynamics Control Adjustment LIVE-FOH (FRONT OF HOUSE) (continued) Live-FOH programs are designed for live performances, will cause the peak expansion meter to show three with controls that are more convenient for live-sound solid bars for short periods of time. Increase the engineers to operate.
  • Seite 81 Program Descriptions MPX 550 • In the delay programs, two delay level controls have Live-FOH Programs "Adjust" been combined into the "Adjust" parameter: (Tap/ 250 Flange/Dly (Tap/Dly) Delay Time Dly). These programs contain two delays. The first is controlled by tempo and generally used to create...

  • Seite 82: Parameter Descriptions

    Parameter Descriptions Parameter Graphics........5-2 Parameter Glossary ........5-4...
  • Seite 83 Lexicon PARAMETER GRAPHICS The MPX 550 features graphic enhancements for each parameter, which appear on the front panel display whenever a parameter setting is changed. These graphics illustrate the point at which the selected setting falls within the entire parameter range, and provide a visual indication of the parameter’s function. As the setting changes, the graphic also changes to reflect the new setting.
  • Seite 84 Parameter Descriptions MPX 550 When the Mix parameter setting is changed, the graphics pictured below appear. When a delay parameter setting is changed, the graphics pictured below appear. When the Level parameter setting is changed, the graphics pictured below appear.
  • Seite 85 Parameter Descriptions Lexicon PARAMETER GLOSSARY Balance (-100 to +100%) In Rotary programs, determines the volume balance between the horn and drum. Note: System Mode parameters are described in Section 3. BassMult (0.2 to 4.0x) Dynamics parameters are described on pages 4-32 Controls the reverb time for low-frequency signals.
  • Seite 86 Parameter Descriptions MPX 550 CmpRels (4 to 250msec) Dly HiCut (28Hz to 19.4kHz, off) Controls the rate at which the compressor relaxes when Appears in Dual programs where one effect is Dly/Eko, compressed input signal levels fall. providing independent control over the Dly/Eko high-frequency output.
  • Seite 87 Parameter Descriptions Lexicon DlyTapLvl (off, -48 to 0dB) Efx Bal (100:0% to 0:100%) Appears in dual programs where one effect is Delay/Echo Controls the relative amounts of the two effects in Dual and one or more delay voice is controlled by Tap.
  • Seite 88 Parameter Descriptions MPX 550 HighSlope and LowSlope (-16 to +15) Intrvl (Varies) Determine the shape of the reverb envelope for low Controls the amount of pitch-shift applied. Intrvl values frequencies. HighSlope and LowSlope are found only in are in semi-tones. Pch values are in Cents (1/100th of a the Gate/Inv programs.
  • Seite 89 Mix controls the ratio of unprocessed (Dry) and that are common to the left and right signals. A proper processed (Wet) signal in the output. When the MPX 550 stereo image is maintained only if the phase relationship is patched into a console, this parameter should almost between the left and right signals is maintained.
  • Seite 90 Parameter Descriptions MPX 550 R Dly 1, 2, 3 (0ms to 5.060sec) RvbLvl (off, -48dB to 0dB) Sets the delay time of right voice 1, 2, or 3. The Dly/Eko In Ambience programs, controls the amount of "extra" effect has three independent voices on each side.
  • Seite 91 Parameter Descriptions Lexicon Speed (0 to 5000) Sweep 1, 2 (0 to 100ms) In Flange programs, controls how rapidly the two In Chorus programs, control the amount of frequency "flange" voices move. variation for two different collections of voices. (The Chorus effect simulates six voices with slightly varying pitch.
  • Seite 92 Parameter Descriptions MPX 550 Wavform (See Below) In Tremolo programs, determines volume modulation. Settings are defined as follows: Setting Description Sine Smooth modulation with polarity reversal. Rectified Smooth modulation with no polarity Sine reversal. Triangle Linear ramp up and down.
  • Seite 93 MIDI Operation Learn Mode ........6-2 MIDI Channel Assignment .

  • Seite 94: Midi Operation

    LEARN MODE MIDI CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT Learn Mode enables the MPX 550 to "learn" MIDI A single, selectable MIDI channel is used for all MPX 550 Program Change and Continuous Controller messages. messages. This channel can be assigned in System Mode To activate and deactivate Learn Mode, press the Store with the MIDI Channel parameter.

  • Seite 95: Program Change Messages

    255 presets and 64 user programs. The unit Room Pch-Dly Cmprssr conforms to the use of MIDI Continuous Controller 32 to Tremolo Chor-Dly Dynamics execute Bank Select messages. MPX 550 program banks Rotary Dly-Rvb Live-FOH are ordered numerically from 0 to 27, beginning with Chorus Flng-Rvb User the Plate Bank.

  • Seite 96: Continuous Controllers

    Continuous Controllers 1 to 31 and 33 to 119. 3. Send the MIDI Program Change message to the MPX 550. The front panel display will indicate the new patch on the control, and "Stored" will appear To learn a Continuous Controller: briefly in the message area.
  • Seite 97 MIDI Operation MPX 550 2. Turn the desired EDIT knob or press the desired 6. Simultaneously press the Store and Tap buttons to button on the front panel. The front panel display deactivate Learn Mode. will indicate which control is selected, as well as the current controller range.

  • Seite 98: Midi Clock

    MPX R1 foot controller or a MIDI sequencer, a MIDI sequencer). MIDI Dumps are performed in to the MPX 550 MIDI IN connector to have the MPX 550 System Mode (see page 3-8). automatically recognize and begin to process MIDI Clock messages.

  • Seite 99: Sysex Messages

    MIDI Sysex messages can be used to access all algorithm parameters. More information about using this advanced • Dump System Data feature with the MPX 550 and other Lexicon products is Executes a dump of System Mode settings and available at www.lexicon.com. The website offers Learned Patch assignments.

  • Seite 100: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Operation Lexicon MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Selected in System Mode Channel Channel 1-16 Mode Default Mode 2 Messages Altered Note True Voice Number Velocity Note ON X (Off=9n, v=0) Note OFF After Keys Used as controller...
  • Seite 101 1 to 16 for selected Bank Select program bank as applicable * System Lexicon Lexicon ID = 6; Product ID = 22 Exclusive Real Time (decimal); Device ID = MIDI Channel non-Real Time 0 to15 = 1 to 16...
  • Seite 102 Appendix Specifications ........A-2 Declaration of Conformity .
  • Seite 103 Appendix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs Dimensions (W x H x D) Connectors XLR, T/R/S balanced Connectors Coaxial RCA Width 19 inches (483mm) S/PDIF Level +8 to +20dBu full-scale Height 1.75 inches (45mm) (IEC-958, CP-340) Impedance...

  • Seite 104: Declaration Of Conformity

    73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, and 93/68/EEC Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, and EN 60065: 1998 Manufacturer: Lexicon, Inc., 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment:...
  • Seite 105 Index “Adjust” Parameter ... . .2-3, 5-4 Chor-Dly Programs ...4-18, 4-22 Delay Parameters ....5-3 AC Input Connector .
  • Seite 106 Limited Warranty ..Inside Back Cover MPX 550, About the ..1-2 to 1-3 Footswitch Connector ..1-8, 1-10 Live-FOH Programs .
  • Seite 107 Index MPX 550 Output Levels, Setting ... . .1-12 Program Name ....1-7 Speed Parameter .
  • Seite 108 LIMITED WARRANTY daytime telephone number; the product model and serial numbers; and a description of the problem. Do not return the unit to Lexicon, Inc. without prior authorization. Lexicon, Inc. offers the following warranty on this product: When Shipping a Product for Service . . .
  • Seite 109 A Harman International Company Lexicon, Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA Tel 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0490 www.lexicon.com Customer Support Tel 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0495 (Sales) Fax 781-280-0499 (Service) Lexicon Part No. 070-14912 | Rev 1 | 02/02...
  • Seite 110 Dry Tracks This card lists the dry tracks included on the CD-ROM enclosed with this user guide. A Harman International Company Percussion Guitar Bass Drum ..... .(0:30) Acoustic Chords 1 .
  • Seite 111 Voice Dual Mono (Left/Right) Female Vocal 1 ....(0:43) Kick/Snare ..... .(0:30) Female Vocal 2 .

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