Lexicon® Releases PCM96 Surround Version of Reverb/Effects Processor

20 April, 2009

Lexicon Introduces Its Newest Professional Reverb and Effects Processor That Increases Inputs and Outputs, Configuration Options and Reverb/Effects Algorithms.

Lexicon®, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today introduced its PCM96 Surround Reverb/Effects Processor. The Surround version delivers 50 new and legendary Lexicon reverbs, delays and modulation effects, while at the same time offering more presets, configuration options and additional inputs and outputs. Designed for the modern studio, the PCM96 Surround can function as a control-only insert or FireWire streaming audio plug-in inside any Mac VST® or Audio Units software.

A new Pitch algorithm has been developed for the PCM96 Surround in addition to the Room, Hall, and many additional algorithms for music and post production. The Pitch algorithm was released as a software update for the original PCM96 on Nov 1st,.

Lexicon’s new Room algorithm provides a more flexible alternative to convolution type reverbs. Reflection patterns can now be easily selected, scaled and equalized – all while simultaneously passing audio. They can be instantly reversed or combined with a traditional reverb to extend the delay or bring a stronger sense of “liveness” to the space.

The PCM96 Surround uses multimode filters at several spots in the audio flow to provide more exact shaping of the reverb while still maintaining the distinctive Lexicon sound. All reverbs have an ‘infinite’ switch that allows the reverb to run forever, a feature used for creating unusual backgrounds and sound effects. With decades of legacy products to leverage, the PCM96 Surround includes over 2200 of the finest collection of factory presets available.

The PCM96 Surround can be divided into four virtual machines, each of which can run its own algorithm. This allows the signal from each input to be routed through a variety of algorithm combinations. Following in the tradition of the PCM60, PCM70 and PCM96 signal processors, the PCM96 Surround delivers the versatility and rich sound that is unmistakably Lexicon.

Two models are available: a digital only version with six XLR Stereo AES inputs and outputs; and a version with both digital and analog which includes two DB25 connectors with 6-channel analog I/O and one DB25 with 6-channel digital I/O. Both versions feature MIDI, Wordclock, Ethernet, and FireWire®.

The Lexicon PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects feature set includes:

New Parallel Stereo and Surround configurations
Lexicon’s new Surround Room algorithm, used to generate a vast array of room-related effects for music and post
New pitch algorithms
50 legendary Lexicon® reverbs, modulation, and delay effects
Two models available:
6 XLR Stereo AES inputs and outputs
Two DB25 6-channel analog I/O and one DB25 6-channel digital I/O
“Hardware Plug-In” feature with Mac VST® or Audio Units software
Seamless automation and control via Ethernet or FireWire
Over 2200 factory presets, including recognizable classics from Lexicon’s immense library of sounds
External BNC Wordclock input
Multiple sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz
32-bit floating point processing
MIDI in, out, and thru
768 user presets
Large front panel OLED display
Compact Flash preset storage
HiQnet™ compatible