In the ever-expanding offering of interfaces for computer recording, it’s getting harder and harder to figure out just which of these amazing products give you the most audio bang for the buck. Well, the folks at Lexicon know a thing or two about great audio. The legendary “Lexicon Sound” has been on most of the world’s great recordings over the last 20 years and when they entered the realm of computer recording, it was inevitable that something amazing would emerge. The Lexicon Omega Studio USB audio/MIDI interface truly delivers the goods. This recording tool kit boasts more I/O capability and key features than most in this crowded market. Most importantly: It really does sound incredible.

The Basics

The Omega Studio ships with Steinberg Cubase LE software for both Mac and PC operating systems, allowing for up to 48 high-resolution 24-bit audio tracks and an unlimited number of MIDI tracks. Unlike similar products, the Omega Studio uses a true, professional 8 x 4 x 2 recording layout. In other words: It’s a real mixer. Two professional quality mic pres, four balanced TRS line Inputs, S/PDIF digital I/O and a high impedance instrument input give you all the input flexibility you’ll need.

Four Is Better Than Two

A USB bus connects the Omega Studio to your computer and allows you to record up to four tracks at a time. This is incredibly helpful for both studio and live recording. In live recording this allows you to isolate different elements of the mix and assign each to its own track. In your studio, this makes it so much easier to capture the magic that happens when you’re creating music with others.

It’s All About The Microphone Pre-amps

One of the most amazing discoveries made by people who have used the Omega Studio is the impressive sound of its two dbx Silver Series microphone pre-amps. Each microphone preamp comes with an insert jack so that you can use your favorite outboard compressor. Because the Omega Studio draws its power from the “wall” and not the USB bus, it can deliver a full 48 volts of phantom power: Feel free to use your best professional condenser microphone. It will get all the power it needs to sound its best.

True Reference Headphone Amp

That’s how the people at Lexicon describe the headphone amp in the Omega Studio. Once again, bringing the power from the wall rather than the USB bus delivers a real advantage and has allowed them to use an amplifier strong enough to power professional studio headphones.

Did We Mention Reverb Yet?

The Omega Studio features the Lexicon Pantheon Reverb VST plug-in for lush sounding reverbs and effects. You’ve got to hear it to believe it.
Whether you’re recording songs, capturing the sound of spinning vinyl, or recording live music, the Lexicon Omega Studio delivers everything you need to turn your computer into a great sounding recording system.