Lexicon PCM92 Advanced Reverb/Effects Processor

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With 4 decades of experience, Lexicon is regarded as the gold standard in digital audio processing. Building on the legendary design of the venerable PCM81 and PCM91, and the breakthrough technology of the PCM96, the PCM92 represents the most advanced reverb and effects processor in its class.

This powerhouse processor utilizes the latest DSP technology and the finest collection of classic Lexicon algorithms to offer the ultimate audio processor for live sound and studio applications. The PCM92 delivers 28 mono and stereo reverbs, delays, and modulation effects, flexible routing configurations, and a comprehensive collection of over 1200 finely-crafted presets, including recognizable classics from our immense library of sounds.

The PCM92 features the highly acclaimed Hall, Concert Hall and Random Hall reverb algorithms that are consistently used by live sound and recording engineers because of their exceptional ability to reproduce the musical ambience of large, wide, panoramically wonderful spaces. In fact, these classic Lexicon Hall algorithms have been used on more than 80% of all recorded music.

Lexicon's Room algorithm offers an amazing palette of natural sounding rooms with all the inherent realism of the actual space. Reflection patterns are easily selected, scaled, and equalized all while simultaneously passing audio and the room size can be instantly changed or reversed. These capabilities provide a more flexible alternative to convolution type reverbs due to the precise control and manipulation that is only possible with a reverb synthesizer.

One of the stunning advances in the PCM92 is the ability to create incredibly realistic small spaces. For both music and film production, it is often vital to have the ambience of a phone booth or very small drum room. In the PCM92 you can create them with a reality never heard before from any processor other than a Lexicon.

In addition, the PCM92 delivers new capabilities to traditional reverbs by adding multimode filters in the audio flow. This allows more exact shaping of the reverb while still maintaining that distinctive smooth, rich "Lexicon Sound." Also, all reverbs have an "Infinite" switch that allows the reverb to run forever, which is useful for creating unusual backgrounds and sound effects.

Designed as a single rack space processor with two channels of balanced XLR or 1/4" analog I/O and two channels of XLR AES/EBU digital I/O, along with MIDI, Word Clock, and Ethernet, the PCM92 complements any large scale mixing console or integrates easily in your studio.

Whether you require perfection on stage or the gold standard in the recording studio, the PCM92 delivers the versatility and smooth, rich sound that is unmistakably Lexicon.

28 Lexicon® studio-standard reverbs, delays, and modulation effects
Comprehensive collection of over 1200 finely crafted factory presets, including recognizable classics from Lexicon's immense library of sounds
Lexicon's flexible Room algorithm used to generate a vast array of room-related effects for music and film production
Multi-voice pitch shift to enhance vocals
Full system configuration and control with HiQnet^TM System Architect^TM
44.1 to 96 kHz sample rate, 32-bit floating point processing
Two channels balanced analog I/O (XLR and 1/4")
Two channels XLR digital AES/EBU I/O
Ethernet connectivity and full MIDI control
External BNC Word Clock
Foot controller inputs make it easy to change presets and adjust parameters during live performances
High-resolution OLED display is easy to read in all light conditions

Analog Audio Inputs

Connectors Two XLR-1/4" TRS (combi-jack) analog balanced inputs
Impedance 20k Ohm, balanced
Input Level
- +4dBu mode: +20dBu max
- -10dBV mode: +8.2dBu max
- Type IV mode: +26dBu max

Analog Audio Output

Connectors Two Male XLR and Two Female 1/4" TRS
Impedance 30 Ohm, electronically balanced
Ouput Level +20dBu

Digital Audio I/O

Connectors One Female XLR Input / One Male XLR Output
Format AES/EBU balanced
Conversion 24-bit A/D; 24-bit D/A
Sample Rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Accuracy within +/-50ppm
Lock Range +/-2% of nominal

Audio Performance

Freq Response @96KHz
- 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.25dB
- 20kHz to 40kHz, +0/-3dB
THD <.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz @ +4dBu
Dynamic Range >112dB unweighted, 115dB A-weighted
Crosstalk @ 1kHz <-90dB, 20Hz to 20kHz @ +20dBu input
Internal Audio DSP 32/64-bit floating point

Synchronization

TTL Word Clock Input 75 Ohm, BNC

Control Interface

MIDI In/Out/Thru
Footswitch One 1/4" TRS connector for independent momentary footswitches
Foot Controller One 1/4" TRS connector for foot pedal (100 Ohm - 10kOhm impedance)

Environment