4-channel USB audio/MIDI interface with dbx preamps, Lexicon reverb, and more.

Brilliantly designed, the I-ONIX U42S recording interface from Lexicon fits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. Lexicon understands you care passionately about your music, and that it's more than just a pastime, which inspired them to create the I•ONIX U42S, putting all monitor and input level controls at your fingertips.

Featuring dbx microphone preamps on every channel, the I•ONIX series recording interfaces are more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D - D/A converters ensure pristine 24-bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The included Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in features 6 reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters, as well as 35 factory presets that range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects. It's easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with these exquisitely rich, full reverbs that have made Lexicon famous.

Also included with the Lexicon U42S is a software suite featuring Steinberg's Cubase LE4 and Toontrack EZdrummer Lite.

Lexicon I-ONIX U42S USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Features:

• USB 2.0 connection to DAW—up to 480Mbps
• 44.1 to 96KHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
• 4 Analog 1/4" and XLR combi-jack inputs on the rear panel for mic/line inputs
• Record up to 6 sources at once
• 2 Analog 1/4" TRS (Stereo Main) outputs
• dbx high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamp's on all analog mic/line inputs (4 total)
• 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Supports Windows and Mac platforms
• 48V phantom power for each input pair
• Input signal metering via 8 LED's per channel
• Signal mixing and stereo bus signal metering
• 2 1/4" high-output
• headphone connections
• MIDI In/Out
• S/PDIF I/O
• Zero-latency monitoring
• Low-latency ASIO drivers
• Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in
• Software suite includes Steinberg's Cubase LE4, and Toontrack
• EZdrummer Lite

Between Lexicon and dbx, you get recording and processing from two of the most respected names in pro audio how can you wrong? Order yours today!

Lexicon I-ONIX U42S USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

• Microphone Inputs: Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
• Input Impedance: 3k balanced
• Phantom Power: +48 Volts
• Maximum gain: +55dB
• E.I.N. (at max gain): 127dB @ 55dB gain typical (150 source), 130dB @ 55dB gain typical A-weighted (150 source)
• Maximum Input Level: +8dBu
• Frequency Response: +/ 1.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz
• THD+N: <0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz, <0.002%, 1kHz, -6dBu
• Line Inputs: 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced
• Input Impedance: 20k balanced, 13k unbalanced
• Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
• Frequency Response: +/ 1.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz
• THD+N: <0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz, <0.002%, 1kHz, +18 dBu
• Instrument Input: 1/4" TS unbalanced
• Input Impedance: 1M
• Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
• Frequency Response: +/ 2.5 dB, 20Hz-20kHz
• THD+N: <0.08%, 1kHz, +4dBu
• Line Outputs: 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced
• Level: +18dBu maximum
• Impedance: 32 Balanced, 16 Unbalanced
• Headphone Output: 1/4" stereo jack 250mW per channel at 50
• MIDI Interface: 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out
• Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz (determined by computer application)
• Dynamic Range: A/D (24 Bit) 108dB typical, A-weighted, 20HZ-20kHz
• D/A (24 Bit) 110dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz-20kHz
• A/D/A (24 Bit) 106dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz-20kHz
• Power requirements: Power adaptors for 100 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 15W

Lexicon I-ONIX U42S USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

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what great preamps!...finally..64 bit drivers!

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Aug 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

the preamps on this u42 rock! the tonal character of them is worth the cost just for the preamps..plus you get a great interface. I have been using it to track live and my FOH guy says he loves that the meters and controls are right there..plus we have a great sound

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Good Show

Posted by NoiseInTheBasement from Ashburn, VA on Aug 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: alt rock

I just downloaded the latest version of the 64-bit Vista drivers on 8/14/09 - and now I can finally get everything to work! Recording, playback through iTunes, you name it! I had the beta drivers (which worked sporadically) and I was about to toss this thing until Lexicon came through with these drivers. Thank you!

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Do Not Buy!!!

Posted by K-8 from Las Vegas on Aug 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Pro Musician, Producer, Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop, Electronica

This is a horrible interface, actually it's the worst I have ever used. It's nearly impossible to record with this thing. It constantly clips at even the lowest volume possible, which means you cannot record or even listen to anything because it won't stop crackling & popping. It's too bad because the unit looks sick.

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Potential, but not there yet

Posted by Nathan from VA on Jul 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Variety

This unit has great potential, but suffers from some serious flaws that Lexicon has been unwilling to fix. Feature-wise it's decent with an array of inputs and options, however the omission of a power switch is a mistake. The unit runs hot and uses a decent amount of electricity so it's necessary to unplug it between sessions. The biggest faults have to do with the software. Not a day goes by where i don't have to unplug and replug the unit to get it to work the way it's supposed to. It constantly switches modes or refuses to output sound. Doesn't work reliably on my Mac with numerous programs, including Firefox and iChat. Months later and all Lexicon has done is closed down their forum to stop the complaints. Hopefully new firmware will be released eventually, but i'm not holding my breath.

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Wow, no 64 bit support

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Jul 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

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Sorry, no Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 64 bit support. C'mon, 64 bit Windows systems have been around for almost 10 years now. All threads on the Lexicon site related to 64 bit support have been deleted.

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