Lexicon MX300 Stereo Reverb Effects Processor

Lexicon's revolutionary MX200 and MX400 changed everything. The great sound of a hardware Lexicon reverb — plus the ability to put that power to work as part of your DAW workflow via PC VST® and Mac® AU plug-ins. Now Lexicon has packed a significant portion of the MX400’s feature set into the ultra-affordable MX300.

All parameters of every reverb, delay and dynamic effect in this powerhouse processor are available inside any PC VST® or Macintosh® AU compatible DAW program. Just link your computer to the MX300 with a USB cable and control automation and recall parameters exactly as you would with any software plug-in. You get the sonic benefits only Lexicon hardware can provide, without bogging down your computer’s CPU with the extreme demands of reverb plug-ins.

Along with Lexicon's unique “hardware plug-ins” for PC and Mac®, MX-Edit™ Librarian software is also included so you can store and recall custom programs or pull up an unlimited number of Lexicon settings.

Lexicon designed the MX300 to be ultra-easy-to use in demanding live sound situations with a full arsenal of voice and instrument-enhancing effects including sixteen Lexicon reverbs, seven delays, genuine dbx® compression and de-essing and modulated effects that will make any performance sound better. Once a program has been selected, you have instant access to three parameter knobs — instead of having to page through extra menus. You can program a whole night of presets, and dial them up quickly with the dedicated program select knob and bright LED display. Like every product that Lexicon makes, the MX300 is designed to withstand years of jarring, jostling, load-ins, load-outs, brownouts and power surges.

The MX300 lets you switch effect routings easily via front panel controls, so you don’t have to spend time behind your rack changing cables. Dual Mono sends the Left and Right input signals through Effect 1 and Effect 2 respectively. Each signal is then routed to its respective output, completely independent from the other. Cascade (Series) sends Left and Right input signals first through Effect 1, then through Effect 2, and then routed as a stereo signal to their respective outputs. Dual Stereo (Parallel) routes Left and Right input signals through both effects independently. Both Effects’ output signals are then mixed together, and routed to both the outputs as a single stereo signal. Mono Split sends Left input signal through Effect 1, while the Right input signal is sent through Effect 2. The output signals of both Effects are then mixed together, and routed to both the outputs as a single stereo signal. Stereo routing provides a single stereo effect path for Left and Right signals. This routing removes one of the effect modules for users requiring a streamlined signal path with only a single effect for their needs — but taking advantage of all of the MX300’s processing horsepower.

Lexicon MX300 Features:

• 2-in / 2-out configuration
• 16 legendary Lexicon® reverbs
• Lexicon delays & modulation effects
• dbx® compression and de-essing
• Input Gain Control for stereo inputs
• Intuitive Navigation/Edition with large LCD screen, Page/Select Wheel, 3 top-level parameter controls plus Exit, Tempo and Bypass selectors
• 5 effect routing options
• 99 Factory / 99 User programs
• USB “Hardware Plug-In” feature with VST® and AudioUnits plug-in software
• MX-Edit™ Editor/Librarian software
• S/PDIF Digital Input/Output
• 24-bit, 48 kHz/44.1 kHz sample rates
• 1/4" footswitch jack
• MIDI IN and THRU
• XLR and 1/4" TRS balanced I/O
• Included Reverbs and Effects:
  • Reverb Effects:
    • Small Hall
    • Large Hall
    • Small Plate
    • Large Plate
    • Room
    • Chamber
    • Gated
    • Reverse
    • Vocal Hall
    • Vocal Plate
    • Drum Hall
    • Drum Plate
    • Ambience
    • Studio
    • Arena
    • Spring
  • Delay Effects:
    • Studio Delay
    • Mono Delay
    • Tape Delay
    • Pong Delay
    • Mod Delay
    • Reverse Delay
    • 2-Tap Delay
  • dbx Dynamics:
    • Compressor
    • De-Esser
  • Modulated Effects:
  • Flanger
  • Phaser
  • Tremolo / Pan
  • Rotary
  • Vibrato
  • Pitch Shift
  • Detune

Lexicon MX300 Specifications:

• Input Connectors: Two 1/4" balanced TRS, Two XLR female
• Input Impedance: 50 kOhms bal., 25 kOhms unbal.
• Input Level: +4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maximum 48kHz or 44.1 kHz
• Output Connectors: Two 1/4" balanced TRS, Two XLR male
• Output Impedance: 2 kOhms bal., 1 kOhms unbal.¼" only
• Output Level: +4 dBu or –10 dBV nominal (software adjustable), 24 dBu maximum 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz
• OutputD/A Conversion: 24-bit, 44.1/48kHz 128x oversampling
• Analog Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz +0dB/–0.5 dB
• Analog THD+N:< 0.0019% 10Hz - 20 kHz
• Analog Dynamic Range: >109 dB (A-weighted)
• Analog Crosstalk: typical< -80 dB 20Hz-20kHz
• Digital I/O Connectors: Dual RCA phono (S/PDIF)
• Digital I/O Format: S/PDIF 24-bit
• Digital I/O Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
• Digital I/O Processing Delay: 3.7 ms @ 48 kHz
• Digital I/O Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 22 kHz±0.5 dB @ 48 kHz
• MIDI Control: In/Thru 5-pin DIN
• Footswitch Control: 1/4" phone jack
• Power: 100–120 VAC 50/60Hz, 18 Watts, 220–240VAC 50/60Hz, 18 Watts
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 1.75" x 7.25"(483 x 44 x 185 mm)
• Weight: 5.8 lbs. (2.63 kg)