Lexicon 960L Digital Effects System

Lexicon 960L, was the last of the big reverbs from Lexicon and was a configurable Stereo/Surround Reverb Processor and Flying Fader Remote. (LARC) For nearly thirty years, the world’s most accomplished engineers and producers have relied upon Lexicon for their most critical music and sound productions, and the Lexicon 960L was a powerhouse.

Lexicon 960L Digital Effects System Details

To satisfy these discriminating media professionals and to meet the new demands of today’s increasingly complex sound content, Lexicon introduces a new generation of digital audio signal processing technology with the new Lexicon 960L Multi-Channel Digital Effects System.

Designed specifically for the professional audio, broadcasting, film, post-production and live sound markets, the Lexicon 960L utilises a bold new technology platform. it will redefine world-class reverberation with a totally new paradigm of intelligent software algorithms based upon 3DPM™ Technology (3D Perceptual Modelling).

Lexicon 960L Algorithms

Ambience: (48K Stereo & Surround)
Chamber: (48K Stereo & Surround)
Plate: (48K Stereo & Surround)
Reverse: (48K Stereo & Surround)
Random Hall: (48/96K Stereo & Surround)
Ambient Chamber: (48K Surround)

This new breakthrough technology introduces entirely new acoustic environments based upon recent critical research on how the human brain perceives complex sounds. Lexicon’s 3DPM not only allows sound designers to create the most realistic sounding acoustic environments ever, but it also allows for the creation of new and unheard-of spaces! The 960L is capable of full 24-bit/96kHz performance and the factory standard I/O configuration boasts 8 channels of XLR-balanced analogue audio as well as full AES/EBU digital I/O in a 4-unit, rack-mounting CPU mainframe.

The all-new Lexicon Alpha-numeric Remote Controller (LARC2) compliments the new 960L mainframe. Multiple DSP configurations include Stereo, 5.1 Surround, Multiple-Stereo, and Stereo plus 5.1 Surround with 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sampling rates. The extensive sonic palette of factory programs includes such time-proven standards as Halls, Chambers, Rooms, Plates, Ambience, Wild Spaces, Post and more. Up to 500 additional user-definable programs may be stored in the CPU.

The user interface for the Lexicon 960L is a totally redesigned and enhanced LARC2 remote controller. Fashioned after the original LARC, which sits atop the leading recording and post-production consoles throughout the world, the new LARC2 provides a simple and intuitive user interface based on the world standard 480L. A variety of input control devices are provided for maximum control, and these can be custom tailored for additional flexibility.

Lexicon commissioned an award-winning industrial design company to co-develop the LARC2. Featuring a highly stylised design with a large, easy-to-read colour backlit LCD display, the LARC2 has eight touch-sensitive motorised faders, a two-axis joystick for surround sound panning/placement control, eight soft and twenty-nine dedicated function keys.

Using this extensive array of controls, the user has instant access to a variety of parameters including machine and system status, fader label/value, soft key, machine setup/select, system control/edit, mute/bypass and joystick control. The LARC2 also features and extremely small footprint (8.0″ x 10.5″ x 5.5″) and may be located several hundred feet from the Lexicon 960L Digital Effects System CPU.

Lexicon 960L Features

Redefines World-class Reverberation
24-bit/96kHz Processing
Lexicon 3DPM™ Algorithms (3-Dimensional Perceptual Modelling)
True Multi-Channel Surround Sound and Stereo Reverb Processing
LARC2™ Remote Control: Lexicon 480L-based Intuitive User Interface
Flexible Input and Output Mixing Capabilities
Expandable Audio and Control I/O
Hardware and Software Expandable DSP
Extensive Sonic Palette of Factory Programs
Eight Touch-Sensitive Motorised (auto-nulling) Faders
Assignable Joystick for Surround Panning and Creative Parameter Control

Lexicon 960L Standard Configuration

Multiple 3DPM DSP Configurations: Stereo, 5.1 Surround, Combined
Eight 24-bit/96kHz Balanced XLR Analogue I/O
Four Stereo Pairs of 24-bit/96kHz AES/EBU Digital I/O
MIDI In/Out/Thru
BNC Word Clock Input/Output/Loopthru
CD-ROM Drive for Software Upgrades

Specifications

Released in: 2000

Made in: U.S.A.

Analog Input
- Connectors: Eight, Female XLR
- Impedance: 50Kohm, balanced
- Level (for 0 dBFS): +24dBu
- Freq Response @48K: 20Hz-20KHz, ±1dB
- Freq Response @96K: 20Hz-40KHz, ±1dB
- A/D Conversion: 24 bits, 128x oversampled
- A/D Dyn Range: >110 dB (20-20KHz)
- THD: <0.002%
- CMRR: >50dB
- Crosstalk @ 1KHz: < -100dB
Analog Output
- Connectors: Eight, Male XLR
- Impedance: 50 Ohm, balanced
- Level (at 0 dBFS): +24dBu
- Freq Response @48K: 20Hz-20KHz, ±1dB
- Freq Response @96K: 20Hz-40KHz, ±1dB
- D/A Conversion: 24 bits, 8x oversampled @ 44.1/48KHz, 4x oversampled @ 88.2/96KHz
- D/A Dyn Range: >110 dB (20-20KHz)
- THD: <0.002%
- Crosstalk @ 1KHz: < -100dB
A/A Performance
- Freq Response @48K: 20Hz-20KHz, ±1dB
- Freq Response @96K: 20Hz-40KHz, ±1dB
- Dyn Range: >107 dB (20-20KHz)
- THD: <0.002%
Digital Audio IO
- Connectors: Four Male XLR Outputs, Four Female XLR Inputs
- Format: AES/EBU
- Word Size: 24 bits
Sample Rates
- Internal: 44.1/48/88.2/96KHz
- Accuracy: within ±10ppm
- External: 44.1/48/88.2/96KHz
- Lock Range: ±1%
Group Delays (milliseconds)

44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz

A/D 1.44 1.33 0.81 0.74

A/A 2.42 2.23 1.80 1.66

D/A 1.59 1.42 1.35 1.25

D/D 0.54 0.50 0.36 0.33
Synchronization
- TTL Word Clock Input: 75 Ohm, BNC, self-terminating loopthru
- TTL Word Clock Output: Low Z, BNC (*Falling edge marks start of frame)
Clock Jitter
- Intrinsic: Exceeds AES3 Amendment 1
- Jitter Gain: Exceeds AES3 Amendment 1
Standard Hardware Configuration
- DSP/CPU Card Compartment
  - One System CPU Card
  - One Reverb DSP Card
  - Two Spare DSP card slots
  - One MIDI Card
- IO Card Compartment
  - One Analog Input Card
  - One Analog Output Card
  - One AES/EBU Digital IO Card
  - One IO/Clock Card
  - One Spare IO Card slot
- Storage Media
  - Hard Disk
  - 3.5″ Floppy Disk Drive
  - CD-ROM Drive
Reverb Card Configurations
- 48K
  - Stereo Machines: Four
  - 2in x 5out Machines: Two
  - 5in x 5out Machines: Two
- 96K
  - Stereo Machines: Two
  - 2in x 5out Machines: One
  - 5in x 5out Machines: One
- Internal Hard Disk Storage
  - Factory Programs: 240
  - User Registers: 1000
- Removable 3.5″ Floppy Disk Storage
  - User Registers: 100
- Power
  - Requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC (**Selector switch included on some units)
  - Frequency: 50-60Hz, 300W max
  - Connector: 3-pin IEC

Dimensions: 483mm x 178mm x 442mm
Weight: 15.8kg

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Studio Magic in a box!

By Peter Johnston

Sound Quality 100%

Build Quality 95%

Usefullness 100%

Mojo/Funk 70%

Reliability 90%

This unit is an absolute beast when it comes to reverb and effects. It’s like having a world-class recording studio in a box. The Lexicon 960L offers an extensive range of high-quality reverbs and effects that can take your audio to a whole new level. The reverb algorithms are lush and versatile, allowing you to create everything from subtle, natural room sounds to epic, otherworldly spaces. One of the standout features is the intuitive interface. It’s user-friendly and makes tweaking your sound a breeze. The ability to fine-tune parameters like pre-delay, decay time, and modulation gives you a lot of creative control. The 960L also has a bunch of presets that can serve as great starting points or just inspire your creativity. Whether you’re working on music production, post-production, or any audio project, this unit is a game-changer. However, it’s worth noting that the Lexicon 960L is a bit on the pricey side, and it might be overkill for beginners or those on a tight budget. But if you’re serious about your sound and you want top-notch reverb and effects, it’s a solid investment. The Lexicon 960L Digital Reverb is versatile, sounds fantastic, and offers a wide range of creative possibilities. If you’ve got the budget, it’s definitely worth considering for your setup. Cheers!

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Surround Program Names

Surround Banks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0
1- *Halls 1	Large Hall	Medium Hall	Small Hall	Med Large Hall	Key Hall	Acoustic Fill	Long, Brite Space	Jazz Hall	Large Church	Small Church
2- *Halls 2	Large Choir Hall	Med Choir Hall	Med Vox Hall	Echo Hall	Big Reflex	Small Brite Hall	Short & Deep	Taj Mahal Deep6	Beefy Hall	Bottom Heavy
3- *Stage + Hall	Lg Stage + Hall	Med Stage + Hall	Sm Stage + Hall	Brite Stage + Hall	Small MT Stage	Verb Behind You	Front Row	Bright Stage	Big Stage	On
4- *Chambers	Round Chamber	Bright Chamber	Small Chamber	Short Chamber	Tight Chamber	Gately Chamber	Slap Chamber	Buck’N Chamber	Off the Back Wall	Hotel Foyer
5- *Stage + Chamber	Large + Chamber	Med + Chamber	Small + Chamber	Big Empty Church	Med Vocal Church	Bright Front	Bright Rear	Pulpit	Vocal Breeze	Snare Strainer
6- *Rooms	Studio C	Rock’n Room	Woomy Room	Gated Room	Small Room #2	Tiny Room	Ambience 4 Horns	Rock’n Echoes	Lulu’s Room	Ziggy’s Place
7- *Plates 1	Large Plate	Medium Plate	Small Plate	Drum Plate	Dessert Plate	Wavey Plate	Percussion Plate	Vocal Plate	Long Brite Space	Plated Gate
8- *Plates 2	A Plate	Snare Plate	Thin Plate	Fat Plate	Echo Plate
9- *Ambience	Very Large Amb	Large Ambience	Medium Ambience	Small Ambience	Strong Ambience	Heavy Ambience	Ambient Hall	Announcer	Closet	Gated Ambience
10- *Wild Spaces	Brick Wall	Walls and Slaps	Back Up	Big Back Up	Ekoz All RoundR	Ekoz All RoundL	Giant Cricket	Silica Beads	Long Shadow	Ricochet
11- *Post 1	Large Closet	Medium Closet	Small Closet	Big Living Room	Living Room	Parlor	Poolroom	Poolhall	Bathroom	Big Bathroom
12- *Post 2	Oil Tank	Hospital Hallway	Yacht Club	Law Offices of:	Street Echo Slap	Lobby	College Lecture	Bat Cave	Warehouse	Coffin

Stereo Program Names

Stereo Banks	Stereo Program Names
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0
1- Halls 1	Large Hall	Medium Hall	Small Hall			Acoustic Fill	Auto Park	Jazz Hall	Large Church	Small Church
2- Halls 2	Large Choir Hall	Med Choir Hall	Med Vox Hall	Echo Hall	Large Brite Hall	Small Brite Hall
3- Stage + Hall	Lg Stage + Hall	Med Stage + Hall	Sm Stage + Hall
4- Chambers	Medium Chamber	Snare Chamber	Mini Chamber	SM Brite Chamber	Soft Chamber	LG Brite Chamber	LG Dark Chamber	LG Vocal Chamber	Huge Chamber	Slap Chamber
5- Stage + Chamber	Large + Chamber	Med + Chamber	Small + Chamber							Snare Strainer
6- Rooms	Large Room	Medium Room	Small Room	Very Small	Large Wood Room	Small Wood Room	Lg Brite Room	Med Brite Room	Small & Bright	Music Club
7- Plates 1	Large Plate	Medium Plate	Small Plate	Drum Plate	Dessert Plate	Wavey Plate	Percussion Plate	Vocal Plate	Long, Brite Space	Plated Gate
8- Plates 2	A Plate	Snare Plate	Thin Plate	Fat Plate	Echo Plate
9- Ambience	Very Large Amb	Large Ambience	Medium Ambience	Small Ambience	Strong Ambience	Heavy Ambience	Ambient Hall	Announcer	Closet	Gated Ambience
10- Wild Spaces	Brick Wall	Buckram	Big Bottom	10W-40	20W-50
11- Post 1	Large Closet	Medium Closet	Small Closet	Big Living Room	Living Room	Parlor	Poolroom	Poolhall	Bathroom	Big Bathroom
12- Post 2	Car Interior			Kitchen	Kellan’s Cell	Small Foley	Reverb Tail	Airhead	Warehouse