Lexicon Lambda NOISE!!

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Lexicon Lambda NOISE!!

Purchased a Lexicon Lambda USB mic pre/interface today and the MBP really doesn't like it. I can get it to recognize it but there is a BAD digital buzz that almost pegs the input levels at the clip (red). Sounds nasty and it doesn't matter if there is a mic plugged in or not.

Not a cable problem as I have tried replacing all....not a 60hz humm either.

Any thoughts? Any help would be appreciated.

MBP 15" Mac OS X (10.4.6) 2 GHz Intel 1 GB Ram

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:53 PM

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Answer 1

May 11, 2006 11:08 PM in response to I'mamac

Does this mic work with core audio, or does it need a driver to operate? Is there a software to control it?

The driver/software might not be Universal. I have this problem with the Samson USB mic - it records through core audio, so this works fine, but I can't use the control software.

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Answer 2

SynterX

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May 12, 2006 11:54 AM in response to Christoph Drösser

I have an Omega, and it is CoreAudio, no drivers or software. I bet you have other things on your USB buss, no? Do you have a hub with other goodies on it? I don't have an Intel mac, but on my powerbook, I had to put the Omega on it's own usb buss, and my hub with all my other junk on the other. Just a thought.

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I'mamac Author

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May 13, 2006 7:36 PM in response to I'mamac

Working great now. I found that with the Lexicon, you must start GB before plugging it in....

Thanks for the advise.

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Answer 4

mrluked

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Sep 8, 2006 6:41 AM in response to I'mamac

hi,
just after some help....
have just purchased a lambda and trying to get it to work with garageband....when using the real instrmnet track i have a signal but i cant use any of the guitar effects...whay is this so?

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