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B Stock: See Condition section for more information on this item Sold as seen, no returns on B Stock items For many people Lexicon is the definitive brand of digital reverb. Along with EMT, Lexicon dominated the market in the 1980s, with a range of devices from the PCM70 and Lexicon 200 to high-end units like the legendary 480L Lexicon subsequently developed their own proprietary digital reverb processor, the Lexichip, which allowed them to build cheaper, more compact effects processors. A new version of that processor, the Lexichip II, led to the Lexicon PCM 80 and the Reflex The Reflex is not just a reverb processor. It has a wide variety of programs (see listing below) and, unlike the Alex, it includes full Midi implementation allowing real-time control of parameters. Lexicons as far back as the PCM70 offered Midi control but the Reflex is the first time it's been offered in this price range The Reflex is designed to be quick & easy to use with 16 presets and 128 user memories (Alex: 16 memories). The front panel is super-simple with a signal LED, Input / Mix / Output controls, (Mix varies the blend of effect and dry signal), Store / Clear button, Parameter / Learn button (to select the parameter to edit or to enter APM - Advanced Programming Mode), a Value knob (to edit that parameter), digital display and a Register / Preset knob to select a program The Learn function allows Midi signals to be patched to control a parameter. Enter APM mode by pressing & holding the Parameter / Learn button, select the parameter to be controlled, send a Midi message and the assignment is done Each preset has up to 10 parameters that can be edited (Alex: 3), two from the front panel and the rest via APM. Modified programs can be saved into any of 128 user memories. If you want more in-depth editing than the Reflex can provide, there are more Lexicons in my eBay store The Reflex has many similarities to the earlier Alex but adds a more powerful reverb processor (the Lexichip II), additional User memory slots (128 vs 16), improved front-panel editing and a comprehensive Midi implementation. Using the processor from the PCM80 means the Reflex has access to improved algorithms to make reverbs more polished & realistic "The gold plate patch is worth the price of admission" - Jim Williams, Audio Upgrades Lexicon Reflex programs
Technical Stereo inputs & outputs are unbalanced on jack sockets and the unit works at a nominal -2 dBu level. The input will accept signals down to -30 dBu and signal presence / overload are shown on a dual-colour signal LED. A footswitch jack socket allows remote control of effect bypass and register steps, and the manual has instructions on creating chains of effects and stepping through them. Midi In and Out/Thru are provided on standard 5-pin DIN sockets and the Out/Thru switch is via an internal jumper. Power input is via an external 9 VAC power unit (supplied) which plugs into a standard UK power socket Links Product page http://lexiconpro.com/en/products/reflex User Guide http://rdn.harmanpro.com/product_documents/documents/1188_1340218779/Reflex_User_Guide_Rev1_original.pdf Sound on Sound Review http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/mar95/lexiconreflex.html Equipboard Review http://equipboard.com/items/lexicon-reflex-dynamic-midi-reverberator Harmony Central Review http://www.harmonycentral.com/reviews/product/lexicon-reflex/346139 Tape Op Messageboard Discussion http://messageboard.tapeop.com/viewtopic.php?p=639979 Lexicon Reflex Youtube Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOk3edNBnhE Fitment / Dimensions 1U device suitable for mounting in a standard 19" rack. External 9 VAC power unit not supplied Condition Tested, powers up OK. Works fine but has digital noise at very low level on the output. Passes audio OK, reverb programs test OK. Cosmetically very good. Requires a 9 VAC external power supply (not included). Photos show a Reflex sold previously B Stock Items B Stock items are sold as-seen with no returns. They have been tested, and a brief description of the faults or damage is given, but they may have other faults and may not test the same in future Vintage Gear All vintage gear will have case scratches and marks. It may also have, or develop, noisy pots and switches. I make my descriptions as accurate as possible and note any existing defects. I test each item before shipping, and can supply a test sheet, but please understand that vintage gear will not be perfect and adjust your expectations accordingly          |