Lexicon PCM96 Surround Reverb/Effects Processor – Digital I/O

Lexicon PCM96 Surround parallel stereo and surround reverb/effects processor, digital I/O

The Lexicon PCM96 Surround is a parallel stereo and surround hardware reverb and effects processor that builds on the success of the standard PCM96 while adding dedicated multi-channel capability. It provides 50 legendary Lexicon reverbs, delays, and modulation effects, along with new pitch algorithms and a purpose-built Surround Room algorithm designed for film, broadcast, and multi-channel music production.

Multi-mode filters are placed at several points throughout the audio flow, giving engineers precise control over reverb shaping while preserving the distinctive Lexicon sound the brand is known for. Every reverb algorithm includes an Infinite switch that allows the decay to sustain indefinitely, useful for building unusual sound design backgrounds and atmospheric elements in post-production work.

This digital I/O configuration of the PCM96 Surround is fitted with 6 channels of XLR Stereo AES digital input and output, keeping the entire signal path in the digital domain for facilities already standardized on AES/EBU wiring. This avoids unnecessary analog-to-digital conversion stages when integrating the processor into an existing digital console or router-based studio or broadcast environment.

Configuration and control is handled through HiQnet System Architect software, and the processor operates with 32-bit floating point processing at sample rates up to 96 kHz. With its parallel stereo and surround processing capability, the PCM96 Surround digital I/O version is well suited to film mixing stages, broadcast facilities, and high-end music studios built around an all-digital signal chain.

Features of PCM96 Surround

• Parallel stereo and surround reverb/effects processor
• 50 legendary Lexicon reverb, delay, and modulation effects
• Dedicated Surround Room algorithm
• New pitch algorithm additions
• Infinite reverb decay mode on all algorithms
• Multi-mode filters throughout signal path
• 6-channel XLR Stereo AES digital input and output
• Fully digital signal path, no analog I/O
• 32-bit floating point processing
• Sample rates up to 96 kHz
• 2200 factory presets
• 2 x RJ45 Ethernet connectivity
• BNC word clock input
• 5-pin MIDI in/out/thru
• HiQnet System Architect software configuration
• Single rack space chassis

Specifications of PCM96 Surround