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Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor

$675.00

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The Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor has everything that made the PCM 80 the top choice among studio effects processors – and more. More effects, more algorithms, longer delay, and full AES/EBU I/O. Each effect has an uncompromised stereo reverb with several voices of additional effects. A full complement of Pitch Shifters provides doubling, quadruple-tracking, chorus, and pitch correction within a range of up to three octaves (up or down) - in one cent increments, as well as unique special effects. 300 presets give you instant access to pitch, reverb, ambience, sophisticated modulators, over 21 seconds of delay time, and dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications. The PCM 81 features two digital signal processors: Lexicon's proprietary Lexichip™, to run the reverbs, and a second DSP engine to handle the other effects. With 24-bit internal processing, a true stereo signal path, balanced analog I/O, full AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, the ability to mix analog and digital inputs together, and extensive modulation capabilities, the PCM 81 offers an enormous range of studio quality effects. Pitch FX and Vocal Fix algorithms and presets (available for the PCM 80 on PC cards) are built into the PCM 81. Adding Lexicon's Dual FX algorithm card and preset cards for the PCM 80 (which all work with the 81) increases the number of algorithms to over 40 and the number of presets to nearly 800. Read more

Features

  • All of the features of the PCM 80 PLUS built-in PITCH and Vocal FIX
  • AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O
  • 17 Algorithms: 4-Voice, 6-Voice and Pitch
  • 300 Preset programs; 50 User
  • Dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications

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The Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor has everything that made the PCM 80 the top choice among studio effects processors – and more. More effects, more algorithms, longer delay, and full AES/EBU I/O. Each effect has an uncompromised stereo reverb with several voices of additional effects. A full complement of Pitch Shifters provides doubling, quadruple-tracking, chorus, and pitch correction within a range of up to three octaves (up or down) - in one cent increments, as well as unique special effects. 300 presets give you instant access to pitch, reverb, ambience, sophisticated modulators, over 21 seconds of delay time, and dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications. The PCM 81 features two digital signal processors: Lexicon's proprietary Lexichip™, to run the reverbs, and a second DSP engine to handle the other effects. With 24-bit internal processing, a true stereo signal path, balanced analog I/O, full AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, the ability to mix analog and digital inputs together, and extensive modulation capabilities, the PCM 81 offers an enormous range of studio quality effects. Pitch FX and Vocal Fix algorithms and presets (available for the PCM 80 on PC cards) are built into the PCM 81. Adding Lexicon's Dual FX algorithm card and preset cards for the PCM 80 (which all work with the 81) increases the number of algorithms to over 40 and the number of presets to nearly 800. Read more

Features

  • All of the features of the PCM 80 PLUS built-in PITCH and Vocal FIX
  • AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O
  • 17 Algorithms: 4-Voice, 6-Voice and Pitch
  • 300 Preset programs; 50 User
  • Dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications

About the Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor

The Lexicon PCM 81 is a legendary 1U rackmount digital effects processor that remains a highly sought-after centerpiece in professional recording studios and high-end live sound racks. Serving as the direct successor to the classic PCM 80, it combines Lexicon’s world-class, lush reverb algorithms with advanced multi-effects, delay, modulation, and incredibly powerful pitch-shifting capabilities.

Because high-end spatial algorithms traditionally consume massive amounts of processing power, budget multi-effects units often sound thin or metallic when forced to run reverb and modulation simultaneously. The PCM 81 overcomes this by utilizing a dual-DSP architecture—pairing a standard DSP engine with Lexicon's proprietary Lexichip. This allows an audio engineer to run a massive, uncompromised concert hall reverb alongside a complex 4-voice pitch shifter and rhythmic delay without suffering any degradation in audio quality.

Key Features

  • All of the features of the PCM 80 PLUS built-in PITCH and Vocal FIX
  • AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O
  • 17 Algorithms: 4-Voice, 6-Voice and Pitch
  • 300 Preset programs; 50 User
  • Dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications

Lexicon PCM 81 Digital Effects Processor Specs

Device Type
Digital Multi-Effects / Reverb Processor
Internal Processing
24-bit dual DSP (featuring the Lexichip)
Conversion
24-bit A/D and D/A
Supported Sample Rates
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Analog Inputs/Outputs
2x XLR and 2x 1/4" TRS (Balanced)
Digital Inputs/Outputs
1x AES/EBU (XLR) and 1x S/PDIF (Coaxial RCA)
MIDI Interface
In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
Storage
Internal memory and external PCMCIA card slot
Form Factor
1U 19-inch Rackmount

Key Features

  • All of the features of the PCM 80 PLUS built-in PITCH and Vocal FIX
  • AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O
  • 17 Algorithms: 4-Voice, 6-Voice and Pitch
  • 300 Preset programs; 50 User
  • Dynamic spatialization effects for 2-channel or surround applications

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