Lexicon IONIX U22 2-Input USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio

by Lexicon

Product Features

• 2-input/2-output USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
• 44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
• dbx 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
• Streamlined monitor format puts all recording controls at your fingertips
• Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 4 x 4.2 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001R1YLWO
• Item model number: IONIX U22
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,145 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

The I•ONIX U22 USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio offers the highest quality hardware and software to provide the user with exceptional recordings. All the necessary tools are provided to transform your PC or Mac into a professional 24-bit/96kHz digital recording studio including the U22 recording interface, Steinberg Cubase LE4 recording software, Toontrack EZdrummer Lite, and the new Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in. Brilliantly designed, the Lexicon I•ONIX U22 sits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. Now all the level meters and gain controls are at your fingertips when using your DAW. Everything from the metal chassis to the electronics inside is meticulously crafted to ensure superior recordings that live up to Lexicon’s standards of performance. Featuring newly designed dbx 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on both channels, the I•ONIX U22 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D – D/A converters ensure pristine 24-bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance. The I•ONIX U22 can record two tracks at once and includes 2 combi-jack mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, 2 TRS balanced line outputs, a hi-Z instrument input, a ¼” high power headphone output, and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance. The Lexicon name is synonymous with the world’s best reverb. The Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in offers 6 reverb types with 35 factory presets, which range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects. Lexicon’s exquisitely rich, full reverbs make it easy to complete your mix by adding depth and dimension to any track.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just about perfect, May 31, 2009

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Dennis Oconnor (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexicon IONIX U22 2-Input USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio (Electronics)

I bought this one after looking at the cheaper products from M-Audio, Tascam, and Lexicon. I agonized for weeks reading product reviews and the conclusion I came to was: for under $200, I'm going to be disappointed. All were plagued with quality/longevity issues, and many had problems with pops/drops of the audio signal. I like a bargain, but you get what you pay for. The only other one I considered was the Prosonus, which I'd recommend for anyone who desires a firewire devices (which gives you the ability to chain devices together for expansion).

Pros:

- Installation was flawless: insert DVD, follow instructions.
- 9V adapter (instead of being USB powered) and supports the 48V 'phantom' power for high end microphones.
- USB 2.0, all complaints about drops and pops for the USB 1.1 products are gone.
- Sturdy construction, nice big dials. The less expensive Lexicon products had quality complaints; this one is built like a brick.
- Simplicity. It has only 2 inputs (the 3rd 'instrument' input disables the mic/line input #1 when plugged in) but that is exactly what I need.


Cons:

- No power button? I'll need to put all my recording stuff on a switched power strip.

- Like most of these products, for some reason there is no easy way to use your PC speakers for a monitor. I'd figured there would be a way to send the digital output to the sound card, but instead I guess I'll connect the outputs to the analog PC line in. Ah well..

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect to use this under 64bit Windows. Don't expect customer service., August 13, 2009

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H. Kim (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexicon IONIX U22 2-Input USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio (Electronics)

I bought this U22 in May and I couldn't use it once till now, which is August. The reason I bought this was because they advertised as 64 bit ready at first time. Well, yes. The 64bit driver was included. However, it had so much problems that it was almost impossible to use. They even deleted this driver from their website when several people started to complain about it.
I called customer service like 5 times and wrote e-mails 10 times about this problem, asking for the working 64bit driver. I even asked to just tell us 'about when' it will be available so we can wait. - so far I've got answer back only ONCE. "The 64-bit driver is still under development." I even wrote a personal paper letter with me signed to Lexicon, just wondering if they'd take it a little more seriously. Well, I was not too disappointed with no reply what so ever.
I checked their website daily only to see if the driver will be ready but I'm only seeing [under development] message for last 4 months. They even closed their customer forum for a few weeks and when it was re-opened last week, most of the contents of complain threads were deleted. They might say it was just due to *a server error* but WHAT THE HELL?? This company is obviously covering up their product's problems!!

So the bottom lines are -

1. NEVER BUY THIS U22 OR U42 IF YOU'RE USING WINDOWS VISTA/7 64BIT. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE READY.

2. DO NOT EXPECT ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY ONLY REPLIED ONCE IN 10~ E-MAILS.

My $300 U22 is still in my room, never being used for 4 months, with dust all over it.
Please re-consider if you're thinking of buying it. This company really do have problems.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DA BOMB, August 1, 2009

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J. Williams "BassManJoe" (Philly, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexicon IONIX U22 2-Input USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio (Electronics)

OK folks, needed something to plug my bass guitar into Logic Pro 9. Might as well get one of the best products out there.
This LEXICON has given me NO PROBLEMS thus far. Plug it in, load the driver and play REALLY! Migrated into Logic Pro with
NO PROBLEM, even use it as the audio out for the Regular stuff instead of my computer speakers so the sound can come
thru my Studio Speakers as well. Does EXACTLY what it PROMISES to do WITHOUT any glitches. Yeah, there's CHEAPER ones
out there to purchase, ONLY to have to replace at a later date, but, if you've spent loads of money on your studio equipment
why have a WEAK LINK in the chain of your studio ? What ya got to lose? Try one and write YOUR OWN comments about it
afterwards. Oh, just so you'll know, there IS one small annoying thing (sorry) there's NO on and off switch on it but, I'm sure
like I did, you can figure out how to address that small issue. If you're looking for a USB connection to get your gear into your
computer, TRY THIS LEXICON, YOU won't be sorry.