Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Interface
- 2x2x2 bus-powered USB I/O mixer
- 1 XLR mic input, 2 TRS line inputs
- 1/4-inch instrument input, high-z, on the front panel
- 1/8-inch headphone output, high powered
- Cubase LE5 and Pantheon reverb included
- 1.1 pounds, 1 year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact USB-powered recording interface and mixer for laptop musicians who want a mic, line and instrument input in one box. Channel count is modest at two.
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ASIN: B000HVXMNECategory: Audio Interfaces
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Overview
Lexicon wraps a bus-powered USB mixer and recording interface into a desktop unit, bundled with Cubase LE and the Pantheon VST reverb plug-in. It records up to two tracks at once and connects to a laptop or personal computer.
Everything needed to start tracking arrives together: a mic preamp, line inputs, an instrument jack and bundled software. Power comes from the USB port, so there is no wall adapter. The limit is two channels of simultaneous recording.
Who it's for
Songwriters and podcasters who want one portable box with mic, line and instrument inputs. Anyone planning multi-mic drum sessions, or who needs more than two tracks at a time, should look at a larger interface.
Pros and cons
- Bus powered over USB
- XLR mic input with preamp
- High-z instrument input
- Bundled recording software
- Only two tracks at once
- Frequency response entry is not meaningful
Performance notes
Separate mic and line level controls with peak indicators let you set levels before the signal reaches the computer, and a monitor mix control balances live input against playback. The unit records digitally through its USB connection. TRS line outs send the signal to speakers.
Specifications
| Brand | Lexicon |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.1 poundslower than 96% of 48 audio interfaces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Line outputs | 2 TRS and RCA |
| Headphone output | 1/8-inch, high powered |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB (bus powered) |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, personal computer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Software | Cubase LE5, Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Audio Input | 1 XLR |
| Line inputs | 2 TRS |
| Instrument input | 1/4-inch, ultra high-z, front panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I carry the Lexicon Alpha around with a laptop?
Yes. It is bus powered over USB and weighs 1.1 pounds, and the description promotes recording anywhere you can carry your laptop.
Does the Lexicon Alpha need a power supply?
No. The description says it is USB powered, with no power supply needed.
Does it come with recording software?
Yes. It includes Cubase LE5 and the Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in.