What skill level do I need to operate the PCM96SUR-D?

This is an advanced, professional-grade unit designed for experienced mixing engineers, post-production specialists, and live sound designers. Familiarity with surround mixing, digital audio routing, and multi-channel effects chains is expected to maximize its capabilities.

Can I use this in a home studio or bedroom recording setup?

The PCM96SUR-D is built for professional studios, post-production facilities, and live applications where multi-channel surround processing and high-resolution (96 kHz) work are essential. It's not optimized for basic home recording or practice scenarios.

How does the surround reverb architecture work?

The unit features parallel stereo and surround reverb/effects processing, allowing you to run independent effect chains simultaneously on different channels. This is critical for maintaining clean mixes when working across stereo, 5.1, or other multi-channel formats without collapsing the spatial image.

What connectivity options does it have?

The PCM96SUR-D includes six channels of digital I/O, FireWire, Ethernet (2x RJ45 inputs), MIDI In/Out/Thru, and BNC wordclock input for external sync. This flexibility allows integration into hybrid analog-digital studios and networked production environments.

How many presets are included?

The unit comes with over 2,200 factory presets covering a wide range of reverb, delay, modulation, and spatial effects, providing extensive starting points for mixing and sound design work.

Lexicon PCM96SUR-D PCM Series

The Lexicon PCM96SUR-D is a professional surround reverb and effects processor designed for recording studios, mix suites, and mastering facilities handling spatial audio work. This unit delivers transparent, high-resolution processing through a deep preset library and intuitive interface, making it essential gear for complex reverb and effects mixing across stereo and surround formats.

Processing Power & Audio Quality

32-bit floating-point processing at sample rates up to 96 kHz ensures pristine sound quality with minimal artifacts, even under demanding multi-channel mixing sessions. The parallel stereo and surround reverb/effects architecture lets you build independent effect chains simultaneously, critical for maintaining clean mixes and layering spatial effects across multiple output formats without phase issues or coloration.

Studio Connectivity & Workflow

Six channels of digital I/O via professional-grade connectors, combined with MIDI, Ethernet, and FireWire connectivity, integrate seamlessly into hybrid analog-digital recording environments and networked production chains. The inclusion of BNC wordclock input and dedicated MIDI In/Out/Thru connectors locks timing across all session equipment and enables hands-on control surface automation for intuitive effect parameter adjustments during tracking and mixing.

Key Features

6 channels of digital input/output
32-bit floating-point processing architecture
Sample rates up to 96 kHz
Over 2,200 factory presets
Parallel stereo and surround reverb/effects processing
MIDI In/Out/Thru connectivity
Ethernet networking support
FireWire digital audio interface
BNC wordclock input for external sync
2 RJ45 Ethernet inputs

The PCM96SUR-D combines Lexicon's legendary reverb algorithms with flexible I/O architecture, delivering the sonic character and routing capability studios need for premium reverb and spatial effects across tracking, mixing, and surround mastering.