The [[http://www.lexiconpro.com/product.php?id=7|Lexicon Alpha]] is a compact USB audio interface.

Capabilities:
  * Bit depth: 24
  * Bit rate: 44.1 or 48kHz

Connections:
  * Instrument in
  * Mic in, no phantom power
  * Stereo line in
  * 2x TRS line out
  * 2x phono line out
  * 1/8" stereo headphone out

References:
  * [[http://soundsoflinux.blogspot.com/2010/04/lexicon-alpha-works-with-linux.html|Sounds of Linux]]

Questions:
  * What control is available in Linux of the mix between the instrument/mic and line inputs? There is no software mixer. According to the manual plugging into the front input disables Line 1 on the rear and plugging into Line 2 disables the Mic input.