Soundcraft ui24r руководство

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  ® User Guide v1.1 For Soundcraft Ui24R ®…
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  Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this…

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Ui24R User Manual CONTENTS CONTENTS 1.0 AN INTRODUCTION TO Ui 5.0: CHANNEL EDIT 1.1: Safety 5.1: DigiTech 1.2: Warranty 5.2: Parametric EQ 1.3: Specifications 5.3: Graphic EQ 5.3.1 AFS — Feedback Elimination 2.0: GETTING STARTED 5.4:1: Gate 2.1: System Overview 2.2: Hardware I/O & Control 5.4.2: Compressor…

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  • 32 x 32 USB Audio Interface • Intergrated switch mode IEC connection power supply The Ui24R boasts 22 mic/line inputs, 10 x XLR combo mic/line inputs, 10 x XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi-Z/instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with eight balanced XLR Aux/Matrix outputs, two quarter-inch headphone outputs with level control, plus balanced stereo XLR and quarter-inch main outputs.

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  This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-locat- ed or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. No modifications Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The minimum distance required away from the Ui24R mixer and or any antenna is 20cm. Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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  • Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc or mounting in enclosures where ari cannot circulate to an appropriate level to keep the Ui24R under 40C or 104F. 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY…
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  Ui24R User Manual 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY WARNINGS ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which, when monitored through an amplifier or headphones, can damage hear- ing over time. Please take care when working with your audio — if you are manipulating controls which you don’t understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.

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  Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.

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  Each Band Freq 20Hz to 22kHz Temperature range 5°C — 40°C Q .05 — 15 Humidity 0%-90% Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C Gain -20dB to +20dB HPF 20Hz to 1kHz (selectable slopes) E & OE.Soundcraft reserves the right to change LPF 22kHz to 1kHz (selectable slopes) specifications and or images in this manual with- out notice. 1.3: SPECIFICATIONS…

• Page 10: Getting Started

  GETTING STARTED — AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL Anyone with minimal audio experience should be able to operate the Soundcraft Ui Series consoles without reading too much of this manual, though we do recommend you take the time to go through it.

• Page 11: System Overview

  Ui24R User Manual GETTING STARTED > SYSTEM OVERVIEW This Soundcraft Ui console uses a compact main unit with built-in I/O, processing, and web server. Phones, tablets, and PCs can connect to the web server via Wi-Fi for platform-independant software control.

• Page 12: Hardware I/O & Control

  Ui24R User Manual 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE The Ui main unit’s front panel hosts all local audio inputs and outputs plus three master level controls. On one side panel you will find the power connector and power switch; on the other you will find the RESET button, FOOTSWITCH connection, two USB ports, and the Ethernet (wired LAN) connection). PHONES Set level for headphones outputs This controls the overall level of headphone output one. Individual headphone volume control can be achieved through the SETTINGS control page. The headphone source signal defaults to the main stereo signal but switches to the Solo bus when AFL or PFL is selected.

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  See guide for playback and recording instructions — section 9.0. USB B (DAW Connection) USB Socket for connection directly to PC/Mac The Soundcraft Ui24RR mixer can be used as a 32 x 32 USB Audio Interface with CORE Audio and ASIO drivers. 2.2: Hardware I/O And Control…
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  Ui24R User Manual 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE Power Connector & Switch The Ui mixer has an AC IC connection universal power supply. Use the power switch with the reset button (other side panel) to reset the unit to factory default settings if required. RESET Recessed push switch used to reset the unit.
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  Ui24R User Manual 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE Wi-Fi Indicator Shows Wi-Fi is operating normally The indicator also shows Wi-Fi boot status during power up. It stops its timed flash sequence when booted and available for connections. Then flashes with data activity. If the WiFi LED keeps flashing it can mean the firmware is not loading into the DSP. Make sure latest firm- ware is loaded into the unit and that the DC power connector is properly screwed on. ETHERNET 2…

• Page 16: Input Channel Routing

  2.3: INPUT CHANNEL ROUTING Ui24R User Manual GETTING STARTED > INPUT CHANNEL ROUTING The diagram shows the audio signal path through an input channel — from physical input to bus sends (Aux, FX, Mix, and so on). Please note: The entire signal path (except for the hardware pre and output DACs) is clip-free with infinite headroom. It means that internal clipping is not introduced even by driving the EQ/Dyn to the max.

• Page 17: Getting Connected

  Ui24R User Manual GETTING STARTED > GETTING CONNECTED The Soundcraft Ui series uses built-in web server technology to enable computer, tablet, and phone-based in-browser control of all functions — simply connect to the Ui Wi-Fi access point (hotspot) and browse to the appropriate URL. Alternatively, you can connect via an existing Wi-Fi network, or via a wired LAN (Local Area Network) using the Ethernet port on the side of the unit. See Section 10.1 for…

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  Ui24R User Manual 3.0: SOFTWARE CONTROL SOFTWARE CONTROL The browser-based software control for the Ui Series is available to any device in two versions. The small-screen version is optimised for phone-sized devices; the large-screen version is optimised for tablets and computers. In order to make best use of your Ui mixer, please read this section of software control. There are several navigation and menu access functions that will greatly simplify Ui control.

• Page 19: 1: Updates & Requirements

  10. You can browse to the about page to see the new Firmware version information. USB AUDIO DRIVER The Ui24R requires the use of the Soundcraft SI Impact Audio Driver for multichannel USB playback and recording. It can be downloaded via: http://www.soundcraft.com/en/softwares/soundcraft-multichannel-usb-audio-driver-v3-20 or above…

• Page 20: 2: Reset The Mixer

  Ui24R User Manual 3.0.2: RESET THE MIXER SOFTWARE > RESET THE MIXER There are two levels of reset for the Ui mixer. The first will reset network settings in the event that you are unable to connect. The second (uses a fullreset.txt file on a USB memory stick in conjunction with the reset button. This will fully reset the unit back to its factory firmware and default settings. Networking Reset Reset Networking and Admin password if you have forgotten the admin password or if you are no longer able to connect to the Ui.

• Page 21: Software Navigation

  3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION There are many navigation / gesture techniques common to both the Tablet and Phone versions of the Ui control software. This section describes the main ones. Section 3.7 summarises all control gestures.

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  3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Double Tap Channel Strip Double tap anywhere except the fader to access the METERS screen or switch back to the MIX screen from the GAIN screen. Scroll Channel Names Touch/click-hold and slide on channel names to access channel names across the whole mixer, including FX Sends, Aux Sends, and Group Faders.
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  3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Long (held) Tap/Click A long tap/click on certain controls brings up a sub-menu specific to that control. For example, a long hold or click on a channel name gives access to channel presets, renaming, copy/paste settings, sub group assignment, stereo linking, channel reset, and the ASSIGN ME function. Slideout View…

• Page 24: 1: Control / Gesture Summary

  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:MIX PAGE SHORTCUTS Double Click/Tap on to return Channel Volume to 0db Virtual LCD Display Single click/tap on channel Pan or to temporarily display channel Pan Balance control zone…

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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:MIX PAGE SHORTCUTS Double click/tap in AUX MASTER to navigate to AUX SENDS Page channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) Double click/tap on channel fader to channel EDIT mode EQ tab cap to navigate…
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT PAGE PARAMETRIC EQ Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page. Drag PEQ frequency balls to adjust dB gain (up and down) and frequency values (left and right) Double click/tap frequency balls to reset selected frequency band to 0dB and default frequency.
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT PAGE GRAPHIC EQ On Master EQ and AUX1-2 you Note, only available on MASTER may also DRAG HPF and LPF Left/Right and AUX/MATRIX 1 and EQ’s to select the desired fre- quency.
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:AUX SENDS Long click/press-and-hold chan- for ‘set all Pre or Post’ option. nel strip PRE/POST button Double click/tap in channel send to navigate to MIX Page. strip zone (excluding fader cap) Double click/tap on channel label to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab.
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:FX SENDS Double click/tap in channel send to navigate to MIX Page. strip zone (excluding fader cap) Double click/tap on channel label. to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab Long click/press-and-hold on to engage channel pop-up menu.
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:FX SENDS Double click/tap in channel strip to navigate to MIX Page. zone (excluding fader cap) Double click/tap on channel fader to navigate to channel EDIT mode EQ tab. Double click/tap on channel label…
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:SLIDEOUT PANEL SHORTCUTS List selectors in addition to using a ‘load’ button trigger. Item selections available in list boxes can be made by double clicking/tapping on a selection Long click/press-and-hold on to navigate to Sub Group configu- SUB GROUPS ration (METERS page, SUBS tab.)
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT PAGE Digitech Tab: to bring up amp list selector Single click/tap on amp head Digitech Tab: to bring up cab list selector Single click/tap on cabinet DYN Tab: to navigate to MIX page.
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:METERS PAGE Single click/tap on any channel to navigate to relevant channel on meter VU zone MIX page. Long click/press-and-hold on for numeric tempo entry. TAP button 3.1.1: CONTROL SUMMARY…
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  3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY/SHORTCUTS SLO-MO FINE ADJUSTMENT Allows fiune adjustment of param- Hold on fader eters for greater accuracy. SET TO ZERO Double click on any parameter will reset back to zero Double Click JUMP TO METERS/AUX…

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  3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION The MIX Screen is the default for the Ui tablet / large screen software — You can navigate from there to other screens and functions in a variety of ways. The Level 1 Navigation controls take you directly to various primary screens, Level 2 navigation (page tabs) switches layers within the selected screen, and Level 3 navigation controls select individual channels.

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  3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION MIX / GAIN Access the MIX and GAIN pages When the button is orange, the MIX page is shown (channel faders) and when the button is Red, the GAIN page is shown (remote gain faders and input stage controls). EDIT Access the EDIT page for the selected channel Resulting page configuration depends on selected channel. For example, the EDIT page for an input chan- nel will have EQ, Dynamics, Aux Sends, and FX Send tabs. Certain Tabs will be preselected if you navigate from certain views.

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  3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION SNAPSHOT Access the Show and Snapshots pop-up selector Load shows and snapshots directly from this pop-up. SLIDEOUT Access the SLIDEOUT view on the right hand side of the screen Offers fast view and status switching functionality. The Slideout view can be configured as ‘pinned’…

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  3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROL Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > KEYBOARD CONTROL and shortcuts For users mixing with a device that has a keyboard, please see below a set of easily accessible key com- mands, making it quick and efficient to access the most used features on the mixer. Keys 1 = Meters 2 = Toggle Mix/Gain…

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  3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROL Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > GUI shortcuts Nav bar LCD — long click to jump to SETTINGS->SHOWS Master channel strip LCD — click to toggle view between MIX and METERS page Pan slider — single click to show value in LCD Pan slider — Double click to reset to CENTER Fader cap — Double click fader cap to jumpt to EDIT->GEQ…

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  3.3: TABLET SCREENS Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET SOFTWARE SCREENS The main tablet software screens are accessed from the level 1 Navigation Buttons along the top of the screen area, or via fast-access routes, such as double-tapping on a fader to access the EQ screen (see section 3.1). METERS The Tabs are METERS (for all channels), MUTES (Mute group Assignment), VIEWS (View Group assignment), and SUBS (sub-group assignment). The Meters page features VU meters…

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  3.3: TABLET SCREENS Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET SOFTWARE SCREENS EDIT The EDIT page provides access to audio processing such as EQ, DYNAMICS, and FX. The specific audio processing tabs available depend on the selected channel type. For example, the aux outputs and Master Channel include Graphic EQ.
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  3.3: TABLET SCREENS Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > TABLET SOFTWARE SCREENS MEDIA The Ui mixer has a built in media player. This can be used for backing tracks or for background music in between sets. The file playback is streamed directly from a USB stick. Press the MEDIA icon to enter the player page.

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  3.4: PHONE NAVIGATION Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > PHONE NAVIGATION The MIX screen is the default for the Ui software — You can navigate from there to other screens and functions in a variety of ways. To access the Menu screen, press the NAV icon in the top right corner of the screen.

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  3.4: PHONE SCREENS Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > PHONE SOFTWARE SCREENS From the MENU screen you can access the MIX screen (Return button, top right corner) and nine other primary screens via the large colour-coded buttons. PLAYER The Ui mixer has a built in media player. This can be used for backing tracks or for background music in between sets. The file playback is streamed directly from a USB stick.

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  3.5: PHONE SCREENS Ui24R User Manual SOFTWARE > PHONE SOFTWARE SCREENS AUX SENDS AUX SENDS is where the AUX mix is created. The AUX input channel faders determine the signal level sent to that aux bus. Select an aux mix on the right to adjust the mix from all channels.

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  Ui24R User Manual 4.0: MIXER CHANNELS MIXER CHANNELS The Ui mixers has a variety of input and output channel types. You can view all channels in the main MIX screen and drag-scrolling along the virtual console. You can also use the MIX page Slideout panels to select specific channel types and preset views.

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  Ui24R User Manual 4.0:1 CHANNEL STRIP CHANNEL STRIP The Channel Strip has a host of information right at your fingertips. The following is a breakdown of what a user can expect to find. Mute and Solo buttons when acti- vated will either Mute the channel, removing it from the mix or Solo it by removing all other channels. VCA group information is displayed top LH for…

• Page 48: 2: Ui Side Panel

  Ui24R User Manual 4.0:2 Ui SIDE PANEL CHANNEL STRIP The Ui Side panel is a multi-function interface that enables easy access to View and Mute Groups. The expanded format has separate tabs for Banks, Media Player and Functions allowing even greater ac- cessibility.

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  4.1: INPUT: GAIN PAGE Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > INPUT: GAIN PAGE The Gain page allows you to control the input stage aspects of a Ui input channel. It is a channel strip-type display with red fader level indicators. TABLET: Click/tap MIX/GAIN button to toggle MIX and GAIN pages.

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  4.1: INPUT: GAIN PAGE Ui24R User Manual PHANTOM POWER Phantom Power is required to power certain microphones such as condenser microphones, or other active devices such as an active DI. It is activated per channel. You can get an overview of phan- tom power status in the METERS screen (blue indicator).

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  4.2: INPUT: MIX PAGE Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > INPUT: MIX PAGE The MIX page is the Ui control software’s default page and allows you to control the routing and panning and fader of a Ui input channel. Please note — the phone software displays panning/balance, solo, and mute status, but for control you should use the EDIT page. Those controls are described in this section.

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  4.2: INPUT: MIX PAGE Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > INPUT: GAIN PAGE MUTE Turn off the audio signal of a channel MUTE is an immediate audio off, rather than having to slide down the fader (and removes the possibility of forgetting its original position). The MUTE button mutes the channel output to the main stereo bus. It can also mute an aux output, depending on the aux’s PRE or POST status (post fader aux will be muted). SOLO Solo this channel The SOLO button is grey when not in use and yellow when operational. Press the SOLO button to only hear the Soloed channel.

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  4.2.1: INPUT SUB-MENU Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > INPUT SUB-MENU (Add VCA after Assign Sub Group on image grab) By long-clicking/tapping on a channel name you can access the channel sub-menu for access to various channel parameters… CHANNEL PRESETS Recall and save whole channel settings — Factory and User preset banks. RENAME Rename the channel. The new name will be shown in the Channel Name fields.

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  4.2.2: VCA GROUPS Ui24R User Manual ASSIGN VCA VCA Groups allow you to control groups of Input Channels from a single VCA Master. For example, you could put the whole drum kit under the control of a single VCA Master, or if you have a multiple mics on a guitar cabi- net you could set the ratios with individual channels and then create a Guitar VCA Master — move the VCA Mas- ter Channel and all Group Member levels will be ‘offset’ from current levels by the VCA Master level. The Ui24R…

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  4.2.3: MATRIX Ui24R User Manual MATRIX Matrix can best be described as a mixer inside the mixer. In its most simple form, a matrix takes a selec- tion of inputs (usually derived from the group and main output buses) and allows routing of those signals, complete with level control, to a series of outputs. Matrix systems offer the ability to choose from a variety of inputs including external sources, and offer sig- nal processing including EQ, compression, noise gate and delay/reverb.

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  4.2.4: METERS Ui24R User Manual METERS The Meters page displays all active channels meter readings along with indicators for Mute, Solo, Phantom 48v power and Phase Reverse. Users can click on any channel meter and they will be brought to directly to that channel. Alterna- tively, double clicking in an input channel will bring the user back to the Meters page.

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  AUX SENDS is where the aux mixes are created — these can be for monitor outputs, for external FX sends, and more. They have dedicated outputs on the Ui hardware. The aux faders have orange level indicator lines and determine how much of each input channel is contributed to the Aux bus. Ui24R has 8 main Aux busses available.You can view all aux contributions from a single channel by navigating to that channel’s EDIT page and selecting the AUX SENDS screen / tab.

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  4.3: AUX SENDS Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > AUX SENDS M-AUX / COPY MIX Copy the main mix to this aux mix This button copies the fader positions from the MIX page and moves all aux send faders to the same posi- tion on the AUX SENDS page.
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  4.3: AUX SENDS Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > AUX POP MENU CHANNEL PRESETS Recall and save whole AUX channel settings — Factory and User preset banks. RENAME Rename the AUX channel. The new name will be shown in the AUX Name fields. COPY / PASTE SETTINGS Copy the AUX channel settings to the pasteboard. A ‘PASTE SETTINGS’ option will appear when you select another AUX channel sub menu. Use that to paste the copied settings to that AUX channel.
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  4.3: AUX SENDS Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > AUX SENDS AUX SENDS In Channel edit mode the AUX Sends tab will show the selected Channels sends to all AUX’s creating an alternate Channel based AUX view. 4.3: AUX SENDS…

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  The Aux Master channel is the output path for Aux busses. In other words, the Aux 1 mix of contribu- tions from all input channels passes through the Aux 1 Master channel before being sent out of the physical Aux 1 output. Ui24R has four Aux busses available, and Ui24R has six. The highest-num- bered aux pairs (3/4 for Ui24R and 5/6 for Ui24R) are available as physical outputs when the HEAD- PHONES OUT option is set to ‘AUX’ in SETTINGS…

• Page 62: Fx Sends

  4.4: FX SENDS Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > FX SENDS FX SENDS faders effectively determine the amount of effect (delay, reverb, chorus) on each input channel. They work much like aux sends in that a mix of input channel contributions is created on the FX SENDS page — one for each FX processor. After processing, that mix is returned via its own FX Return channel, which works just like an input channel — adjusting the overall level of that processor’s mix in the master…

• Page 63: Sub Group Master

  4.5: SUB GROUP MASTER Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > SUB GROUP MASTER CHANNEL (4 x Sub Groups) If you want to have control over the drum kit mix, for example, but also want single fader control over the whole kit’s contribution to the mix, you would use a Sub Group. When input channels are allocated to Sub Groups, either via the input channel sub-menu, or via the SUBS screen in the DASHBOARD/METERS page, they are mixed together into a single stereo channel.

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  VIEW & MUTE GROUPS There are 6 View and 6 Mute groups available for users on the Ui24R. These can be navigated to via the Ui24R sidebar. Users can name the group, set the group number and elements of the group with this screen.

• Page 65: Master Channel

  4.6: MASTER CHANNEL Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > MASTER CHANNEL The Master Stereo Channel is the output channel for the main stereo (left & right) mix — determined by the input channel and FX Return channel faders and pan/balance controls. The Master Channel has its own EDIT page tabs, just like other channels (see section 5). The EQ for Ui Output channels (including Aux Masters) is a Graphic EQ (GEQ) rather than a parametric EQ (input channels and sub group masters). The Master Fader (red fader knob) controls the overall output volume of your mixer. The actual level set by the fader is shown in the top display above the fader in dB (decibels). Display & Indicators As well as dB, this display also has 3 useful indicators: CLIP (C) Notifies you of any input gain clipping. When an input channel signal…

• Page 66: 1: Master Channel Sub-Menu

  4.6.1: MASTER SUB-MENU Ui24R User Manual CHANNELS > MASTER CHANNEL > SUB MENU By long-clicking/tapping on a the Master Channel name you can access the Master Channel sub-menu for access to the ‘Set To Zero’ function and the Master Channel Preset Manager. SET TO ZERO DB This is a fast way to set the channel fader level back to zero dB. Click and Hold the MASTER channel name, then touch SET TO ZERO DB.

• Page 67: Channel Edit

  Ui24R User Manual 5.0: CHANNEL EDIT CHANNEL EDIT The EDIT page is the basic access point for channel-based signal processing: EQ, dynamics, and FX and auxiliary sends. The actual processing and options available depend on the channel type. The selected channel strip will be shown on the left of the EDIT screen. In the phone software, the default EDIT page is a via-point for more detailed views and also offers access to basic channel parameters such as pan/balance, phase, phantom power, and more.

• Page 68: Digitech

  Ui24R User Manual 5.1: DIGITECH CHANNEL EDIT > DIGITECH DigiTech input processing and channel view is available to the first two Ui mixer channels, and includes Hi-Z (high input impedance) selection for sources such direct-input guitar pick-ups. The DigiTech processing includes amp modelling: Emulations of guitar amps (with associated param- eters) and cabinets. The DigiTech view also allows single-view editing of selected channel features via the ‘Jack-Plug Buttons’. Note: This is an AMP simulator, it’s not a complete FX chain. AMP SELECT Choose a guitar amp model Clicking or tapping anywhere on the guitar amp graphic will bring up a pop-up menu of available guitar amp models.

• Page 69: Channel Controls

  Ui24R User Manual 5.1: DIGITECH CHANNEL EDIT > DIGITECH DIGITECH ON/OFF Turn DigiTech processing on or off When DigiTech processing is turned off, the channel will revert to its standard input stage. PRESETS Open the PRESETS management pop-up You can save and load settings presets for the DigiTech processing using this pop-up.

• Page 70: Parametric Eq

  Ui24R User Manual 5.2: PARAMETRIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > PARAMETRIC EQ EQ adjusts the amplitude of an audio signal at particular frequencies. Ui input channels, FX Return channels, and Sub Group master channels have a four-band parametric EQ, plus High Pass Filter (HPF), and a De-Esser controlled from the same screen. The display also incorporates an optional…

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.2: PARAMETRIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > PARAMETRIC EQ RESET Reset the EQ to default values The EQ is set ‘flat’, and frequency and Q values are reset to defaults. BYPASS Bypass the EQ section of channel processing This control bypasses only the parametric EQ. HPF and De-Esser processing is unaffected.
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  Ui24R User Manual 5.2: PARAMETRIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > PARAMETRIC EQ HPF/LPF BALL Draggable graphic ‘ball’ for High Pass and Low Pass Filter controls Drag this graphic element to control. Left/Right adjusts Cut-Off frequency. Double-click/tap to reset. Right Hand side of the screen displays selectable slope. HPF/LPF SLOPE CONTROL High pass and low pass filtering is available to Ui24R users and is accessible through the Parametric EQ.
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  Ui24R User Manual 5.2: PARAMETRIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > PARAMETRIC EQ EQ Q Fader control of EQ ‘Q’ Q is effectively a measure of how tall and thin the bell shape of the EQ band is — the lower the Q, the wider the bandwidth affected, and vice versa. Fader control of EQ is only available with tablet software. Double- click/tap to reset.

• Page 74: Graphic Eq

  Ui24R User Manual 5.3: GRAPHIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ Ui Aux Send Master channels and the Stereo Master Channel incorporate Graphic EQ (GEQ) instead of the parametric EQ of the input channels. This includes 31 fixed frequency bands (which can be scrolled across the screen) with adjustable boost/cut. In addition, the GEQ screen gives access to the dbx AFS (Automatic Feedback Suppression) processing. The display also incorporates an optional Real Time Analyser (RTA), which shows a spectral view of the incoming signal. HPF/LPF Master Outputs and Aux/Matrix Out 1/2 HPF and LPF can be dragged to setup crossover points and filters Activate the Real Time Analyser feature The RTA display shows a real-time spectral view of incoming audio. This is sometimes useful for targeting specific characteristics with EQ bands quickly.

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.3: GRAPHIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ BYPASS Bypass the GEQ processing dbx AFS SETUP Set up and operate the feedback elimination system for this bus. Only available with tablet software. See section 5.3.1 for more detail.

• Page 76: Afs

  Ui24R User Manual 5.3.1: AFS CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ > AFS AFS2 is a dbx feedback suppression system that uses 12 intelligent filters to detect and eliminate feedback across the audio spectrum. You can set AFS2 up on the master stereo output and/or Aux bus master channels by navigating to the channel’s Edit screen and selecting the EQ tab. works in two modes. Fixed mode is used for ‘ringing out’ a system before a performance to ensure maximum headroom.

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.3.1: AFS CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ > AFS MODE Choose LIVE, FIXED, or LOCK Fixed mode is for pre-performance set-up, Live mode is for use during performance, and LOCK prevents changes to the current filters status. SENSITIVITY Adjust the input level feeding the AFS…

• Page 78: 1: Gate

  5.4.1: GATE CHANNEL EDIT > GATE The Ui24R Gate section is accesible via the Edit Tab on the top toolbar. A Gate is a threshold-driven gain reduction process normally used to attenuate a signal when its level falls below the Threshold.

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.4.1: GATE CHANNEL EDIT > DYNAMICS DEPTH Adjust the gate Depth RELEASE Adjust the Gate Release This is the speed at which the gate returns to ‘no attenuation’ after the signal level has fallen below the threshold level. GRM — METERING Gain reduction metering There are three meters: Input signal, output signal, and a meter showing the amount of attenuation currently being applied due to the dynamics processing.
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  Ui24R User Manual 5.4.1: GATE CHANNEL EDIT > DYNAMICS PRESETS Save / load Dynamics presets Brings up a standard preset management pop-up box. 5.4.1: GATE…

• Page 81: 2: Compressor

  5.4.2: COMPRESSOR CHANNEL EDIT > COMPRESSOR The Ui24R Compressor section is accesible via the Edit Tab on the top toolbar. A compressor is a threshold driven process used to reduce the dynamic range of a signal by applying gain reduction when the signal level exceeds the threshold and applying ‘make-up gain’ to keep the overall level con-…

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.4.2: COMPRESSOR CHANNEL EDIT > COMPRESSOR RELEASE Adjust the Release of the compressor How soon after the signal dips below the threshold the compressor stops. GAIN Adjust the Gain of the compressor Allows you to boost the compressed signal. as compression often attenuates the signal significantly HOLD Adjust the Hold time.

• Page 83: Aux/Fx Sends

  Ui24R User Manual 5.5: AUX/FX SENDS CHANNEL EDIT > AUX/FX SENDS The AUX and FX SENDS tabs in the EDIT screen are a convenient way to access all output contributions for a single channel — as opposed to the ‘mix view’ approach of the dedicated AUX SEND and FX SEND pages. The AUX SENDS view/tab for both phone and tablet software versions includes PRE/POST and MUTE buttons for each send.

• Page 84: Patching

  Ui24R User Manual 5.6 PATCHING Patches can be set up for Local inputs, Multitrack USB A and Multi-track USB-DAW Quick reset and Patch 1:1 make setting and resetting patches a one touch solution. LOCAL The Patching screen enables the user to select either the input source 1-20 or L/R Line In for each channel.

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  Ui24R User Manual 5.6 PATCHING SOUNDCHECK Soundtcheck is basically another set of patches. It can be used to set up a trial mix via pre-recorded files on USB for example or work on a straight live soundcheck or a mixture of both. Setup is the same as it is for normal patching applications. Once the Soundcheck mode is engaged the selection panel will be green.
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  Ui24R User Manual 5.6: PATCHING SOUNDCHECK ASSIGN PAGE The Soundcheck Assign page assigns the soundcheck patch for the selected channel. SOUNDCHECK INDICATOR The Soundcheck Indicator is located in the top left corner of the Level 1 LCD Panel. This will appear to indicate when the Ui is in Soundcheck Mode.

• Page 87: Mix Features

  Ui24R User Manual 6.1: VIEW & MUTE GROUPS MIX FEATURES > VIEW & MUTE GROUPS In Ui software you can mute channels individually, or in Mute Groups. There are six Mute Groups available to be assigned to any muteable channels. To mute all channels in a Mute Group, simply select the required Mute Group button. View Groups work in much the same way, though these define…

• Page 88: Moreme

  Ui24R User Manual 6.2: MOREME MIX FEATURES > MOREME MOREME allows users to assign their own channels (which may include a vocal mic and an instrument channel for example) and mix the balance of those channels with a single large fader. This is a simple way to mix your own sound against other band members. To view MOREME in the phone software, open the NAV menu and press MOREME, or it can be accessed from the AUX SENDS screen with a double press on the green AUX MASTER fader.

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  Ui24R User Manual 6.2: MOREME MIX FEATURES > MOREME “MOREME” Portrait Mode ON/OFF It is now possible to define whether MOREME is displayed automatically in portrait mode on devices offering orientation support. Some users prefer to operate fader view pages (MIX, AUX, FX) in por- trait display orientation so the faders are “long throw”. MOREME Modes: MOREME ON — Portrait mode orientation will automatically display the MOREME page MOREME OFF — Portrait mode orientation will display the regular GUI with extended faders. Some features of the GUI display will be “grayed out” and restricted from view due to the dimension limita-…
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  7.0: FX EDIT FX EDIT Digital FX are used in all types of audio to help create depth and colour to a mix. The Ui24R has three internal Lexicon FX processors: Reverb, Delay, and Chorus. The Ui24R has an additional processor that can either be an additional reverb or delay.

• Page 91: Reverb

  Ui24R User Manual 7.1: REVERB FX EDIT > REVERB Reverberation (or “reverb” for short) is the complex effect created by the way we perceive sound in an enclosed space. Reverb is dependent on many features of that space, including the size, shape and the type of materials that line the walls. Reverb is a natural component of the acoustic experience, and most people feel that something is missing without it.

• Page 92: Delay

  Ui24R User Manual 7.2: DELAY FX EDIT > DELAY Delays repeat a sound a short time after it first occurs. Delay becomes echo when the output is fed back into the input (feedback). This turns a single repeat into a series of repeats, each a little softer than the last. The Ui delay time is set in Milliseconds or in musical values. Press the DIV display to access a drop down box with the available musical note values. Press the TAP TEMPO button repeatedly to tap in the desired delay time. (This is usually done in time with the music.) Press and hold the TAP TEMPO button to manually type in the delay time in BPM. TAP / BPM Delay Tempo A delay time setting that uses a ‘tapped’ tempo as a guide. Tap the ‘TAP TEMPO’ button to set the delay…

• Page 93: Chorus

  Ui24R User Manual 7.3: CHORUS FX EDIT > CHORUS Chorus creates a lush, full sound by combining two or more signals together where one is unaffected and the other signals vary in pitch very slightly over time. Chorus is commonly used to fatten up tracks and to add body to guitars without colouring the original tone.

• Page 94: Effects Screen

  Ui24R User Manual 7.4: FX SCREEN FX EDIT > EFFECTS SCREEN The Effects Screen has four effects patches. The first patch is fixed with a high quality Lexicon reverb but the other three are assignable. Click and Hold on the ef- fect name will bring up a menu for quick selection of Reverb or Delay Click and Hold on the ef-…

• Page 95: Shows & Snapshots

  Ui24R User Manual 8.0: SHOWS & SNAPSHOTS SHOWS & SNAPSHOTS A SHOW is a collection of SNAPSHOTS. A SNAPSHOT is a record of every setting on the console. You can save and recall snapshots and shows via the Ui control software — Phone or Tablet.

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  Ui24R User Manual 8.0: SHOWS & SNAPSHOTS SHOWS & SNAPSHOTS The unit ships with the Default Show loaded, and the * Init * snapshot. It is a good idea to create a new Show to work with and use the Default Show is an easy route back to default settings.

• Page 97: Media Player & Recorder

  The Record (Ui24R) and Playback features use one or two USB Memory sticks placed in the USB sockets on the Ui hardware. The Ui24R has both play and record sockets on the front panel, the Ui24R has a USB ‘PLAY’ socket. There are two more USB sockets on the side panel of the unit. Press the MEDIA icon to enter the player page, or go via the PLAYER menu button in Phone software.

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  2-Track Stereo USB recording is available on the Ui24R. New shuffle button. MTK USB Record Along with 2-Track stereo recording, the Ui24R can also multitrack record up to 22 separate tracks which can then be imported into any DAW software for further processing or mastering. MTK USB Playback Individual multitrack recordings can be played back through the GUI and remixed.
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  MULTI-TRACK PLAYBACK & RECORDING FROM USB The Ui24R can playback and record multi-track from USB up to 22 tracks. Patches will be set by dou- ble clicking a mixer patch slot which will open up the mixer patch assignment modal. Any changes will be universal.

• Page 100: 2: Usb Playback & Recording

  PLAYBACK & RECORDING USB STICK COMPATIBILITY The Ui24R is compatible with most USB sticks for 2 track playback and recording. Multi-track USB Play- back will require a minimum of USB 3.0 with a transfer rate of 25mb/s. SPEED BUFFER INDICATOR The Speed buffer indicator will monitor the transfer rate during USB Playback and Recording.

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  Patching of USB-DAW can be done within an individual channels Patching Screen USING THE USB-DAW PROCESSING AS AN INSERT WITHIN THE Ui24R This screen allows the user to adjust the input level when they are using their DAW processing as an insert on an input channel.

• Page 102: Settings

  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS SETTINGS The SETTINGS page allows the user to manage basic setup configurations, network parameters (including the password setting for the WiFi access point), GUI preferences, and access permissions on a per-user basis. Phone and tablet software versions display the settings in slightly different forms, but al are accessible on either platform. The sub headings used in this section refer to the Tablet software.

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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS SETTINGS GUI PERFORMANCE FRAME RATE FULL, 1/2, 13, 1/4 Choose the highest frame rate that your device can reproduce for best performance. DISABLE RESCALING ON, OFF Enable/Disable display rescaling. Disable this if your display is struggling with GUI movements..
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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS SETTINGS DISABLE VU INPUT LEVEL OFF,ON Disable/Enable input level VU meters. DISABLE VU PEAK OFF, ON Disable / Enable the peak indicators for VU meters. HIDE COMP/GATE OFF, ON When off, the channel meters include shorter red LED gain reduction metering below the primary meters.
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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS SETTINGS PEDAL FUNCTION MUTE FX Enable pedal to mute FX MUTE ALL Enable pedal to mute all channels PLAY Enable pedal to activate USB playback RECORD Enable pedal to activate USB record TAP TEMPO Enable pedal to set delay tempo via tap tempo function…
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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS SETTINGS LOCAL USER GUI PRESETS Local client side user settings can now be save/loaded as presets to connected media. This al- lows users to change devices with ease, taking their predefined local user presets with them, without having to set up their GUI every time they change devices! Local client side GUI settings can be found in the SETTINGS—>SETTINGS tab page, under LO- CAL.
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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0: SETTINGS Solo and headphone levels You can digitally set the output volume for Headphone 1 or 2 as well as the relative SOLO level. 10.0: SETTINGS…
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  There is also an Administration password change page, and a summary ‘Network State’ page. IMPORTANT: The default administration user name is ‘admin’ and the default administration password is ‘admin’. You will be asked for these when you touch the CONFIG button. You can either use the UI24R as a hotspot or connect to an external Wifi network. LAN is available at anytime unless disabled. You can change the password using the Administrator Password page once you are in the CONFIG area.

• Page 109: 1: Hotspot Settings

  Ui24R User Manual 10.1.1: HOTSPOT SETTINGS > NETWORK CONFIG > HOTSPOT The Ui has it’s own hotspot, so it can create it’s own network so other devices can connect to it and ac- cess the software in it’s built-in webserver. Select the Hotspot Configuration menu in Network Config to edit the Hotspot settings. Use the Save/Update button to save Hotspot settings. IMPORTANT: You cannot have both Hotspot and Client WIFI enabled at the same time. Hotspot Enabled / Disabled Enable or disable the UI’s own Hotspot. Please note, if the Hotspot is disabled you will need to connect to the Ui via…

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  Ui24R User Manual 10.0.1: HOTSPOT SETTINGS > NETWORK CONFIG > HOTSPOT ENABLE/DISABLE BROADCAST OF THE UI’s HOTSPOT NETWORK SSID There is now an option to enable or disable the broadcasting of the Ui networks hotspot SSID. To enable/disable broadcast of the Ui’s hotspot SSID: — Go to the SETTINGS—>NETWORK tab page…

• Page 111: 2: Wi-Fi Settings

  Ui24R User Manual 10.1.2: WI-FI SETTINGS > NETWORK CONFIG > WI-FI The Ui can connect to an existing Wi-Fi network / Hotspot, and you can access the control software via the unit’s IP number (shown in Settings > Network). Select the Wi-Fi Configuration menu in Network Config to edit the Wi-Fi settings. Use the Save/Update button to save Wi-Fi settings.

• Page 112: 3: Lan Settings

  Ui24R User Manual 10.1.3: LAN SETTINGS > NETWORK CONFIG > LAN The Ui can connect to an existing wired LAN (Local Area Network) by connection the Ethernet port on the side of the unit. This is the fastest, most secure method of connection to the Ui. Select the LAN Configuration menu in Network Config to edit the LAN settings. Use the Save/Update button to save LAN settings.

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  Ui24R User Manual MASTER PASSWORD HARD LOCK (ADMIN/PASS) ACCESS LIMITATIONS A master password protection access limitation feature has been designed to allow a user logged in with a master password the ability to define a wide range of mixer access limitations for other connected users (without knowledge of the password. ie not logged in). Enabling MASTER PASSWORD PROTECTION: — Go to SETTINGS—>ACCESS tab page — Select the ENABLE button — Set a master password of your choice to enable MASTER PASSWORD PROTECTION Note: Enabling MASTER PASSWORD PROTECTION will automatically log a user in.
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  Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 01: NO SOUND? NO SOUND? A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE A Troubleshooting Guide. One of the most common problems experienced with mixing consoles is finding that an input isn’t appearing at an output. There are many possible reasons for this, but the best way to troubleshoot it is to go through the expected signal path and workout where the ‘break’ is… It is also important that you double checking all routing, assignments, and Solo / Mute Group status.
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  Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 01: NO SOUND? NO SOUND? A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Is the Gate shut? It is possible for an incorrectly set Gate process to stop all signal. This happens most often when the threshold is set too high and the signal never gets loud enough to ‘open’ the Gate. You can easily check this by bypassing active Gates in the dynamics (DYN) tab of the channel EDIT page.
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  Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ SYSTEM FAQ The Ui is not just an audio mixer — it is a WiFi hotspot and a web server, and it runs sophisticated control software for phone and tablet-type devices. The following FAQ addresses any issues you might have with this ‘system’ aspect of Ui operation.
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  Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ SYSTEM FAQ A (Windows 8, 8.1, RT): This is obviously most useful on tablets, not on desktop PCs where you don’t want to see the Start screen. Navigate to the website you want to pin, pull up the app bar by right-clicking or swiping up from the bottom of your screen and tap the star icon. Tap the pin icon, enter a name for the shortcut, and click Pin to Start.
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  Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ SYSTEM FAQ 7) The Ui mixer will perform a firmware update The GUI will present a message stating whether the update has been successful or not. 9) You must power cycle the unit and reconnect their client device. 10) You can now browse to the about page to see the new firmware version information. Q: How do I attenuate the media player input? It is really hot signal? You can use adjust the Compressor Gain control down -24dB to compensate for the incredibly hot signal that many audio files are mastered at. This adjustment will act like a PAD and allow you additional range on…
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  SYSTEM FAQ-HDMI HDMI connection issues: The Ui24R requires that HDMI connected components be able to recognize and communicate with each other. This is referred to as the “HDMI handshake”. If the “handshake” doesn’t work, the HDCP encryption that is imbedded in the HDMI signal is not being recognized properly by one, or more, of the connected components.
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  APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ SYSTEM FAQ-Touch screen Touch connection issues: The Ui24R requires that the touch screen information be passed via a USB cable to one of the USB A con- nections. Each screen has it’s own USB ID number called VID and PID, in some instances even the same model may have a different VID and PID depending on which country it was purchased from.
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  In such situations it is recommended to use a more powerful external router with larger antennas or use an Ethernet connection directly to the Ui24R. Using a Wifi scanner application you should determine which channels are free in your area and set the Ui24R to use one of these channels. You should also have a direct line of sight to the Wifi Antenna of the Ui24R or router you are using. DOM 18 error If you are getting the following error message when connecting to the Ui mixer’s hotspot via ipad: 498 Securityerror DOM exception 18. An attempt was made to break thru security policy of user agent. It’s…

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User Guide v1.0

For Soundcraft Ui24R

For clarity, this manual uses section references rather than page numbers. In some instances, one section reference may extend to several pages.

CONTENTS

SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:METERS PAGE

Single click/tap on any channel meter VU zone

to navigate to relevant channel on MIX page.

3.1.1: CONTROL SUMMARY