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Ui24R User Manual INFORMATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time.
Ui24R User Manual CONTENTS CONTENTS 1.0 AN INTRODUCTION TO Ui 1.1: Safety 1.2: Warranty 1.3: Specifications 5.0: CHANNEL EDIT 2.0: GETTING STARTED 2.1: System Overview 2.2: Hardware I/O & Control 2.3: Input Channel Routing 2.4: Getting Connected 5.3.1 AFS2 - Feedback Elimination 3.0: SOFTWARE CONTROL 3.0.1: Updates & Requirements 3.0.2: Reset The Mixer 3.1: Software Navigation 3.1.1: Control / Gesture Summary 3.2: Tablet Navigation 3.2.1: Keyboard Control 3.3: Tablet Screens 3.
Ui24R User Manual 1.0: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO Ui The Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui24R features built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2, DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more. The Ui24R features fully recallable and remote-controlled mic pre-amps and phantom power designed by Studer.
Ui24R User Manual 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY SAFETY NOTICES For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully. Important Symbols Cautions Alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Ui24R User Manual 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY WARNINGS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water.
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 hearing 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.
Ui24R User Manual 1.2: WARRANTY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY WARRANTY 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor. Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
Ui24R User Manual 1.3: SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION > SAFETY SOUNDCRAFT Ui TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5 dB • THD Mic input (Min gain to bus) @ 1kHz <0.005% Mic input (Max gain to bus) @ 1kHz <0.008% • Noise Residual Noise -96dBu Mic Input E.I.N.
Ui24R User Manual 2.0: 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. An excellent place to start would be the feature list on the introductory page (section 1.0), the Wi-Fi and software set-up guide (3.1), and the software control guides for phone (3.2) and tablet (3.3) software.
Ui24R User Manual 2.1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 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. NOTE: When mouting the Ui24R in any kind of enclosure make sure you have sufficient space above, bellow and on bothsides of the Ui24R for passive cooling of the device.
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.
Ui24R User Manual 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE MIX L/R OUTPUT - XLR Master Channel XLR outputs The Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical). MIX L/R OUTPUT - JACK Master Channel Jack outputs The Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical). AUX/MATRIX OUTPUTS Physical outputs for the Aux/Matrix outputs The Ui24R has 8 x Aux/Matrix outputs. Aux/Matrix outputs are assigned in software.
Ui24R User Manual 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE PWR 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. To reset Network settings ONLY, switch the unit on while holding down the reset button for at least ten seconds. For a full system reset, see section 3.0.2.
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 firmware is loaded into the unit and that the DC power connector is properly screwed on.
Ui24R User Manual 2.3: INPUT CHANNEL ROUTING 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.
Ui24R User Manual 2.4: GETTING CONNECTED 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.
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. 3.
Ui24R User Manual 3.0.1: UPDATES & REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE UPDATES & REQUIREMENTS The browser-based software control for the Ui Series actually runs from a virtual web server in the main Ui unit itself and is compatible with any modern browser software running on your control device. For Android users, you must use Android browser 4.4 or later, or another modern browser like Chrome to use the Ui web app. Up to 10 control devices can be used simultaneously.
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.
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. Please Note: The screen shots shown are from the phone version of the software, except where the two differ significantly in content.
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.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION 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 Touch the Slideout Arrow to the right of the MIX screen to access the Slideout View panel.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:MIX PAGE SHORTCUTS Double Click/Tap on Virtual LCD Display to return Channel Volume to 0db Single click/tap on channel Pan or to temporarily display channel Pan Balance control zone or Balance value in relative virtual channel LCD display Double click/tap on channel Pan or Balance control to centre channel Pan or Balance.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:MIX PAGE SHORTCUTS Double click/tap in AUX MASTER channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to AUX SENDS Page Double click/tap on channel fader cap to navigate to channel EDIT mode EQ tab Double click/tap on channel label (channel types: INPUT, LINE IN, PLAYER, SUB GROUP, AUX) to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY 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.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT PAGE GRAPHIC EQ On Master EQ and AUX1-2 you may also DRAG HPF and LPF EQ’s to select the desired frequency. Note, only available on MASTER Left/Right and AUX/MATRIX 1 and 2. GEQ frequency to adjust dB gain of selected frequency. Double click/tap GEQ frequency to reset selected frequency to 0dB.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:AUX SENDS Long click/press-and-hold channel strip PRE/POST button for ‘set all Pre or Post’ option. Double click/tap in channel send strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to MIX Page. Double click/tap on channel label to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab. Long click/press-and-hold on channel label to engage channel pop-up menu Double click/tap in channel LCD to ‘Return To Zero Level’ 3.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:FX SENDS Double click/tap in channel send strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to MIX Page. Double click/tap on channel label. to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab Long click/press-and-hold on channel label to engage channel pop-up menu. Double click/tap in channel LCD to ‘Return To Zero Level’ 3.1.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT:FX SENDS Double click/tap in channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to MIX Page. Double click/tap on channel fader cap to navigate to channel EDIT mode EQ tab. Double click/tap on channel label to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab Long click/press-and-hold on channel label to engage channel pop-up menu. 3.1.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:SLIDEOUT PANEL SHORTCUTS List selectors Item selections available in list boxes can be made by double clicking/tapping on a selection in addition to using a ‘load’ button trigger. Long click/press-and-hold on SUB GROUPS to navigate to Sub Group configuration (METERS page, SUBS tab.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:CHANNEL EDIT PAGE Digitech Tab: Single click/tap on amp head to bring up amp list selector Digitech Tab: Single click/tap on cabinet to bring up cab list selector DYN Tab: Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page. DYN Tab: Drag threshold ball. to adjust dynamics threshold value DYN Tab: Drag ratio ball to adjust dynamics ratio value FX Tab: Double click/tap in vacant space.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY:METERS PAGE Single click/tap on any channel meter VU zone to navigate to relevant channel on MIX page. Long click/press-and-hold on TAP button for numeric tempo entry. 3.1.
Ui24R User Manual 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY/SHORTCUTS SLO-MO FINE ADJUSTMENT Hold on fader Allows fiune adjustment of parameters for greater accuracy. SET TO ZERO Double Click Double click on any parameter will reset back to zero JUMP TO METERS/AUX Double Click Double click on any channel will open up same channel in Meters/ Aux pages JUMP TO EQ/DYN Double Click Double Click etc.
Ui24R User Manual 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION 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.
Ui24R User Manual 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION 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 channel will have EQ, Dynamics, Aux Sends, and FX Send tabs.
Ui24R User Manual 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION 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’ (permanent) in the SETTINGS page for Mix and Aux/FX Sends pages independently. 3.
Ui24R User Manual 3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROL SOFTWARE > KEYBOARD CONTROL and shortcuts For users mixing with a device that has a keyboard, please see below a set of easily accessible key commands, making it quick and efficient to access the most used features on the mixer.
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Ui24R User Manual 3.3: TABLET SCREENS 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).
Ui24R User Manual 3.3: TABLET SCREENS 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. AUX SENDS AUX SENDS is where the aux mixes are created. The faders determine the level of signal sent to the selected aux bus.
Ui24R User Manual 3.3: TABLET SCREENS 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. Files can be played from a playlist or directly from the file list. Press and hold the PLAYER channel name to bring up the channel menu.
Ui24R User Manual 3.4: PHONE NAVIGATION 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. Press it again to return to the MIX screen. NAV Access the main menu screen When in use, the NAV button changes to the ‘Return’ icon. Use this to return to the MIX screen.
Ui24R User Manual 3.4: PHONE SCREENS 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. Files can be played from a playlist or directly from the file list.
Ui24R User Manual 3.5: PHONE SCREENS 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. GAIN All Ui mixer models include remote gain control and remote phantom power. The GAIN screen - easily identified by its red fader level lines - features Gain Faders, and the 48V phantom power and PHASE buttons.
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. INPUT CHANNEL - sections 4.1 and 4.2 A Ui Input channel consists of a GAIN section (physical input, pre-amp, phase, phantom power etc) and the MIX section.
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 activated will either Mute the channel, removing it from the mix or Solo it by removing all other channels.
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 accessibility. The Slim Slideout Ui Strip displays Inputs, FX Returns, Sub Groups, AUX Masters, View and Mute Group Tabs., Tap Tempo, Mute All, Mute FX and More Me options. Clicking on these will open their function screens allowing the user quick access.
Ui24R User Manual 4.1: INPUT: GAIN PAGE 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. PHONE: Use the GAIN menu button to navigate to the GAIN page. NOTE: The GAIN screen has the Input Display and Pan/Balance controls in common with the MIX screen please see section 4.2 for details.
Ui24R User Manual 4.1: INPUT: GAIN PAGE 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 phantom power status in the METERS screen (blue indicator). When phantom power is activated, the channel output is momentarily muted to avoid transients being transmitted to the rest of the audio chain (protecting your PA speakers).
Ui24R User Manual 4.2: INPUT: MIX PAGE 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. TABLET: Click/tap MIX/GAIN button to toggle MIX and GAIN pages. PHONE: The RETURN button will always return you to the MIX page.
Ui24R User Manual 4.2: INPUT: MIX PAGE 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).
Ui24R User Manual 4.2.1: INPUT SUB-MENU 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. COPY / PASTE SETTINGS Copy the channel settings to the pasteboard.
Ui24R User Manual 4.2.2: VCA GROUPS 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 cabinet you could set the ratios with individual channels and then create a Guitar VCA Master - move the VCA Master Channel and all Group Member levels will be ‘offset’ from current levels by the VCA Master level.
Ui24R User Manual 4.2.3: MATRIX MATRIX A Matrix can best be described as a mixer inside the mixer. In its most simple form, a matrix takes a selection 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 signal processing including EQ, compression, noise gate and delay/reverb.
Ui24R User Manual 4.2.4: METERS 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. Alternatively, double clicking in an input channel will bring the user back to the Meters page. Color coded indicators for 48v Phantom power, Inverse, Mute and Solo. At a glance the user can keep an eye on peak levels for all channels 4.2.
Ui24R User Manual 4.3: AUX SENDS CHANNELS > AUX SENDS Aux Outputs (short for Auxiliary) are the outputs on the top right of the Ui hardware. These outputs each have their own mix of input sources, separate from the master mix. Generally, aux outputs are used for musicians to hear their own mix on stage via a stage monitor speaker or to headphone amplifiers for in-ear monitoring. Alternatively, the aux outputs can be sent to external hardware FX units.
Ui24R User Manual 4.3: AUX SENDS 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 position on the AUX SENDS page. This is a handy starting point for an AUX mix rather than starting from all faders down. You can press this button at any time if you want your monitor mix fader positions to resemble the MAIN mix. For safety, user confirmation is required.
Ui24R User Manual 4.3: AUX SENDS 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. STEREO LINK Link two AUX channels in Stereo.
Ui24R User Manual 4.3: AUX SENDS 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.
Ui24R User Manual 4.3.1: AUX MASTER CHANNELS > AUX MASTER CHANNEL The Aux Master channel is the output path for Aux busses. In other words, the Aux 1 mix of contributions 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.
Ui24R User Manual 4.4: FX SENDS 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 stereo mix.
Ui24R User Manual 4.5: SUB GROUP MASTER 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.
Ui24R User Manual 4.5.1: VIEW/MUTE GROUPS CHANNELS > VIEW & MUTE GROUPS 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. VIEW GROUPS MUTE GROUPS 4.5.
Ui24R User Manual 4.6: MASTER CHANNEL 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).
Ui24R User Manual 4.6.1: MASTER SUB-MENU 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. MASTER PRESETS Save Master Channel setups as presets.
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.
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 parameters) and cabinets. The DigiTech view also allows single-view editing of selected channel features via the ‘Jack-Plug Buttons’.
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. AMP CONTROLS Adjust detailed settings for the selected amp model The controls include GAIN, LEVEL, BASS, MID, and TREBLE. Use the GAIN control to overdrive the amp model.
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 Real Time Analyser (RTA), which shows a spectral view of the incoming signal.
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. EQ / DE-ESSER FADER CONTROL Choose EQ or De-Esser fader control Controls for whichever is selected are assigned to the three control faders.
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.
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. Doubleclick/tap to reset. EQ GAIN Fader control of EQ Gain The amount by which the selected EQ band is either boosted or attenuated. Fader control of EQ is only available with tablet software.
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 AFS2 (Automatic Feedback Suppression) processing.
Ui24R User Manual 5.3: GRAPHIC EQ CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ BYPASS Bypass the GEQ processing dbx AFS2 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. PRESETS Save / load GEQ presets Brings up a standard preset management pop-up box. SCROLLING SCREEN In those scenarios where the users interface is unable to fit the full Graphic EQ.
Ui24R User Manual 5.3.1: AFS2 CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ > AFS2 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. AFS2 works in two modes. Fixed mode is used for ‘ringing out’ a system before a performance to ensure maximum headroom.
Ui24R User Manual 5.3.1: AFS2 CHANNEL EDIT > GRAPHIC EQ > AFS2 AFS2 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 AFS2 detector and make AFS2 more or less prone to mark a signal as feedback. Setting this parameter high will allow AFS2 to detect the feedback and notch it out more quickly.
Ui24R User Manual 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. Setting the Threshold just above a noise floor or background noise, for example, will allow the Gate to attenuate the source during periods when the main input (voice, instrument etc) is silent.
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.
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.
Ui24R User Manual 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 consistent. You can use compression to increase the apparent loudness of a signal without increasing the peak level, or to control overly dynamic sources.
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. The hold time is the minimum time the gate is held open. Hold time is often set to a minimum of 20-30 milliseconds to prevent chatter.
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.
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.
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. There are two ways to activate Soundcheck either through the SETTINGS>PATCHING>OVERVIEW PAGE or the PLAYER>MULTITRACK PAGE 5.
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. 5.
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 mixer channel views. For example, you could assign all vocal channels, plus an aux master to View Group 1 for instant recall.
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.
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 portrait display orientation so the faders are “long throw”.
Ui24R User Manual 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. There are dedicated FX Sends and Returns for the internal FX - simply adjust the corresponding FX Send level and bring up the level of the FX Return channel to incorporate FX into your mix. See section 4.
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. TIME Reverb Time (milliseconds) The amount of time it takes for the reverberation tail to decay.
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.
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. Chorus can also be used with discretion to thicken a vocal track.
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 effect name will bring up a menu for quick selection of Reverb or Delay Click and Hold on the effect name will bring up a menu for quick selection of Delay or Chorus Click and Hold on the effect name will bring up a menu for quick selection of Room or Delay 7.
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. A snapshot remembers every setting of your mixer at one time. A common usage for snapshots is to have one snapshot per song. So your snapshot list could look exactly like your song list.
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. To set up a show, from a SHOWS & SNAPSHOTS view (Settings) select SHOWS and press the NEW button. Then name your show. In the SHOWS AND SNAPSHOTS page you can create, load, delete, and rename shows and snapshots.
Ui24R User Manual 9.0: MEDIA PLAYER & RECORDER PLAYBACK & RECORDING The Ui mixer has built-in media factilities. The Ui24R can playback via a USB memory stick, and the Ui24R can play and record. The player can be used for backing tracks or for background music in between sets, for example, while the Record facility records the main stereo mix. Playback is via the PLAYBACK L and PLAYBACK R channels - these are normal input channels dedicated to the USB playback function.
Ui24R User Manual 9.0: MEDIA PLAYER & RECORDER PLAYBACK & RECORDING is completed, insert your USB stick into the USB slot labelled PLAY on the top of the Ui hardware and your song files will be shown in the USB media files column. F1 & F2 PLAY In the tablet software the F1 & F2 buttons above the Master fader(and in the phone software the F1 button in the SlideOut panel) can be assigned to play next song (in the SETTINGS > CONFIG/SETUP screens).
Ui24R User Manual 9.0.1: MTK PLAYER & RECORDER MTK PLAYBACK & RECORDING 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 double clicking a mixer patch slot which will open up the mixer patch assignment modal. Any changes will be universal. Sessions, Mixer Patches and Files are all displayed on this screen.
Ui24R User Manual 9.0.2: 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 Playback 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.
Ui24R User Manual 9.0.2: USB PLAYER & RECORDER PLAYBACK & RECORDING FROM USB-DAW 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.
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.
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.. DISABLE LED METERS OFF, ON If you are using a slower CPU, you may wish to turn off the LED channel meters to reduce CPU usage. LOCAL MASTER LOCK ON, OFF When ON, the Master Channel fader is locked in place.
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. DIM LED METERS OFF, ON Turn on to lower the intensity of the metering colours.
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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 allows 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 LOCAL.
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.
Ui24R User Manual 10.1: NETWORK CONFIG SETTINGS > NETWORK CONFIG The Ui Config page allows you to enable/disable and edit settings for Hotspot wireless connection to the Ui hotspot), WiFi (connection to an existing WiFi network), and LAN (wired connection via Ethernet). 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’.
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 access 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.
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.
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. IMPORTANT: You must recycle the Ui power (turn the unit off and on) for settings to take effect.
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. IMPORTANT: You must recycle the Ui power (turn the unit off and on) for settings to take effect. Default Settings LAN IP: 10.10.2.
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).
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.
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.
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. Q: How do I download the Ui app? A: The Ui series mixers do not need an app. Simply connect to the your Ui mixer via Wi-Fi from any device (PC, Tablet, Phone).
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. The website will appear as a tile on your Start screen.
Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ SYSTEM FAQ 7) The Ui mixer will perform a firmware update 8) 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.
Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ 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. This most often results in not being able to see anything on your monitor.
Ui24R User Manual 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 connections. 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.
Ui24R User Manual APPENDIX 02: SYSTEM FAQ Setting up a connection Although the Ui24R has Wifi connectivity, care must be taken in using such a connection where interference can occur and longer distance control is required. 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.
