Realtime Rack Manual Software Version 1.
Table Of Contents Tip: Click any section or page number to jump directly to that page. Chapter 1: Introduction........................................................................ 12 Welcome Soundcraft Realtime Rack!.................................................................. 12 Realtime Rack Features..................................................................................... 13 Hardware......................................................................................................
(4) MADI IN Indicator.................................................................................................... 22 (5) MADI OUT Indicator................................................................................................. 22 (6) RESET Button................................................................................................................ 22 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................
Clock Source................................................................................................................. 37 MADI Bank................................................................................................................... 37 Chapter 4: Realtime Rack Application................................................... 38 Application Overview......................................................................................... 38 Concepts..........................................
Focus Navigation .......................................................................................................... 48 Keyboard Shortcuts.............................................................................................................. 49 Global Screen Elements.................................................................................... 50 View Elements.....................................................................................................................
Option Latch................................................................................................................. 65 Option Unlatch.............................................................................................................. 65 Timeout Length.............................................................................................................. 65 Modifiers......................................................................................................................
Output Meter................................................................................................................. 79 Configuring Delay Groups...................................................................................................... 79 Delay Groups Example.......................................................................................................... 80 Upsampling Values Table ...................................................................................................
Snapshot Defined................................................................................................................ 99 Snapshots Folder Location.............................................................................................. 99 Snapshot Versus System Contents................................................................................. 100 Snapshot Key Commands...................................................................................................
Column Location Menu................................................................................................. 116 Info Location Menu...................................................................................................... 116 Monitors Menu............................................................................................................ 116 Timeout Length Menu................................................................................................... 116 MIDI Tab........
Device Enabled............................................................................................................ 127 DSP Load.................................................................................................................... 127 Save Detailed System Profile......................................................................................... 127 Plug-Ins Panel................................................................................................
Out of range................................................................................................................ 140 Modes with Tempo Sync..................................................................................................... 141 Roland RE-201 Sync......................................................................................................... 141 Chapter 7: My.uaudio.com.................................................................. 142 Optional Plug-Ins...............
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Soundcraft Realtime Rack! The result of a unique collaboration between live sound mixing experts Soundcraft and renowned plug-in manufacturer, Universal Audio, the Soundcraft Realtime Rack brings industry-standard UAD studio plug-ins to the Soundcraft platform.
Realtime Rack Features Hardware • • • • • • • • • • Durable 1U Rack enclosure 4 SHARC DSPs on-board Dual-redundant internal power supplies with failover detection Each Realtime Rack unit processes up to 16 channels of a MADI stream (add additional units for 32, 48, or 64 channels) Runs a huge library of UAD Powered Plug-Ins & UAD Direct Developer Plug-Ins Dual-Thunderbolt host connectivity One set of MADI optical I/O (64 channels @ 48 kHz) Word Clock I/O (BNC) and input termination Sample Rate support from
System Requirements • • • • • • • • • Realtime Rack hardware unit Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt 1 or 2 port Mac OS X 10.
Realtime Rack System Overview Realtime Rack has several components that comprise the complete Realtime Rack system. A brief description of each component is provided below, along with a link to complete details about the component. Soundcraft Vi Series Consoles Soundcraft Vi Series consoles (Vi1, Vi2, Vi4, and Vi6) are digital mixing/processing systems designed for use in a live sound environment. Realtime Rack is designed for Vi console integration.
UAD Powered Plug-Ins UAD Powered Plug-Ins are software plug-in titles containing DSP algorithms. UAD plugins are loaded and controlled within the Realtime Rack software for signal processing on the four SHARC DSPs in the Realtime Rack hardware. Each UAD plug-in contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and various control parameters that can be manipulated to achieve the desired sonic results.
UAD Meter The UAD Meter window (shown at right) displays the current DSP, memory, and FireWire status of all active Realtime Rack hardware (including multiple devices). Note: These meters are also represented in the Realtime Rack application. UAD Control Panels The UAD Control Panel window has multiple panels that display, and enable control of, various UAD system, plug-in, and global configuration parameters.
Documentation Overview Realtime Rack instructions are separated by areas of functionality, as detailed below. Documentation is copied to the computer during software installation (documentation can also be downloaded here). All manuals are available in PDF format only. PDF files require a free PDF reader application such as Preview (included with Mac OS X) or Adobe Reader.
Updated Information & Software The latest technical information and software for Realtime Rack is posted on the Universal Audio website. Realtime Rack support pages may contain updated, late-breaking information that is not available in other publications. Please visit the Realtime Rack support page: • www.uaudio.com/support/realtime-rack-support Technical Support Technical support for Realtime Rack is separated by areas of functionality.
Universal Audio: Support for Realtime Rack Software Universal Audio provides free technical support for Realtime Rack software (including UAD Powered Plug-Ins) to all registered users. Universal Audio does not provide technical support for configuration and operation of Soundcraft Vi Series consoles nor how to use Vi consoles with Realtime Rack (for hardware and Vi support, click here).
Chapter 2: Hardware Hardware Overview The Realtime Rack hardware is the 1U rack device that performs audio signal processing on digital audio streams via MADI optical I/O. The hardware unit contains four SHARC DSPs that process the UAD Powered Plug-In algorithms. Each unit can process up to 16 MADI streams, and up to four units can be combined to process a total of 64 MADI streams. Additionally, each unit has dual-redundant internal power supplies and automatic failover protection.
(2) PSU Indicators These indicators display the status of the rear panel dual redundant internal power supplies. There is one indicator for each power supply unit (PSU 1 and PSU 2). The color of each indicator displays the status of the PSU as follows: White – The PSU is operating normally. The PSU is connected to AC power, and the power switch for the PSU (rear panel) is in the ON position. Red – The PSU is not delivering power.
Rear Panel This section describes the function of all switches and connectors on the Realtime Rack front panel. 1 PSU 1 100V-240V 0.30A 50-60 Hz PSU 2 100V-240V 0.30A 50-60 Hz SOUNDCRAFT REALTIME RACK DESIGNED IN CALIFORN 2 (1) AC Power Inputs Connect standard detachable IEC power cables to the dual redundant internal power supply units here. Each PSU accepts 100VAC – 240VAC, 50-60 Hz. The Realtime Rack hardware unit draws a total maximum of 30 Watts of power.
Rear Panel (continued) 3 4 5 6 ON PORT (1) OFF PORT (2) IN UNIVERSAL AUDIO, INC. DE IN CHINA 1394b 1 1394b 2 7 . MADI IN 8 9 (3) Thunderbolt Ports Connect a Thunderbolt cable (not included) between one of these ports and the Thunderbolt port on the Mac host computer that is running the Realtime Rack software application. The HOST indicator on the front panel is lit when the connection is established.
(6) Word Clock Termination Switch This pushbutton switch provides internal 75-ohm word clock input signal termination when required. Word clock termination is active when the switch is engaged (depressed). Realtime Rack’s termination switch should only be engaged when Realtime Rack is set to sync to external word clock and it is the last device at the receiving end of a word clock cable.
Standalone Behavior Realtime Rack supports limited standalone functionality in the event that the Thunderbolt connection to the Mac host computer is lost, or if the Realtime Rack hardware unit is power cycled and no host computer is found upon re-powering the hardware.
Chapter 3: System Setup System Setup Overview Realtime Rack system setup requires these primary procedures, all of which are detailed in this chapter: • • • • • System connections (device wiring) Realtime Rack software installation Hardware device registration and UAD plug-in authorization Computer operating system software configuration Realtime Rack software configuration System Requirements All system requirements must be met for the Realtime Rack system to operate properly.
System Connections Interconnect the Realtime Rack hardware unit, the Realtime Rack software host computer, and the Soundcraft Vi console using the illustrations in this section. About Realtime Rack system connections • • • • • • Connect Realtime Rack to the host computer via Thunderbolt only (do not connect to the host computer via 1394b ports). Although the Thunderbolt ports are numbered, the numbers are inconsequential and either port can be used.
Single Unit Wiring The diagram below illustrates connections for one Realtime Rack unit for up to 16 channels of UAD plug-in processing.
Multi-Unit Wiring The diagram below illustrates connections for 2, 3, or 4 Realtime Rack units for up to 64 channels of UAD plug-in processing (16 MADI channels for each Realtime Rack unit). Important: Multi-unit wiring in this section is newer than (and differs from) the "Getting Started" sheet that is included inside the retail box with early units.
Software Installation Complete Realtime Rack software installation consists of two main steps: • • Realtime Rack software installation Device registration and UAD plug-in authorization Preparation Close all open files and applications before starting the software installation procedure (the installer requires a restart after installation).
Device Registration & Authorization Important: The following steps require an Internet connection to the host computer. To authorize a system that is not connected to the Internet, see Offline Authorization on page 34. Before proceeding, confirm that the Realtime Rack software is has already been installed and the Realtime Rack hardware is powered and connected to the computer via Thunderbolt (the hardware and software systems must be communicating properly).
5. After registration is complete, click the blue “Download Authorizations»” button at the bottom of final registration page to download the authorization file (if it does not download automatically). The auth.uad2 file is downloaded to the default location specified by the web browser. 6. Double-click the downloaded Authorization file to load it and authorize Realtime Rack. When the "Authorizations successfully updated" dialog appears, click OK. 7. Registration and authorization is complete.
Offline Authorization To authorize a system that is not connected to the Internet, you'll need manually transfer the registration URL generated by the UAD Meter & Control Panel software into the web browser of an Internet-enabled computer. After following the web portion of the registration/authorization process and the authorization file is obtained on the Internet computer, you'll need to manually move the file back to the offline computer to complete the process. These steps are detailed below.
Operating System Software Configuration Before using Realtime Rack, specific settings must be made in the Mac OS X System Preferences>Energy Saver panel. Mac OS X System Preferences The System Preferences application can be accessed from the Apple Menu (under the Apple icon at the upper left of the OS X Menu Bar), or from the file system at: • Macintosh HD/Applications/Utilities/System Preferences.app Energy Saver Panel The required settings are in the Energy Saver Panel.
Wake for Wi-Fi network access In the Power Adapter tab, enable the "Wake for Wi-Fi network access" option by selecting the option checkbox. Soundcraft Vi Series consoles require "Wake for Wi-Fi network access" to be enabled on Mac OS X in order to prevent losing the communication link between the Mac running Realtime Rack and the Soundcraft Vi console if/when the Mac enters Sleep mode.
Realtime Rack Software Configuration To properly communicate with the hardware, software settings within the Realtime Rack application must be configured for the Realtime Rack system. To configure the system settings: 1. Confirm that the Realtime Rack hardware is properly connected and powered. 2. Launch the Realtime Rack software. Open the application by clicking its icon (shown at right) in the Mac OS X Dock. The software opens and fills the screen. 3.
Chapter 4: Realtime Rack Application Application Overview The Realtime Rack software application is the software interface for the Realtime Rack hardware. The application is used to configure the Realtime Rack hardware and control UAD Powered Plug-Ins. It can control up to four hardware units concurrently. All application operations are detailed in this chapter. Note: In this chapter, “Realtime Rack” refers to the software application (not the hardware unit) unless specifically noted otherwise.
Global Displays Items that facilitate navigation and visual feedback that is crucial in performance environments are always displayed in the Meter Bridge and Info Bar. Banks of channels and individual channels can be quickly navigated with the Bank Bar and Channels Bar to quickly get to a channel for editing. Navigation Navigation within the application possible with minimal mouse and/or keyboard motions, and menus are generally only used for less common operations (e.g., global settings).
Entering & Exiting the Application Important: To communicate with the Realtime Rack hardware, software settings within the computer and the application must to be properly configured. For details, see “Chapter 3: System Setup” beginning on page 27.
Realtime Rack Terms For the purpose of describing Realtime Rack operations in this chapter, the following definitions are used. Screen – All elements currently visible on the computer display. Some displayed elements are common to all screens, while other elements depend on the active View and/or selected function. Element – One specific item in the screen. An element can be a menu, control (button, switch, knob), or visual indicator.
Navigation Overview This section provides an introduction to the various screen elements and navigational concepts. Items in this section are explained in greater detail later in this chapter. Views Overview Realtime Rack has six primary screens called Views. Each View displays related visual and control elements. The currently selected View can be identified by the icon displayed at the top of the Main Column. Views can be selected from the View Menu.
Global Navigation Elements The Main Column, Meter Bridge, Channels Bar, and Info Bar can all be used to navigate to different View screens. The location of these elements are illustrated below.
View Menu To access any View screen, click the View Menu at the top of the Main Column, and select a View from the drop menu, as shown at right. View Options The View Options are buttons used to activate various control functions within each View. The View Options displayed are contextual; the options change when a different View is selected. Bank Views Bank Views are Views that display multiple channels at once. Inserts, Gains, and Delay Groups are the three Bank Views.
Banks A fundamental navigational concept in Realtime Rack is the Bank. A Bank is a subset of all available MADI channels. Channels contained within a Current Bank are represented by the Channel Select Buttons in the Channels Bar and the Bank Bar. Current Bank The Current Bank is all the channels displayed in the Channels Bar. Channels contained within the Current Bank are represented by the Channel Select buttons and the thin blue Bank Bar. The Current Bank is changed with the Bank Bar.
Bank Concept Conceptual illustration of a Bank within Realtime Rack. In this example, the Current Bank is channels 4 through 11. Moving the thin blue Bank Bar changes the Current Bank channels. Meter Bridge The Meter Bridge is always displayed across the top of all screens. The Meter Bridge contains Input Meters for all MADI channels in the system. Several navigation shortcuts are available from the Meter Bridge.
Meter Bridge Navigation The Meter Bridge can be used as navigation shortcuts for the functions below: • Jump to any channel – Double-click any channel’s Input Meter in the Meter Bridge to jump directly to Channel View and select the channel. To return to Bank View: • Return to Bank View – Single-click anywhere in the Input Meters area to return to the previously selected Bank View (Inserts, Gains, or Delay Groups).
Keyboard Focus When elements on the screen have keyboard focus, they can be manipulated with the QWERTY keyboard. Keyboard focus in Realtime Rack is indicated by a yellow outline box around the screen elements targeted for control with the QWERTY keyboard. These highlighted items can typically be manipulated by using the up/down/left/right arrow keys and/or the Return/Enter keys. When elements on the screen have keyboard focus, they can be manipulated with the QWERTY keyboard.
Keyboard Shortcuts In addition to keyboard focus/navigation methods, Realtime Rack supports the keyboard shortcuts listed in the table below. Shortcut Name Keyboard Command Description Save Snapshot COMMAND+S Saves the current snapshot in place Save Snapshot As...
Global Screen Elements The Main Column, Current Bank, Meter Bridge, Channel Bar, and Info Bar are groups of elements appear on all screens. These global elements are described in this section. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions in this section.
View Menu The six main Views can be accessed with the View Menu. To access any View, click the View Menu at the top of the Main Column, and select a View from the drop menu, as shown at right. View Options The View Options are buttons used to activate various control functions within each View. The View Options displayed are contextual; the options change when a different View is selected. Bank Views Bank Views are Views that display multiple channels at once.
Meter Bridge The Meter Bridge is always displayed across the top of all screens. The Meter Bridge contains Input Meters for all MADI channels in the system and can be used for navigation within Realtime Rack.
Channels Bar The Channels Bar is used for channel navigation and to quickly select channels for editing. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions in this section.
Selected Channel The currently selected channel within the Current Bank is highlighted by a blue Channel Select button. Functions in Channel View are always performed on the selected channel. Bank Bar The blue Bank Bar represents all channels in the Current Bank. The Bank Bar is used for Current Bank navigation within all View screens. Bank Navigation The Bank Bar is used to change the Current Bank.
Info Bar The Info Bar is always displayed in all screens, providing visual information and access to options that are critical in performance environments. Refer to the illustration below for all Info Bar descriptions in this section. Active Tempo (BPM) Display & Menu Active Snapshot (italics=modified) Operating Mode (Edit or Safe) Clock Source Display & Menu Resource Display (UAD plug-in gauges) Elements within the Info Bar The Tempo and Operating Mode controls can only be accessed via the Info Bar.
Operating Mode Realtime Rack has two switched operating modes: EDIT and SAFE. EDIT Mode Edit mode is typically used for setup and configuration. Edit mode allows all functionality, no matter how potentially destructive, to be executed. Ideally, settings that can only be modified in Edit mode are used before a live performance to minimize the risk of level changes, clicks/pops, or other audio artifacts that could occur with some operations.
Safe Mode Constraints View screen operations that cannot be executed in Safe mode are detailed in the table below. Caution: When Safe mode is active, Snapshots can still be recalled, which can potentially overwrite current plug-in assignments and cause audio artifacts during live a performance.
Soundcraft CUE Name When a Snapshot is loaded remotely from a Soundcraft Vi Console (via Ethernet), the Active Snapshot is overwritten. When this occurs, [SOUNDCRAFT CUE] is displayed, as shown at right. Caution: When a Snapshot CUE is loaded from a Soundcraft Vi Console, the Active Snapshot is overwritten, any unsaved changes are lost, and audio artifacts could occur.
Tempo Display This area displays the tempo value of the Active Snapshot in BPM (beats per minute) and facilitates selection of a different tempo. The tempo value is used by time-based UAD plug-ins (such as delays and echos) that are set to use their Tempo Sync features. For details about how to use UAD plug-ins with this feature, see “Tempo Sync” on page 138. The Tempo value is stored within the Snapshot; therefore each Snapshot can contain a unique tempo. The available tempo range is from 1.00 BPM to 999.
Changing tempo values via MIDI Tap tempo can be used to set a new tempo from incoming MIDI that are received via the Mac OS X operating system. This method requires any external MIDI hardware and/or MIDI software that is recognized by Audio MIDI Setup (which is Mac OS X’s MIDI routing utility application (located in /Applications/Utilities). About external MIDI tap tempo control • • • Audio MIDI Setup must be configured before Realtime Rack is launched.
Resource Display UAD plug-in loads are shown in the Resource Display at the far right of the Info Bar. These three meters (DSP, PGM, and MEM) provide important visual feedback in realtime, by helping to determine which plug-ins to load if available UAD resources are limited. Program Memory Meter DSP Meter Memory Meter The Resource Display within the Info Bar The Resource Display mirrors the meters within the UAD Meter & Control Panel application.
UAD Plug-Ins Loads The amount of UAD resources used by UAD plug-ins vary with each individual plug-in; more complex algorithms require more resources. The amount of DSP used by each individual UAD plug-in is available in the UAD instance count chart. The chart can help determine which to plug-ins to assign with available resources. The chart is published online at: • www.uaudio.com/support/uad/compatibility/instance-chart.
Inserts View Inserts View displays an overview of the current state of all inserts within all channels within the Current Bank. An insert is a single slot, within a single channel, where UAD plug-ins are instantiated. This view is where plug-ins can be very rapidly disabled, moved, removed, copied, and isolated using the Inserts Options. All Inserts View functions are detailed in this section.
Channel Column The channel column provides an overview of the plug-in state of a single channel, and all channels in the bank are displayed concurrently. All UAD plug-ins loaded in the channel are displayed here, along with an output meter for the channel. Note: The number of displayed channel columns is defined by the bank size setting in Settings View.
Output Meter – This meter displays the signal level at the output of the channel (after all plug-in processing in the channel). Inserts Options Overview The Inserts Options (in the Main Column, below the View Menu) enable various operations to be performed on the plug-ins displayed within Inserts View. The option operations are accomplished by selecting an option to latch the function, executing the operation(s) using Modifiers, then exiting the latched function.
Inserts View showing the modifiers that appear when the move option is latched. Swipe across channels and/or insert slots to rapidly perform the function on many inserts. Inserts Option Descriptions The functions of each Insert Option are detailed below. The descriptions and screenshots are applicable when the option button is latched (blue). Note: All UAD plug-ins within a single channel must fit on a single DSP.
Power The Power option deactivates an individual plug-in within a single insert slot. When deactivated, the plugin no longer uses UAD DSP resources. Click the modifier to change the power state. When Power is latched, deactivated plug-ins are indicated by a red modifier, and active plug-ins have a green modifier. Caution: Because this function unloads and loads the plug-in from the DSP, audio artifacts can occur if the power state is changed while audio is being processed by the plug-in.
Copy The Copy option is used to duplicate an individual plug-in or complete channel strip, and their active settings. Copy can be performed from one insert slot to another insert slot (on the same or a different channel), or from one channel to another channel, within the Current Bank. Note: To copy settings to a channel that is not within the current bank, use the channels presets function available within Channel View. Copy is a two step process.
Isolate Isolate prevents a channel’s active settings from being modified when a Snapshot (a Realtime Rack configuration file) is loaded. Isolate is typically used to prevent channel adjustments made during a live performance from being overwritten by Snapshot changes. When Isolate is latched, click any column modifier to isolate the channel. Click again to de-isolate the channel. When a channel is isolated, the text “[ISO]” appears beneath the bank channel name in the Meter Bridge.
Gains View Gains View displays input/output gain level controls, and signal input/output level meters, for all channels within the Current Bank. Channels can also be stereo linked and unlinked in this view. Refer to the illustration below for all Gains View functions detailed in this section.
Gain Elements Each input and output channel has its own set of gain controls and indicators. Refer to the illustration below for descriptions of the elements that follow. Unlinked Channel (mono) Linked Channel (stereo) I/O Type Display Gain Value Display Fader Handle Gain Fader & Level Meter Link Button Unlink Button Channel Number & Name The gain elements I/O Type The IN or OUT text is a label that indicates whether the gain controls are for an input channel or an output channel.
Input Faders The input faders adjust the level of the MADI signal before plug-in processing. Tip: By adjusting the input gain, different sonics can be obtained with UAD plugin emulations that have (desirable) non-linear input distortion characteristics. Output Faders The output faders adjust the level of the MADI signal after plug-in processing. Output adjustments are convenient to compensate for overall level changes that may occur within a plug-in or channel strip.
Activating Link Stereo pairs are created by clicking the LINK button between two adjacent channels. Caution: When Link is activated, all channel and plug-in settings in the right channel are overwritten by the plug-ins and gains in the left channel. This operation cannot be undone.
Inputs When the Inputs option is active (when the button is blue), only the input gains are displayed. This option enables increased resolution of the gain faders and level meters by increasing the vertical space devoted to the input channels (versus the Both option). Outputs When the Outputs option is active (when the button is blue), only the output gains are displayed.
Delay Groups View Delay Groups are latency compensation tools used to maintain phase alignment across multiple channels when upsampled UAD plug-ins are used in Realtime Rack. Refer to the illustration below for element descriptions in this section.
Delay Groups Overview Upsampled UAD plug-ins Some UAD plug-ins are upsampled, meaning their internal sample rate is increased to achieve sonic design goals. When upsampled UAD plug-ins are loaded in Realtime Rack, additional latency delay is induced in the channel(s) using the plug-in(s). Although the delay added by each upsampled UAD plug-in is negligible (typically between 0-140 samples, depending on the plug-in and sample rate), this extra delay can affect output phase coherency.
Delay Groups Options The Delay Groups Options (in the Main Column, below the View Menu) change which Delay Group buttons are displayed and changes the amount of delay compensation that is available. Delay Group Button Selectors These buttons determine which Delay Group buttons are displayed in the main screen area. Click these option buttons to display a different set of Delay Group buttons.
Delay Compensation Exceeded If the maximum available delay compensation amount is exceeded on a channel when inserting an upsampled plug-in, a notification dialog appears. To maintain phase alignment if this occurs, either increase the Compensation Menu value or reduce upsampled plug-ins usage on the channel. Delay Groups Elements Refer to the illustration on page 75 for descriptions in this section. Active Delay Group Display The Delay Group that the channel currently belongs to is always displayed here.
Output Meter The Output Meter displays the MADI channel’s output level after plug-in processing but before the output fader (post plug-ins, pre-fader). The channel number and name are also displayed here. The channel name’s proximity to the Samples display facilitates confirmation that related channels are being delay compensated by the same amount. Configuring Delay Groups To setup one or more Delay Groups, follow these instructions: 1. Determine if phase alignment is required for two or more channels.
Delay Groups Example The screenshot below shows an example of a properly configured Delay Group. The TOM and OH channels are assigned to the same Delay Group (Delay Group #1 in this example), and the Samples value is identical for both channels. Note that the Bass channel is not in the Delay Group. Typical Delay Group implementation. Channels in the Delay Group have the same SAMPLES value.
Upsampling Values Table The table below lists the additional latency values, in samples, produced by upsampled UAD plug-ins. Sample Rate (kHz) Upsampled UAD Plug-In 44.1 48 88.2 96 Precision Limiter 64 69 129 140 API 550 A API Vision Console Channel Strip Neve 33609 Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection FATSO Jr./Sr.
Channel View Channel View displays the plug-ins, channel strips, I/O gains, and other settings within a single channel. Channel View is used to assign and edit UAD plug-ins and manage plugins preset settings. The channel that is currently being viewed can be navigated with the Channel Bar. The currently selected channel is highlighted in blue in the Channel Bar. Typical appearance in Channel View.
Two View Modes: Single View & Channel Strip View Channel View has two fundamental modes of operation: Single view mode and Channel Strip view mode. Single mode facilitates the viewing, editing, and management of individual plug-ins within a channel, while Channel Strip mode facilitates the concurrent viewing, editing, and management of all serially stacked plug-ins within a channel.
PLUG-IN Tab Selected Channel (blue) Channel View Options In Channel View, the View Options in the Main Column is identical in both Single and Channel Strip view modes. The options in Channel View are the Channel Name button, the Insert buttons, and the Channel Strip button. Channel Name Button The Channel Name button is located directly beneath the View Menu in the Main Column. It displays the name of the channel selected in the Channel Bar. The Channel Name appears alongside the MADI channel number.
Insert Buttons The Insert Buttons are located in the Main Column. Each Insert Button represents one of the eight insert slots for available for UAD plug-in processing within a single channel. Populated inserts contain the plug-in name and empty inserts contain the plus “+” symbol. Note: In SAFE mode, all plus “+” symbols are hidden and plugins cannot be assigned to the channel. Insert Button Behavior Insert buttons can be controlled with the mouse or the keyboard, as described below.
Channel Signal Flow Audio signals in a channel flow through the inserts serially from top to bottom. Therefore, if more than one plug-in is inserted in a channel, the location of a plug-in within the inserts can impact the sound of the channel. Insert Reordering Inserts can be reordered to change the location of a plugin within the channel signal flow. For example, its possible to move an EQ to be located before or after a compressor to change the processed sound.
Note: The plus “+” symbol on all Insert buttons is hidden in SAFE mode. Channel Strip Button The Channel Strip button is used to enter Channel Strip view. Channel Strip view combines all plug-ins in a channel into a single view for convenient editing and settings management. Activating Channel Strip View To enter Channel Strip view, click the CHANNEL STRIP button at the bottom of the Main Column.
PLUG-IN Tab The PLUG-IN Tab is where the UAD plug-in interface is displayed and plug-in parameters are edited. In Single view, the PLUG-IN Tab displays the plug-in interface of the currently selected Insert Button in the Main Column. In Channel Strip view, the interfaces of all plug-in in the channel are displayed concurrently.
Channel Strip View If Channel Strip view is active, the interfaces all inserted plug-ins in the channel are displayed in the PLUG-INS tab concurrently. In Channel Strip view, the Tab name is PLUGINS (plural) to reflect that multiple plug-in interfaces are displayed in Channel Strip view concurrently. Channel Strip Button The Channel Strip button is used to enter Channel Strip view. Channel Strip view combines all plug-ins in a channel into a single view for convenient editing and settings management.
Status Bar The Status Bar is a horizontal strip below the plug-in interface that appears when there is an exception to the usual operational state of the plug-in. The status bars are described below. The Status Bar appears beneath the plug-in interface to indicate operating exceptions • • • No Status Bar – The plug-in is authorized, active, and processing audio. DEMO (days remaining) – The plug-in is active and processing audio, but it is operating in demonstration mode.
Power Button The Power button deactivates the selected plug-in and reduces UAD resource loads. When a plug-in is deactivated with this button, the button is red and POWERED OFF appears in the Status Bar under the plug-in interface. The Power button is located between the Tabs and the ZOOM slider in Channel View when the PLUG-IN Tab is active. To disable the currently selected plug-in, click the green Power button. To re-enable the plug-in click, the Power button again.
PRESETS Tab The PRESETS tab is where UAD plug-in settings are managed after a plug-in is assigned to an Insert. Preset management tasks are performed on the currently selected Insert. The PRESETS tab displays 3 columns with the currently selected plug-in’s presets, subfolders (if applicable), and the FILE menu for creating user-defined presets and folders.
Factory Presets Factory presets are plug-in settings created by the plug-in developers for typical use case scenarios. All UAD plug-ins developed by Universal Audio include a batch of factory presets. They can be used as-is, or modified as desired. All factory presets are read-only; they cannot be overwritten, renamed, deleted, or moved. However, factory presets can be saved under a different name or in a different file location. Factory presets are indicated by a lock icon at the left of a preset icon.
Channel Strip Folder Location All Channel Strip files are stored at the following location within the Mac OS X file system: • Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Universal Audio/Presets/Channel Strip Channel Strip Sub-Folders The Channel Strip folder may contain a maximum of one nested sub-folder for additional channel strip organization capability. This additional folder is the Channel Strip sub-folder.
DELETE Presents the DELETE PRESET dialog overlay so the currently selected item can be permanently deleted. This operation cannot be undone. MOVE Presents the MOVE dialog overlay so the currently selected item can be moved to another location within the plug-in’s preset folder. PRESETS Column When the PRESETS tab is selected, the PRESETS column is visible and all items within the plug-in’s preset folder are displayed. Actions in the FILE menu can be performed on items selected in the PRESETS column.
ASSIGN Tab The ASSIGN tab is used to assign (load) plug-ins into empty inserts and reassign (replace) existing plug-ins that are already assigned in a channel insert. Actions in the ASSIGN tab are performed on the currently selected insert. Note: The ASSIGN tab is unavailable in Channel Strip view. The ASSIGN tab showing typical selections within the Category menu CATEGORY Buttons UAD plug-ins that have similar processing functionality are grouped within categories.
Plug-In Categories Available plug-in categories are listed in the table below. Note: Some plug-ins are in multiple categories (when applicable). CATEGORY CONTENTS NONE Indicates that no plug-in is assigned. If a plug-in is already assigned, the button can be used to unload the plug-in.
Reassign Insert 1. Single-click any populated insert button in any View screen to switch into Channel view and select the insert. The PLUG-IN tab is selected and the plug-in interface is displayed. 2. Single-click the ASSIGN tab. The CATEGORY button of the current plug-in is selected, along with the PRESET column (and SUB-FOLDER column, if any). 3. Single-click any CATEGORY button to select it. The plug-ins within the category are displayed in the PLUG-IN column.
Snapshots View A Snapshot is complete Realtime Rack configuration file used for total session recall. Snapshots contain all parameter values within the Realtime Rack application. Snapshots View is a dedicated file management screen for saving, modifying, recalling, importing, and exporting Snapshot files. Snapshots View has the four sections described in the table below.
Snapshot Versus System Contents The table details the information that is stored in a Snapshot file and the differences between a Snapshot and what is stored within the system.
Recalling Snapshots Recalling a Snapshot can cause destructive actions such as building and/or reordering of plug-in chains. Therefore, when a Snapshot is recalled, channels may be muted to avoid audio artifacts. If a Snapshot is loaded that has the same plug-in configuration as the currently loaded Snapshot, the plug-ins are not rebuilt and only parameter values are changed, enabling a (mostly) artifact-free Snapshot recall workflow.
File Columns The upper middle section of the Snapshots View screen shows two columns that display the Snapshot folders and the Snapshot files contained within the folders. Similar to how plug-in and channel strip presets are managed, these folders and files are used to load and manipulate the files in various ways. Unlike plug-in and channel strip presets however, there are some differences between how Snapshots are loaded and moved.
Snapshots Term Definitions The following terms are used in this section: Folders Column – The left column in Snapshots View containing the snapshot folders Snapshots Column – The right column in Snapshots View containing the snapshot files Slot – A three-digit prefix number automatically used by every Snapshot and Snapshot folder. The slots determine the order that folders and Snapshots are displayed, and they are used for MIDI Bank/Program change commands.
Folders Column The Folders column displays a list of user-defined folders that contain the user-defined Snapshots. If no folders exist (for example, if no Snapshots have ever been saved), new folders can be created with the SAVE AS option button. To learn more about creating new snapshots and folders, see “Snapshots Options” on page 106.
Snapshots Column The Snapshots column displays a list of user-defined Snapshot files. If no Snapshots exist (for example, if no Snapshots have ever been saved), new Snapshots can be created with the NEW or SAVE AS option buttons. To learn more about creating new snapshots and folders, see “Snapshots Options” on page 106.
MIDI Bank & Program Change Recall Snapshots can be loaded using MIDI Bank/Program change commands. The three-digit slot prefixes in the Snapshot and Snapshot folder names correspond to received MIDI bank and program numbers that will select the folders and recall the Snapshots. Snapshot folder slot numbers – These slot numbers correspond to the MIDI bank number needed to select the folder. Snapshot slot numbers – These slot numbers correspond to the MIDI program number needed to recall the Snapshot.
Save As Button Saves the currently loaded Snapshot as a new Snapshot file with a new name and the new Snapshot becomes the currently loaded Snapshot. To save the Snapshot as a different file: 1. Navigate to Snapshots View. 2. Click the SAVE AS button. The SAVE SNAPSHOT AS dialog overlay appears. The name field is highlighted, and the currently selected folder is used as the default destination in the FOLDER drop menu. 3. Type a new name for the Snapshot.
Delete Button Deletes the currently selected folder or Snapshot. Important: When a folder is deleted, all Snapshots contained within the folder are also deleted. Caution: Delete operations permanently remove user data and cannot be undone. To delete a folder or Snapshot: 1. Navigate to Snapshots View. 2. Click the DELETE button. The DELETE confirmation dialog overlay appears to prevent inadvertently losing data. 3. Click OK (or press Return). The folder or Snapshot is deleted.
Move Shuffle If a folder or Snapshot already exists at the destination slot, the FOLDER/SNAPSHOT EXISTS dialog overlay appears, presenting the following choices: • • Shuffle – Automatically shuffles (moves) populated slots, making room for the moved item so all slot data is retained Overwrite – Moves the item to the existing slot and deletes the existing item in the destination slot.
Import All Snapshot data can be imported from any volume currently mounted on the host computer, if the data exists in an exported data location (the data to be imported must exist at the same location it was exported to). The original Snapshots folder hierarchy is retained on import if the same items don’t already exist in the destination system. If the same destinations exist, options are provided to Append, Replace, or Cancel the import operation.
Recall Panel The Recall Panel displays the Active Snapshot and the Snapshot that is primed and ready to be loaded. It also contains the Recall button to load the primed Snapshot, and navigation buttons for priming Snapshots. Active Snapshot Display The Active (currently loaded) Snapshot is displayed in the blue CURRENT panel along with its MIDI Program Change slot number prefix. The panel is blue to correspond with currently loaded Snapshot as displayed in the Snapshot column.
Universe View The Universe view displays a high-level overview of assigned plug-ins in the currently loaded snapshot while in Snapshot View. Universe view provides a simple way of knowing that a plug-in has been loaded and if the plug-in is active, powered off, and/or disabled. Tip: For a more detailed view of plug-in states, use Inserts View. Plug-In State Buttons In Universe view, assigned plug-ins are represented by colored state buttons.
Settings View Settings view allows the user to define various preferences, settings, and behaviors that affect the hardware and operation of Realtime Rack. Most of the settings made in the Settings view are global to the system and don’t get stored with a Realtime Rack snapshot file. All exceptions are noted. Unlike all other Views, Settings View doesn’t have View Options buttons in the Main Column. Instead, settings are arranged in tab views, with each tab displaying a set of related settings.
Hardware Tab Each setting in the Hardware tab is described below. Sample Rate Menu Sets the sample rate of the Realtime Rack system. To change the sample rate, click the SAMPLE RATE drop menu and choose a new value from the menu. Realtime Rack supports the following sample rates (in kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96. Set the sample rate to 48 kHz when used with Soundcraft Vi Consoles. Clock Source Menu Sets the digital clock source for the Realtime Rack system.
Device Buttons Buttons displayed in this area depend on the number of Realtime Rack units that are connected. The screenshot shows a two unit system. Identify Unit Buttons The Identify Unit buttons (shown as “MADI 1-16” and MADI 17-32” in the screenshot at right) display which MADI channels are being processed by the Realtime rack unit(s). When the hardware is properly connected, clicking the Identify button(s) will flash the front panel LEDs on the unit processing those MADI channels.
Column Location Menu Sets the location of the Main Column in all screens containing the column. To change the Main Column location, click the COLUMN LOCATION drop menu and choose a new value from the menu. Info Location Menu Sets the location of the Info Bar in all screens. To change the Info Bar location, click the INFO LOCATION drop menu and choose a new value from the menu.
MIDI Device Menu Sets the MIDI device to be used as the source for MIDI control. To set the device, click the MIDI DEVICE drop menu and choose a new device from the menu. Note: Only devices configured in Audio MIDI Setup.app are available for selection in this menu. MIDI Channel Field Specifies the MIDI channel to be used for MIDI control. To set the channel, click the MIDI CHANNEL field and enter a numerical value between 1 – 16.
Plug-Ins Tab The plug-ins tab contains various plug-in management and behavior utilities. All currently installed plug-ins are displayed, with one plug-in in each row. Use the vertical scroll bars to view the plug-ins that are not visible. The PLUG-INS tab in Settings View Hide Button Prevents the plug-in from being visible in the ASSIGN tab in Channel View. To hide a plug-in, click its HIDE button. To make it visible again, click its SHOW button.
Status Column The authorization status and/or demo state of the plug-in is displayed. The info shown here mirrors the status shown in the Plug-Ins panel within the UAD Meter & Control Panel application. Tip: To start a plug-in demo, use the Plug-Ins panel within the UAD Meter & Control Panel application. Controls Mode Menu This setting determines how UAD Powered Plug-In parameter knobs respond to adjustment. To change the controls mode, click the CONTROLS MODE drop menu and choose a new value from the menu.
Soundcraft Snapshot Recall When Snapshots are being recalled from a Soundcraft Vi Console, the majority of the features on the Snapshots page are not used. Instead, all Snapshot data is stored and recalled from the Soundcraft Vi Console. Complete workflows within Vi Console systems is detailed in Soundcraft’s documentation, but a general outline is provided below.
Chapter 5: UAD Meter & Control Panel Overview The UAD Meter & Control Panel application is used to authorize UAD plug-ins, monitor UAD device resources, configure the global UAD Powered Plug-Ins system parameters and confirm the UAD system is operating properly. The application consists of two components: The UAD Meter, and the UAD Control Panels.
Using the UAD Meter The UAD Meter & Control Panel can be launched or quit at any time. It does not need to be open or active to use the Realtime Rack application or UAD Powered Plug-Ins; it is completely independent. You can move the UAD Meter to a convenient location on your screen by dragging its window title bar. Note: If “No Devices Found” appears in the UAD Meter window instead of the expected buttons and gauges, the Realtime Rack drivers are not communicating with the Realtime Rack hardware unit.
Normal – In normal mode, the window can be covered by windows of the foreground application. Always On Top – When in Always on top mode, the Meter window always “floats” on top of other windows, even when other applications are in the foreground, so you can always see the meter and access the Disable Current button. This setting is saved when the meter is quit.
Program This resource shows how much UAD-2 program memory is in use. Program memory is an on-chip memory that is specific to the UAD-2 DSP processor(s) and is used for certain UAD plug-in resources. Each unique UAD-2 plug-in uses a bit of program memory. If many different UAD-2 plug-ins are loaded simultaneously, it is possible for this resource to run out before DSP overload occurs. This point is considered and factored in by the automatic UAD-2 load balancing routines.
UAD Control Panels The UAD Control Panel is where detailed system information is displayed and global UAD Powered Plug-Ins settings are modified. The UAD Control panel has four panels, organized into similar areas of functionality: System Information, Plug-Ins, Configuration, and Help & Support. Note: Some controls and/or displays in the UAD Control Panels do not apply with Realtime Rack and can be ignored.
Check for Updates This button checks our web server to find out if a more recent version of the Realtime Rack software is available than is currently installed. We recommend running the latest version of the Realtime Rack software for maximum stability and the latest features, such as new plug-ins. The System Information panel (Plug-In Latency Section) Latency displayed in this section does not apply with Realtime Rack and can be ignored.
Device Status For each installed device, a small picture of the hardware and its status is displayed. When the device displays Status: OK the hardware is operating properly. The total number of UAD plug-ins loaded on each device is also displayed here. Device Enabled Individual UAD devices can be disabled using the Device Enabled button. Click the button to disable an individual device. The device is enabled when the button is blue.
Plug-Ins Panel The Plug-Ins panel displays the current authorization status of all UAD plug-ins. This is also where you can activate Demo Mode for individual UAD plug-in (see). Use the scrollbar to view plug-ins that may not be visible in the list. Tip: Some of the functionality of the Plug-Ins panel is duplicated/available in the Settings page within the Realtime Rack software application.
Status Column The Status column reflects the current state of each UAD plug-in. After the authorization file is loaded, the status will show one of the following: Authorized for devices When the plug-in is fully licensed and authorized to run on all devices in the system, “Authorized for all devices” is displayed here in white text. When a plug-in is licensed but not all devices in a multi-device system are authorized with the license, the Status column indicates which of the devices is authorized (e.g.
Configuration Panel The Configuration Panel is where most of the global UAD settings and preferences are specified for all UAD devices. The Configuration panel UAD-2 DSP Settings DSP Load Limiting Overview The UAD DSP can be limited so the load cannot exceed 100%, thereby increasing overall system stability in high load situations. With very heavy UAD loads, DSP load limiting may also improve host CPU performance.
Note: When Limit DSP Load is enabled and the DSP load limit is exceeded when instantiating a new UAD plug-in, an overload message will appear and the plugin status bar will display “DISABLED.” Even though its interface will load in this state, the plug-in will not process audio. Limit DSP Load This setting determines the maximum UAD DSP load.
Circular (jump) – In Circular mode, the software knobs behave similar to physical rotary knobs. Values are changed by clicking on the knob then rotating in a circular direction. When the edge of the knob is clicked, the parameter value jumps to the mouse position. Relative Circular (grab) – Relative Circular mode operates similar to Circular mode, but the knob value does not jump to the mouse position when clicked. Instead, the knob value is modified relative to its original value.
Help & Support Panel The Help & Support panel contains numerous helpful weblinks to help you get the most out your Realtime Rack experience. The button names are self-explanatory. Click a button to launch the URL in your default web browser (you must be connected to the internet to launch the web pages). If the UAD computer isn’t online, much of the information is in the manual you’re reading now; find it in the Table of Contents, Index, or PDF search.
Chapter 6: Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins The UAD Plug-In Window A typical UAD plug-in window is shown below. The graphical user interface (GUI) typically contains several control parameters for modifying the behavior of the plug-in, and display elements such as meters, for visual feedback. Typical UAD plug-in window Status Bar Under certain conditions, information about the current operating state of individual UAD plug-ins is displayed in a status bar beneath the main plug-in window.
The UAD plug-in status bar (at bottom) Adjusting Parameters The parameter settings within each UAD Powered Plug-In can be adjusted to achieve a desired effect. Parameter values are easily modified by dragging sliders, rotating knobs, clicking switches and buttons, or by selecting values in a drop-menu. The functions of all parameters are detailed in the UAD Plug-Ins Manual. The parameter adjustment style can be Circular, Relative Circular, or Linear.
Keyboard Control If you control-click a control it selects that control for keyboard control. This is useful for when you’re in circular mode, and you want to fine-adjust a control. Normally, clicking on a control in this mode makes the value jump to where you clicked. Control-clicking will select the control so that you can use the keyboard to adjust it, without making its value jump first. Shortcuts The table below lists the keyboard shortcuts that are available for modifying parameter values.
DSP Loading Information • • • • • • Each Realtime Rack hardware unit features four on-board SHARC DSP chips for processing UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Multi-unit Realtime Rack systems use sophisticated load balancing routines. UAD plug-ins are always allocated as efficiently as possible, which is not necessarily on the DSP with the lowest resource usage. UAD DSP usage is proportional to the system sample rate. Therefore, more plugins can be used simultaneously in a 44.1K session than in a 96K session.
Tempo Sync Overview The time-based parameters of numerous UAD Powered Plug-Ins can be synchronized to the tempo of the Realtime Rack software using the Tempo Sync feature. Note: The tempo used by UAD plug-ins that are set to Tempo Sync is specified in the Settings>MIDI panel within the Realtime Rack software application.
Available Note Values The note values that are available for selection are listed in the table below. The values are listed in musical notation as a division of measures. For example 1/4 = one quarter note, 1/1 = one whole note, 4/1 = four whole notes, and so forth. The available note values were chosen to allow syncing to tempo in odd time signatures as well the common 4/4 time signature.
Entering Tempo Values In addition to adjusting the parameter knob, the two following methods can be used for entering Tempo Sync values. Arrow Keys After clicking the parameter to select it, the arrow keys can be used to scroll through available note values. Text Entry Direct text entry is also available (see “Shortcuts” on page 136). Any notation values can be entered (fraction or decimal), and the values are automatically converted to the nearest appropriate setting.
Modes with Tempo Sync The UAD DM-1 and UAD DM-1L plug-ins (and DM-1 within CS-1) have a Mode menu that switches the plug-in operation between delay, chorus, and flanger mode. In these plug-ins, when the Mode is set to DualDelay and PingPong, the delay Time and modulation Rate parameters are simultaneously available for Tempo Sync. However, when the plug-in is set to a Chorus or Flanger mode, only the Rate is available for Tempo Sync.
Chapter 7: My.uaudio.com My.uaudio.com is the Universal Audio online store where Realtime Rack hardware units are registered to your account and UAD plug-in authorizations are obtained. Bundled plug-ins are redeemed at the store and optional plug-in licenses can be purchased at my.uaudio as well. This chapter provides details about UAD plug-in authorization and licensing, and the my.uaudio.com store. Important: All UAD plug-ins must be authorized before they can be used.
Coupons Coupons may be included in UAD retail packages and/or included with email promotions. These virtual coupons have dollar values that are as “good as cash” for buying UAD plugins at my.uaudio.com. Coupons are applied to your my.uaudio.com account automatically. The coupon dollar amount is in your account as a credit, ready to be applied to your store purchase. Coupons expire after a limited time period, and they can be used only once.
Authorize Plug-Ins The entire registration/account creation/authorization process involves simply clicking the “Authorize Plug-Ins” button (page 128) in the UAD Meter & Control Panel and following the onscreen instructions. Clicking this button automatically registers the installed UAD devices, generates the authorization file, and downloads it to the location specified in the web browser.
Authorization Notes • • • • • • • UAD devices must be authorized to run bundled (included) plug-ins. Without authorization, UAD plug-ins can be enabled to run for 14 days without functional limitations in a timed demo mode (see below). Older versions of the UAD software may not include all the latest plug-ins. To ensure all UAD plug-ins are installed (and for optimum performance), we recommend updating to the latest software version.
Demo Activation To activate demo mode: 1. Ensure the Realtime Rack software is already installed and configured properly. 2. Launch the UAD Meter & Control Panel application and navigate to the Plug-Ins panel. 3. Click the START DEMO button in the Plug-Ins column for the UAD plug-in you want to evaluate. A confirmation window appears and the timed demo can be activated or demo activation can be cancelled. The timed demo is activated for 14 days.
Account A my.uaudio.com account is required to use UAD Powered Plug-Ins, because UAD plugins must be authorized for use, and authorization can only occur after the UAD device is registered to an account. Registration also entitles you to free UA Technical Support and special promotional offers (if you elect to opt-in during registration). Creation The first time you visit my.uaudio.com you are prompted to create your account.
UAD Plug-In Purchase Procedure To purchase and authorize optional UAD plug-in(s): 1. Visit the UA online store at www.uaudio.com.store.html and add the desired items to your shopping cart (you may need to login to your account first). 2. Click “View cart” or the Checkout button when ready to proceed to checkout. The payment page appears. 3. Select payment method and provide payment details. If applicable, apply any discount coupons. 4. Click the Continue button. The order confirmation page appears. 5.
Chapter 8: Specifications SYSTEM I/O Complement Thunderbolt Dual ports (Thunderbolt 2 compatible) Word Clock One input, one output MADI Optical Ports One input, one output Supported Sample Rates (kHz) (48 kHz only with Soundcraft Vi console) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 (one or two units) 44.
ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0º Celsius to +45º Celsius Storage Temperature Range -40º Celsius to 80º Celsius Operating Humidity Range 60% Maximum MECHANICAL Dimensions Chassis (W x D x H) 431.8 mm (17”) x 304.8 mm (12”) x 33.8 mm (1.3”) Height 1U Weight Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 6.3 kg (14 lbs) Weight (unit only) 4.
Chapter 9: Notices Maintenance Realtime Rack does not contain a fuse or other user-replaceable parts. The unit is internally calibrated at the factory and recalibration should never be required. No internal user adjustments are available. Warranty & Repair The Realtime Rack hardware warranty and repair service is provided by Soundcraft.
Important Safety Information Before using this unit, be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions. Afterwards, keep them handy for future reference. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit, as well as in the operating instructions. Water and Moisture – Do not use the unit near any source of water or in excessively moist environments.
FCC Compliance Federal Communications Commission United States Class B Manual Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Hardware Terms and Conditions Use of the Realtime Rack hardware is governed by the Universal Audio, Inc. Hardware Terms and Conditions, which is published at: • www.uaudio.com/hardware-terms.html Software End User License Agreement Use of the Realtime Rack software is governed by the Universal Audio, Inc. Software End User License agreement, which is published at: • www.uaudio.com/eula-ua.html Disclaimer The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Universal Audio, Inc.
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