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8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO INFORMATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH This equipment complies with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. This product is approved to safety standards: EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013 And EMC standards EN55022: 2010 EN61000-3-3: 2013 EN55020 :2007+ A11 EN61000-4-2: 2009 EN61000-4-3: 2006 + A1+ A2 :DUQLQJ $Q\ PRGL¿FDWLRQ RU FKDQJHV PDGH WR WKLV GHYLFH XQOHVV H[SOLFLWO\ DSS
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO CONTENTS CONTENTS $1 ,1752'8&7,21 72 8L &+$11(/ (',7 1.1: Safety 5.1: DigiTech 1.2: Warranty 5.2: Parametric EQ 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV 5.3: Graphic EQ 5.3.1 AFS2 - Feedback Elimination *(77,1* 67$57(' 2.1: System Overview 5.4: Dynamics 2.2: Hardware I/O & Control 5.5: Aux / FX Sends 2.3: Input Channel Routing 2.4: Getting Connected 0,; )($785(6 6.1: View & Mute Groups 62)7:$5( &21752/ 6.2: MOREME 3.0.1: Updates & Requirements 3.0.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 1.0: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO Ui The Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui12 and Ui16 each feature built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2, DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY 6$)(7< 127,&(6 )RU \RXU RZQ VDIHW\ DQG WR DYRLG LQYDOLGDWLRQ RI WKH ZDUUDQW\ SOHDVH UHDG WKLV VHFWLRQ FDUHIXOO\ ,PSRUWDQW 6\PEROV Cautions Alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Warnings Alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s HQFORVXUH WKDW PD\ EH RI VXI¿FLHQW PDJQLWXGH to constitute a risk of ele
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY :$51,1*6 Read these instructions. .HHS these instructions. +HHG all warnings. )ROORZ all instructions. Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth. 'R QRW install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus LQFOXGLQJ DPSOL¿HUV WKDW SURGXFH KHDW • 'R QRW block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • 'R QRW use this apparatus near water.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY :$51,1*6 $'9,&( )25 7+26( :+2 386+ 7+( %281'$5,(6 Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the FDSDELOLW\ WR SURGXFH VRXQGV ZKLFK ZKHQ PRQLWRUHG WKURXJK DQ DPSOL¿HU RU KHDGSKRQHV can damage hearing over time. Please take care when working with your audio — if you are manipulating controls which you don’t understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down.
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8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 1.3: SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION > SAFETY 6281'&5$)7 8L 7<3,&$/ 63(&,),&$7,216 )UHTXHQF\ 5HVSRQVH 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.25 dB 7+' -20dBFS @ 1kHz <0.006% • Noise Residual Noise -96dBu Mic Input E.I.N.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.0: GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL Anyone with minimal audio experience should be able to operate the Soundcraft Ui Series consoles without reading too much of this manual, though we do recommend you take the time to go through it. An excellent place to start would be the feature list on the introductory page (section 1.0), the Wi-Fi and software set-up guide (3.1), and the software control guides for phone (3.2) and tablet (3.3) software.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED > SYSTEM OVERVIEW This Soundcraft Ui console uses a compact main unit with built-in I/O, processing, and web server. Phones, tablets, and PCs can connect to the web server via Wi-Fi for platform-independant software control. 2.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE The Ui main unit’s front panel hosts all local audio inputs and outputs plus three master level controls. 2Q RQH VLGH SDQHO \RX ZLOO ¿QG WKH SRZHU FRQQHFWRU DQG SRZHU VZLWFK RQ WKH RWKHU \RX ZLOO ¿QG WKH RESET button, FOOTSWITCH connection, two USB ports, and the Ethernet (wired LAN) connection). 3+21(6 Set level for headphones outputs This controls the level on both headphone outputs.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE 0,; / 5 287387 ;/5 Master Channel XLR outputs The Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical). 0,; / 5 287387 -$&. Master Channel Jack outputs The Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical). $8; 2873876 Physical outputs for the Aux Master outputs The Ui12 has two Aux Master outputs and the Ui16 has four. 0(',$ 3/$< 86% 6RFNHW IRU 86% )ODVK 'ULYH ZLWK DXGLR SOD\E
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE PWR Power Connector & Switch The Ui mixer has a power adapter with threaded locking ring. Insert the connector and screw the locking ring onto the socket to prevent accidental removal and to ensure a satisfactory electrical connection for best performance. Use the power switch with the reset button (other side panel) to reset the unit to factory default settings. 5(6(7 Recessed push switch used to reset the unit.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE 0(',$ 5(& 8L 8L ZLWK ODWHVW )LUPZDUH USB Socket for USB Flash Drive - for recording audio The Soundcraft Ui mixer will record the Master Channel stereo output as a stereo file onto the storage device. See guide for playback and recording instructions - section 9.0. /,1( ,1 Line level RCA inputs The RCA inputs feed the Line In L and Line In R channels in the UI mixer.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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). 3OHDVH QRWH 7KH HQWLUH VLJQDO SDWK H[FHSW IRU WKH KDUGZDUH SUH DQG RXWSXW '$&V LV FOLS IUHH ZLWK LQ¿QLWH headroom. It means that internal clipping is not introduced even by driving the EQ/Dyn to the max. 6XI¿FLHQWO\ UHGXFLQJ WKH OHYHO RQ WKH 0DVWHU &KDQQHO VWULS ZLOO JHW ULG RI DQ\ FOLSSLQJ
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.0.2: RESET THE MIXER SOFTWARE > RESET THE MIXER 7KHUH DUH WZR OHYHOV RI UHVHW IRU WKH 8L PL[HU 7KH ¿UVW ZLOO UHVHW QHWZRUN VHWWLQJV LQ WKH HYHQW WKDW \RX DUH XQDEOH WR FRQQHFW 7KH VHFRQG XVHV D IXOOUHVHW W[W ¿OH RQ D 86% PHPRU\ VWLFN LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK WKH UHVHW EXWWRQ 7KLV ZLOO IXOO\ UHVHW WKH XQLW EDFN WR LWV IDFWRU\ ¿UPZDUH DQG GHIDXOW VHWWLQJV 1HWZRUNLQJ 5HVHW Reset Networking and Admin password if you have forgotten the admin password or if you are no longer able to
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION 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 GLIIHU VLJQL¿FDQWO\ LQ FRQWHQW 6FUROO 0L[HU Touch /Click and slide on the mixer screen to scroll along to whole available mi
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION 'RXEOH 7DS &KDQQHO 6WULS Double tap anywhere except the fader to access the METERS screen or switch back to the MIX screen from the GAIN screen. 6FUROO &KDQQHO 1DPHV Touch/click-hold and slide on channel names to access channel names across the whole mixer, including FX Sends, Aux Sends, and Group Faders. Access the Dashboard screen for that channel - access to EQ, dynamics, Aux and FX Sends, and more. 3.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION /RQJ KHOG 7DS &OLFN $ ORQJ WDS FOLFN RQ FHUWDLQ FRQWUROV EULQJV XS D VXE PHQX VSHFL¿F WR WKDW FRQWURO )RU H[DPSOH D ORQJ KROG RU 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. 6OLGHRXW 9LHZ Touch the Slideout Arrow to the right of the MIX screen to access the Slideout View panel.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY There are many control gestures, taps, and clicks to help navigate the Ui Control software quickly and intuitively. This is a summary of those control options. /LVW VHOHFWRUV • Item selections available in list boxes can be made by double clicking/tapping on a selection in addition to using a ‘load’ button trigger. 0,; SDJH VKRUWFXWV • Double click/tap on channel virtual LCD display to return channel Vol to 0dB.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY &KDQQHO (',7 SDJH ! (4 WDE Parametric EQ: • Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page. • Drag PEQ frequency balls to adjust dB gain and frequency values. • Double click/tap frequency balls to reset selected frequency band to 0dB and default frequency. • Pinch-gesture or mousewheel/trackpad scroll on selected frequency ball to adjust Q value.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION 0,; *$,1 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). (',7 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.
8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION 61$36+27 Access the Show and Snapshots pop-up selector Load shows and snapshots directly from this pop-up. 6/,'(287 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.
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8L 8L 8VHU 0DQXDO 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). 0(7(56 The Tabs are METERS (for all channels), MUTES (Mute group Assignment), VIEWS (View Group assignment), and SUBS (sub-group assignment).
