Harman UI16MIXER Remote Control Digital Mixer User Manual Manual

Harman International Industries, Inc Remote Control Digital Mixer Manual

User Manual

User Guide v3.0For Soundcraft Ui12 & Ui16®®series
INFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATIONIMPORTANTPlease 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 + A2:2013And EMC standardsEN55022: 2010EN61000-3-3: 2013EN55020 :2007+ A11EN61000-4-2: 2009EN61000-4-3: 2006 + A1+ A2:DUQLQJ$Q\PRGL¿FDWLRQRUFKDQJHVPDGHWRWKLVGHYLFHXQOHVVH[SOLFLWO\DSSURYHGE\+DUPDQZLOOLQYDOLGDWHWKHDXWKRULVDWLRQRIWKLVGHYLFH2SHUDWLRQRIDQXQDXWKRULVHGGHYLFHLVSURKLELWHGXQGHU6HFWLRQRIWKH&RPPXQLFDWLRQVDFWRIDVDPHQGHGDQG6XESDUWRI3DUWRI&KDSWHURIWKH&RGHRI)HGHUDO5HJXODWLRQV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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna* Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.For further details contact: Harman International Industries Ltd, 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge,CA 91329 USAemail: soundcraft@harman.com© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2014 All rights reservedParts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.Part No. 5056809Rev 1.0E&OE September 2014Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Soundcraft.Harman International Industries Limited8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge,CA 91329 USAhttp://www.soundcraft.com8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTS$1,1752'8&7,21728L1.1: Safety1.2: Warranty 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV*(77,1*67$57('2.1: System Overview2.2: Hardware I/O & Control2.3: Input Channel Routing2.4: Getting Connected62)7:$5(&21752/3.0.1:Updates & Requirements 3.0.2: Reset The Mixer3.1:Software Navigation 3.1.1: Control / Gesture Summary3.2:Tablet Navigation 3.2.1: Keyboard Control3.3: Tablet Screens3.4:Phone Navigation3.5:Phone Screens0,;(5&+$11(/64.1: Input Gain Page4.2: Input Mix Page 4.2.1: Input Sub Menu4.3: Aux Sends4.3.1: Aux Master4.4: FX Sends4.5: Group Master4.6: Master Channel 4.6.1: Master Channel Sub-Menu&+$11(/(',75.1: DigiTech5.2: Parametric EQ5.3: Graphic EQ5.3.1 AFS2 - Feedback Elimination5.4: Dynamics5.5: Aux / FX Sends0,;)($785(66.1: View & Mute Groups6.2: MOREME/(;,&21);(',77.1: Reverb7.2: Delay7.3: Chorus6+2:661$36+2760(',$3/$<(55(&25'(56(77,1*6 1HWZRUN&RQ¿JXUDWLRQ 10.1.1: Hotspot Settings 10.1.2: Wi-Fi Settings 10.1.3: LAN Settings$33(1',; Troubleshooting: No Sound?$33(1',; Troubleshooting: System FAQ$33(1',; F/W UpdatesFor clarity, this manual uses section references rather than page numbers. In some instances, one section reference may extend to several pages.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
1.0: INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO Ui1.0: INTRODUCTION TO UiThe Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui12 and Ui16 each feature built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2,DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more. Both models feature fully recallable and remote-controlled mic JDLQDQGSKDQWRPSRZHUDORQJZLWKEDQGSDUDPHWULF(4KLJKSDVV¿OWHUFRPSUHVVRUGHHVVHUDQGnoise gate on input channels.0$,1)($785(6• Tablet/PC/Smartphone Controlled Digital Mixer• Integrated Wi-Fi• Cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices• Use up to 10 control devices (tablets, phones, PCs) simultaneously• Legendary Harman Signal Processing from dbx®, Digitech®, and Lexicon®• Fully recallable and remote-controlled mic preamps• 4-band Parametric EQ, High-Pass Filter, Compressor, De-esser and Noise Gate on input channels• 31-band Graphic EQ, Noise Gate and Compressor on all outputs• Real-Time Frequency Analyser (RTA) on inputs and outputs• 3 or 4 dedicated Lexicon® FX effects processors: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Delay/Reverb (Ui16).• 4 x Subgroups, Mute Groups, View Groups, and more mixer controls• Show/Snapshot recall with channel safes and security lockout• 2-channel USB audio playback and recording (Recording Ui16 only)• Floor-ready rugged chassis for live applications8L8L8VHU0DQXDOThe Ui16 boasts eight XLR combo mic/line inputs, four XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi- Z/instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with four balanced XLR Aux outputs, two quarter-inch headphone outputs with level control, plus balanced stereo XLR and quarter-inch main outputs. Two-channel USB audio playback is compatible with MP3, WAV and AIFF formats, and 2-channel USB Record direct-to-memory devices functionality is possible as well. The Ui16 also has an HDMI display connection output.
1.1: SAFETYINTRODUCTION > SAFETY1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY7KHLQWHUQDOSRZHUVXSSO\XQLWFRQWDLQVQRXVHUVHUYLFHDEOHSDUWV5HIHUDOOVHUYLFLQJWRDTXDOL¿HGVHUYLFHHQJLQHHUWKURXJKWKHDSSURSULDWH6RXQGFUDIWGHDOHU5DGLRIUHTXHQF\H[SRVXUHThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must IROORZWKHVSHFL¿FRSHUDWLQJLQVWUXFWLRQVIRUVDWLVI\LQJ5)H[SRVXUHFRPSOLDQFH7KLVWUDQVPLWWHUPXVWQRWEHFRORFDW-HGRURSHUDWLQJLQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWKDQ\RWKHUDQWHQQDRUWUDQVPLWWHU1RPRGL¿FDWLRQV&KDQJHVRUPRGL¿FDWLRQVQRWexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The minimum distance required away from the Ui 12-16 mixer and or any antenna is 20cm.&DQDGD6WDWHPHQWThis device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two condi-tions:(1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.This End equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Cet équipement devrait être installé et actionné avec une distance minimum de 20 centimètres entre le radiateur et votre corps.6$)(7<127,&(6)RU\RXURZQVDIHW\DQGWRDYRLGLQYDOLGDWLRQRIWKHZDUUDQW\SOHDVHUHDGWKLVVHFWLRQFDUHIXOO\,PSRUWDQW6\PEROVWarningsAlerts the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s HQFORVXUHWKDWPD\EHRIVXI¿FLHQWPDJQLWXGHto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.CautionsAlerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
1.1: SAFETYINTRODUCTION > SAFETY1.1: 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 LQFOXGLQJDPSOL¿HUVWKDWSURGXFHKHDW•'RQRW block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.•'RQRW use this apparatus near water.•'RQRW defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not ¿WLQWR\RXURXWOHWFRQVXOWDQHOHFWULFLDQIRUUHSODFHPHQWRIWKHREVROHWHRXWOHW•Protectthe power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.•OnlyXVHDWWDFKPHQWVDFFHVVRULHVVSHFL¿HGE\WKHPDQXIDFWXUHU•8QSOXJ this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.•ReferDOOVHUYLFLQJWRTXDOL¿HGVHUYLFHSHUVRQQHO6HUYLFLQJLVUHTXLUHGZKHQWKHDSSDUDWXVKDVEHHQdamaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.•UseRQO\ZLWKWKHFDUWVWDQGWULSRGEUDFNHWRUWDEOHVSHFL¿HGE\WKHPDQXIDFWXUHURUVROGZLWKWKHapparatus. When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.•NoQDNHGÀDPHVRXUFHVVXFKDVOLJKWHGFDQGOHVRUFLJDUHWWHVHWFVKRXOGEHSODFHGRQWKHapparatus.•1RXVHUVHUYLFHDEOHSDUWV5HIHUDOOVHUYLFLQJWRDTXDOL¿HGVHUYLFHHQJLQHHUWKURXJKWKHappropriate Soundcraft dealer.•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.,WLVUHFRPPHQGHGWKDWDOOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGVHUYLFHRQWKHSURGXFWVKRXOGEHFDUULHGRXWE\6RXQGFUDIWRULWVDXWKRULVHGDJHQWV6RXQGFUDIWFDQQRWDFFHSWDQ\OLDELOLW\ZKDWVRHYHUIRUDQ\ORVVRUGDPDJHFDXVHGE\VHUYLFHPDLQWHQDQFHRUUHSDLUE\XQDXWKRULVHGSHUVRQQHO:$51,1*7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRI¿UHRUHOHFWULFVKRFNGRQRWH[SRVHWKLVDSSDUDWXVWRUDLQRUPRLVWXUH'RQRWH[SRVHWKHDSSDUDWXVWRGULSSLQJRUVSODVKLQJDQGGRQRWSODFHREMHFWV¿OOHGZLWKOLTXLGVVXFKDVYDVHVRQWKHDSSDUDWXV1RQDNHGÀDPHVRXUFHVVXFKDVOLJKWHGFDQGOHVVKRXOGEHSODFHGRQWKHDSSDUDWXV9HQWLODWLRQVKRXOGQRWEHLPSHGHGE\FRYHULQJWKHYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVZLWKLWHPVVXFKDVQHZVSDSHUVWDEOHFORWKVFXUWDLQVHWF8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
1.1: SAFETYINTRODUCTION > SAFETY1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY:$51,1*6$'9,&()257+26(:+2386+7+(%281'$5,(6Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the FDSDELOLW\WRSURGXFHVRXQGVZKLFKZKHQPRQLWRUHGWKURXJKDQDPSOL¿HURUKHDGSKRQHV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. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.0RVWLPSRUWDQWO\²GRQ¶WEHDIUDLGWRH[SHULPHQWWR¿QGRXWKRZHDFKSDUDPHWHUDIIHFWVWKHVRXQG²this will extend your creativity and help.NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter-ference at his own expense.This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
1.2: WARRANTYINTRODUCTION > SAFETY1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY:$55$17<1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.(QG8VHUPHDQVWKHSHUVRQZKR¿UVWSXWVWKHHTXLSPHQWLQWRUHJXODURSHUDWLRQDealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, pro-vided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defec-tive components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.4 This warranty shall only be available if:a) The Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft’s manual.E7KH(QG8VHUKDVQRWL¿HG6RXQGFUDIWRUWKH'HDOHUZLWKLQGD\VRIWKHGHIHFWDSSHDULQJDQGc) No persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; andd) The End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such RSHUDWLQJVXSSOLHVDVPHHW6RXQGFUDIW¶VVSHFL¿FDWLRQVDQGRWKHUZLVHLQDOOUHVSHFWVLQDFFRUGDQFH6RXQGFUDIW¶Vrecommendations.5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chem-LFDORUHOHFWURFKHPLFDORUHOHFWULFDOLQÀXHQFHVDFFLGHQWDOGDPDJH$FWVRI*RGQHJOHFWGH¿FLHQF\LQHOHFWULFDOpower, air-conditioning or humidity control.7KHEHQH¿WRIWKLV:DUUDQW\PD\QRWEHDVVLJQHGE\WKH(QG8VHU7. End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
1.3: SPECIFICATIONSINTRODUCTION > SAFETY1.3: SPECIFICATIONS8L8L8VHU0DQXDO6281'&5$)78L7<3,&$/63(&,),&$7,216)UHTXHQF\5HVSRQVH20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.25 dB7+'-20dBFS @ 1kHz <0.006%• NoiseResidual Noise -96dBuMic Input E.I.N.22Hz-22kHz unweighted: -109dB EINMix Noise masters at unity < -90dBu1 input to Mix at Unity gain < -86dBu&URVV7DON#N+]Channel ON attenuation <120dBChannel Fader Attenuation <120dBMic-Mic -103dB@ 1kHz, -93dB@ 10kHzLine-Line-103dB@ 1kHz, -93dB@ 10kHz,QSXW*DLQMic/Line Gain -40dB to +50dB (0.1dB steps, Step accuracy depends on size of fader in GUI)*DWHThreshold -inf to +6dBAuto AttackAuto Release&RPSUHVVRUThreshold -90dB +6dBRatio 1:1 - 50:1Attack 1ms - 400msRelease 10ms - 2000msMakeup Gain -24dB - +48dB• EQ Channel4 band parametriq EQEach Band Freq 20Hz to 22kHzQ .05 - 15Gain -20dB to +20dBHPF20Hz to 1kHz'HHVVHUThreshold -90dB to 6dB5DWLRLQ¿QLW\WRFrequency 2kHz to 15kHz(42XWSXWV32 band GEQ, 20Hz - 20KHz +-15dB&RPSUHVVRURXWSXWVThreshold -90dB +6dBRatio 1:1 - 50:1Attack 1ms - 400msRelease 10ms - 2000msMakeup Gain -24dB - +48dBGE[$)6RQDOORXWSXWVSDUDPHWULF(4¶V¿[HGÀRDWLQJ/DWHQF\Mic in - ADC -DSP -DAC - Line output 1.8ms,QSXWDQG2XWSXW/HYHOVMic Input +20dBu maxLine input +20dBu maxMix output +23dBu maxHeadphone outputs 500mW 1 output used #ȍPZERWKRXWSXWVXVHG,QSXWDQG2XWSXW,PSHGDQFHV0LFLQSXWNȍ/LQH,QSXWNȍ+L=,QSXWNȍ2XWSXWVDOODWȍ86%Max Current 500mAMax Current available to all ports: 900mA3RZHUConsumption (typical) < 25WAC input voltage range 88-265VAC auto sensingAC frequency 47-63Hz2SHUDWLQJ&RQGLWLRQVTemperature range 5°C - 45°CHumidity 0%-90%Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C(2(Soundcraft reserves the right to change VSHFL¿FDWLRQVDQGRULPDJHVLQWKLVPDQXDOZLWK-out notice.
8L8L8VHU0DQXDO 2.0: GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL2.0: INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUALAnyone 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) soft-ware.Please note: Most of the hardware illustrations in this manual are based on the Ui16 console. Where there are differences between operation of Ui16 and Ui12, it is noted in the relevant section.User Guide v2.0For Soundcraft Ui12 & Ui16®®series3')If you’re reading the PDF version of the manual, you can use the thumbnail view and links from the Contents page to navigate quickly.For clarity, this manual uses section references rather than page numbers. In some instances, one section reference may extend to several pages.7RJHWVWDUWHGZLWK8LFRQWUROJRWRWKHµ*HWWLQJ&RQQHFWHG¶VHFWLRQ
2.1: SYSTEM OVERVIEWGETTING STARTED > SYSTEM OVERVIEW2.1: SYSTEM OVERVIEWThis 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.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROLGETTING STARTED > HARDWARE2.2: Hardware I/O And ControlThe Ui main unit’s front panel hosts all local audio inputs and outputs plus three master level controls. 2QRQHVLGHSDQHO\RXZLOO¿QGWKHSRZHUFRQQHFWRUDQGSRZHUVZLWFKRQWKHRWKHU\RXZLOO¿QGWKHRESET button, FOOTSWITCH connection, two USB ports, and the Ethernet (wired LAN) connection).&20%2,1387Connection for Jack or XLR - mic or Line levelThe input number corresponds to channel number in the Ui control software.;/5,QSXWMic or Line XLR InputThe input number corresponds to channel number in the Ui control software.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO3+21(6Set level for headphones outputsThis controls the level on both headphone outputs. The headphone source signal defaults to the main stereo signal but switches to the Solo bus when AFL or PFL is selected. 0,;/0,;5Set levels for MIX L and Mix R outputsThe Mix output is the Ui’s main left/right stereo output and appears on both the XLR and Jack Mix L/R outputs./,1(,1Line level RCA inputsThe RCA inputs feed the Line In L and Line In R channels in the UI mixer.+($'3+21(6287Parallel headphone socketsThese are not independent, meaning each output receives the same signal. The headphone outputs receive the same audio signal as the main outputs unless a channel Solo is active, or the ‘AUX’ option is set in SETTINGS (this assigns the highest-numbered aux pairs to the headphones outputs).
2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROLGETTING STARTED > HARDWARE2.2: Hardware I/O And Control0,;/5287387-$&.Master Channel Jack outputsThe Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical).$8;2873876Physical outputs for the Aux Master outputsThe Ui12 has two Aux Master outputs and the Ui16 has four. 0(',$3/$<86%6RFNHWIRU86%)ODVK'ULYHZLWKDXGLRSOD\EDFN¿OHVAudio files must be saved to the USB stick as either MP3, AAC, .WAV, .OGG, .AIFF, or .FLAC files. See section 9.0.This USB socket can also be used for Show File and Snaphot import/export, and software updates. There are two additional USB sockets on the side of the unit.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO0,;/5287387;/5Master Channel XLR outputsThe Master Channel XLR and jack outputs are parallel connections (identical).0(',$5(&8L8LZLWKODWHVW)LUPZDUHUSB Socket for USB Flash Drive - for recording audioThe Soundcraft Ui 16mixer 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.Wi-Fi AntennaNecessary for wireless network connection - Hotspot or WiFiMake sure the Antenna is firmly screwed into it’s socket and normally orientated vertically. For more information on wireless network settings, see section 10.1.
2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROLGETTING STARTED > HARDWARE2.2: Hardware I/O And Control5(6(7Recessed 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.)2276:,7&+Footswtich connector used to toggle FX Mute on and off.Use a footswitch with a quarter-inch jack connection. The unit will auto-detect the connector type, though the footswitch itself must be a non-latching type.86%&RQQHFWRUV0D\EHXVHGIRU6KRZ¿OHLPSRUWDQGH[SRUWVHFWLRQDQGVRIWZDUHXSGDWHVThere are USB connections on the front panel of the unit for audio recording and playback.(7+(51(7Standard RJ45-wired connector for use with wired Ethernet.A wired Ethernet conenction to the Ui is the most secure. See section 10.1 for more details on network settings and configurations.+'0,&RQQHFWRU8L2QO\Supports HDMI Video standardThe feature is not yet implemented.8L8L8VHU0DQXDOPWRPower Connector & SwitchThe 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.
2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROLGETTING STARTED > HARDWARE2.2: Hardware I/O And ControlWi-Fi IndicatorShows Wi-Fi is operating normallyThe 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.8L8L8VHU0DQXDO0(',$5(&8L8LZLWKODWHVW)LUPZDUHUSB Socket for USB Flash Drive - for recording audioThe Soundcraft Ui mixer will record the Master Channel stereo output as a stereo file onto the storage device. See guide for playback and recording instructions - section 9.0./,1(,1Line level RCA inputsThe RCA inputs feed the Line In L and Line In R channels in the UI mixer.
2.3: INPUT CHANNEL ROUTINGGETTING STARTED > INPUT CHANNEL ROUTING2.3: INPUT CHANNEL ROUTINGThe diagram shows the audio signal path through an input channel - from physical input to bus sends (Aux, FX, Mix, and so on).3OHDVHQRWH7KHHQWLUHVLJQDOSDWKH[FHSWIRUWKHKDUGZDUHSUHDQGRXWSXW'$&VLVFOLSIUHHZLWKLQ¿QLWHheadroom. It means that internal clipping is not introduced even by driving the EQ/Dyn to the max. 6XI¿FLHQWO\UHGXFLQJWKHOHYHORQWKH0DVWHU&KDQQHOVWULSZLOOJHWULGRIDQ\FOLSSLQJRQWKHRXWSXW8L8L8VHU0DQXDO
2.4: GETTING CONNECTEDGETTING STARTED > GETTING CONNECTED2.4: GETTING CONNECTED - SOFTWARE CONTROLThe Soundcraft Ui series uses built-in web server technology to enable computer, tablet, and phone-based in-browser control of all functions - simply connect to the Ui Wi-Fi access point (hotspot) and browse to the appropriate URL. Alternatively, you can connect via an existing Wi-Fi network, or via a wired LAN (Local Area Network) using the Ethernet port on the side of the unit. See Section 10.1 for GHWDLOVRQQHWZRUNFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ8L8L8VHU0DQXDO&RQQHFWLQJ7R8L+RWVSRWZLWKFRPSXWHUWDEOHWRUSKRQH1) Ensure the Wi-Fi antenna is attached to the unit, connect the external power supply, and turn on the SRZHUWR\RXUPL[HU<RXZLOOVHHDQ/('OLJKWXSLQVLGHWKH:L)LORJRRQ\RXU8LKDUGZDUHWKLVZLOOÀDVKuntil booted successfully.2) Navigate to Wi-Fi set-up on your device and connect to the “Soundcraft Ui” access point. If this is the ¿UVWWLPH\RXKDYHFRQQHFWHGWKHGHIDXOWSDVVZRUGZLOOEHµVFXLZODQ¶3) Launch your device’s browser, and enter the URL ui-mixer.io. For Android users, you must use Android browser 4.4 or later, or another modern browser like Chrome to use the Ui web app.4) You should see the device selection screen showing icons for large screen (tab icon) and small screen (phone icon) versions of the Ui software. Choose the version applicable to your device.IMPORTANT!7KH¿UVWWLPH\RXFRQQHFWLWLVLPSRUWDQWWRVHWXSDQHZSDVVZRUGIRU:L)LDFFHVV3UHVVWKH6HWWLQJVLFRQWKHQFKRRVHWKH¿UVWWDEµ1(7:25.¶WRDFFHVVWKHSDVVZRUG¿HOG'()$8/7+2763273$66:25'VFXLZODQ
8L8L8VHU0DQXDO 3.0: SOFTWARE CONTROLSOFTWARE CONTROL3.0: SOFTWARE CONTROLThe 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.
8L8L8VHU0DQXDO 3.0.1: UPDATES & REQUIREMENTSSOFTWARE UPDATES & REQUIREMENTS3.0.1: SOFTWARE UPDATES & REQUIREMENTSThe 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.6RIWZDUH8SGDWHVRegular software updates are posted on the Soundcraft website and are available from the product page. In the Tablet software you can check your current Ui software version by navigating to the SETTINGS page and selecting the ABOUT tab. In the Phone software you can check your current Ui software version by navigating to the SETTINGS page and selecting the HELP tab.7RXSGDWHWKH8LVRIWZDUH'RZQORDGWKH8LXSGDWH¿OHIURPWKHZHEVLWHDQGOHDYHLQ]LSIRUPDW&RS\WKH]LS¿OHWRD86%PHGLDGHYLFHVXLWDEOHIRUFRQQHFWLRQWRD8LPL[HU¶V86%SRUW1RWH7KH¿OHcan reside in any directory. Any USB port on the mixer is also acceptable.3. Ensure your client device is connected to the Ui mixer GUI4. Connect the USB media 5. The GUI display will display that the USB device has been mounted. After the stick has been read (may-be 10 more seconds) the update will be recognised.6. The GUI will ask if you would like to update. Choose OK.7. The mixer will perform the update8. The GUI will present a message stating whether the update has been successful or not.9. You must power-cycle the unit and reconnect a client device.10. You can browse to the about page to see the new Firmware version information.IMPORTANT!1RWHWKDWLI\RXKDYHDQ\W\SHRI]LS¿OHRWKHUWKDQWKHXSGDWH¿OHLQDQ\GLUHFWRU\RQWKHUSB key already, the software update will not work.
8L8L8VHU0DQXDO 3.0.2: RESET THE MIXERSOFTWARE > RESET THE MIXER3.0.2: RESET THE MIXER7KHUHDUHWZROHYHOVRIUHVHWIRUWKH8LPL[HU7KH¿UVWZLOOUHVHWQHWZRUNVHWWLQJVLQWKHHYHQWWKDW\RXDUHXQDEOHWRFRQQHFW7KHVHFRQGXVHVDIXOOUHVHWW[W¿OHRQD86%PHPRU\VWLFNLQFRQMXQFWLRQZLWKWKHUHVHWEXWWRQ7KLVZLOOIXOO\UHVHWWKHXQLWEDFNWRLWVIDFWRU\¿UPZDUHDQGGHIDXOWVHWWLQJVFull ResetThis method removes all updates you may have performed on the mixer and returns the unit to its GHIDXOWIDFWRU\VKLSSLQJ¿UPZDUHDQGVWDWH$OOVHWWLQJVVQDSVKRWVXVHUVSUR¿OHVDQGVKRZVZLOOEHORVWPlease ensure you have saved/backed up any shows before resetting your Ui.&UHDWHDWHVW¿OHQDPHGIXOOUHVHWW[WQRFRQWHQWVQHFHVVDU\DQGFRS\WRD86%VWLFN2) Insert the USB stick into one of the Ui’s USB ports.3) Use a slim, long object to hold the reset button down for approximately 10 seconds while you power on the unit.7KH8LZLOOUHFRJQLVHWKHIXOOUHVHWW[W¿OHRQWKH86%VWLFNDQGSHUIRUPDIXOOIDFWRU\UHVHW5) You must power cycle the unit and reconnect the client device. Power off for at least 10-15 seconds be-fore powering back on.Note:$ÀLFNRIWKHSRZHURIIRQZLOODOPRVWDOZD\VIDLOWRERRWSURSHUO\DQGFDQJHWVWXFNZLWKFRQWLQXRXVÀDVKLQJEOXH:L)L/('0DNHVXUHWRSRZHURIIZDLWVHFRQGVWKHQSRZHURQ7KHEOXH:L)L/('ZLOOSXOVHÀDVKIRUDURXQGVHFRQGVWKHQUHPDLQRQ1HWZRUNLQJ5HVHWReset Networking and Admin password if you have forgotten the admin password or if you are no longer able to connect to the Ui.Use a paper clip (or similar) to hold down the recessed reset button (side panel) down for approximately 10 seconds while you power on the unit. This will initialise the Ui’s networking and admin password to the default state.
3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION8L8L8VHU0DQXDO6FUROO0L[HUTouch /Click and slide on the mixer screen to scroll along to whole available mixer - including FX Send, Aux Send and Group masters.)DGHU&KDQQHO1DPHSelect a channel by touching or clicking on a fader or channel name. The selected channel will remain active (keep focus) regardless of function screen until a new channel is selected.'RXEOH7DS)DGHUAccess the channel EQ from MIX Screen. Double tap or double click.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 GLIIHUVLJQL¿FDQWO\LQFRQWHQW
3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION8L8L8VHU0DQXDO6FUROO&KDQQHO1DPHVTouch/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.'RXEOH7DS&KDQQHO6WULSDouble tap anywhere except the fader to access the METERS screen or switch back to the MIX screen from the GAIN screen.
3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION8L8L8VHU0DQXDO/RQJKHOG7DS&OLFN$ORQJWDSFOLFNRQFHUWDLQFRQWUROVEULQJVXSDVXEPHQXVSHFL¿FWRWKDWFRQWURO)RUH[DPSOHDORQJKROGRUclick 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9LHZTouch the Slideout Arrow to the right of the MIX screen to access the Slideout View panel.For the tablet software Slideout panel, click/touch the Ui button in the top right corner of the screen. The tablet Slideout offers fast mixer navigation to common channel groups, MUTE and VIEW group access, the TAP TEMPO button, plus MUTE ALL and MUTE FX functions.On the phone software this gives fast access to the TAP TEMPO and MUTE FX buttons, plus JUMP TO (mixer navigation), GROUPS (Mute & View Groups), and FUNCTIONS (fast functions such as playback and record) options.You can pin the Slideout View in place via the SETTINGS Screen.
3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARYSOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY3.1.1: CONTROL SUMMARYThere 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. 8L8L8VHU0DQXDO/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.• Single click/tap on channel Pan or Balance control zone to temporarily display channel Pan or Balance value in relative virtual channel LCD display.• Double click/tap on channel Pan or Balance control to centre channel Pan or Balance.• Double click/tap in INPUT channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to METERS Page.• Double click/tap in LINE INPUT channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to METERS Page.• Double click/tap in PLAYER channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to PLAYER/MEDIA Page.• Double click/tap in FX RETURN channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to FX SENDS Page.• Double click/tap in SUG GROUP channel strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to METERS Page.• 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.• Double click/tap on channel label (channel type: FX RETURN) to navigate to selected channel EDIT page FX tab (Global FX parameters).• Long click/press and hold on channel label to instantiate channel pop-up menu.• Single click/tap on top level navigation panel virtual LCD display to instantiate shows/snapshot pop-up list short-cut activator.• Long click/press-and-hold on top level navigation panel virtual LCD display to navigate to SETTINGS page SHOWS tab.• Single click/tap on MASTER channel virtual LCD display to navigate to METERS Page.6/,'(2873DQHOVKRUWFXWV/RQJFOLFNSUHVVDQGKROGRQ68%*52836WRQDYLJDWHWR6XE*URXSFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ0(7(56SDJH68%6tab./RQJFOLFNSUHVVDQGKROGRQ9,(:*52836WRQDYLJDWHWR9LHZVFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ0(7(56SDJH9,(:6WDE/RQJFOLFNSUHVVDQGKROGRQ087(*52836WRQDYLJDWHWR0XWH*URXSVFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ0(7(56SDJHMUTES tab).• Long click/press-and-hold on TAP TEMPO for numeric tempo entry.0(7(56SDJH• 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.&KDQQHO(',7SDJH!',*,7(&+WDE• Single click/tap on amp head to bring up amp list selector• Single click/tap on to bring up cab list selector
3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARYSOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY3.1.1: CONTROL SUMMARY8L8L8VHU0DQXDO&KDQQHO(',7SDJH!(4WDEParametric 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.• Drag DE-ESSER frequency ball to adjust frequency and dB threshold values.• Drag LC/HPF frequency ball to adjust LC/HPF frequency value.• Pinch-gesture or mousewheel/trackpad scroll on DE-ESSER frequency ball to adjust ratio value.*UDSKLF(4• Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page.• Drag GEQ frequency balls to adjust dB gain of selected frequency.• Double click/tap frequency balls to reset selected frequency to 0dB.• Single click/tap on mini GEQ segments (top left) to present high or low bands in main editor.&KDQQHO(',7SDJH!'<1WDE• Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page.• Drag threshold ball to adjust dynamics threshold value.• Drag ratio ball to adjust dynamics ratio value.&KDQQHO(',7SDJH!);WDE• Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page.• Single click/tap in virtual FX rack for Preset Manager.&KDQQHO(',7SDJH!$8;WDE• Double click/tap in vacant space to navigate to MIX page.$8;6(1'6SDJH• Long click/press-and-hold channel strip PRE/POST button for ‘set all Pre or Post’ option.• Double click/tap in channel send strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to MIX Page.• Double click/tap on channel label to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab.• Long click/press-and-hold on channel label to instantiate channel pop-up menu.• Double click/tap in channel LCD to ‘Return To Zero Level’.);6(1'6SDJH• Double click/tap in channel send strip zone (excluding fader cap) to navigate to MIX Page.• Double click/tap on channel label to navigate to selected channel EDIT page DYN tab.• Long click/press-and-hold on channel label to instantiate channel pop-up menu.• Double click/tap in channel LCD to ‘Return To Zero Level’.3/$<(50(',$SDJH• 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 instantiate channel pop-up menu.
3.2: TABLET NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION3.2: TABLET NAVIGATIONThe 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0DQXDO0(7(56Access the METERS pageTabs on this page are METERS (meters & status), MUTES, VIEWS, and SUBS (Sub Groups). The default meters page shows status for phantom power, phase, mute, and solo, plus bargraph metering for level, gain reduction (dynamics). You can activate mute groups, use Tap Tempo, and CLEAR SOLO, MUTE ALL, AND MUTE FX directly from this page.
3.2: TABLET NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION8L8L8VHU0DQXDO(',7Access the EDIT page for the selected channelResulting 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. Certain Tabs will be preselected if you navigate from certain views. For example, selecting EDIT from the FX Sends main page will preselect the FX Sends tab in for the highlighted channel. );6(1'6Access the FX SENDS pageShows a fader based view of all FX send levels for the selected FX Send Bus. Also shows FX Return channel on right hand side. Selecting EDIT from the FX SENDS page will preselect the FX Send tab for the selected input channel.6(77,1*6Access the SETTING pageSystem and mixer settings and configurations.$8;6(1'6Access the AUX SENDS pageShows a fader based view of all aux send levels for the selected aux bus. Also shows the Aux Master channel on right hand side. Selecting EDIT from the AUX SENDS page will preselect the AUX SENDS tab for the selected input channel.0(',$Access the MEDIA pagePlayback and record controls, plus playlist and track selections. Also shows Playback L and Playback R channels on left hand side.0,;*$,1Access the MIX and GAIN pagesWhen 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).
3.2: TABLET NAVIGATIONSOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION8L8L8VHU0DQXDO61$36+27Access the Show and Snapshots pop-up selectorLoad shows and snapshots directly from this pop-up.6/,'(287Access the SLIDEOUT view on the right hand side of the screenOers fast view and status switching functionality. The Slideout view can be configured as ‘pinned’ (permanent) in the SETTINGS page for Mix and Aux/FX Sends pages independently.
3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROLSOFTWARE > KEYBOARD CONTROL3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROLFor users mixing with a device that has a keyboard, please see below a set of easily accessible key com-PDQGVPDNLQJLWTXLFNDQGHI¿FLHQWWRDFFHVVWKHPRVWXVHGIHDWXUHVRQWKHPL[HU8L8L8VHU0DQXDO[1]DASHBOARD[2]MIX/GAIN[3]EDIT[4]AUX SENDS[5]FX SENDS>@MEDIA>@SETTINGS[8]SNAPSHOTS (Same as click in NAV Display)[9]SLIDEOUT>63$&(%$5@SLIDEOUT.[Q]FX RETURNS[W]SUB GROUPS[E]AUX MASTERS[A]MUTE ALL[P]PRESETS[F]MUTE FX[M]MUTE>6@SOLO[C]CHANNEL POP UP MENU[~]UNDO (last page viewed)>/HIWDUURZ@Jump 1 channels to the left>5LJKWDUURZ@Jump 1 channels to the right>8SDUURZ@Jump 8 channels to the left>'RZQDUURZ@Jump 8 channels to the right>7$%@Toggle through the tabs inside EQ, DYN, FX, AUX.
3.3: TABLET SCREENSSOFTWARE > TABLET SOFTWARE SCREENS3.3: TABLET SOFTWARE SCREENSThe 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). 8L8L8VHU0DQXDO0,;MIX is the most used screen and includes a scrollable display of every channel fader. The channel order from left to right is: input channel faders, line in faders, media player faders, FX return faders, Sub Group faders, and AUX Master faders. The Ui hardware you own will determine how many channels you see in the control software.0(7(56The Tabs are METERS (for all channels), MUTES (Mute group Assignment), VIEWS (View Group assignment), and SUBS (sub-group assignment).The Meters page features VU meters and gain reduction meters for all chan-nels, and also provides fast access to the CLEAR SOLOS, MUTE FX, and MUTE ALL buttons, plus all Mute Groups.*$,1All Ui mixer models include remote gain control and remote phantom power. 7KH*$,1VFUHHQHDVLO\LGHQWL¿HGE\LWVred fader level lines - features Gain Faders, and the phantom power and phase invert buttons.

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