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SoundCraft Ui12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® series User Guide v3.0 For Soundcraft Ui12 & Ui16 ®...
  • Page 2 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS 1.1: Safety 5.1: DigiTech 1.2: Warranty 5.2: Parametric EQ 5.3: Graphic EQ 5.3.1 AFS - Feedback Elimination 5.4: Dynamics 2.1: System Overview 2.2: Hardware I/O & Control 5.5: Aux / FX Sends 2.3: Input Channel Routing 2.4: Getting Connected 6.1: View &...
  • Page 4 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 AFS DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more.

  • Page 5: Safety

    1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY 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 to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 6 When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • No apparatus. • appropriate Soundcraft dealer. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY...
  • Page 7 1.1: SAFETY INTRODUCTION > SAFETY Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the 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.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 9 Temperature range 5°C - 45°C Q .05 - 15 Gain -20dB to +20dB Humidity 0%-90% HPF 20Hz to 1kHz Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C Soundcraft reserves the right to change Threshold -90dB to 6dB Frequency 2kHz to 15kHz out notice. 1.3: SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL Anyone with minimal audio experience should be able to operate the Soundcraft Ui Series consoles without reading too much of this manual, though we do recommend you take the time to go through it.

  • Page 11: System Overview

    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.

  • Page 12: Hardware I/O & Control

    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. RESET button, FOOTSWITCH connection, two USB ports, and the Ethernet (wired LAN) connection). Set level for headphones outputs This controls the level on both headphone outputs.
  • Page 13 USB sockets on the side of the unit. USB Socket for USB Flash Drive - for recording audio The 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.
  • Page 14 2.2: HARDWARE I/O & CONTROL GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE 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.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED > HARDWARE 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.

  • Page 16: Input Channel Routing

    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). headroom. It means that internal clipping is not introduced even by driving the EQ/Dyn to the max. 2.3: INPUT CHANNEL ROUTING...

  • Page 17: Getting Connected

    2) Navigate to Wi-Fi set-up on your device and connect to the “Soundcraft Ui” access point. If this is the 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.

  • Page 18: Software Control

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

  • Page 19: 1: Updates & Requirements

    Up to 10 control devices can be used simultaneously. Regular 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.

  • Page 20: 2: Reset The Mixer

    3.0.2: RESET THE MIXER SOFTWARE > RESET THE MIXER Reset 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.

  • Page 21: Software Navigation

    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 Touch /Click and slide on the mixer screen to scroll along to whole available mixer - including FX Send, Aux Send and Group masters.
  • Page 22 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION Double tap anywhere except the fader to access the METERS screen or switch back to the MIX screen from the GAIN screen. Touch/click-hold and slide on channel names to access channel names across the whole mixer, including FX Sends, Aux Sends, and Group Faders.
  • Page 23 3.1: SOFTWARE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > SOFTWARE NAVIGATION 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. Touch the Slideout Arrow to the right of the MIX screen to access the Slideout View panel.

  • Page 24: 1: Control / Gesture Summary

    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. • Item selections available in list boxes can be made by double clicking/tapping on a selection in addition to using a ‘load’...
  • Page 25 3.1.1: CONTROL / GESTURE SUMMARY SOFTWARE > CONTROL SUMMARY 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. •...

  • Page 26: Tablet Navigation

    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.
  • Page 27 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION 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). Access the EDIT page for the selected channel Resulting page configuration depends on selected channel.
  • Page 28 3.2: TABLET NAVIGATION SOFTWARE > TABLET / LARGE SCREEN NAVIGATION Access the Show and Snapshots pop-up selector Load shows and snapshots directly from this pop-up. Access the SLIDEOUT view on the right hand side of the screen O 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.

  • Page 29: 1: Keyboard Control

    3.2.1: KEYBOARD CONTROL SOFTWARE > KEYBOARD CONTROL For users mixing with a device that has a keyboard, please see below a set of easily accessible key com- DASHBOARD MIX/GAIN EDIT AUX SENDS FX SENDS MEDIA SETTINGS SNAPSHOTS (Same as click in NAV Display) SLIDEOUT SLIDEOUT.

  • Page 30: Tablet Screens

    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).

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