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Steinberg UR816C Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    16 x 16 USB 3.0 Audio Interface with 8 x D-PRE and 32-bit/192 kHz support Panel Controls and Terminals ....3 The UR816C is a 16-in and 16-out USB 3.0 audio Front Panel ............3 interface supporting 192 kHz and 32-bit audio Rear Panel ............5...

  • Page 3: Panel Controls And Terminals

    MIX refers to the stereo output signals which flow in the Indicator status Description device. Four Mix outputs are provided in the UR816C. The input signals to the device flow to each MIX. Refer -3 dBFS or more to the section “Signal Flow”...
  • Page 4 [LINE OUTPUT] jacks. To select the [LINE OUTPUT] jack, refer to the “Setup Window” (page 12) in the section “dspMixFx UR-C.” ^ Power switch Turn the power on [ I ] and off [ UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    XLR-type and phone type (balanced/unbalanced) plugs. The XLR type is set to the Apple accessories may be required when connecting the UR816C with iOS devices. For details, refer to the UR816C optimum level for microphone connection and phone type Startup Guide.

  • Page 6: Software

    Software Software This section explains software operations for using the UR816C with a computer. Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 1 Sample Rate Lets you select the sample rate of the device. Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver is a software program that Settings: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...
  • Page 7 From the Cubase series menu, select [Studio]  [Studio Setup], then click [Control Panel] in [Steinberg 4 Input Latency/Output Latency UR816C] or [Steinberg UR816C (High Precision)] in the Indicates the latency (delay time) for the audio input and menu on the left side of the window.

  • Page 8: Dspmixfx Ur-C

    UR-C. Select the desired Windows settings file of dspMixFx UR-C and import the desired scene on the left [All Programs] or [All apps]  [Steinberg UR-C]  side of the [IMPORT SCENE] window. [dspMixFx UR-C] The window appears after the file is selected in the file selection dialog.
  • Page 9 Displays and adjusts the Pan value. Enable editing of the value by double clicking the number. $ Mute Turns the mute function on (lit) and off (unlit). 2 Level Meter % Solo Indicates the signal level. Turns the solo function on (lit) and off (unlit). UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 10 7 REV-X Return Fader Adjusts the return level of REV-X. 8 REV-X Return Value Displays and adjusts the REV-X Return value. Enable editing of the value by double clicking the number. UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 11 You can copy the Main window settings of the MIX by playing back in the software in the computer into two dragging and dropping. channels in the UR816C, and sends them back to the computer. Refer to the section “Signal Flow” (page 37).
  • Page 12 Determines the [LINE OUTPUT] jack which is to be Options: 120 Hz, 100 Hz, 80 Hz, 60 Hz, 40 Hz affected by the [MUTE] switch on the front panel. 9 Zoom Changes the window size. Options: 100%, 150%, 200%, 250%, 300% UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 13 Drag the handle of the slider and fader to increase and decrease the parameter. Even if you click any point on the slider and fader, the parameter will not jump there. @ About Indicates the version of the firmware and software. UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Dedicated Windows For Cubase Series

    Opens the Hardware Setup Window. 3 Editor Active Opens dspMixFx UR-C. Hardware Inputs Settings area This area is used to set parameters related to the UR816C inputs. Hardware Setup Window 1 Port name Displays the name of the port which is being used for input to the track of the device.
  • Page 15 Software Effect Settings area Outputs area This area is used to set parameters related to the UR816C This area is used to set parameters related to hardware input/output port effects. outputs. 1 Mix Bus name Displays the Mix Bus name of the hardware output. The output bus of the track must be connected to this Mix bus.
  • Page 16 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz. When S/PDIF is selected, the input and output signals of up to two channels at any available sample rate. 4 Scene Automatically applies scene information to the UR816C device when loading a Cubase project file containing UR816C scene data. NOTICE Data saved to the device will be overwritten.

  • Page 17: Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip

    “Effect Type”, then click “Channel Strip Edit” in the section “Channel Area” (page 1 ATTACK Adjusts the attack time of the compressor. Range: 0.092 msec – 80.00 msec 2 RELEASE Adjusts the release time of the compressor. Range: 9.3 msec – 999.0 msec UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 18 Adjusts the center frequency of the high band. Range: 500.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz 8 HIGH G Adjusts the gain of the high band. Range: -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB 9 EQUALIZER On/Off Turns the equalizer on (lit) and off (unlit). UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 19: Rev-X

    Range: 0 –10 6 HPF Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter. Range: 20 Hz – 8.0 kHz 7 LPF Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter. Range: 1.0 kHz – 20.0 kHz UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 20 [Ctrl]/[command] key while you click on the appropriate knobs, sliders, and faders. • You can adjust the parameters more finely by holding the [SHIFT] key while you drag on the appropriate knobs, sliders, and faders. UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 21: Guitar Amp Classics

    Select the “Guitar Amp Classics” from the “Effect Type”, then click “Effect Edit” in the section “Input Settings Window” (page 15). From dspMixFx UR-C Select the “Guitar Amp Classics” from the “Effect Type”, then click “Effect Edit” in the section “Channel Area” (page UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 22 4 TREBLE/MIDDLE/BASS These three controls adjust the amplifier’s tonal response in the high, middle, and low frequency ranges. 5 PRESENCE Can be adjusted to emphasize the high frequencies and overtones. 6 OUTPUT Adjusts the final output level. UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 The OUTPUT control adjusts the final output level from the amp model without affecting the distortion or tone, and is useful for adjusting the guitar’s volume without changing any other aspects of the sound. UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 24: Using As A Stand-Alone Device

    Make sure that you set all volume levels to minimum before connecting or disconnecting the external device. Otherwise, high- volume output may damage your hearing or the equipment. Microphone Headphones Guitar Front panel Rear panel Microphone Preamp Monitor speakers Synthesizer Computer Word Clock Generator Sound Module UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuring Audio Driver Settings On The Daw Software

    Cubase series program is launching, confirm that the device is selected, then click [OK]. When [Steinberg UR816C (High Precision)] is selected on Mac, Cubase will exclusively use the driver. In this condition, [Steinberg UR816C] cannot be used by other applications.

  • Page 26: Recording/Playback

    Turn on Direct Monitoring as follows. [Studio]  [Studio Setup]  [Yamaha Steinberg USB ASIO] (Windows) or [Steinberg UR816C] (Mac)  enter checkmark to [Direct Monitoring]  [OK] Click the Ruler to move the project cursor to Return to the project window and click [Project] ...
  • Page 27 UR-C. Start recording on your DAW software. After finishing recording, stop it. Playback the newly recorded sound to check it. For more detailed instructions on using the DAW software, refer to your particular DAW’s software manual. UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 28: Expanding With Other Devices

    [Internal] by using the following window. Windows “Steinberg UR816C Windows” (page 6) in the section “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver.” Audio MIDI Setup Switch the clock source of the mic preamp to the word clock input jack. For switching the clock source of the mic preamp, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular mic...

  • Page 29: Using The Device Without Computer

    Synthesizer Monitor speakers Operation Connect the device to a computer with a USB cable. Turn on the UR816C. Open the dspMixFx UR-C. For instructions on opening the dspMixFx UR-C, refer to the “How to Open the Window” (page 8) in the section “dspMixFx UR-C.”...

  • Page 30: Using The Device In Ha Mode

    (ADAT) to input and output audio signals between the UR816C in HA mode and the HA mode is a mode that uses the UR816C as a mic UR816C in normal mode. preamp. It can be used as an extension of monitor output.

  • Page 31: Using With An Ios Device

    • Apple accessories may be required when connecting the UR816C with iOS devices. For details, refer to the UR816C Startup Guide. • For the latest information on compatible iOS devices, refer to the Steinberg website below.

  • Page 32: Recording/Playback

    The explanation uses Cubasis (DAW app) as an example. • iOS app may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. • For the latest Cubasis information, see the Steinberg web site below. https://www.steinberg.net/ Open Cubasis.
  • Page 33 (for iOS devices) From your iOS devices, you can conveniently control built-in DSP mixer functions and DSP effects by using dspMixFx for iOS devices. For details on this app, see the Steinberg web site below. https:///www.steinberg.net/ UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    From the Cubase series menu, open the [Studio]  [Studio Setup]  [VST Audio System], then confirm that the [Yamaha Steinberg USB ASIO] (Windows) or [Steinberg UR816C] or [Steinberg UR816C (High Precision)] (Mac) is selected on the [ASIO Driver].
  • Page 35 Is the error message “Audio Format is Unmixable” shown? (Mac only) The error message “Audio Format is Unmixable” is shown in the Yamaha Steinberg USB control panel. Click [Revert to Mixable] to resolve the error. Unusual sound Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? (noise, interruption, or distortion) Confirm the system requirements.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Limitations on the Use of Effects Computer Connector Types Six Channel strips and two Guitar Amp Classics are provided in the UR816C. USB 3.0 Type A Simultaneous use of the Channel Strips and Guitar Amp Classics on the same channel is possible since two slots are provided for inserting effects in to each input channel.

  • Page 37: Signal Flows

    RE -X To PHONES 1 Ret rn Ret rn Ret rn Ret rn Send Send Send Send Le el Le el Le el Le el Le el Le el Le el Le el To PHONES 2 RE -X UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 38 *4 The LINE OUTPUT and OPTICAL OUT can be output not only to MIX 1 to 4 but also with the recording signal of each input channel and the DAW signal. For details, refer to the “OUTPUT ROUTING” (page 12) in the section “dspMixFx UR-C” and the Block Diagrams (page 39). UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Block Diagrams

    Appendix Block Diagrams 44.1kHz, 48kHz UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 40 Appendix 88.2kHz, 96kHz UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 41 Appendix 176.4kHz, 192kHz UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 Appendix iPad UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 43 Appendix HA Mode UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 44: General Specifications

    • CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION • ESSENTIAL PRODUCT LICENCE INFORMATION The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Steinberg website then download the manual file. UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    MAIN OUTPUT L, R (Balanced/Unbalanced) Frequency Response +0.0/-0.2 dB, 20 Hz – 22 kHz Dynamic Range 112 dB, A-Weighted THD+N 0.002%, 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 22 Hz/22 kHz BPF Maximum Output Level +18 dBu Output Impedance 75 Ohm UR816C Operation Manual...
  • Page 46 100 mW+100 mW, 40 Ω Specification USB 3.0, 32-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz MIDI MIDI IN, OUT DIN 5pin WORD CLOCK WORD CLOCK IN, OUT TTL/75 Ohm XLR INPUT Polarity 1: Ground 2: Hot (+) 3: Cold (-) UR816C Operation Manual...

  • Page 47: Uninstalling Tools For Ur-C

    Double-click the following file in the Start the computer and log on to the extracted folder. Administrator account. • Uninstall Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Exit any open applications and close all open • Uninstall Steinberg UR-C Applications windows. • Uninstall Basic FX Suite Open the window for the uninstall operation Click [Run] when the “Welcome to the ***...

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