Introduction; Contents In This Operation Manual; Features - Steinberg UR28M Operation Manual

Introduction

Contents in this Operation
Manual
This Operation Manual explains how to use the
device. The explanations in this manual assume that
you've set up the device and prepared it for use
according to the Getting Started document. If you
haven't done that yet, refer to the Getting Started
document and complete the setup before reading
this manual.

Features

High-resolution Microphone
Preamplifiers (D-PRE)
Discrete microphone preamps featuring a high-
performance inverted Darlington circuit
configuration achieve low distortion and noise while
delivering sound with eminently musical balance
and character.
Convenient Monitor Control
Up to three sets of monitor speakers can be
connected to the unit, with versatile control of
monitor output provided via convenient buttons and
knobs: volume, mute, mono mix, and dimmer. There
are two functions (modes) regarding monitor
control: the Alternate mode, which lets you select a
set of monitor speakers for signal output, and the
Independent mode, which lets you select the
signals for outputting to each set of monitor
speakers simultaneously.
Supports a Variety of Inputs
Switchable phantom power is provided for
condenser microphones, electric guitars and
basses can be directly connected via a HI-Z (high
impedance) input, and a PAD is provided for input
matching with high-level signals from electronic
instruments. A stereo mini-jack 2TR IN input
provides a convenient way to connect portable
music players, and coaxial S/PDIF connectors
enable direct connection to a variety of digital audio
devices.
Powerful DSP Mixer (dspMixFx)
A DSP mixer that can mix up to six input channels to
three stereo outputs is built in. A number of DSP
effects that can be applied to input signals are also
provided, and since it is a hardware mix with there is
no monitoring latency.
DSP Effect: Sweet Spot Morphing
Channel Strip
The Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip ("Channel
Strip" for short) is a multi-effect that combines
compression and EQ. Advanced sound engineering
know-how is condensed into a number of presets
that can simply be recalled as required for
professional results. Up to four channel strips can
be used at a time, and it can be assigned either to
the monitor sound only, or to both the monitor and
recorded sound.
DSP Effect: REV-X Reverb
REV-X is a digital reverb platform developed by
Yamaha for pro audio applications. One REV-X
effect is included in this unit. Input signals can be
sent to the REV-X effect, and the REV-X effect is
applied only to the monitor outputs.
DSP Effect: Guitar Amp Classics
Guitar Amp Classics are guitar amp effects that
make extensive use of advanced Yamaha modeling
technology. One Guitar Amp Classics effect can be
used at a time, and it can be assigned either to the
monitor sound only, or to both the monitor and
recorded sound.
The maximum number of Channel Strip and Guitar
Amp Classics iterations which can be used
simultaneously has restrictions. Refer to the
"Limitations on the use of effects" (page 36).
DSP Effect VST Plug-ins Included
VST3 Plug-ins (page 33) of the Channel Strip, REV-X
and Guitar Amp Classics effects are included for
use with Cubase series or similar VST-compatible
DAW software.
Free Download of Cubase AI
Steinberg's Cubase AI digital audio workstation
(DAW, page 33) is available free for downloading via
our website, specifically for customers who have
purchased the UR28M. Cubase AI is the entry-level
version of the Cubase series DAW products,
providing the basic functionality you need for music
production and editing.
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