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DAW Area
This is the area for configuring the DAW channel 
settings.
Level Meter
Indicates the signal level.
 Pan
Adjusts the pan.
Range:  L16 – C – R16
 Mute
Turns the mute on (lit) and off (dark).
 Solo
Turns the solo on (lit) and off (dark).
 Fader
Adjusts the signal level.
Range:  -∞ dB – +6.00 dB Master Area
This is the area for configuring the master channel 
settings.

Level Meter
Indicates the signal level.
 REV-X Send On/Off
Turns the REV-X on (lit) and off (dark).
You can turn this on for one of MIX 1–4.
 REV-X Edit
Opens (lit) and closes (dark) the “REV-X” (page 
20) setup window.
 REV-X Type
Selects the REV-X type.
Option:  Hall, Room, Plate
 REV-X Time
Adjusts the reverb time of the REV-X. This 
parameter links to Room Size. The adjustable 
range varies depending on the REV-X type.
REV-X type Range
Hall 0.103 sec – 31.0 sec
Room 0.152 sec – 45.3 sec
Plate 0.176 sec – 52.0 sec 
						

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REV-X Return Level
Adjusts the return level of the REV-X.
Range:  -∞ dB – +6.00 dB
 Pan
Adjusts the pan.
Range:  L16 – C – R16
 Mute
Turns the mute on (lit) and off (dark).
 Fader
Adjusts the signal level.
Range:  -∞ dB – +6.00 dB
MIX Area
This is the area for selecting the MIX you want to 
configure.
 MIX
Selects the MIX you want to configure.
You can copy the Main window settings of the 
MIX by dragging and dropping.
Headphone Area
This is the area for selecting the output signal of the 
headphone. 
 PHONES On/Off
Turns on (lit) and off (dark) the headphone. You 
can output the MIX selected in the MIX area to the 
PHONES by turning this on.Level Meter Window
This is the window for indica ting the level meter of all 
channels on the upper part of the window. Also, this 
window indicates the controls of some channels on 
the lower part of the window. The function of the 
controls are the same as those described in the 
section “Main Window” (page 9).
 Range
Indicates the displayed range of the controls on 
the lower part of the window.
Setup Window
This is the window for configuring the common 
settings of the device.
CONTROL PANEL
For Windows, this opens the “Control Panel of the 
Audio Driver” (page 7). For Mac, this opens the 
Audio MIDI Setup.
 HPF
Selects the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter.
Option:  120 Hz, 100 Hz, 80 Hz, 60 Hz, 40 Hz 
						

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DIGITAL MODE
Selects the input and output signal format of the 
OPTICAL A/B.
When ADAT is selected, the OPTICAL A/B 
terminals input and output signals of up to eight 
channels at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz, or up to four 
channels at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. When S/PDIF is 
selected, the OPTICAL A/B terminals input and 
output signals of up to two channels at any 
available sample rate.
 LINE OUT
Selects the output signal of the LINE OUTPUT.
 OPTICAL A/B OUT
Selects the output signal of the OPTICAL A/B 
OUT.
The number of OUT selections displayed here 
varies depending on the sample rate or DIGITAL 
MODE setting.
 Knob Control
Selects which LINE OUTPUT  signal level is to be 
adjusted by the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the 
device. You can select more than one LINE 
OUTPUT at the same time. Checkmarks indicate 
the selected LINE OUTPUT signals.
 Master Level Knob
Adjusts the output signal level of the LINE 
OUTPUT. Please note that this Master Level knob 
is disabled for the LINE OUTPUT with a 
checkmark on the Knob Control.
 Master Level
Indicates the output signal level of the LINE 
OUTPUT. 
KNOB MOUSE CONTROL
Selects the method of operating the knobs on the 
dspMixFx UR824.

 SLIDER MOUSE CONTROL
Selects the method of operating the sliders and 
faders on the dspMixFx UR824.
Option Description
ADAT This is an input and output signal 
format supporting up to 8 channels.
S/PDIF This is a 2-channel input and output  signal format.
Option Description
Circular Drag in a circular motion to increase and decrease the parameter. Drag in 
a dial clockwise to increase, and 
counterclockwise to decrease. If you 
click any point on the knob, the 
parameter will jump there instantly.
Linear Drag in a linear motion to increase  and decrease the parameter. Drag to 
the upward or rightward to increase, 
and downward or leftward to 
decrease. Even if you click any point 
on the knob, the  parameter will not 
jump there.
Option Description
Jump Click any point on the slider and  fader to increase and decrease the 
parameter. If you click any point on 
the slider and fader, the parameter 
will jump there instantly.
Touch 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. 
						

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Information Window
This window indicates  information about the 
dspMixFx UR824 and the device.
 Version Information
Indicates the version of the firmware and 
software. The letters “x.x.x” and “x.xx” indicate 
the version number.
 Check for update
Checks whether or not you have the latest 
software and firmware version, via the Internet. If 
a new version is found, follow the on-screen 
instructions for updating.
Dedicated Windows for 
Cubase Series
These are the windows for configuring the device 
settings from Cubase series. The Dedicated 
Windows for Cubase series allow you to configure 
the parameters which are configured by the 
dspMixFx UR824. from Cubase series. Two types of 
windows are available: Inpu t Settings and Hardware 
Setup.
Input Settings Window
This is the window for conf iguring the input settings 
of the device. The signal flow is from top to bottom. 
The settings on this window are saved to the 
Cubase project file, except for the +48V indicator.
Hardware Setup Window
This is the window for configuring the general 
settings of the device. Click the upper tabs to select 
the window. Only the settings on the Reverb Routing 
window are saved to the Cubase project file.
Screenshot
Input Settings Window
Hardware Setup Window
How to Open the Window
Input Settings Window
The Input Settings window  appears in the following 
windows.
• In the Mixer window (Cubase and Cubase Artist  only)
• In the VST Input Channel Settings window (Cubase  and Cubase Artist only)
• In the VST Audio Channel Settings window (other  Cubase series software)
In the Mixer Window (Cubase and Cubase 
Artist only)
1.[Devices]    [Mixer] to open the Mixer 
window.
2.Click “Show Extended View.” 
						

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3.Click “Extended View Type/Can Hide State” 
in the input channel.
4.Click [Hardware].
The Input Settings window appears in the Mixer 
window as shown below.
In the VST Input Channel Settings Window 
(Cubase and Cubase Artist only)
1.[Devices]    [Mixer] to open the mixer.
2. Click “Edit Input Channel Settings” in the 
input channel.
The Input Settings window appears in the VST Input 
Channel Settings window as shown below.
In the VST Audio Channel Settings Window 
(other Cubase series software)
1.Click the audio track from the track list.
2.Click “Edit Channel Settings” in the audio 
track.
The Input Settings window appears in the VST Audio 
Channel Settings window as shown below.
Hardware Setup Window
[Devices]   [Audio Hardware Setup] 
						

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Panel Controls
Input Settings Window
+48V
Indicates the on/off status of the phantom power 
function of the device.
 Phase
Turns on (lit) and off (dark) the phase inversion of 
the signal.
 High Pass Filter
Turns on (lit) and off (dark) the high pass filter.
To select the cutoff frequency of the high pass 
filter, use the “Settings Window” (page 18) in the 
section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series.”
 Channel Strip Edit
Opens the “Channel Strip” (page 18) setup 
window.
 DRIVE
Adjusts the degree to which the compressor is 
applied. The higher the value, the greater the 
effect.
Range:  0.00 – 10.00
 MORPH
Adjusts the Channel Strip Sweet Spot Data. 
(Refer to the “MORPH” in the section “Channel 
Strip” on page 18.) 
Channel Strip Insertion Location
Selects the insertion location of the Channel Strip.
You can apply eight Channel Strip to the mono 
channel, or four Channel Strip to the stereo 
channel.
 Output Position of the Direct Monitoring 
Signal
Indicates the position from which the audio 
signals for monitoring will be output when turning 
on Direct Monitoring in the device settings on 
Cubase.
 REV-X Edit
Opens the “REV-X” (page 20) setup window.

 REV-X Send
Adjusts the signal level  which is sent to the 
REV-X.
Range:  -∞ dB – +6.00 dB
 Headphones Edit
Opens the “Headphones Window” (page 17) in 
the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase 
Series.”
! Reverb Routing Edit
Opens the “Reverb Routing Window” (page 17) in 
the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase 
Series.”
Insertion 
location Description
Upper 
(OFF) Channel Strip is not applied.
Middle 
(MON.FX) Applies the Channel Strip to only the 
monitor signal (sent to the device).
Lower 
(INS.FX) Applies the Channel Strip to both the 
monitor signal (sent to the device) 
and the recording signal (sent to the 
DAW software). 
						

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Hardware Setup Window
Headphones Window
This is the window for selecting the output signal of 
the PHONES on the device. 
Phones 1
Selects the output signal of PHONES 1.
 Phones 2
Selects the output signal of PHONES 2.
Reverb Routing Window
This is the window for configuring the “REV-X” (page 
20) settings.
REV-X Edit
Opens the “REV-X” (page 20) setup window.
 REV-X Type
Selects the REV-X type.
Option:  Hall, Room, Plate
 REV-X Time
Adjusts the reverb time of the REV-X. This 
parameter links to Room Size. The adjustable 
range varies depending on the REV-X type.
 REV-X Send Source Select
Selects the send source signal which is sent to 
the REV-X. You can select one signal at a time. 
The checkmark will be on the selected signal.
 REV-X Send Source
Indicates the signal which is sent to the REV-X. 
REV-X Return Level
Indicates the return level of the REV-X.
 REV-X Return Level knob
Adjusts the return level of the selected 
(highlighted) signal.
Range:  -∞ dB – +6.00 dB
Output Routing Window
This is the window for select ing the output signal of 
the output jacks on the device.
 LINE OUT
Selects the output signal of the LINE OUTPUT.
 OPTICAL A/B OUT
Selects the output signal of the OPTICAL A/B 
OUT.
The number of OUT selections displayed here 
varies depending on the sample rate or DIGITAL 
MODE setting.
Master Levels Window
This is the window for configu ring the master level of 
the output jacks on the device.
 Knob Control
Selects which LINE OUTPUT  signal level is to be 
adjusted by the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the 
device. You can select more than one LINE 
OUTPUT at the same time. Checkmarks indicate 
the selected LINE OUTPUT signals.
 Master Source
Indicates the LINE OUTPUT.
REV-X type Range
Hall 0.103 sec – 31.0 sec
Room 0.152 sec – 45.3 sec
Plate 0.176 sec – 52.0 sec 
						

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Master Level
Indicates the output signal level of the LINE 
OUTPUT.
 Master Level knob
Adjusts the output signal level of the selected 
(highlighted) LINE OUTPUT signal. Please note 
that this Master Level  Knob will not appear when 
selecting a LINE OUTPUT with a checkmark on 
the Knob Control.
 Reset
Sets the output signal level of all LINE OUTPUT 
signals not selected in the Knob Control to 0 dB.
Settings Window
This is the window for configuring the device 
settings.
HPF
Selects the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter.
Option:  120 Hz, 100 Hz, 80 Hz, 60 Hz, 40 Hz
 DIGITAL MODE
Selects the input and output signal format of the 
OPTICAL A/B.
When ADAT is selected, the OPTICAL A/B 
terminals input and output signals of up to eight 
channels at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz, or up to four 
channels at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. When S/PDIF is 
selected, the OPTICAL A/B terminals input and 
output signals of up to two channels at any 
available sample rate.
Sweet Spot Morphing Channel 
Strip (Channel Strip)
This is the window for conf iguring the Channel Strip 
settings.
NOTE
• The Channel Strip equipped with the device and 
the Channel Strip of the VST Plug-in version have 
the same parameters.
• When using the Channel Strip on Cubase series  programs, you can share the settings between the 
built-in Channel Strip and the Channel Strip of the 
VST Plug-in version as a preset file.
• When using the built-in Channel Strip on Cubase  series programs, turn on the “Direct Monitoring” 
setting in the program.
• When assigning the Channel Strip of the VST Plug- in version to the effect  slot on Cubase series 
programs, select it from the “Dynamics” category 
(in the case of the default settings).
Screenshot
How to Open the Window
From Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series
Click “Channel Strip Edit” (p age 16) in the section 
“Input Settings Window.”
From the dspMixFx UR824
Click “Channel Strip Edit” (p age 10) in the section 
“Channel Area.”
Option Description
ADAT This is an input and output signal 
format supporting up to 8 channels.
S/PDIF This is a 2-channel input and output  signal format. 
						

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Panel Controls
Common to Compressor and Equalizer
MORPH
Adjusts the parameter of the Sweet Spot Data.
You can simultaneously adjust the compressor 
and equalizer settings which are set to five points 
around this knob by turning this knob. When you 
set the knob to the middle of adjacent two points, 
the compressor and equalizer settings will be set 
to an intermediate value.
 Sweet Spot Data
Selects the Sweet Spot Data (page 26).
 TOTAL GAIN
Adjusts the total gain of the Channel Strip.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 Level Meter
Indicates the output level of the Channel Strip.
Compressor
AT TA C K
Adjusts the attack time of the compressor.
Range:  0.092 msec – 80.00 msec
 RELEASE
Adjusts the release time of the compressor.
Range:  9.3 msec – 999.0 msec
 RATIO
Adjusts the ratio of the compressor.
Range:  1.00 – ∞
 KNEE
Selects the knee type of the compressor.
 SIDE CHAIN Q
Adjusts the band width of the side chain filter 
(page 26).
Range:  0.50 – 16.00
 SIDE CHAIN F
Adjusts the center frequency of the side chain 
filter.
Range:  20.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz
 SIDE CHAIN G
Adjusts the gain of the side chain filter.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 COMPRESSOR On/Off
Turns the compressor on (lit) and off (dark).
 Compressor Curve
This graph indicates the approximate compressor 
response. The vertical axis indicates the output 
signal level, and the horizontal axis indicates the 
input signal level.

 Gain Reduction Meter
Indicates the gain reduction.
 DRIVE
Adjusts the degree to which the compressor is 
applied. The higher the value, the greater the 
effect.
Range:  0.00 – 10.00
Option Description
SOFT Produces the most gradual change.
MEDIUM Middle setting between SOFT and 
HARD.
HARD Produces the sharpest change. 
						

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Equalizer
Equalizer Curve
This graph indicates the characteristics of the 3-
band equalizer. The vertical axis indicates the 
gain, and the horizontal axis indicates the 
frequency. You can adjust LOW, MID, and HIGH 
by dragging each handle in the graph.
 LOW F
Adjusts the center frequency of the low band.
Range:  20.0 Hz – 1.00 kHz
 LOW G
Adjusts the gain  of the low band.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 MID Q
Adjusts the band width of the middle band.
Range:  0.50 – 16.00
 MID F
Adjusts the center frequency of the middle band.
Range:  20.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz
 MID G
Adjusts the gain of the middle band.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 HIGH F
Adjusts the center frequency of the high band.
Range:  500.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz
 HIGH G
Adjusts the gain of the high band.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 EQUALIZER On/Off
Turns the equalizer on (lit) and off (dark).
REV-X
This is the window for configuring the REV-X 
settings. Three types of REV-X are available: Hall, 
Room, and Plate.
NOTE
• The REV-X equipped with the device and REV-X of 
the VST Plug-in version have the same parameters. 
However, the “OUTPUT” and “MIX” parameters are 
only available in the VST Plug-in version.
• When using the REV-X on Cubase series  programs, you can share the settings between the 
built-in REV-X and the REV-X of the VST Plug-in 
version as a preset file.
• When using the built-in REV-X on Cubase series  programs, turn on the “Direct Monitoring” setting in 
the program.
• When assigning the REV-X of the VST Plug-in  version to the effect slot on Cubase series 
programs, select it from the “Reverb” category (in 
the case of the default settings).
• The built-in REV-X is equipped with an “FX Bus”  which is used for sending the signal from DAW 
software to the REV-X. For example, to send the 
recorded audio data to the REV-X, you can check 
the sound with the REV-X, which is used for 
monitoring during the recording.
Screenshot
How to Open the Window
From Dedicated Wi ndows for Cubase 
Series
• Click “REV-X Edit” (page 16) in the section “Input 
Settings Window.”
• Click “REV-X Edit” (page 16) in the section “Reverb  Routing Window.”