Steinberg UR824 Operation Manual
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Panel Controls for the Software Programs UR824 Operation Manual21 From the dspMixFx UR824 Click “REV-X Edit” (page 11 ) in the section “Master Area.” Panel Controls NOTE This section uses the Hall type of REV-X as an example. Reverb Time Adjusts the reverb time. This parameter links to Room Size. The adjustable range varies depending on the REV-X type. Initial Delay Adjusts the time that elapses between the direct, original sound and the init ial reflections that follow it. Range: 0.1 msec – 200.0 msec Decay Adjusts the characteristic of the envelope from the moment the reverberation starts to the moment it attenuates and stops. Range: 0 – 63 Room Size Adjusts the size of the simulated room. This parameter links to Reverb Time. Range: 0 – 31 Diffusion Adjusts the spread of the reverberation. Range: 0 – 10 HPF Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter. Range: 20 Hz – 8.0 kHz LPF Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter. Range: 1.0 kHz – 20.0 kHz Hi Ratio Adjusts the duration of reverberation in the high frequency range by using a ratio relative to the Reverb Time. When you set this parameter to 1, the actual specified Reverb Time is fully applied to the sound. The lower the value, the shorter the duration of reverberation in the high frequency range. Range: 0.1 – 1.0 Low Ratio Adjusts the duration of reverberation in the low frequency range by using a ratio relative to the Reverb Time. When you set this parameter to 1, the actual specified Reverb Time is fully applied to the sound. The lower the value, the shorter the duration of reverberation in the low frequency range. Range: 0.1 – 1.4 Low Freq Adjusts the frequency of the Low Ratio. Range: 22.0 Hz – 18.0 kHz OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the window which adjusts the reverb settings. ! Graph Indicates the characteristics of reverberation. The vertical axis indicates the signal level, the horizontal axis indicates the time, and the Z-axis indicates the frequency. You can adjust the characteristics of reverberation by dragging the handles in the graph. OUTPUT (VST Plug-in version only) Indicates the output level of the REV-X. 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
Panel Controls for the Software Programs UR824 Operation Manual22 MIX (VST Plug-in version only) Adjusts the output level balance between the original sound and effect sound. Range: 0% – 100% Time Axis Setting Select the display range of the time (horizontal axis) on the graph. Display range: 500 msec – 50 sec ? Zoom Out Zooms out the display range of the time (horizontal axis) on the graph. Zoom In Zooms in the display range of the time (horizontal axis) on the graph. TIPS • You can reset some parameters to the default value by holding the [Ctrl]/[command] key while you click on the knobs, sliders, and faders. • You can adjust the parameters more finely by holding the [SHIFT] key while you drag on the knobs, sliders, and faders.
Usage Examples UR824 Operation Manual23 Usage Examples Introduction This section introduces some usage examples of the device. It is assumed that the audio driver settings on the DAW software have been properly configured according to the “Basic Operation” section in the included Getting Started manual. If you have not configured them yet, refer to the section “Basic Operation” to complete the configuration. Recording with the Channel Strip and REV-X This section shows how to record a vocal to DAW software using the built-in Channel Strip and REV-X on the device. When using Cubase series programs, it is handy to use the project template. These project templates include the settings of the Channel Strip and REV-X. You can start recording instantly by opening the project template. When using programs other than the Cubase series, use the dspMixFx UR824. Connection Example Operation Cubase Series Programs 1.Launch the Cubase series DAW. The Project Assistant window appears. 2.Select the project template “Steinberg UR824 Vocal-Inst Recording 1” in “Recording” on the Project Assistant window, then click [Create]. 3.Turn on Direct Monitoring as follows. [Devices] [Device Setup] [Yamaha Steinberg USB ASIO] (Windows) or [Steinberg UR824] (Mac) enter checkmark to “Direct Monitoring” [OK] 4.Confirm that the "Record Enable” and “Monitor” indicators are turned on (lit) for the audio track. 5.While singing into the microphone, adjust the input signal level of the microphone by the INPUT GAIN knob on the device. Adjust the input signal level so that the SIG/ PEAK lamp flashes dimly in red. 6.While singing into the microphone, adjust the output signal level of the headphones by the PHONES knob on the device. 7.Set the Channel Strip settings and REV-X settings on the Input Settings window. Select the Channel Strip Insertion Location depending on the desired insert point. The default setting is “Lower” (applied to both the monitor signal and the recording signal). For details on the Insertion Location, refer to the “Channel Strip Insertion Location” (page 16) in the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series.” Computer Monitor speakers Microphone Headphones
Usage Examples UR824 Operation Manual24 8.Click “Record” to start the recording. 9.After finishing the recording, click “Stop” to stop it. 10.Turn “Monitor” off (dark) for the audio track. 11.Click the Ruler to move the project cursor to the desired point for starting playback. 12.Click “Play” to check the recorded sound. When listening to the sound over monitor speakers, adjust the output signal level by the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the device. Operation is now completed. Programs Other Than Cubase Series 1.Launch your DAW software. 2.Open the dspMixFx UR824. For instructions on how to open the dspMixFx UR824, refer to the section “How to Open the Window” (page 9). 3.Adjust the input signal level of the microphone by the INPUT GAIN knob on the device. Adjust the input signal level so that the SIG/ PEAK lamp flashes dimly in red. 4.Adjust the output signal level of the headphone by the PHONES knob on the device. 5.Set the Channel Strip settings and REV-X settings on the dspMixFx UR824. 6.Start recording on your DAW software. 7.After finishing recording, stop it. 8.Playback the newly recorded sound to check it. Operation is now completed. Connecting the Mic Preamp This section shows how to increase the number of analog input channels you can record by connecting an eight-channel mic preamp. In this example, you can record via up to sixteen channels by connecting up to sixteen mics to the devices. Use the OPTICAL A IN (ADAT) on the device to input the audio signal, and use the WCLK OUT on the device to output the word clock signal to the mic preamp. Connection Example Monitor speakers Computer Mic Preamp
Usage Examples UR824 Operation Manual25 Operation 1. Connect the optical output terminal (ADAT) of the mic preamp to the OPTICAL A IN on the device. 2.Connect the WCLK OUT on the device to the word clock input terminal on the mic preamp. 3.Switch the clock source in the device to “Internal” by using the following window. Windows “(device name) Window” (page 7) in the section “Control Panel of the Audio Driver.” Mac Audio MIDI Setup 4.Switch the clock source of the mic preamp to the word clock input terminal. For switching the clock source of the mic preamp, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular mic preamp. 5.Switch the DIGITAL MODE of the OPTICAL A on the device to the “ADAT” by using the “Setup Window” (page 12) in the section “dspMixFx UR824” or the “Settings Window” (page 18) in the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series.” The operation is now complete. Using the Device Without a Computer This section shows how to use the device without a computer, allowing you to use it as a standalone mixer or A/D - D/A converter. You can save the DSP mixer and DSP effect settings configured by the dspMixFx UR824 to the device. These settings are maintained even if you turn off the power of the device. Connection Example Procedures 1. Connect the device to a computer with a USB cable. 2.Turn on the device. 3.Open the dspMixFx UR824. For instructions on opening the dspMixFx UR824, refer to the “How to Open the Window” (page 9) in the section “dspMixFx UR824.” 4.Configure the DSP mixer and DSP effect settings. 5.When you make the settings, click [X] on the upper left of the window to close the dspMixFx UR824. The settings of the dspMixFx UR824 are saved to the device. The operation is now complete. Monitor speakers Guitar Microphone Synthesizer Bass
Appendix UR824 Operation Manual26 Appendix Glossary MIX MIX refers to the stereo output signals which flow in the device. The input signals to the device flow to each MIX. You can assign any MIX to any analog output jack or any digital output jack. VST Plug-in VST (Virtual Studio Technology) is a technology developed by Steinberg which allows the integration of virtual effect processors and instruments into your digital audio environment. VST Plug-ins are instrument- and effect-based software of VST format. When you install a VST Plug-in to your computer, it will work on any DAW software compatible with VST Plug-ins, such as Cubase series. DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) DAW is an integrative system of music production, which lets you record and edit digital audio data. DAW software programs are applications which allow you to build such comprehensive systems on a computer. Wo rd C l o ck Word clock synchronizes the process timing of audio signals when transferring digital audio data between multiple devices. Normally, one device transmits a reference word clock signal, and the other devices receive this word clock signal and synchronize to it. If the word clock signal is not transferred correctly, click noise may occur or recording may not be successful, even if the sample rates of the various devices are set to the same value. Buffer Size Buffer size refers to the amount of memory used to temporarily hold data during playback and recording. It is recommended to adjust the buffer size depending on the situation. Normally, a higher buffer size reduces load to the computer CPU but produces latency (time lag). Smaller buffer sizes reduce latency but produce greater load to the computer CPU. This high load to the computer CPU may result in noise or the sound cutting off. Scene A Scene is stored data which maintains the settings on the Main window of dspMixFx UR824. You can recall the stored Scene in dspMixFx UR824, and up to 20 Scenes can be stored. Settings file of the dspMixFx UR824 The settings file of the dspMixFx UR824 is a data file including up to 20 scenes which can be saved to your computer. You can load the dspMixFx UR824 settings file to the dspMixFx UR824. Sweet Spot Data Sweet Spot Data are preset settings data of the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip created by top- class engineers. This data includes the settings for the compressor and equalizer which are saved to each five points around the MORPH knob. Side Chain Filter The side chain filter is a peaking filter which adjusts the frequency range to which the compressor is applied. It features Q (band width), F (center frequency), and G (gain) parameters. For example, if the compressor reduces the audio signal level excessively because only the specified frequency of the audio signal is at a high level (and other frequencies are lower), you can selectively lower the level of the specified frequency by using this peaking filter. This will pr event the compressor from excessive level reduction.
Appendix UR824 Operation Manual27 Contents of the Getting Started Section PRECAUTIONS Introduction A Message from the Development Team Included Accessories How to Read the Manual Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel Front Panel Setup 1. Setting up the Power Supply 2. Installing Cubase AI 3. Installing TOOLS for UR824 4. Downloading the Li censes (Activation) Basic Operations Introduction Connection Example Configuring Audio Driver Settings on the DAW Software Troubleshooting Appendix Contents of the Operation Manual Uninstalling TOOLS for UR824 Specifications
Appendix UR824 Operation Manual28 Signal Flow The following chart indicates the signal flow in the device. NOTE • The controllers on the device, such as the HI-Z switch, INPUT GAIN knob, and OUTPUT LEVEL knob, are not included in this chart. • To configure each parameter, use the “dspMixFx UR824” (p age 8) or “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series” (page 14). • Some parts of the following signal flow may differ depending on the routing settings in the device. MIX 4 MIX 3 MIX 2 Ch. Strip (MON.FX) MIX 1 Ch. Strip (INS.FX) *1 *3 Ch. Strip (MON.FX) Ch. Strip(INS.FX) Ch. Strip (MON.FX) Ch. Strip(INS.FX) Ch. Strip (MON.FX) Ch. Strip(INS.FX) *2 REV-X USB From MIC/LINE/ HI-Z 1 To DAW input From DAW output To LINE OUTPUT 1/2 To LINE OUTPUT 7/8 To OPTICAL A OUT 1/2 To OPTICAL B OUT 7/8 To PHONES 1 To PHONES 2 From MIC/LINE INPUT 8 From OPTICAL A IN 1 From OPTICAL B IN 8 OUTPUT SELECTREV-X select Volume PanVolumePanVolume PanVolumePanVolumePan REV-XSend LevelREV-X Send LevelREV-X Send LevelREV-X Send LevelREV-X Return LevelREV-XReturn LevelREV-XReturn LevelREV-XReturn Level
Appendix UR824 Operation Manual29 *1The following chart indicates the Ch.Strip (Channel Strip) insertion location. You can apply eight Channel Strips to mono channels, or four Channel Strips to a stereo channel. *2 One of the MIX 1–4 signals can be sent to the REV-X. *3 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. Ch. Strip Ch. Strip Upper (INS.FX) From input on the device To DAW input To DAW inputTo DAW input To output on the device Lower (MON.FX) From input on the device To output on the device Not applied (OFF) From input on the device To output on the device
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