Universal Audio UA UAD-2 Live Rack Core - 16-channel MADI effects
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core is an advanced MADI effects processor that allows sound engineers to enhance live mixes with UAD QUAD Core processing and industry-leading UAD plugins. It offers 16 audio channels, configurable as mono or stereo, with up to 64 channels support. The intuitive Live Rack app simplifies preset management, while redundant power ensures uninterrupted operation.
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MADI Effects Processor for Live Sound Mixing
Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core is an advanced MADI effects processor designed to enhance live sound mixes with real-time UAD processing and industry-leading UAD plugins. This processor offers 16 audio channels, which can be configured as 16 mono channels, eight stereo channels, or any combination of both. Each channel can handle up to eight UAD plugins, providing extensive sound processing capabilities.
Key Features
UAD QUAD Core Processing: UAD-2 Live Rack allows sound engineers to enhance live mixes with the best analog emulations, thanks to the UAD plugin library. The bundle includes compressors like the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A, and EQs like the Pultec.
Live Rack Application: The app offers intuitive features such as drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste, keyboard navigation, plugin zoom, and the ability to store and recall channel presets and entire system configurations. It is designed for seamless operation in live settings, with large texts and GUI elements for easy parameter adjustments.
Redundant Power Supply: UAD-2 Live Rack includes internal redundant power supplies that ensure continuous operation even if one power supply fails. If the Live Rack app, computer, or Thunderbolt cable stops working, the processor will continue to process audio.
Compatibility and Expandability: UAD-2 Live Rack Core can be connected to up to four Live Rack units, enabling processing of up to 64 MADI signal channels. It is compatible with Mac systems (requiring a Thunderbolt port and macOS High Sierra) and Windows 10 systems with a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Main Features:
- Real-time UAD QUAD Core processing: The best analog emulations for live mixes.
- 16 audio channels: Configurable as 16 mono channels, eight stereo channels, or any combination.
- Live Rack application: Intuitive management of presets, drag-and-drop, and keyboard navigation.
- Redundant power supply: Reliable operation even if one power supply fails.
- Compatibility: Works with Mac and Windows 10 systems, expandable to 64 MADI signal channels.
- Professional plugins: Includes compressors like the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A, and Pultec EQs.
Achieve professional sound at concerts and in the studio with the Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core. This essential tool is perfect for any sound engineer seeking the highest quality live sound processing.
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What is the Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core?
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core is an advanced MADI effects processor that allows sound engineers to enhance live mixes with real-time UAD processing and industry-leading UAD plugins. The processor offers 16 audio channels that can be configured as 16 mono channels, eight stereo channels, or any combination of both.
What are the key features of the UAD-2 Live Rack Core?
The key features of the UAD-2 Live Rack Core include UAD QUAD Core processing, the Live Rack application for managing presets and configurations, redundant power supply, compatibility with Mac and Windows systems, and the ability to expand up to 64 MADI signal channels. The processor allows the use of professional plugins such as the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A compressors and the Pultec EQ.
What benefits does UAD QUAD Core processing offer?
UAD QUAD Core processing allows sound engineers to enhance live mixes with the best analog emulations available in the UAD plugin library. This ensures professional sound quality and extensive audio processing capabilities.
How does the Live Rack application work?
The Live Rack application offers intuitive features such as drag-and-drop, copy and paste, keyboard navigation, and the ability to store and recall channel presets and system configurations. It is designed for live performance use and facilitates quick parameter adjustments with large text and GUI elements.
What are the advantages of the redundant power supply in the UAD-2 Live Rack Core?
The redundant power supply ensures uninterrupted operation of the processor even if one of the power supplies fails. If the Live Rack application, computer, or Thunderbolt cable fails, the processor will continue to process the audio, increasing system reliability.
What are the system requirements for the UAD-2 Live Rack Core?
The UAD-2 Live Rack Core is compatible with Mac systems (requires a Thunderbolt port and macOS High Sierra) as well as Windows 10 systems with a Thunderbolt 3 port. It can be connected with up to four Live Rack units, allowing for processing up to 64 MADI signal channels.
What professional plugins are available in the UAD-2 Live Rack Core?
The UAD-2 Live Rack Core includes plugins such as the 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A compressors and the Pultec EQ. These plugins provide the highest quality audio processing and are industry standards.
What configuration options does the UAD-2 Live Rack Core offer?
The UAD-2 Live Rack Core offers 16 audio channels that can be configured as 16 mono channels, eight stereo channels, or any combination of both. Each channel can handle up to eight UAD plugins, providing extensive audio processing capabilities.