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Gain level should be between -24 and -12 for any input, anything higher is way to much for a live gig, manybe for record this is ok, but no way this working for live
I do not differentiate between studio recording and live performances. I set my levels for the best sound quality on every channel. Our studio is set up for live rehearsals, and we also record with the system sometimes... This is what works for us here... 😎👍
No, I just bought a two pack USB pkg and used them both straight from the packaging. Try doing a software update on your soundcraft unit. If the system doesn't respond call tech support at Soundcraft. Soundtrack tech support has been awesome whenever I've reached out to them.
Thank You !! I don't think you did anything wrong, the 2 track recording has a lower out put level than the multi track. You can adjust this by uploading the two track file into a DAW and tweaking it from there. You can get a fairly decent recording by doing that however ir is much better to have the individual tracks for a better mixing experience in a DAW
I'm using an old Ipad ios 12.5.7 Most new apps will not work with my Ipad but the UI24R has no issue. I also use my phone a Z fold 3, or sometimes a lap top thats 10 years old... Soon I'll need to update my tablet to a new one, this one is a dinosaur ... lol
Brother could I ask for some help. My headphones jacks seem to only be routed to aux 9 and aux 10. How do I get those to only monitor the main mix ? Any help appreciated
A few things to check, make sure the "solo" tab is not engaged for those channels, In the settings page / global tab solo routing tab on headphones. Not sure if that's the fix but just check. On the routing tab you can reset to default and see if there is a routing issue, check activate soundcheck to see if it is enabled, lastly using the shows tab,load a default show to see if the problem goes away. You may need to re boot your system if you haven't already. I know these are basic troubleshooting options however without getting knee deep in your system, I can only think of these options. Also READ your manual If you haven't already. There is often a solution there. If you get stuck, call Soundcraft for tech support. They have helped me many, many times and admittedly on simple things helping me to learn more about my unit. I hope this helps
Hello 👋, I honestly am not sure about sending the signals to a group to solve the latency issue. However if you notice, when we activated soundcheck, the latency was dramatically reduced. Selecting individual signals for the soundcheck mode is easy. I do prefer the use of an Amp or monitor , it's just my preference.
There are a few things missing for a proper answer... Which unit? Only the UI24R will record multitrack. It should take the signals just after the pre Amp. Playback, how are you playing back? Using the UI24R and turning on soundcheck, the signal will be put through the same signal chain unless you reroute it to another channel. Any effects will be present in that signal chain until you turn them off. Using a DAW, there should not be any effects. I have not had the chance to research if the signal can be captured at different points in the signal chain. I hopes this helps...
Great video. Recently got my UI24R and currently have a QSC Touchmix 30 Pro. I love the QSC, but am slowly finding ways to love the UI24R too. My Touchmix is so user friendly, I want the Soundcraft to be as well. Wanted to ask you about dumping my multi-track recording down to a 2 track. I can do this in my Touchmix by arming my 2_track and playing my recording back while mixing real-time. Can I do the same with the UI24R? Can I play back the multitrack recording (I guess in soundcheck mode) and mix it while recording to the 2-Track? I just did a recording last night, and will try, but thought I'd ask you as well.
Hello 👋 Thanks 😊 To answer your question, I am not sure... I have used the system to record a layered track, recording one part and then a second during playback etc... however it's been a while and Idon’t recall the process. I'm not sure if it will record in the manner you are looking for. You may have to utilize a DAW to achieve your goal . The system can play back multitrack recordings and still have active input sources, but recording and playback from the same USB is something that I am unsure about..... Need to try it !!!......lol
Ok soooo Curiosity got the better of me and I had a minute. I turned on my system, set up a multitrack recording for my drum kit, recorded a segment of drums, activated sound check, and did a 2 track recording of the multitrack recording. It was quite easy, although the status bar was not moving during the 2 track recording, it did record the multitrack mix to a 2 track .
@@keithtannoya5356 Thank you for your curiosity. 😋. I was able to record to 2-track as well from sound check (multi-track) recording. I was able to sub-mix while the multi-track was playing to get a better result. The one thing I missed that my QSC offers, is that I can set the record level prior to recording my 2-track. But overall, I am satisfied. Thank you for experimenting with me. 👍🏼😋
You are welcome , but thank you for watching 😎👍 In regards to the wireless unit, it's the Line 6 G10 system. I really like it for the simple design but it does have its quirks... There are a few guitars that it doesn't work well with or not at all. It comes with an adapter and my Schecter bass will not work at all unless I use the adapter. I also have a Parker guitar and the system works for the DiMarzio pick ups but not the Piezo pick up.... stuff like that....
Yes, my laptop instantly recognized the unit as an interface and received the signals from each channel just after the pre Amp on the Soundcraft UI 24R. The channels are offset , the first ten channel inputs to Cubase are aux signals from the UI24r, so your input signal for channel 1 on the UI24r is input 11 in Cubase. 😎👍
How can i do live recording but all channels have their own recording, like multitracks. I have ui16. Cuz we did a live recording but only one audio has been seen in the recordings files. Pls thank you for replying
Hello 👋 , I believe the UI 16 is does not have a multitrack recording option. That unit can only record the master L&R. The UI 24r has the multitrack capabilities and can be utilized as an interface direct to a DAW. I am not sure if you have the option of trying to use the UI16 as an interface. There is no information regarding the unit as an interface. You cab check the user manual to see if this is a possibility, however I don't think the UI16 will provide more than the master L&R signals.
At the top of the channel it reads what the DB is for the channel, plus there is a thick line next to the fader that is Unity! I find things start to get muddy and distorted when too much gain is added. That effect can be desired at times, but usually not! Don't want it too quiet either because when you start throwing them to the AUX busses for monitoring it can be difficult to dial in good levels. -24 on your mix page is where Unity or zero is on that mixer. Also, at the top of the channel it says what the DB is set for the fader, but the meter next to the fader for that channel lights up and shows you how far up you are going. You wanna be just bellow -24 most of the time, maybe peaking just past it occasionally, depending on if you are using Sub bus mixes before going to the master...remember everything sums at the end...that means the levels will go up the more channels you throw at the master. Watching your eq is important also, because the peak level is going to be the peaks of the eq RTA which you can view in the edit menu.
I love this comment! Too many people want more gain and sacrifice the quality of their sound for it. Here, there's a bit of bite coming into the channel from the instrument and Amp. It has a great sound in the room, but in the mix it can spike. That's one of the reasons why I chose this signal for the video. Playing softly, it can easily become buried. Played harder it will be too hot...
How do I split everything up into individual files? I don’t want to just record the whole band as just one file. I want to be able to change the levels and edit the track individually in my DAW
so you set the gains properly and then leave it and now you control the live sound from the volume fader? so when setting the right gain, how loud does your volume fader set at to begin with? Also we noticed in our band that after we set volume/gains of all the channels etc... when we playback an mp3 song from a flashdrive, its way too loud than our band we have to adjust the playback volume down, is this normal?
First question is kind of a trick question... Each input volume setting is going to be different in the mix . Many will start at with the faders all the way down and bring the volume up once your gain setting is set. Some will start at 0 dB, and so on. I recommend starting low (so you can hear the signal) and bringing up your volume fader to a proper level once the desired or maximum gain level is achieved. You may need to readjust your gain level as you go depending on the input signal source. An example of this would be a microphone or acoustic guitar, etc... I want to review the playback of the USB in the system before I answer your second question. It's a really good question. 👍
If you upload your tracks into a DAW (pro tools, Cubase, etc...) then you can use the mastering functions to make the track louder, clearer, and so on. That's what they do in the studios. That's what I do as well. You can also utilize the tools in the Soundcraft system to boost your output however I must mention that the multi track is significantly lower in volume than the individual track recordings. I'm not sure if there is a way to adjust that in the system. I have not found a way. The tech support guys may have a better answer...
@@keithtannoya5356 thanks Keith, we also have another issue. When we make vol/gain adjustments to the best loudest (without clipping) on every channel. The mp3 playback from usb flashdrive is still way more louder than our overall band we have to lower the payback volume. Is this normal? or do we need to find other ways to increase the band volume to match the mp3 playback so like I said all channels are in their loudest reasonable volume and gains, even compressions are added etc.
My apologies, I didn't see this until today... I have seen many bands use MP3 files in different ways and more often than not the files are super loud. in many cases the sound is clipping and sounds terrible because it is too loud and needs to be dialed down. On my system the sound levels match the live levels. perhaps there is something boosting the sound on the playback channel that is linked to the live channels that are boosted causing the output to be louder. Again I apologize for not responding when you sent this. I hope you've already resolved the issue.
I have not needed one. I have seen many folks using one with these types of systems however I have not used my unit for the same venues. My set up has had no issues with the on board wifi system. I do however keep my iPad and laptop in close proximity to the UI24R
I have had this happen where faders are not loading and my quick fix is to reload the mixer page. Ihave not experienced this with using a DAW. Try reloading the mixer page.
I looked at the manual and didn’t see any information on a mic pad feature. I have not needed to use that feature however it could be quite advantageous to have ... lol I have to dig into the system to see if its in there.
For me, It depends on the instrument / source. I balance the input signals for each channel to maximum strength without clipping based on the SOURCE. That is the most important aspect. 12 is a good place to start, however each signal has its variables. For example, a vocal mic, cabinet mic, & drum mic are all different and the gain setting for each is going to vary from mic to mic. I used the bass in this video because bass will easily clip and become distorted when not set properly. The source was a direct out from the amp which is different from a microphone. I had to bring it way down to get a proper setting. Then bring it up in the mix. Your input signal will determine where to set the input gain level.
@@keithtannoya5356 because i mainly use my ui24r for live sound... would you use a DAW to verify gain levels in a live setting or do you just use it for the studio?
@@rcb_matt I am cozy using the meters on the digital soundboard from the UR24. However if I was going to record the show using my laptop then absolutely because I can see each signal etc.... that visual in the DAW On a normal setup just use the meters... 😎👍
I need help for recording from Ui24R to Logic Pro X: I can send microphone in input 3 to input 13 on Logic no problem. But if I add a FX to the signal I still get the original signal from the mic on Logic Pro. How do I get the signal including fx recorded to logic. Kind regards Leif Ringkjobing
This system as I understand it is designed to send the raw signal directly from the preamp to your daw. It may be possible to change the patching to post processing , however I haven't tried this. When I looked at it just now I didn't see an easy option. I don't use the processing in the system for recording, I always process my recordings inside the DAW. You can capture the processed signal on the 2 track recording using the USB. Also there may be an option with the individual channel by using the tab that says PRE. I know that it's possible to send a processed signal to an aux by changing it to post . Again, I have not tried it so unfortunately I don't have an absolute answer for you, but I'm going to look into this because now I am curious... lol
