Soundcraft Video Manual: UI24R Multitrack Session

Introduction

• Focus on using UI24R for multitrack sessions.
• Enable mixing practice without the band being present.
• Concepts applicable to most DAWs, demonstrated with Ableton.

Multitracking Setup

• Use recorded audio from multiple microphones.
• Aim: Bring recorded channels back to mixer for practice.

UI24R Settings

• Navigate to Settings > Patching tab.
• Use Sound Check feature for easy toggling of DAW sends and physical inputs.

Patching Process

1. Select Sound Check button on the left of the patching grid.
   • Automatically selects USB-A showing default sound check patching.
2. Select USB DAW 1-16 on the grid.
   • Example uses 6 channels but can be set for all mixer channels.
3. Patch 1-to-1 button to link USB DAW channels to mixer channels.
4. Activate Soundcheck
   • Press Activate Soundcheck button.
   • Green "SC" indicates Soundcheck is on.

DAW Setup (Using Ableton)

• Select output channels for individual tracks not main output.
  • Change Audio 2 section from Main to External Out.
  • Select corresponding output channel.
  • Ensure channels are enabled in Ableton's Input/Output Config if not visible.

Mixing Practice

• Press play in DAW to route audio back to mixer channels.
• Add DSP effects like EQ and Compression.
• Practice mixing without stress.

Disabling Sound Check

• To revert to mixer's physical mic line inputs:
  • Disable Sound Check via Patching section or Multi-Track tab.

Conclusion

• Demonstrated multitrack playback.
• For more info visit Soundcraft.com or their Help Center.

Visit Soundcraft.com or the Help Center for more updates and support.