Soundcraft by Harman has announced the new Ui24R, a digital mixing and multitrack recording system. It’s on display at this week’s NAMM show in Anaheim at Booth 7800.
The Ui24R can be controlled by up to 10 devices via Ethernet or built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, making it possible to control mixing and multitrack recording wirelessly. Lexicon, dbx and DigiTech signal processing helps enhance sound quality, while 20 Studer-designed microphone preamps deliver an ample number of professional inputs.
The compact, rack-mounted Ui24R is part of the new Harman Connected PA ecosystem.
“The Ui24R delivers the power and capability of a large-format console in a compact and convenient solution,” says Scott Wood, solutions manager, mixing at Harman. “High-quality technology and components, including renowned signal processing from Lexicon, dbx and DigiTech, as well as Studer preamps, provides incredible results for rehearsing, performing, recording, overdubbing and more. From the stage to the studio, Ui24R is the ultimate system for artists, venue owners and engineers who need to save space and deliver superior sound.”
Ui24R provides 24 input channels, including 10 combo/XLR, 10 XLR, two line level, and two digital mix channels for a total of 24 simultaneous inputs. Studer preamps enhance sonic quality while Lexicon reverbs, choruses, delays, and dbx compression offer tailoring for vocals, acoustic guitar and more.
dbx AFS2 automatic feedback suppression is available on all monitor outputs. Two channels of DigiTech guitar and amp modeling bring a host of effects to any performance or recording, particularly when low stage volume is desired.
Ui24R redefines the live mixing experience by giving engineers the freedom to control mixes from anywhere in the venue. As previously noted, up to 10 devices can be connected simultaneously across reliable dual-band Wi-Fi. With HTML5 compatibility, the system can be controlled from any modern browser—including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS and Linux devices—without installing apps.
Ui24R allows engineers and musicians to redundantly record their stereo mix, plus all 22 multitrack inputs, directly to a USB storage drive and a connected computer.
The Ui24R will be available starting in March 2017.
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions and connected services. With leading brands including AKG®;, Harman Kardon®;, Infinity®;, JBL®;, Lexicon®;, Mark Levinson®; and Revel®;, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company’s software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended September 30, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
