User Manual

UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual Table Of Contents3
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 21
(1) AC Power Inputs ............................................................................................................21
(2) Power Switches .............................................................................................................21
Automatic Failover .............................................................................................................. 21
(3) Thunderbolt 3 Ports ....................................................................................................... 22
(4) Word Clock Out ............................................................................................................. 22
(5) Word Clock In ................................................................................................................ 23
(6) Word Clock Termination Switch ....................................................................................... 23
(7) 1394b Ports (no function) .............................................................................................. 23
(8 & 9) MADI I/O Ports ........................................................................................................23
(8) MADI OUT ..............................................................................................................23
(9) MADI IN .................................................................................................................23
Standalone Behavior ........................................................................................ 24
Chapter 3: System Setup ..................................................................... 25
Overview ......................................................................................................... 25
System Requirements ...................................................................................... 25
If using Soundcraft Vi-Series Console ..............................................................................25
System Connections ......................................................................................... 26
About UAD‑2 Live Rack system connections ..........................................................................26
Single Unit Wiring ...............................................................................................................26
Cables Required (not included): .....................................................................................26
Multi‑Unit Wiring ................................................................................................................ 27
Cables Required (not included): .....................................................................................27
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Mac Wiring ..........................................................................................28
Additional Items Needed with Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 Macs ............................... 28
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Mac Connection Notes .................................................................... 28
SoundCraft Vi‑Series Console Connections .............................................................................29
Vi-Series Console Connection Notes ................................................................................ 29
Single Unit Wiring with SoundCraft Vi Consoles ..................................................................... 30
Cables Required (not included): .....................................................................................30
Multi‑Unit Wiring with SoundCraft Vi Consoles ....................................................................... 31
Cables Required (not included): .....................................................................................31
Software Installation ...........................................................................................................32
Preparation ........................................................................................................................32
Software Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 32
About Firmware Updates ...............................................................................................32
About Registration ..............................................................................................................33
About Authorization ............................................................................................................33
Authorization Procedure ......................................................................................................33
Offline Authorization Procedure ............................................................................................ 34
Operating System Software Configuration ........................................................... 36
Power Adapter and Battery Tabs ...........................................................................................36
Required System Settings ....................................................................................................37