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1.2 About This Manual
We suggest using this manual to familiarize yourself with the features,
applications, and setup procedures for your mixer before trying to
connect it to your computer or iOS device. This helps avoid problems
during installation and setup. This manual covers hardware functions for
StudioLive RM32AI and RM16AI mixers; when functional differences are
called out, the RM32AI will be mentioned first, followed by the RM16AI.
Note: All illustrated examples use images of the StudioLive RM32AI.
This manual includes information for installing and using UC Surface; however,
separate documentation is also available for the StudioLive Software Library.
Throughout this manual you’ll find Power User Tips, providing mixing tricks, some
of which are unique to the StudioLive RM32AI and RM16AI, as well as explanations
of various audio terms. Additionally, to help you get the most from your mixer, you’ll
find an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of this manual that cover everything
from microphone placement to equalizer and compression-setting suggestions.
1.3 Meet the StudioLive RM32AI and RM16AI
The RM32AI and RM16AI mixers offer the following hardware and software features:
• Fully recallable mixer
• 32/16 locking XLR inputs with recallable XMAX™ Class
A mic preamps and +48V phantom power
• 16/8 XLR line outputs on the front, mirrored on rear-panel DB25 jacks
• 3 XLR main outputs (left, right, mono/center) with analog trim pots
• 32/16 LED meter grid
• 32 internal channels
• 25 mix buses
• 16 aux mix buses
• 3 main mix buses (left, right, mono/center)
• 4 internal FX buses (2 reverb, 2 delay)
• Stereo solo bus
• • Dual Fat Channel signal processing on all input channels and all buses,
with 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, limiter, and more
• • 52x34 direct digital FireWire recording interface
• • UC Surface™ battle-ready, live mixing and control software
• Designed specifically for live sound mixing
• Multiplatform support for Mac, Windows, and iPad
(See Section 8.1: Minimum System Requirements.)
• Windows 8 multi-touch-compatible for large touchscreen mixing
• Contextual-based navigation for quick, intuitive
access to all mixing functions
• Compatible with free QMix™-AI personal monitoring
control app for iPhone®/iPod® touch
• Complete solution: Includes Capture™ live-recording software,
Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac and Windows, and Nimbit® Free
account for online music promotion and distribution.
• USB jack and included Wi-Fi LAN adapter provides wireless control
• 2 FireWire s800 ports, 1 Ethernet control port, and S/PDIF digital output
• Option card slot for future expansion (AVB, Dante,
and Thunderbolt cards coming soon)