Universal Audio DCS-RP Quick Start

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Quick Start Guide & DVD

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The Desktop Console System

Thank you for choosing the Remote Preamp from Universal Audio’s Desktop Console
System Series. Universal Audio has partnered with original Euphonix founders to
design a revolutionary series of DAW “expansion & enhancement” products under
the Desktop Console System (DCS) family brand. DCS combines UA’s pedigree for
sonic excellence with the usability/features of professional consoles in a new type of
convenient “micro-console” desktop form factor, ideal for today’s project/producer
studios. The first two products in the DCS series (the Remote Preamp & Monitor
Master) combine a base station with a DCS-Link™ connected remote that puts every
control within direct proximity to the user in a convenient remote format.

The DCS Remote Preamp

The DCS Remote Preamp combines two console-grade mic-pres, specialized monitoring
capabilities for artist & engineer, and easy remote control/DAW integration, making an
ideal upgrade to the basic features/sonics found in most audio interfaces. With 100%
digital control of analog, the Remote Preamp offers fully remote-controllable, highly
detailed, uncolored recording based on its advanced transimpedance design. The two
channels of the DCS Remote Preamp can be used dual mono or can be joined for
stepped, matched-stereo gain structuring. Plus a Mid/Side encoder is included, allowing
for direct recording of the MS-Stereo result. The Remote Preamp is the most flexible
stereo preamp on the market, and utilizing the DCS-Link™, you can control preamp
functions up to 300 feet away!

The Remote Preamp also features a high-quality headphone amp with “monitoring
only” effects such as user-tailored reverb and EQ, making it easy to quickly create
an artist monitor mix without having to deal with complex configuration or latency
issues inside the DAW. Best of all, the remote control can be placed anywhere from
desktop to recording room, giving the artist flexibility unlike any other device in its
class. Position the preamp as close to the source as desired, or remotely control your
own recording experience away from the computer as you keep the remote close at
hand. Lastly, the DCS Remote Preamp offers high quality backlit VU metering for
observing Preamp Output or DAW/Cue levels.

Please refer to the manual as well as this QuickStart guide and DVD to fully harness
the potential of your DCS Remote Preamp.

Registration

Please take a moment to register your DCS Remote Preamp. Registering makes you
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see the Registration Card in this box for more information.

Step-By-Step Getting Started

Setting up the DCS Remote Preamp

1.

Plug the Base unit into AC power

2.

Plug the Remote into the Base unit with the DCS-Link™ cable

3.

Plug a microphone to Input A or B, and enable phantom power if required

4.

If you're using the DI input, click the DI switch. (green LED will light)

5.

Connect the Chan. A or B Pre Output to any unused input on your I/O device with a
TRS or TS cable

6.

Adjust GAIN on Channel A or B until the desired amount of gain is achieved, and you
are not clipping the input of your I/O device

7.

If you are recording a stereo source and need to adjust both gains simultaneously,
click the STEREO switch, and Channel A GAIN becomes the master

8.

If you are having trouble with clipping the inputs of your recording device, please
refer to the manual regarding setting up the Gain Trim (page 6), or refer to the
accompanying DVD

Using the Monitoring features

1.

Follow the steps above in “Setting up the Remote Preamp”

2.

Insert headphone cable into CUE OUT on the Base unit

3.

Use A or B TO CUE to adjust Channel A or B's level to the headphones

4.

Use CUE VOL to adjust the overall headphone volume

5.

Use REVERB to adjust the amount of reverb in the headphones

6.

To change the reverb type, click the REVERB switch, and use the -/+ keys under the
numerical display to select a new reverb type - when finished, click the REVERB
switch again

7.

To adjust the EQ of your headphone mix, click the LO or HI EQ button

8.

Use the -/+ switches under the numerical display to adjust the EQ in -/+ 3 dB
steps. When finished, click the EQ switch again

To overdub with the Remote Preamp

1.

Follow the steps above, "Setting up the Remote Preamp" and "Using the
Monitoring Features"

2.

From your recording device or mixer, send the mix from a stereo output to the C IN or
CUE IN on the base unit

3.

If using C IN, use C TO CUE on the Remote to adjust the level of this incoming mix in
the headphones

4.

Use A or B TO CUE to adjust the level of Channel A or B in the headphones

5.

Record-arm a track in your DAW. NOTE: It might be necessary to mute the track you are
recording onto, otherwise, you will be hearing yourself twice (once through the Remote
Preamp's monitoring path, and again through your DAW's software monitoring)

6.

If you are recording another artist, click TALK to enable Talkback. Talkback mic level
can be adjusted according to instructions on pages 6 and 7 of the manual, or refer
to the accompanying DVD