UAD-2 LIVE RACK DATASHEET
LIVE SOUND EFFECTS SERVER
UAD-2 Live Rack is a 16-channel Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) effects processor for crafting live mixes with Realtime
UAD Processing and industry-leading UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Up to four UAD-2 Live Rack units can be combined for 64 channels of optical
MADI signal processing. The system is controlled with a Mac computer via Thunderbolt and the Live Rack application, which is specifically
designed for fast, easy, and safe operation during live shows. The Live Rack app is also optimized for touch control with a Mac-compatible
touchscreen display.
REALTIME UAD PROCESSING
Each UAD-2 Live Rack unit has four SHARC DSP cores for UAD plug-in processing. The system is available in two bundled plug-in
configurations: UAD-2 Live Rack Core includes a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box, including the Teletronix LA-2A
and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and more.
UAD-2 Live Rack Ultimate includes over 90
UAD plug-ins, with exclusive titles from SSL,
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Studer,
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API,
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SSL,
Neve,®Manley,® Lexicon,
Fender,® Moog,® and many more. Both
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configurations include the Antares Auto-Tune
Realtime plug-in, and existing UAD users can
use their licensed UAD plug-ins with
UAD-2 Live Rack.*
KEY FEATURES
Mix live sound with acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-Ins at near-zero latency
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Process up to 16 optical MADI channels per unit; combine up to four units for up to 64 MADI channels
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Includes Antares Auto-Tune Realtime plug-in for live pitch correction
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Dual-redundant internal power supplies with fail-over detection
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1U rackmount form factor with fan-free design
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Store configuration Snapshot files for easy recall of all show settings
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Load Snapshot configurations via MIDI or Soundcraft Vi CUE function
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Includes a basic suite of UAD plug-ins (Core bundle) or an extensive suite of over
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90 UAD plug-ins (Ultimate bundle)
Allows use of any licensed UAD plug-in(s) in user’s UAD account*
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Two Thunderbolt 3 ports for Mac and peripheral connectivity (Thunderbolt 1 & 2 compatible)
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* Note: A small number of UAD plug-ins are incompatible with UAD-2 Live Rack. For details, visit help.uaudio.com.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
UAD-2 Live Rack hardware unit
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Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port*
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MacOS 10.13 High Sierra
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Thunderbolt 3 cable for each UAD-2 Live Rack unit
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Six gigabytes available storage
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* Thunderbolt 1 or 2 Mac can be used with appropriate adapters and cables.
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM I/O SPECIFICATION
Thunderbolt 3 Two ports (Thunderbolt 1 & 2 compatible)
Word Clock One input, one output
MADI Optical Ports One input, one output
Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 (one or two units)
44.1, 48 (up to four units)
Bit Depth 24 bits per sample
System Throughput Latency 73 samples @ 48 kHz
(2) single MADI Optical SC cables or (1) Duplex MADI Optical SC cable
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for each UAD-2 Live Rack unit
MADI optical SC signal source & return (e.g., digital mixing console)
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Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
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Note: Cables and adapters are not included. Multi-unit setups cannot use
duplex (paired) cables.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Power Supplies Dual-redundant internal power
supply units with automatic failover
detection
AC Connector Type (2) IEC with integrated power switch
AC Requirements 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 0.3A
Maximum Power Consumption 30 Watts (45 Watts when bus
powering external Thunderbolt
peripherals)
DIGITAL I/O SPECIFICATION
MADI Connector Type MADI - Dual Optical SC-Plug
(ISO/IEC 9314-3)
MADI Format AES10 (64 channels)
MADI Modes @ Sample Rates of
88.2/96 kHz
Word Clock Connector Type BNC
Word Clock Lock Range ±0.5% of any supported sample rate
Word Clock Input Termination 75 Ohms, switchable
Synchronization Sources Internal, Word Clock, MADI
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Operating Temperature R ange 0° C to +45° C
Storage Temperature Range -40° C to +80° C
Operating Humidity Range 60% Maximum
Standard, Legacy
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
Chassis Dimension (W x D x H) 431.8 mm (17”) x 304.8 mm (12”)
x 33.8 mm (1.3”)
Height 1U (rack-mount)
Shipping Weight
(with box & accessories)
Weight (unit only) 4.1 kg (9 lbs)
Package contents UAD-2 Live Rack hardware unit
COMPATIBILITY SPECIFICATION
Qualied Apple
Mac Computers
Qualied MADI Fiber
Optic Cables
MIDI Control
(Snapshot Recall & Tempo)
Soundcraft Vi
CUE Functionality
MADI Coaxial Format Requires additional MADI Coaxial to Optical
Acer T232HL Touch Screen
for single-touch control
6.3 kg (14 lbs)
(2) IEC AC Power Cables
(1 each, Europe & USA)
Getting Started URL card
Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
Latest 13” MacBook Air, Latest 13” & 15’’
MacBook Pro
Alva Suplex and Alva Duplex
Any source in Audio MIDI Setup.app
(device may require MIDI driver)
Snapshot Store and Recall via Ethernet
(requires Ethernet adapter and cable)
adapter and BNC cabling
Requires both monitor (DVI/HDMI) and
USB connections to Mac
www.uaudio.com
For complete technical information
and operation manuals, visit help.uaudio.com
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