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Introduction
is a mix application designed specifically for the. Using a computer, you can make settings for the built-in mixer and for the high-qual-

ity monitoring effects. In addition to LO CUT and PHASE reversal functions, other functions include LOOPBACK, which sends the input signal and computer signal backto the computer, and MEMORY, which allows you to save settings with one touch.

Installing and launching
1.Download

to the computer

3.Launch

Download the application from the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/

When you connect adownloads).

to a computer using a USB cable,

will launch automatically.

HINT• You can download the latest ZOOM
• Download

2.Installfrom the above website.

HINT

for the operating system that you are using.

• See thecomputer.

on the computer

Follow the instructions that appear on screen to install

operation manual for instructions about connecting it with a• If it does not launch automatically, launchwhere it is installed on the computer.

.

─2─manually fromOverview of sections/Basic operationsChecking computer settings/Using
the loopback function
P.5

Saving and loading settings
P.7

Setting the effectP.7

Setting the input
preampP.4

Setting the output level
P.6
Using thebuilt-in mixer
P.5

Basic operations• Click a knob and drag up or down to adjust it.
• Press the shift key while moving a knob to make fine adjustments.
• Click a knob value to allow direct entry of the value.
• Click a button to turn it on/off.
• Follow the procedures below to set the sampling rate.
Open the Control Panel, then "Hardware and Sound" and change it on the ZOOM UAC-2 Control Panel.

─3─Setting the input preamp (INPUT PREAMP)
Using the Hi-Z function
Click the Hi-Z button so that it lights.

Enabling the lo-cut filter
Click the LO CUT button so that it lights.
The cutoff frequency is 80 Hz.

Reversing the polarity
Click the PHASE button so that it lights.

Using phantom power
Click the PHANTOM button so that it lights.
Phantom power will be supplied to both INPUT 1 and INPUT 2Adjusting the input gain

simultaneously.

Turn the GAIN knob to adjust the input gain so that it does notcause the CLIP indicator to light.

Checking input levels

NOTE

Check the level meters to see the input levels of INPUT 1 and• If you adjust theGAIN knob, theINPUT 2.

input

If an input exceeds 0 dB (maximum value), the top of the meter

gain setting will also change automatically.

will light red. Click the top of the meter to turn off this indicator.

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Checking computer settings/Using the loopback function (COMPUTER)
Checking the sampling rate
Checking the sampling rate.
The lit indicator shows the sampling rate that theis using.

Sending the mixed signal to the computer
The signals input through INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 and from the computer can bemixed and sent back to the computer.
When you want to record the final mixed signal, press the LOOPBACK button
so that it lights.

Checking input levels from the computer
Check the level meters to see the input levels from the computer.
If an input exceeds 0 dB (maximum value), the top of the meter will light red.
Click the top of the meter to turn off this indicator.

Using the built-in mixer (MIXER)
Adjusting the input signal panning
Turn the INPUT 1 PAN and INPUT 2 PAN knobs to adjust the panning of the input signals.
Double-click to set it to 0 (center).
In the center position, the reduction is -3 dB.

Adjusting the input signal levels
Turn the INPUT 1 LEVEL and INPUT 2 LEVEL knobs to adjust the levels of the input
signals.
Double-click to set it to 0 dB.

Adjusting signal levels input from the computer
NOTE• If theTurn the COMPUTER LEVEL knob to adjust the computer input levels.

DIRECT MONITOR switch position is changed, theDouble-click to set it to 0 dB.

pan and input level settings will also change
automatically.

─5─Setting the output level (OUTPUT)
Adjusting the DIGITAL LEVEL
Turn the DIGITAL LEVEL knob to adjust it.

Muting the DIGITAL LEVEL output
You can mute the DIGITAL LEVEL output.
Click the MUTE button so that it lights to mute the output.

Checking output levels
You can check the output level with the level meters.
If an output exceeds 0 dB (maximum value), the top of the meter will light red.
Click the top of the meter to turn off this indicator.

NOTE•

cannot be used to adjust the OUTPUT
and PHONES levels.Use theOUTPUT andPHONES knobs to adjust these levels.

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Setting the effect (EFFECT)
Adjusting effect settings
1.Turn the effect on.
Click
2.Select the effect.
Turn
3.Adjust the effect MIX LEVEL.
Turn

Effect types
This reverb simulates the reverberaROOM1 tions of an echo chamber in a recording studio.
ROOM2

This reverb simulates the reverberations of a concert in a club.

HALL1

This reverb simulates a concert hallwith bright reverberations.

HALL2This reverb simulates a concert hallwith muted reverberations.

PLATE1This simulates a plate reverb withshort reflections.

PLATE2This simulates a plate reverb withlong reflections.

ECHO1

This shor t delay can be used inmany situations.

ECHO2 This simulates a tape echo.

Saving and loading settings (MEMORY)
Saving settings

Loading settings

1.Start saving settings.

1.Load saved settings.

Click

Click

2.Select a blinking button and save the settings.
Click

Resetting interface settings
To restore ato its factory default

settings, click the FACTORY RESET button.
Settings saved inretained.
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will beManaging software and firmware versions
Viewing version information
1. Click "File" in the

Setting version update alerts

tool bar.

1. Click“ File” in the

Clicktool bar.
Click

2. Select “About UAC-2 MixEfx”.

2. Select "Preferences".

Click

Click

3. Check the version information.

3. Enable the version update alerts.

HINT• "Version" is thethe version of themixer application version and "Device Version" ishardware.

HINT• The alerts are enabled when checked.

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