Product Highlights
- Real-time UAD QUAD Core processor with MADI I/O for use with digital mixing consoles
- Supports 16 channels of real-time UAD Powered Plug-in processing with imperceptible latency
- Connects to your laptop via Thunderbolt 3 for plug-in control
- Connects to Soundcraft Vi consoles via Ethernet for Snapshot CUE control
- Up to four units can be daisy-chained for up to 64 channels of plug-in processing
- Includes over 90 acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-ins including world-class emulations of vintage processors
- Redundant power supplies prevent disruptions due to a faulty power source
- Fail-safe features allow audio to continue uninterrupted in event of a computer malfunction or disconnected Thunderbolt cable
- Live Rack app allows you to control plug-ins, recall channel strip settings, and even recall complete setup configuration Snapshots
- Live Rack app supports MIDI snapshot recall, as well as networked software integration with select Soundcraft Vi consoles
- Overview
- Tech Specs
Realtime UAD Effects Processing, Purpose-Built for Live Sound.
The Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Ultimate is a 16-channel MADI effects processor that allows you to mix live sound with the power of UAD Powered Plug-ins. Connect it to any MADI-capable digital console, and you'll be able to tap into industry-standard plug-ins — or any UAD Powered Plug-ins in your UAD account — with no latency. You can save plug-in configurations as Snapshot files for fast recall, and you can even combine up to four UAD-2 Live Rack Ultimate units for up to 64 channels of UAD plug-in processing. With pristine sonic quality that's been proven on stages and in studios worldwide, and with more flexibility than a rack full of dedicated processors, the Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Ultimate will have a big impact on how you mix live shows.
Simple MADI connectivity
Compared to a rack case filled with processors, the UAD-2 Live Rack couldn't be simpler to add to your digital mix system. Connect it to your digital console's MADI I/O port, and connect your laptop via Thunderbolt 3 to control the Live Rack Application. You're ready to send individual tracks, sub-mixes, and even the full mix through UAD Powered Plug-ins, with no perceptible latency. The Live Rack app features MIDI snapshot recall capabilities, as well as networked software integration with select Soundcraft Vi consoles.
Fail-safe features for pro reliability
You'll be able to count on the UAD-2 Live Rack during high-stakes events. Redundant internal power supplies make sure audio will continue to be processed uninterrupted in the event of a power failure (as long as they're connected to different power circuits, of course). If your laptop malfunctions, or the Thunderbolt cable disconnects, UAD-2 Live Rack will continue to process audio using that last known plug-in states. You can even prevent unwanted setting changes during a live show by enabling the Live Rack app's Safe mode.
Software Type | UAD-2 Live Rack with Ultimate Plug-in Bundle |
Processor | 4 x SHARC DSP cores |
Connectivity Type | 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MADI Dual Optical SC in/out |
Platform | Mac |
Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i5 or later, 6GB drive space |
OS Requirements - Mac | OS X 10.13 or later |
Height | 1.75" |
Width | 19" (1U) |
Depth | 12" |
Weight | 9 lbs. |
Ultimate plug-in bundle included
- AKG BX 20
- API 2500 Bus Compressor
- API Vision Channel Strip
- API 500 EQ Collection
- Brigade Chorus Pedal
- Cambridge EQ
- Cooper Time Cube Delay
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
- Distortion Essentials Bundle
- DreamVerb
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- EMT 140 Reverb
- EMT 250 Reverb
- EP-34 Tape Echo
- Fairchild Tube Limiter Plug-In Collection
- FATSO JR/SR Tape Emulation
- Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Guitar Amp
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Harrison 32C & 32C SE
- Korg SDD-3000 Delay
- Lexicon 224 Reverb
- Little Labs IBP
- Little Labs VOG
- Manley Massive Passive EQ Collection
- Manley Vari-Mu
- Manley Voxbox
- Moog Multimode Filter Collection
- MXR Flanger/Doubler
- Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection
- Neve 1081 EQ
- Neve 31102 EQ
- Neve 33609 Compressor
- Neve 88RS Channel Strip Collection
- Ocean Way Studios
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Buss Compressor
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Equalizer
- Precision K-Stereo
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Mix Rack Collection
- Precision Maximizer
- Pultec Passive EQ Collection
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro
- SPL Transient Designer
- SSL 4000 E Channel Strip Collection
- SSL 4000 G Bus Compressor Collection
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Studio D Chorus
- Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- Thermionic Culture Vulture
- Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
- UA 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection
- UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection