The Soundcraft Ui24R is a 24-input rack-mount digital mixer and multitrack USB recorder controlled over built-in dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Twenty Studer-designed mic preamps, eight aux/matrix outputs, Lexicon and dbx processing and HDMI output make it a complete mixing and recording system for bands, churches, schools, theaters, clubs and installed sound in hospitality and corporate spaces. Mix from any browser and capture every show to a USB drive or computer at the same time.
Key Features
- 24 inputs: 20 Studer-designed mic preamps (10 XLR/quarter-inch combo, 10 XLR), 2 line inputs and 2-channel USB playback
- Per-channel +48V phantom power and mic/line gain from -6 dB to +58 dB
- Dual-path multitrack recording of 22 inputs plus the stereo mix to a USB drive and a connected Mac or PC, with a 32 x 32 USB audio interface
- Browser-based control from iPad, Android tablet, iPhone, Windows PC, Mac or Linux with no app to install, and up to 10 control devices over dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet connected at the same time
- Eight balanced XLR aux/matrix outputs, 2 XLR master outputs and 2 headphone outputs
- Four Lexicon effects engines, dbx compression, 2 channels of DigiTech amp modeling and dbx AFS2 on all outputs
- HDMI output for a full-screen view of the mixer interface on a monitor or touch screen
- 4U rack-mount chassis with an internal universal power supply (88-265 VAC)
Ideal Applications
Gigging bands that want to record every show, church and school services that need virtual soundcheck and recording, theaters, clubs, rental racks, and installed systems in restaurants, hotels and event spaces.
Compatibility
Works from browsers on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. The USB interface connects to Mac or PC DAW software, and Soundcraft includes Ableton Live Lite with Ui Series mixers. Firmware v3.0 adds cascading of two Ui24R units over Ethernet. It is also compatible with the HARMAN Connected PA app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Ui24R record multitrack without a computer?
Yes. It records 22 input tracks plus the stereo mix straight to a USB drive, and can record to a connected computer at the same time for redundancy.
How many mic preamps and monitor mixes are there?
Twenty mic preamps with +48V phantom power, plus eight XLR aux/matrix outputs for wedges or in-ear mixes.
Does it need an external router?
No. The built-in dual-band Wi-Fi connects up to 10 devices directly. You can also connect over Ethernet to an existing network.
Does it rack mount?
Yes. The Ui24R uses a 4U rack-mount design with an internal power supply and IEC power cord.