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
eligible for UA’s many online promotions, as well as UA Registration Rewards. Please
see the Registration Card in this box for more information.
