UAD‑2 Live Rack Manual
Chapter 3: System Setup
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Chapter 3: System Setup
Overview
UAD‑2 Live Rack system setup requires these primary procedures, all of which are
detailed in this chapter:
• System connections (device wiring)
• UAD‑2 Live Rack software installation
• Hardware device registration and UAD plug‑in authorization
• Computer operating system software configuration
• UAD‑2 Live Rack software configuration
System Requirements
Note: Cables and adapters are not included.
• UAD‑2 Live Rack hardware unit
• Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port*
• MacOS 10.13.3 High Sierra
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug‑ins
• 6 gigabytes available storage
• Thunderbolt 3 cable for each UAD‑2 Live Rack unit
• (2) single MADI Optical SC cables or (1) Duplex MADI optical SC cable
for each UAD‑2 Live Rack unit (multi‑unit setups cannot use duplex MADI cables)
*Macs with Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 ports can be used with appropriate
adapters and cables. For details, see
"Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Mac Wiring" on page
If using Soundcraft Vi-Series Console
• Category 5 Ethernet cable
• Belkin USB‑C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
• Apple store part number HJKF2ZM/A or MD463LL/A
• Belkin store part number F2CU040dsWHTAPL