Universal Audio DCS-RP Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
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 Pre 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.
Features
• Two channel, stereo linkable, console grade transimpedance mic preamp/DI
• Mono, A+B, Stereo or Mid/Side recording
• Monitoring features such as high quality headphone amp, Reverb and EQ
• DCS-Link™ - 100% digitally controlled analog signal path via (CAT-5) interconnect
• Remote design allows up to 300’ distances from preamp for large or multi-room setups
In addition to the DCS Remote Preamp, Universal Audio has released reproductions of the classic Teletronix LA-2A
Leveling Amplifier and 1176LN Limiter as well as the 610 tube preamp series of products which are based on those
used in the legendary Bill Putnam custom consoles. Modern tools such as the flagship 4110 & 8110 Precision Class-
A solid-state microphone preamplifiers bring tonal flexibility to the multi-channel mic preamp. Universal Audio also
creates software emulations of vintage hardware and innovative mixing tools that run on our UAD DSP platform. All
of these products are designed to meet the demands of the modern recording studio, yet retain the character and
quality of vintage equipment. See more at www.uaudio.com, including the award winning 6176 channel strip, the
LA-610 all-tube channel strip, SOLO mic pre series, and 2192 Master Audio Interface A/D and D/A.