ATEN MicLIVE UC8000 User manual

MicLIVE™ 6-CH MicLIVE™ 6-CH
AI Audio Mixer
User Manual
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UC8000
MicLIVE™ 6-CH
AI Audio Mixer
User Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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Product Name: 6-CH AI Audio Mixer, Model: UC8000
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User Information
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to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
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Package Contents
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1 MicLIVE™ 6-CH MicLIVE™ 6-CH AI Audio Mixer
1 USB Type-C cable
1 user instructions
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Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
4. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MicLIVE™ 6-CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OnAir™ Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
No Prior Knowledge Needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MicLIVE™ 6-CH Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear / Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OnAir™ Audio GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Getting Started
Audio Mixing Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Items to Prepare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Connecting Your Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Installing OnAir™ Audio on Your Host Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Tuning Your Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tuning Each Audio Track Independently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tuning Your Audio Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. AI Smart EQ
Try It! (Using AI Smart EQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7. Auto Ducking
Try It! (Applying Auto Ducking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting Auto Ducking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Ducking for Input 3 Only (Input 4 Disabled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Ducking for Input 4 Only (Input 3 Disabled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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8. Jingles (Audio Effects)
Try It! (Using Jingles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Customize Your Jingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording a Jingle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Downloading a Recorded Jingle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing a Jingle with an Audio File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting a Jingle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9. Voice FX
Try It! (Applying Voice FX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Applying Voice FX via MicLIVE™ 6-CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Applying Voice FX via OnAir™ Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
How to Define a Customized Voice FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Custom Voice FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.Advanced Audio Settings
Configuring Audio Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11.Other Settings (including Updates)
Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Updating Firmware / Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Resetting to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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About this Manual
This manual is provided to help you get the most out of your MicLIVE™ 6-
CH. It covers all aspects of the device, including installation, configuration,
and operation.
Items covered in this manual include:
An overview of the information covered is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction
introduces you to MicLIVE™ 6-CH AI Audio
Mixer and its coupled application OnAir™ Audio, with their purpose, features,
and components described.
Chapter 2, Getting Started
provides an audio mixing flowchart that covers
all of the steps that are involved in producing your audio mix.
Chapter 3, AI Smart EQ
explains the AI Smart EQ functions and how to use
it.
Chapter 4, Auto Ducking
explains the ducking functions and how to use it.
Chapter 5, Jingles (Audio Effects)
describes the 8 jingles (effects) pads
provided by MicLIVE™ 6-CH.
Chapter 6, Voice FX
describes the Voice FX (voice changer) modes
provided by the MicLIVE™ 6-CH, and how to define a customized Voice FX.
Chapter 7, Advanced Audio Settings
describes the various advanced
audio settings that can be adjusted via OnAir™ Audio.
Chapter 8, Other Settings (including Updates)
describes other settings
provided by OnAir™ Audio, including how to update the firmware and
application, as we ll as how to reset the mixer back to factory default settings.
Appendix provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, product
specifications, and other technical information.
Model Product Name
UC8000 MicLIVE™ 6-CH AI Audio Mixer (hardware)
OnAir™ Audio OnAir™ Audio Mixer (software)

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Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or connected
devices.
ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and
fixes. For an up-to-date MicLIVE™ 6-CH documentation, visit
http://www.aten.com/global/en/
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
>Indicates selecting consecutive options (such as on a menu or
dialog box). For example, Start
> Run means to open the Start
menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
MicLIVE™ 6-CH
MicLIVE™ 6-CH is a compact, bus-powered, 6-channel AI audio mixer that
can connect up to 6 audio devices (4 sources and 2 headphones) and instantly
transform them into a live podcast or digital music event from anywhere.
Featuring AI Smart EQ, the MicLIVE™ 6-CH AI Audio Mixer can
automatically detect for and calibrate its equalizer according to your voice and
recording environment, using a microphone, for an optimal voice recording
performance.
Presented with 3 audio in ports, 2 x XLR combo and 1 x 3.5-mm TRRS, and 1
bidirectional USB-C port, the mixer can connect with 2 main audio instruments
(via the XLR combo ports), such as microphones and guitars, 1 sub audio
device (via the 3.5-mm TRRS), such as for background music, and 1 host
computer (via the USB-C) for recording the audio mix produced while
functioning as a second sub audio source when needed. In addition, the mixer
also provides 2 headphone jacks (3.5-mm TRS) for real-time monitoring of its
audio inputs and audio mix.
For added versatility, MicLIVE™ 6-CH is compatible with +48V microphones
and offers automated ducking of sub audio, as well as 4 Voice FX (voice
changer) modes and 8 customizable jingles that you can use freely.
OnAir™ Audio
Coupled with OnAir™ Audio, an intuitive software dedicated to MicLIVE™
6-CH, users can easily view and adjust the volume, status, and settings of each
of the audio device connected, as well as the audio mix produced using a
Windows computer.

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No Prior Knowledge Needed
Together, MicLIVE™ 6-CH with OnAir™ Audio, boasts as the best way to
start your first podcast instantly and effortlessly, novice or expert! To get
started, simply connect your microphone and host computer, installed with
OnAir™ Audio, and you are ready to go.
Features
All-in-one design to simplify audio mixing and podcast workflow —
offers up to 6-channel audio inputs, DSP and AD / DA converter
High-res audio up to 24 bit / 96 kHz via USB-C onto a PC or Mac
The world’s first AI-powered audio mixer — enhances microphone audio
quality with AI sound check so anyone can have a high-quality recording
Jingle pad saves up to 8 sound effects that can be customized from audio
sources from a computer, microphone, and any other audio inputs for
professional audio mixing
The auto ducking function lowers background music anytime one speaks,
ensuring the speaker’s voice is always heard, loud and clear, during
broadcasting

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MicLIVE™ 6-CH Components
Top
automated ducking to lower sub audio volume (inputs 3 / 4 lowered when receiving audio from / )
adjusts volumes
of audio devices
selects audio device to adjust
( ， , input 3, input 4)
sets mode of audio devices
(AI smart EQ, mute, +48V, instrumental)
applies 1 of 4 Voice FX modes
(pitch, reverb, male, female)
adjusts Voice FX
strength
adjusts audio mix output volume (host computer, headphone 1, headphone 2)
applies jingles for special audio effects
(applause, right / wrong answer, etc) sends audio mix to host
computer when red

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Rear / Side
Output / Input 4: connects to host computer via USB-C
(for bus power, audio mix output, and input 4) Input 3: connects to sub audio (BGM)
via 3.5 mm TRRS
/ : connects up to 2 main audio (mic / musical instrument)
via XLR combo
/ : connects up to 2 headphones
via 3.5 mm TRS
(for monitoring audio mix)

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OnAir™ Audio GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Below provides a quick look at the OnAir™ Audio software that shall be
installed on the host computer that connects to your MicLIVE™ 6-CH.
Note: For details on connecting MicLIVE™ 6-CH and installing OnAir™
Audio, respectively see 2. Connecting Your Audio Devices, page 9, and
3. Installing OnAir™ Audio on Your Host Computer, page 11.
switches between the mixer settings and the software’s
advanced settings (including customized Voice FX, firmware & software update, and reset)
displays and adjusts the volumes
of audio inputs connected
via / / Input 3 / Input 4
applies and configures jingles
(audio effects),
e.g. applause, right or
wrong answer, etc.
indicates whether or not the software
is connected to the mixer
displays the audio mix output
volume, via USB-C
(from the mixer to the host computer)
applies Voice FX (voice changer) mode
Pitch / Reverb / Male / Female / Customized

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Audio Mixing Flowchart
Refer to the flowchart below that will guide you through how to use the
MicLIVE™ 6-CH AI Audio Mixer from start to finish.
Preparation
1. What to prepare?
see 1. Items to Prepare, page 8
2. How to connect?
see 2. Connecting Your Audio Devices, page 9
3. How to install OnAir™ Audio on your host computer?
see 3. Installing OnAir™ Audio on Your Host Computer, page 11
Testing Audio
4. How to tune each audio track (input) and the audio mix as a whole?
see 4. Tuning Your Audio Devices, page 12
Audio Mixing
5. What is AI Smart EQ and how to use it?
see AI Smart EQ, page 15
6. What is Auto Ducking and how to use it?
see Auto Ducking, page 17
Advanced Functions
7. What are jingles (audio effects) and how to use them?
see Jingles (Audio Effects), page 19
Please review the safety information regarding the placement of the
mixer before starting (see Safety Instructions, page 37).

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8. What is Voice FX and how to use it?
see Voice FX, page 25
1. Items to Prepare
Below is a list of items you should prepare before using your MicLIVE™ 6-
CH AI Audio Mixer.
1 host computer (for power and OnAir™ Audio) with the following specs:
1 ~ 2 main audio devices as exemplified below.
1 ~ 2 headphones (3.5 mm TRS compatible)
1 sub audio device (3.5 mm TRRS compatible; for background music)
OnAir™ Audio system requirements
OS Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor Intel multi-core i3/5/7 series 2 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or
above
Memory Minimum: 2 GB RAM
Recommended: 8 GB RAM
Storage 100 MB available hard disk space
USB USB-C compatible
Examples of main audio devices
microphone
 dynamic or condenser (up to +48V)
 XLR or 6.35 mm TRS compatible
musical instrument XLR or 6.35 mm TRS compatible

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2. Connecting Your Audio Devices
To connect your audio devices, do the following.
1. Connect your host computer, installed with OnAir™ Audio (see 3.
Installing OnAir™ Audio on Your Host Computer, page 11, for details), to
the mixer with the USB-C cable provided
2. Connect 1 ~ 2 main audio devices, such as microphones and/or musical
instruments, to the mixer using self-supplied XLR and/or 6.35 mm TRS
cables.
Note: If your microphone doesn’t work, try applying +48V. See4. Tuning
Your Audio Devices, page 12, for details, specifically Step 2 ~ 5.
OnAir
TM
Audio
(supplied) sends audio mix to host computer when red
adjusts the volume of the audio mix being sent to the host computer
Note: host computer can also be used to implement
a second sub audio (input 4)
selects to set the mode of or adjust the volume
of main audio device connected via or
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3. Connect 1 ~ 2 headphones to the mixer for listening to your audio mix via
its 3.5 mm TRS headphone ports
4. (Optional) Using a self-supplied 3.5 mm TRRS cable, connect 1 sub audio
device, such as a mobile device, to the mixer’s input 3 for bidirectional
audio, e.g. implementing background music while conducting a remote
interview.
Once connected, you can test and tune each audio device by listening through
the headphones (see 4. Tuning Your Audio Devices, page 12).
adjusts the volume of or
sub audio
(e.g. BGM)
selects to set the mode of or adjust the volume
of sub audio from input 3 or input 4 (host computer)