Overview

SOUND4 VOICE ULA4 / ULA8

SOUND4 VOICE ULA8 brings the outstanding capacity of processing 8 separate channels, in the compact format of a PCIe card. Like the rest of the products in this range, it is characterized by 100% compatibility with all Axia and RAVENNA products and can be used as a resource which can be routed and placed anywhere in a Livewire chain. With Livewire, a single Ethernet cable carries in real time all mics, uncompressed digital audio, device control messages, program-associated data and even routine network traffic. Using the VOICE ULA8 means that you do not have to break the Livewire chain.

The start-up time of this product is a mere 15 seconds. Its processing structure is based on the Sound4-patented HQSound 192kHz Audio Processing Engine and also includes an advanced DeEsser, which automatically tracks sibilance frequencies, and a 3-band noise gate for general sound optimization. Thanks to the HQSound algorithms, the Noise Gate is extremely reactive in terms of opening and closing Gates, while the Advanced detection mode provides users with access to Thresholds, Target, Hold Time and Release Time. the 3-band processing ensures complete sound stability and is provided with the revolutionary S.I.S. Sound Impact System) algorithm which makes it possible to maintain the authenticity of the original sound attacks. The 4-band parametric Equalizer provides the final touches in the sound setup, whereas the brick wall limiter accounts for the strong gain limitation.

Thanks to the Pesets Centralization and Sharing feature, if a user preset is modified in one studio, all other studios will be automatically updated as well. The tool also offers the Session Recall option, allowing you to save all Mic affectations and loaded user presets, then recall them in one click. SOUND4 VOICE ULA8 is an easy choice for your studio - a smart solution with multiple functions and a guaranteed high level of performance.

First of its Kind

The SOUND4 VOICE ULA8 is a high-quality tool with the capability of processing 8 channels. A multichannel voice processor, it boasts full compatibility with all Axia and RAVENNA products and it can be used as a resource which can be routed and placed anywhere in a Livewire* chain. Its intelligent processing structure is based on the Sound4-patented HQSound 192kHz Audio Processing Engine and incorporates several important features which include an advanced DeEsser, a 3-band noise gate, a 3-band processor, a 4-band parametric EQ, as well as a brick wall limiter and an impressive adaptability to all kinds of voice. Audio airs a maximum of 15 seconds after booting the unit. The SOUND4 VOICE ULA8 is cost-effective, easy to access, set up and operate via the control interface and it provides a number of features with the trademark SOUND4 reliability and performance. It allows for work in multiple live and production studios, providing users access to their own presets in each studio. If a user preset is modified in one studio, all other studios will be automatically updated. The tool also offers the Session Recall option, allowing you to save all Mic affectations and loaded user presets, then recall them in one click. With the VOICE ULA8, SOUND4 has developed a cutting-edge product to meet the strictest customer demands in terms of affordability, design and functionality.

Universal Lan Audio Version

Although the SOUND4 VOICE exists in several versions, the Livewire & RAVENNA compatible version deserves special mention as it is the first multichannel voice processor 100% compatible with all Axia and RAVENNA products. Livewire* is the audio-over-Ethernet standard created by Axia Audio that provides easy routing and sharing of broadcast-quality audio. "Everyone agrees that IP-Audio is the future. There are already more than 1,500 studios around the world powered by Axia Livewire networks," says Axia Vice-President Marty Sacks. With the Livewire* system, a single Ethernet cable carries in real time all mics, as well as uncompressed digital audio, device control messages, program-associated data and even routine network traffic. One of the advantages of the SOUND4 VOICE ULA is its capacity to work as a resource that can be routed and inserted anywhere in the Livewire* chain. An especially cost-effective solution, the SOUND4 VOICE ULA will catch your Mic ID (from nodes or mixers), process separately each channel and then send it back to the mixer on a new ID.

SOUND4 VOICE ULA is powered by the revolutionary HQSound 192kHz Audio Processing Engine – a SOUND4-patented technology. Its processing structure includes an advanced DeEsser, a 3-band noise gate, a 3-band processor, a 4-band parametric EQ, as well as a brick wall limiter. All those features make it much more than just a combination between a noise gate and a compressor. SOUND4 VOICE ULA is flexible and offers impressive adaptability to all kinds of voice. A wide range of possibilities is at your disposal – from natural to loud and structured, all tones can be achieved in just a few clicks. Due to its advanced set of features, the SOUND4 VOICE ULA is also the perfect solution for production studios.

A Voice Processor Dedicated to Live Studios

A stand-out new feature that our team introduces with the SOUND4 VOICE ULA is the “Session Recall”. It allows you to save all Mic affectations and loaded user presets, then recall all in one click. SOUND4 VOICE ULA is also externally automatable for dayparts automatic sessions recall.