This page provides guidance for updating firmware and software in the Lawo mc²36, mc²56, and mc²96 mixing consoles.

For customers planning to perform updates themselves, Lawo recommends reading all official documentation and completing the corresponding training module available at the Lawo Academy.


Important:

This page applies only to mc² consoles operating on the 10.x and 12.x software series, based on A__UHD Core and HOME mc² DSP technologies hosted on Gateserver systems.

If you are updating a legacy Nova73-based system running the 6.x software series, this guidance does not apply. Please refer instead to the technical manuals and release documentation available via https://www.lawo.com/lawo-downloads/


Self-Upgrade Training Module

Lawo Academy now offers a Freemium training course that covers the procedure to self-upgrade or downgrade mc²36, mc²56, and mc²96 consoles operating in stand-alone HOME system configurations hosted on Gateserver variants.

First step is to create a Lawo account or to login:
https://academy.lawo.com/sso/


Below is the link to activate your account once you are logged in:
https://academy.lawo.com/b2bregform/self-upgrading-training-module/

Scope of the Course

  • mc²36: Stand-alone system with built-in UHD Core and local HOME on Gateserver

  • mc²56 / mc²96: External A__UHD Core (main + backup) with locally running HOME


Note: Systems using a HOME Cluster with external HOME servers are not included. These upgrades must be handled by support.


Software Versioning Overview

Version 10.x Series

The A__UHD Core is the second-generation audio engine for Lawo’s mc² audio production consoles. This series was introduced with software version 10.0.0 and evolved through to version 10.12.

Version 12.x Series

  • Introduced with version 12.0.0

  • Supports A__UHD Core engine and adds support for HOME mc² DSP, a CPU-based variant of the mc² processing backend

  • Includes a free-of-charge channel extension for mc²36 MkII, expanding from 256 to 384 processing channels and up to 256 busses

Release Notes

All important upgrade information are documented here:

Audio Production – Software Versions

These must be carefully reviewed before performing any update.

Pay specific attention to the Breaking Changes section included in the release notes. If you are upgrading across multiple versions, these changes may require specific configuration updates or operational adjustments.
Skipping them can result in system malfunction or incompatibility. Always ensure all required actions are completed before proceeding with the upgrade.


Before You Begin

Updating your mc² console requires preparation and strict version alignment.

Checklist

  • Ensure all required applications and tools are available before beginning

  • Only use software and firmware from the same release package

  • Create a full system backup before proceeding

  • If upgrading from older versions, review all intermediate release notes to identify breaking changes or update dependencies


Software & Firmware Downloads

All update packages and documentation are available from the Lawo Download Center:

https://www.lawo.com/lawo-downloads/

Navigate to:

10 Audio Production
├── Software
└── ........

Only use the verified and and officially bundled published software. Mixing software from different release packages may result in system malfunction.


Reminder

System upgrades should only be performed when the system configuration matches the supported scenarios described in the training and documentation. If your setup differs or if you have any doubts, contact Lawo Support before proceeding.