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Technica Del Arte Support Center

In order to streamline support requests and better serve you, we utilize a support ticket system. Every support request is assigned a unique ticket number which you can use to track the progress and responses online. For your reference we provide complete archives and history of all your support requests. Only a valid email address is required to submit a ticket.

Frequently asked questions

Activation & registration

How do I receive my activation code?

After your purchase from our webshop you will receive a confirmation e-mail and an e-mail with the activation code and download and install instructions from noreply@technicadelarte.com. Check your spam box if you have not received these emails (please keep your confirmation email safe as you need this in order to reset your subscription(s) if needed in case of loss of your device).
If you bought a LUCI product on the iTunes app store, you do not need an activation code to unlock the software, it will be fully functional after installation via the app store.

Can I transfer my license to a different device?

If you installed a lifetime license of LUCI using an activation-code, just send us an email with your activation-code and we’ll free up your license for activation on a different device. Your old installation will stop working after this.

For subscription apps it works differently, see LUCI SUBSCRIBE faq below.

How to install an extra LUCI STUDIO stream?

The extra stream(s) will be added to your license by us. If you then Register again, using the same activation-code as before , the extra stream is activated.

LUCI SUBSCRIBE

What are my available options for subscription terms and renewals?

1 month. Your subscription will auto renew at the end of each subscription term ie 1 month.

How do I purchase a subscription?

  1. Go to technicadelarte.shop. The subscription products are available in the reporter software section.
  2. In order to purchase you need to create an account or use your existing account (please keep your details safe as you need these in order to cancel subscription(s) if needed in the future)
  3. Add the subscription of your liking to the cart.
  4. Proceed to check out and fill in billing details and chose your method of payment.
  5. As soon as you have paid you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the subscription code and download instructions (please keep your confirmation email safe as you need this in order to reset your subscription(s) if needed in case of loss of your device).

How can I cancel my subscription?

please login into your account in our webshop and choose the option: subscriptions and choose cancel the specific subscription.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my subscription?

You can not. You need to cancel your present subscription and get the one of your liking from the webshop by login into your account in our webshop and choose the option: cancel subscription and than purchase another of your liking.

Can I use my subscription on multiple devices?

Yes but not simultaneously, you have to sign out in the app.

Can I use my subscription on different platforms?

Yes but not simultaneously, you have to sign out in the app.

How do I receive my subscription?

You will receive a confirmation e-mail from noreply@technicadelarte.com with the subscription code and download instructions immediately after your purchase. If you did not receive this, check your spam folder.

When will my subscription start?

The moment the confirmation e-mail has been send to you. Please check your spam folder as the email will be send by noreply@technicadelarte.com.

Which features are included in the Basic, Premium, MAX subscription?

Basically:

BASIC subscription is like the lifetime license LUCI LIVE LITE with all the basic codecs.

PREMIUM subscription is like the lifetime license LUCI LIVE SE with all the codecs included

MAX subscription is like the lifetime license LUCI LIVE with all the codecs and record, edit and upload features and the video in app included.

However, BASIC, PREMIUM and MAX are a different download and install then the lifetime licenses.

What happens if I lose my device with my subscription app?

Send your confirmation email you received for your subscription to support@technicadelarte.com. We will then reset your subscription(s) so you reinstall & sign in on your new device.

Can I try out Basic, Premium and MAX subscription first before buying?

You can try out LUCI LIVE SE (Premium features) and LUCI LIVE (MAX features) for 30 days for free first by sending an email to support@technicadelarte.com. Basic is not available as a free trial.

If I do not want the subscription and I want to get my money back, how does it work?

If you have bought your subscription you need to cancel this via Login into your account in the webshop. Choose the option: cancel subscription. The term you have paid for will not be reimbursed but a renewal will not be done.

Luci Live Lite

Which features are included in the LITE version?

You have a basic codec choice, only G722 and our own developed ULCC. Recording to file, playing from file and uploading files are all not included in the lite version.

What is my mobile data consumption per minute?

About 1300 KByte per minute

What is the minimum needed speed of the internet connection ?

In theory about 64 kbps up and 64 kbps down, when you use the AAC-HE format at 32 kbps, so you do not need a fast internet connection. But you DO need a reliable uninterrupted internet connection, slower connections tend to be not so reliable. High speed internet connections are better, but also not guaranteed to be stable enough for uninterrupted streaming.

Stability is king !

LUCI LIVE

What is my mobile data consumption per minute?

at 32 kbit/sec AAC-HE up and 56 kbit/sec down : about 844 KByte per minute

What is the minimum needed speed of the internet connection ?

In theory about 64 kbps up and 64 kbps down, when you use the AAC-HE format at 32 kbps, so you do not need a fast internet connection. But you DO need a reliable uninterrupted internet connection, slower connections tend to be not so reliable. High speed internet connections are better, but also not guaranteed to be stable enough for uninterrupted streaming.

Stability is king !

What is the “Echo server” for?

The Echo server is a free service and is meant for test purpose only. You can use this to test your internet connection, the stream you send will be sent back, so you will hear yourself back with a short delay. The server is located in a datacenter in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Also, IPV6 will be used if available on your local internet connection.

How can I mute my headphone signal?

Click on the headphone symbol under the Left fader.

Can I Cue my microphone signal?

Yes you can! Click on the MIC symbol under the Right fader.

What is the fader sensitivity?

1 dB per step, maximum and minimum are +20dB and -20 dB.

3G connection dropouts

Increase your jitter buffer to 250 ms or more. This will help on your receiving side, if the studio experiences dropouts on your stream it depends on the receiving equipment how to solve that. If you use Luci Studio, increase the extra jitter buffer to 250 ms or more. Even then, you could still experience dropouts as public internet connections have no guaranteed service levels. But in general, with a 250 ms jitter buffer on 3G you normally have a good connection for live reports.

Is Luci Studio needed to receive a stream from Luci Live ?

No, Luci Live is compatible with many different types of IP Audio codecs you could use, or maybe already have, in the studio.

LUCI LIVE SE

Which features are included in the SE version?

LUCI LIVE SE offers all codecs and protocols like LUCI LIVE. As there are no record and edit features you have a very simple interface like LUCI LIVE LITE.

Luci Studio

Can I receive multiple simultaneous streams on 1 PC?

Yes, you can get multiple simultaneous streams for the same PC. You need to have a multi channel sound card for that. Check out our Tech blog here for more information. You can buy extra streams via our webshop. You will need to provide your activation code in order we can add this to your license.

How to install an extra LUCI STUDIO stream?

You need to supply your activation code of your LUCI Studio so we can add the extra stream(s) to your license. This to make sure we add the extra stream to the rightful license. As soon as the stream has been added we will notify you. You then need to Register again, using the same activation-code as before. Check out our Tech blog how to enable the extra stream(s).

Do I need an extra Luci Studio stream for each reporter in the field?

No, only when they want to connect simultaneously. So, if you have many reporters in the field but there is always only 1 that goes Live, you can use Luci Studio without an extra stream.

3G connection dropouts

Increase your jitter buffer to 250 ms or more. This will help on your receiving side, if the studio experiences dropouts on your stream it depends on the receiving equipment how to solve that. If you use Luci Studio, increase the extra jitter buffer to 250 ms or more. Even then, you could still experience dropouts as public internet connections have no guaranteed service levels. But in general, with a 250 ms jitter buffer on 3G you normally have a good connection for live reports.

Luci LIVE or studio on USB drive

What happens if I lose my LUCI USB drive?

Let us know you lost your usb and your activation code. We will then deactivate your license. We can send you a new drive with a new activation. The cost for the new USB drive is € 40,- excl. shipping costs. You do not need to pay the license costs again. Send us an email.

Do I need to install LUCI LIVE on the USB drive?

Yes, you will need to do that first. The usb acts as a dongle and the software will be locked to it.

You can download & install LUCI LIVE on usb here

You can download & install LUCI STUDIO on ubs here.

You can then plug it into your computer and start using it right away. Do not forget to check for updates (if needed use the online installer again).

Is the USB license fixed to the USB stick?

Yes it is, the licence is unique for your USB stick