Mbox Studio; Mbox Mini - PRG MBOX User Manual

Mbox Studio

Mbox Studio allows up to 8 output masters and up to 12 playback layers. Use the following guidelines when patching
more than four output masters or more than six layers:
+ The use of more than seven output masters requires an additional universe of control data for the eighth output
masters. The eighth output master must be patched to the next sequential universe after existing output masters
but before any layers. Therefore, adding an eighth output master will change the universe number of any layers.
+ All eight layers will fit onto a single universe. Layers must be patched to the next sequential universe after output
masters.
+ Additional universes can only be sequential universe(s) to those that the server is already using. For example, if the
server is patched to universe 0, the first seven output masters will be on universe 0 and the next output master will
be controlled by universe 1.
+ When adding more output masters or layers, it is important that the server receive correctly patched data on the
additional universe(s). If this is not done, the added output masters or layers will not receive appropriate values and
may interfere with the normal operation of the software. Additionally, be sure that another server is not set to use
any of the same universes.
+ Additional output masters and/or layers must always be patched beginning at address 1 on the universe that they
are on.
+ Additional output masters and layers have full functionality. However, the more of each item used, the higher the
impact on the performance of the machine.

Mbox Mini

Mbox Mini allows up to 6 output masters and up to 6 playback layers. Use the following guidelines when patching more
than four output masters or more than six layers:
+ All six output masters fit onto a single universe of control data.
+ All six layers will fit onto a single universe as long as fewer than six output masters are used. If six output masters
are used, then the sixth layer must be patched to the next sequential universe.
+ Additional universes can only be sequential universe(s) to those that the server is already using. For example, if the
server is patched to universe 0, the six output masters and first five layers will be on universe 0 and the next layer will
be controlled by universe 1.
+ When adding more output masters or layers, it is important that the server receive correctly patched data on the
additional universe(s). If this is not done, the added output masters or layers will not receive appropriate values and
may interfere with the normal operation of the software. Additionally, be sure that another server is not set to use
any of the same universes.
+ Additional output masters and/or layers must always be patched beginning at address 1 on the universe that they
are on.
+ Additional output masters and layers have full functionality. However, the more of each item used, the higher the
impact on the performance of the machine.
CAUTION! When adding more output masters or layers, Mbox will require additional control universes. The number can
be changed at any time - even during a show - however, changing the number of output masters or layers on the fly is
not recommended unless the additional universes have already been patched. If this is not the case, undesirable results
may occur.
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