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Page 1: User Guide
MUSIC | AUDIO POST | VIDEO | FILM Artist Series professional control surface USER GUIDE Document Revision: B... - Page 2 Artist Series, MC Mix, MC Control, MC Pro, System 5-MC, and EuCon are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc. ©2008 Euphonix, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced, trans- mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without written permission from Euphonix, Inc.
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Page 3: European Union
professional control surface Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada European Union Australia ABN 91 051 557 905 Japan Artist Series... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. - Page 5 professional control surface 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa- ratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
professional control surface ... ix List of Figures Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Series Chapter 2: Setup and Installation Setting Up the MC Mix ... 13 2.1.1 Elevating the MC Mix ... 13 2.1.2 Physically Linking Artist Series Devices... 14 Installation... - Page 8 Chapter 5: EuControl viii Appendix A: Setting the IP Address Knobs ... 33 4.5.1 Basic Knob Use... 33 4.5.2 Knob Modes ... 34 4.5.3 Knob Set Selector Keys ... 35 4.5.4 Dual-Function Knobs... 37 4.5.5 Knob Set Navigation Keys ... 37 4.5.6 Knob Sets and Multiple MC Mixes ...
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Page 9: List Of Figures
professional control surface MC Control and MC Mix ... 11 Foldout leg (left); riser bracket (right) ... 13 Removing side panels (left); removing riser brackets ... 14 Removing screws from the bottom panel ... 15 Removing connecting part and side panel ... 15 MC Mixes attached by connecting at side panel ... -
Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Artist Series
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Series The MC Mix and MC Control comprise the Artist Series desktop control surfaces. They use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EuCon connection to control audio/video applications running on a workstation computer. EuCon is a high-speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature. - Page 12 Conventions Used in this User Guide The User Guide refers to all functions labeled on the MC Mix surface and rear panel with all caps in bold type (i.e., NUDGE , PAN, SEL, SOLO). The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled in Mix’s bottom-left and -right.
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Page 13: Chapter 2: Setup And Installation
MC Mix User Guide (PDF): This is the complete user guide for your MC Mix and the document you are currently reading. • EuCon Application Setup Guide (PDF): The MC Mix supports many applications, each with a slightly different setup procedure. This document includes supplementary instructions for each application. -
Page 14: Physically Linking Artist Series Devices
professional control surface Two larger, detached riser brackets elevate and angle the unit more than the foldout legs. Use moderate force to snap them into the bottom panel as shown in Figure 2-1. To remove the riser brackets: 1. Slide the side panels off (Figure 2-2 left). Figure 2-2 Removing side panels (left);... -
Page 15: Removing Screws From The Bottom Panel
professional control surface To join two MC Mixes: 1. On one of the MC Mixes, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two silver screws (Figure 2-3). The screws may be tight, so you may have to use some force. Figure 2-3 Removing screws from the bottom panel 2. -
Page 16: Installation
Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into your Macintosh or, if you downloaded the latest software from the web, double-click on the installer. Follow the instructions to install the software. If prompted to download the most current version of EuControl, follow the onscreen instructions. -
Page 17: Ethernet Cable And Rear Panel Jack
professional control surface 5. Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack (labeled with ) on the rear panel of the MC Mix (Figure 2-8). Figure 2-8 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack 6. Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an open Ethernet jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch (Figure 2-9). - Page 18 9. Launch your application and open a project (Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, etc.). 10. To set up your application to work with the MC Mix, refer to the EuCon Ap- plication Setup Guide that you downloaded at the beginning of this section.
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Page 19: Connecting A Footswitch
professional control surface Connecting a Footswitch The MC Mix has a ¼-in FOOTSWITCH input on the rear panel. The footswitch can be used to punch in and out of recording. Plug the footswitch in before powering on the MC Mix. See page 47 for details. Figure 2-10 FOOTSWITCH input on rear panel FOOTSWITCH input... -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Common Tasks
professional control surface Chapter 3: Common Tasks If you completed the steps in Chapter 2: Setup and Installation, you are ready to start learning about your MC Mix. We recommend performing these simple tutorials of common tasks in the order presented. Fader Strip 1. -
Page 22: Nudge And Bank Keys
4. Press the NUDGE If tracks 1–8 were assigned to strips 1–8, tracks 2–9 are now assigned to strips 1–8. 5. Press the The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled in function is accessed by pressing Shift + BANK Two Shift keys are located at the MC Mix’s bottom-left and -right. -
Page 23: Fader Strip, Inserts And Chan Keys
professional control surface Inserts 1. Add a plug-in on track 1 of your application. 2. If tracks 1–8 are not assigned to strips 1–8, press the to restore tracks 1–8 to strips 1–8. 3. Press the MC Mix’s strip 1 fader SEL key (Figure 3-4). 4. -
Page 24: Back And
8. Press the PAGE keys to access more parameters (Figure 3-5). 9. Press the BACK key to exit that plug-in (Figure 3-5). 10. Press the CHAN key to exit channel mode (Figure 3-4). professional control surface BACK SOLO PAGE PAGE Figure 3-5 BACK and PAGE keys Artist Series... -
Page 25: Chapter 4: Surface Controls
professional control surface Chapter 4: Surface Controls Figure 4-1 MC Mix surface controls Artist Series... -
Page 26: Power Switch
Power Switch Press and release the POWER switch to turn the MC Mix on/off. • All displays shows a Euphonix logo upon power up. • All activity on the displays and LEDs ceases upon power down. Shift Key The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled in Mix’s bottom-left and -right. -
Page 27: Fader Strips
professional control surface Fader Strips The MC Mix provides eight fader strips, each with a touch-sensitive fader and a touch-sensitive knob, that control tracks in an audio or video application. 4.3.1 Display Screens At the top of each fader strip is a 128 x 64 pixel Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display that shows the following items: meter knob position... -
Page 28: Fader
4.3.2 Fader The fader controls the track assigned to this strip. It is motorized so it reflects changes made in the application, such as automation. It is also touch sensitive, which some applications use when automating. When the Select by Touch General preference is selected (page 45), touching a fader selects that track in the application and attentions it on that strip. -
Page 29: Transport Controls
professional control surface 4.3.5 Transport Controls SOLO SOLO PREV NEXT Press (Return To Zero) to move to the beginning of the project. PREV Press PREV to move to the previous marker. Not all applications support markers. NEXT Press NEXT to move to the next marker. Not all applications support markers. Press to rewind. -
Page 30: Sel
STOP Press STOP PLAY Press PLAY Press are punched into record. 4.3.6 Pressing a fader’s SEL key selects that track in the application and attentions (see Channel Mode on page 34) it on the MC Mix. NOTE: Some applications allow selecting multiple tracks if the Shift key on the work- station is held down while selecting tracks. -
Page 31: Fader Navigation Controls
professional control surface Fader Navigation Controls Scroll through the application’s tracks using the BANK and NUDGE keys. are shortcuts to the first and last banks, respectively. Figure 4-5 Fader navigation controls 4.4.1 BANK and NUDGE The BANK and NUDGE keys change which tracks are assigned to the strips. The eight strips can be thought of as a window that moves in the direction indicated by the arrow over the application’s tracks (Figure 4-6). -
Page 32: Mixer And Close
BANK Moves the window one bank (eight tracks) to the left. If strips 1–8 had the bank starting at track 9, they now have the bank starting with track 1. Pressing again does nothing because the first bank is already shown. BANK BANK Moves the window one bank (eight tracks) to the right. -
Page 33: Knobs
professional control surface Knobs Each fader strip has one touch-sensitive, continuously rotating knob that adjusts parameters such as pan and aux send levels. The knob has a built-in switch allowing it to be pressed from the top. This is called the Knob Top key and is typically used to access sub-menus but also to turn parameters on/off. -
Page 34: Knob Modes
professional control surface 4.5.2 Knob Modes The eight knobs can be in normal or channel modes. Normal Mode Each knob controls the same parameter for every track on the strips. Figure 4-8 Normal mode Channel Mode Channel mode is useful for editing EQs and plug-ins that have many parameters. The eight knobs control up to eight different parameters on a single attentioned track. -
Page 35: Knob Selector Keys
4.5.3 Knob Set Selector Keys A knob set is an array of knobs used by EuCon applications to control plug-ins, EQs, dynamics, aux sends, etc. One of the eight Knob Set Selector keys is always selected and lit and displays its knob set until another Knob Set Selector key is pressed. - Page 36 INSERTS Pressing the INSERTS key displays the inserts knob set for editing plug-ins. In normal mode, the first plug-in is displayed on the knob. Pressing one of these Knob Tops in normal mode toggles the MC Mix into channel mode and displays the first eight plug-in parameters for editing.
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Page 37: Dual-Function Knobs
professional control surface 4.5.4 Dual-Function Knobs Some knobs have two functions that are toggled by pressing the knob’s SEL key (i.e., EQ Frequency and Q). The knob name changes in the display to show the current function. Dual-function knobs are supported in normal mode. 4.5.5 Knob Set Navigation Keys Since a knob set may have more parameters than knobs, the PAGE... - Page 38 professional control surface NOTE: Configuration pages work only in channel mode. Artist Series...
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Page 39: Knob Sets And Multiple Mc Mixes
professional control surface BACK Press the BACK key once to return to the previous knob set. Press the BACK key repeatedly to back out of all sub-menus and display the top of the current knob set. Press the key to immediately back out of all sub-menus and display the top of the current knob set. - Page 40 professional control surface Artist Series...
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Page 41: Chapter 5: Eucontrol
professional control surface Chapter 5: EuControl EuControl is launched automatically upon starting your Mac and runs in the background. EuControl is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all MC Mixes and MC Controls on the network. EuControl’s configuration tasks are accessed by clicking the green icon EuControl Settings. -
Page 42: Surfaces Tab
professional control surface Figure 5-2 Surfaces tab All Surfaces All Surfaces shows all MC Mixes on the network. An MC Mix shown in light gray is already connected either to your own or another instance of EuControl run- ning on a different workstation. In both cases, it is not selectable. My Surfaces My Surfaces shows the MC Mixes connected to your instance of EuControl. -
Page 43: Workstations
The Workstations tab establishes the list of work- stations that the WORKSTATION key cycles through. Any workstation running EuCon software can be in this list, including those controlled by the System 5-MC, MC Pro, and MC Control. Figure 5-3 Workstations tab Artist Series... - Page 44 All Workstations All Workstations lists all EuCon-enabled workstations on the network. If the workstation is already in the My Workstations list, it is shown in gray and cannot be selected. My Workstations My Workstations lists the workstations that can be attached to by pressing the WORKSTATION key.
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Page 45: General
professional control surface General This tab controls how the MC Mix and application software work together. 5.3.1 General Preferences Workstation tracks knob set changes The workstation is aware of which knobset is selected and displays appropriate controls. Open plug-ins on workstation when editing When a plug-in knobset is selected on the MC Mix, the workstation opens the plug-in’s window. -
Page 46: Solo Mode Preferences
Auto-bank to selected track Selecting a track in the application causes the MC Mix to display the bank con- taining that track. This keeps the selected track assigned to the surface. Display track numbers on surface The track number is included with the track name in the channel display. 5.3.2 Solo Mode Preferences Solo in place... -
Page 47: Mc Mix Display Screen Dim Time
professional control surface 5.4.1 MC Mix display screen dim time Drag the slider to set the amount of inactive time before the MC Mix display screens dims to half intensity. 5.4.2 Footswitch The footswitch punches in and out of recording. It is useful when recording and getting ready to play an instrument. -
Page 48: Assign
Assign This tab manages how tracks are assigned to the MC Mix’s strips. By default, tracks are automatically assigned in banks of eight. NOTE: When a project is reopened, the first eight tracks are assigned to the strips. Click in the Assigned To column to pop up a menu with the following options: •... -
Page 49: Display Application's Track Numbers
professional control surface 5.5.1 Display application’s track numbers Select this checkbox to display the track number in addition to the name. 5.5.2 Clear All Click Clear All to set all strips to being automatically assigned. Layouts The tracks assigned to the MC Mix strips can be saved as a Layout. A Layout is created from the current strip assignments and can receive a name. -
Page 50: Clear
5.6.3 Clear Highlight a name in the Name column and click Clear to delete that Layout. 5.6.4 Clear All Click Clear All to clear all Layouts. A dialog appears to confirm that you wish to delete all existing Layouts. professional control surface Artist Series... -
Page 51: Appendix A: Setting The Ip Address
professional control surface Appendix A: Setting the IP Address Most MC Mix users will never have to set a static Internet Protocol (IP) address but in the rare cases that require it, the MC Mix does allow for it. Normally the MC Mix uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain its IP address, typically from a router. -
Page 52: Ip Address Displays
3. Press the PAGE first field of the IP Address screen (Figure A-2 left). The Knob Top key can also be used to perform the same function as the PAGE Press the PAGE screen to change a parameter to a different value. 4.
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