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Euphonix Media Application Controller
Euphonix, Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone:
650-855-0400
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Operation Manual
Document Revision: F
Software Version: 1.2.4
Part Number: 840-09777-08
Release Date: June 2007

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  • Page 1 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Document Revision: F Software Version: 1.2.4 Part Number: 840-09777-08 Release Date: June 2007 Euphonix, Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.euphonix.com e-mail: info@euphonix.com...
  • Page 2 Manual written by Storm Staley, Martin Lucas, Tim Driedger, Rob Wenig, Marc Rosenberg, Edward Jones. ©2007 Euphonix, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without written permission from Euphonix, Inc.

  • Page 3: 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 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 apparatus 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Table of Contents List of Figures ........................ix Chapter 1: Introduction ....................11 Multiple Levels of Control ..............12 1.1.1 Level 1: Keyboard and Trackball..........12 1.1.2 Level 2: Soft Keys..............12 1.1.3 Level 3: HUI ................12 1.1.4 Level 4: Mackie Control Universal...........13...
  • Page 6 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Euphonix Menu ..................32 3.3.1 M and K Indicators ..............32 3.3.2 File ....................32 3.3.3 Shutdown ..................33 Chapter 4: MC Preference Settings ................35 General ....................35 Solo......................37 Setup ......................38 4.3.1 Devices..................38 4.3.2 Jogwheel Speed.................39 4.3.3 Surface Filter Update Period.............39 4.3.4...
  • Page 7 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual 7.1.3 Record ..................60 7.1.4 Chan Select Key................60 7.1.5 Select Key .................60 7.1.6 Wave Key..................61 7.1.7 Fader..................61 7.1.8 Joysticks ..................61 Strip Control Section ................62 7.2.1 MC (System 5-MC Only) ............62 7.2.2 Bank Keys .................62 7.2.3 Nudge Keys................63...
  • Page 8 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac) ............83 10.1 Main......................83 10.2 Sources ....................85 10.3 Patching ....................86 10.4 Speakers....................87 10.5 Config ......................88 10.6 Talkback Setup ..................88 Chapter 11: DAW Integration ..................89 11.1 User and Application Sets ...............89 11.1.1...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual List of Figures MC Rear Panel ........................16 Euphonix Preferences pane ....................20 Workstation keys ......................23 Strip Control Setup key .....................23 Workstation Touchscreen ....................24 Workstation Binding ......................25 Preferences-Modules Touchscreen ...................26 Main-Tracks Touchscreen ....................29 Main-Flip Touchscreen .....................31 Euphonix Menu Icon ......................32...
  • Page 10 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Clear and All Keys ......................72 Main Tab ...........................74 Sources Tab ........................75 SME O/P Patch Tab ......................76 Application O/P Patch Tab ....................77 Hardware I/P Patch Tab ....................78 Speakers Tab ........................79 Config Tab ........................80 10-1 Main Tab ...........................83 10-2 Sources Tab ........................85...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    I/O hardware. The MC is modular, expandable, flexible, and cost-effective. By working closely with several manufacturers dedicated to providing open architec- ture systems, Euphonix has combined a wide range of products into a complete end-to- end workflow solution.

  • Page 12: Multiple Levels Of Control

    The Soft Key mappings are saved to Application Sets, which automatically change as each application is activated. Euphonix supplies default Application Sets for a number of programs but these can be modified and saved. Soft Keys can be locked to a specific application, which maintains control even when it is not the workstation’s current ap-...

  • Page 13: Level 4: Mackie Control Universal

    Merging Technologies’ Pyramix with OASIS and EuCon Support Pyramix users must purchase Merging’s OASIS control protocol package option, which automatically enables EuCon control. Oasis is available through Merging’s distribution chain for use with the Euphonix MC, System 5-MC, and System 5 Hybrid consoles.

  • Page 14: Studio Monitor Express Application

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Introduction Studio Monitor Express Application The MC includes Studio Monitor Express (SME), a powerful monitoring application that resides on the application workstation and controls audio routing between applica- tions that support ASIO hardware on the PC, Core Audio applications on the Mac, and their respective hardware interfaces.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation And Configuration

    Network traffic unrelated to audio tasks may cause slowdowns and errors. If your workstations absolutely require outside network access, an Ethernet DHCP router/switch must be used to separate the MC from outside networks. Euphonix only supports configurations in which the MC and CM408T modules are isolated on their own separate network.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Connections

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration 2.1.2 Rear Panel Connections FOOT KEYBOARD SWITCH HEADPHONES TALKBACK MIC DC IN VGA and Talkback Mic Output Foot Switch Headphone DC In Keyboard Figure 2-1 MC Rear Panel DC In: Connect the included DC power supply here. The supply is world-compatible (accepts 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) and draws 150 W maximum.

  • Page 17: Eucon Software Installation

    (it is grayed out and inactive), because it must be installed for the worksta- tion to communicate with the MC. • Euphonix Studio Monitor Express (SME): This software monitoring ap- plication interfaces with the MC’s Monitor section. SME can be configured...

  • Page 18: Upgrading The Euconmc Software

    MC if the version/build does not match the Eu- ConMC software you just downloaded. 2. Copy the installation executable you downloaded onto a removable USB drive. On the MC, touch Euphonix Menu->Shutdown, then touch Exit To Operat- ing System. This quits the MCApp software.

  • Page 19: Firmware Update Server (System 5-Mc Only)

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration The MC presents a list of three options to install: • MCApp, EuCon runtime, etc. - This is the main MC software application. It is grayed out since it must be installed for the MC to function properly.

  • Page 20: Configuration

    32 ports, but actual communication with the MC occurs via the faster and more reliable Ethernet network. HUI and Mackie Control use four MIDI ports per applica- tion. Ports are allocated in the Euphonix Preferences Pane (Apple Menu->System Preferences/EuPrefsPane). Figure 2-2 shows a possible application.

  • Page 21: Mc Client And Eucon Discovery Options

    MC Client and EuCon Discovery Options When Windows loads, MC Client and EuConDiscovery services automatically start, and their icons appear (Euphonix logo combined with orange D for EuConDiscovery and blue C for MC client) in the system tray, next to the clock.
  • Page 22 CM408T modules. See Modules (System 5-MC Only) on page 26 to configure the MC to control the CM408T modules. Euphonix ships the SonicWALL 1260 with all default settings unchanged except the admin username and password, which are both set to Euphonix. The SonicWALL 1260 checks for a DHCP server on the LAN to which it is attached.

  • Page 23: Workstation Control

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration 2.3.4 Workstation Control Workstation Figure 2-3 Workstation keys The MC can control up to four workstations using the Workstation keys shown in Figure 2-3. To assign Workstations: 1. Press the Strip Control Setup key on the right side of the MC.

  • Page 24: Workstation Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration The Touchscreen in Figure 2-5 opens and displays all workstations available on the network. Each workstation must have MC Client running to be available to the MC. Figure 2-5 Workstation Touchscreen 2.

  • Page 25: Workstation Binding

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration 2.3.5 Workstation Binding Workstation Binding is a feature that retains workstation assignments made in the Workstations Setup Touchscreen. If you reboot your workstation while connected to the MC, upon completion of boot-up, pressing the assigned Workstation button recon- nects without having to re-assign the workstation.

  • Page 26: Visit Workstation

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration If the MC reboots while connected to a workstation, MCApp re-launches, then the MC re- connects to the previously assigned workstation without needing to press the Work- station button. 2.3.6 Visit Workstation A workstation may be visited by pressing Shift + Workstation 1–4 key.
  • Page 27 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration • To assign a module to the MC, touch it in All Online and touch the Add button. The new CM408T appears under Assigned to this MC. • To deassign a CM408T from the MC, touch the module in the Assigned to this MC list and touch the Remove button.
  • Page 28 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Main Touchscreens

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 3: Main Touchscreens Main-Tracks Figure 3-1 Main-Tracks Touchscreen When connected to a EuCon application, this Touchscreen displays the tracks. If the project has more than 48 tracks, use the scroll bar at the right or the arrow buttons below it to display additional tracks.
  • Page 30 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Main Touchscreens On the top-right, the Touchscreen displays either the four tracks currently assigned to the four faders, or two tracks currently assigned to the MC’s pair of joysticks. The left of the Touchscreen displays five mode buttons that apply functions to selected tracks: •...

  • Page 31: Main-Flip (System 5-Mc Only)

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Main Touchscreens Main-Flip (System 5-MC Only) Figure 3-2 Main-Flip Touchscreen A row of the CM408T module’s knobs can be flipped onto its faders. The parameters on the row of knobs appear on the faders and the parameters on the faders appear on the row of knobs.

  • Page 32: Euphonix Menu

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Main Touchscreens Euphonix Menu Figure 3-3 Euphonix Menu Icon Touch the Euphonix Menu icon to display a popup menu with four options pertaining to configuration and file operations: File, Shutdown, Prefs, and Setup. 3.3.1 M and K Indicators The M and K indicators correspond to mouse and keyboard, respectively, and show whether the MC’s keyboard and trackball control the MC (local) or the workstation...

  • Page 33: Shutdown

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Main Touchscreens 3.3.3 Shutdown Figure 3-4 Shutdown Touchscreen Touching Euphonix Menu->Shutdown is the only proper way to exit MCApp and has these options: • Shutdown: Exits MC and operating system. • Restart: Restarts MC and operating system.
  • Page 34 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Main Touchscreens...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Mc Preference Settings

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 4: MC Preference Settings This chapter discusses the Preference settings in the Euphonix menu that change how the MC operates. NOTE: Selected options are colored cyan and deselected options are royal blue. General...
  • Page 36 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual MC Preference Settings This Touchscreen controls six global preferences, each of which may be selected inde- pendently (descriptions pertain to the item when selected): • Workstation tracks knobset changes: Workstation is aware of which knobset is selected and displays appropriate controls.

  • Page 37: Solo

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual MC Preference Settings Solo Figure 4-2 Preferences-Solo Touchscreen This Touchscreen controls two solo functions: Solo Mode and Solo Switch. Solo Mode has three settings: • Solo In Place: Mutes all tracks except solo track.

  • Page 38: Setup

    NOTE: The Filters buttons and controls are for factory use only. DO NOT modify these settings unless instructed to do so by a Euphonix representative. This setting allows the user to swap the mapping of the track wheels (jog rings around the trackball), enabling the physical left jog wheel to be used as the logical right wheel.

  • Page 39: Jogwheel Speed

    4.3.4 Set MC Name The Touchscreen also displays the name of the MC (default is Euphonix MC), and al- lows changing it. The MC Name is used to distinguish between surfaces in multiple- MC configurations. To change the name, touch Set MC Name, type the desired name, and touch OK.

  • Page 40: About

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual MC Preference Settings To set the brightness of the Soft Keys, use the arrow keys to increase/decrease the illu- mination (1-10): • Blue Brightness: Sets the illumination for the blue Soft Keys. • Green/Orange/Red Brightness: Sets the illumination for the Green/Orange/ Red Soft Keys.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5: Soft Keys

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 5: Soft Keys Figure 5-1 Soft Keys Banks Soft Key banks are saved snapshots of all Soft Key commands for a specific MC Soft Key section. There are three Soft Key sections, each with individual banks: the Soft Keys section (24 Soft Keys to the left of the Touchscreen), and the Left and Right Edit sections.

  • Page 42: Soft Keys Setup

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Soft Keys Setup Press the main Soft Keys Setup button (bottom-right of the Soft Keys section) to con- figure the main Soft Keys. The Right/Left Edit section Soft Keys can be changed by pressing that section’s Setup button.

  • Page 43: Mc Commands

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Figure 5-2 MC commands Each Soft Key can contain one EuCon command and unlimited bank switch and key com- mands chained together in the Soft Key definition. The one EuCon command can be as- signed in any slot.

  • Page 44: Setup-Commands Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Figure 5-3 Setup-Commands Touchscreen To assign a command, touch the Add button. A popup menu requests a choice between adding a Key, EuCon, Soft Bank Key Switch, or MC command. Touch to select the command type and the screen for that command is displayed (see Figures 5-4, 5-5, and 5-6).

  • Page 45: Setup-Eucon Commands Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Figure 5-4 Setup-EuCon Commands Touchscreen This Touchscreen allows choosing from hierarchical EuCon command menus (the ac- tual contents depend on the EuCon application). To assign a command, touch a catego- ry in the left-most menu, and use the submenus to find the desired command. Touching the command instantly assigns it to the command definition and the Soft Key displays the default command label.

  • Page 46: Setup-Key Commands Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Figure 5-5 Setup-Key Commands Touchscreen This Touchscreen allows typing a command string that is executed by the MC when the specified Soft Key is pressed. Touch any of the modifier buttons (Control, Shift, Alt/ Opt, Win/Cmd) to include them as part of the Soft Key’s definition.

  • Page 47: Setup-Bank Switch Commands Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Figure 5-6 Setup-Bank Switch Commands Touchscreen This Touchscreen sets a Soft Key to jump to a specific Soft Key bank and determines which MC Soft Key sections are affected by that bank switch.

  • Page 48: Menu Implementation

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys 5.2.2 Menu Implementation Allowing a Soft Key to Jump that Soft Key section to another bank provides several interesting ways to organize Soft Keys. For example, a bank can be created that shows the application’s pull-down menus (i.e., File, View, Insert, Format, etc.) on the top row.

  • Page 49: Label

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys 5.2.3 Label Figure 5-8 Setup-Label Touchscreen The Setup-Label Touchscreen allows customizing the appearance of the Soft Keys, in- cluding color, font, and size. An icon can be selected from the Icon list. Touch the Layout button to choose from the popup menu between the following button appearances: •...

  • Page 50: Locking

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys 5.2.4 Locking The Locking tab allows locking any or all of the Soft Key sections to a EuCon applica- tion, retaining their commands while the MC is switched to another application or workstation.
  • Page 51 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys To lock a section: 1. Bring the application into focus in which you intend to lock a section to. The application is listed at the top-left corner of the MC touchscreen. Press the Setup button of the MC section (Left Edit, Soft Key, or Right Edit) be- ing locked.

  • Page 52: Locking Procedures

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys MC Section Locking Shift + Left or Locks Left or Right Edit Right Edit Section Setup Button Shift + Soft Locks Soft Knob Knob Setup Locks Assignable Knob Section Button Shift + Soft...
  • Page 53 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys Superlock Superlock locks the entire MC and CM408T modules (for S5-MC owners) to one ap- plication, except for the Monitor and Control Room sections, which always lock inde- pendently of all other sections. This is useful when switching to another application, without having the MC / System 5-MC constantly switching application sets.
  • Page 54 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Keys...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Soft Knobs

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 6: Soft Knobs The MC has nine touch-sensitive knobs with LED display rings to control many param- eters. These can also send out HUI data but are more effective when used with EuCon- aware applications in which they can intelligently access functions such as EQ, dynam- ics, aux sends, or plug-ins.

  • Page 56: Knob Cell Controls In Soft Knobs Area

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Knobs Figure 6-1 Knob cell controls in Soft Knobs area The MC’s bank of Soft Knobs contains eight knob cells, each with a: • Touch-sensitive knob: controls the parameter shown in the Soft Key’s LCD •...

  • Page 57: Knobsets

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Knobs In addition, the top of the module has: • Page Left and Right keys: access additional Soft Knobs pages in the knobset • Left and Right selector keys: not yet implemented •...

  • Page 58: Assignable Knob

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Soft Knobs Assignable Knob The Assignable Knob can control most knob or switch parameter values in Nuendo or Logic Pro. In Nuendo, move the cursor over a parameter on the host screen to assign it to the Assignable Knob.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7: Working With Channels

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 7: Working with Channels Channel Strips The MC has four channel strips to which workstation tracks can be assigned. The track names assigned to these strips are displayed in the top-right corner of the Main-Tracks touchscreen.

  • Page 60: Record

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels 7.1.2 The On key must be lit (active) to hear the channel. The channel is muted when the strip’s On button is unlit. 7.1.3 Record Activate the Record key to enable (arm) a track for recording.

  • Page 61: Wave Key

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels 7.1.6 Wave Key Press the Wave key to attention a track to the MC Soft Knobs for channel editing. If Select most recently attentioned track is selected in the Preferences-General Touch- screen, this will also select the track in the DAW.

  • Page 62: Strip Control Section

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels Two options are available for the upper-right area of the MC. The standalone MC is usually fitted with four faders. The System 5-MC includes a pair of joysticks. The Joysticks can send stereo or surround panning to EuCon-aware applications.

  • Page 63: Nudge Keys

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels 7.2.3 Nudge Keys Press the Nudge keys to move left or right one strip. NOTE: The Bank and Nudge buttons adhere to the convention that the console is be- ing “moved” left or right. Therefore, the Bank Left button actually moves the tracks to the right, and Bank Right moves them to the left.

  • Page 64: Layouts Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels Figure 7-4 Layouts Touchscreen To create a layout: 1. Press the Layouts button in the Strip Control Setup section on the right of the Touch the desired number for the layout.
  • Page 65 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels Touch Recall Mode to select from a popup menu the method to recall track assignments: • Replace recalls all track assignments from the Layout and replaces the tracks currently assigned to the channels.

  • Page 66: Assigning Tracks To Strips

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels Assigning Tracks to Strips The MC has four channel strips. The System 5-MC can have a virtually unlimited num- ber of CM408Ts. The MC and CM408T strips can be scrolled independently. The CM408T strips can have a Main and a Swap track assigned;...
  • Page 67 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels To assign strips: 1. Press the Layouts key in the Strip Control section on the MC (top-right of the surface) to display the Assign Touchscreen. 2. Touch the tracks in the desired assignment order.

  • Page 68: Cm408T Channel Strips (System 5-Mc Only)

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Working with Channels CM408T Channel Strips (System 5-MC only) The CM408T channel strip is similar to the strip on the standalone MC with faders, but also have a four-character LED scribble strip display, and a high-resolution TFT display to show additional channel information, metering, pan, and EQ graphs.

  • Page 69: Chapter 8: Monitors And Control Room

    The Monitors and Control Room sections of the MC surface allow for controlling var- ious monitoring setups. The MC does not process or route audio: it interfaces with a Eu- Con-aware application’s monitoring section or with the Euphonix Studio Monitor Express (SME) application (see Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows)). Mon- itoring controls for Pyramix and Nuendo are described on page 108 and page 93, re- spectively.

  • Page 70: Control Room

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Monitors and Control Room Control Room The touch-sensitive knob controls the overall Control Room volume. The level is shown in the LED display to the right of the knob. The source is displayed in the lower LED display.

  • Page 71: Monitors

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Monitors and Control Room Monitors Figure 8-3 Monitors Section The Monitors section of the MC surface can control up to two monitor outputs per page, labeled Monitor A and B in SME. Audio sources for Monitor A and B are configured in SME’s Main tab or the MC’s Touchscreen (see page 74).

  • Page 72: Clear And All Keys

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Monitors and Control Room Clear and All Keys Figure 8-4 Clear and All Keys The Clear Solo key turns off the solo on all DAW tracks even if several solo modes are supported (i.e., AFL, PFL, SIP).

  • Page 73: Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows)

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Studio Monitor Express (SME) is a powerful and flexible audio monitoring software application that runs on your workstation or a dedicated computer and controls the routing between applications, external inputs, and ASIO hardware. SME outputs are routed to the audio I/O hardware and can be controlled from the MC’s Monitors sec-...

  • Page 74: Main

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Main Figure 9-1 Main Tab Main tab controls: • mapping of Sources created in the Sources tab (page 75) to Control Room, Monitor A and Monitor B, also selectable from the MC Monitor section’s Touchscreen.

  • Page 75: Sources

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Sources Figure 9-2 Sources Tab The Sources tab is used to create sources to SME’s mixer inputs. To create a source, select the Format (Mono, Stereo, or 5.1), select the Start Channel, type a name into the Name field, and click the Create button.

  • Page 76: Sme O/P Patch

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) SME O/P Patch Figure 9-3 SME O/P Patch Tab The SME O/P Patch tab sets the physical output channels from each of SME’s monitors sections to the audio I/O hardware. Select the desired outputs from the Hardware O/P...

  • Page 77: Application O/P Patch

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Application O/P Patch Figure 9-4 Application O/P Patch Tab The Application O/P Patch tab routes the application outputs (i.e. Nuendo) to the audio I/O hardware outputs and/or SME Inputs. The Hardware O/P drop-down allows applications using the SME ASIO driver to route signal directly to the physical outputs (bypassing SME).

  • Page 78: Hardware I/P Patch

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Hardware I/P Patch Figure 9-5 Hardware I/P Patch Tab The Hardware I/P Patch tab routes audio from the hardware inputs (Hardware I/P) on your workstation’s sound card to the Application I/P and/or inputs of SME’s mixer in- puts (SME I/P).

  • Page 79: Speakers

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Speakers Figure 9-6 Speakers Tab The Speakers tab allows attenuating and muting monitor section output levels. Drag the faders to adjust the level indicated in the field to the right of the fader. Click the Cut button to mute the output.

  • Page 80: Config

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Config Figure 9-7 Config Tab The Config tab displays the current sample rate, sets various levels, and enables the hardware inputs and outputs that patch to sources and destinations. Set Dim Level: This sets the attenuation amount (in dB) for the program signal when using the talkback function.

  • Page 81: Configuring Sme Talkback

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Configuring SME Talkback To configure SME Talkback: 1. Connect the MC Talkback Mic to a microphone preamp with 48V phantom power (required). Connect the mic preamp’s output to any input on your sound card.
  • Page 82 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Windows)

  • Page 83: Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac)

    SME can be installed (optional) during the workstation EuCon software installation and includes a Euphonix Monitor Core Audio Driver for integration with applications you wish to use with SME on the Macintosh (see page 17).
  • Page 84 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Mac) Main tab controls: • mapping of Sources created in the Sources tab (page 85) to Control Room, Monitor A and Monitor B, also selectable from the MC Monitor section’s Touchscreen.

  • Page 85: Sources

    To route stereo audio from an application running on the Macintosh into SME, select Euphonix Monitor as the application’s Core Audio output driver. In the SME Sources tab, create a stereo source, name it (Logic, Nuendo, etc.), and set the start channel to 1.

  • Page 86: Patching

    (sound card) installed in your workstation. Each application used with SME must be set to use the Euphonix Monitor Core Audio driver. WARNING: Only one application may use the Euphonix Monitor Core Audio driver at a time.

  • Page 87: Speakers

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Mac) 10.4 Speakers Figure 10-4 Speakers Tab The Speakers tab calibrates and mutes output levels. Drag the faders to adjust the level indicated in the field to the right of the fader. Click the Cut button to mute the output.

  • Page 88: Config

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Studio Monitor Express (Mac) 10.5 Config Figure 10-5 Config Tab The Config tab displays the currently selected Core Audio device driver, Dim and Fixed output levels, and a CPU meter. Audio Device: This pull-down menu selects the Core Audio driver for the sound card to use with SME.

  • Page 89: Chapter 11: Daw Integration

    11.1 User and Application Sets To view the MC User Sets or Application Sets, touch Euphonix Menu->File. The File Menu opens, displaying the User and App Sets tabs. A User Set is a folder that contains any number of Application Sets. Usersets can be saved and loaded from disk, and may contain variations of the various App Sets.

  • Page 90: User Sets

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Soft Key Banks Faders/Joystick Knobsets Panners Left Edit Banks Keyboard/Trackballs Right Edit Banks Figure 11-1 Content of an Application Set A Default Application Set is provided and used in case there is no App Set for the ap- plication currently in focus.

  • Page 91: Application Sets

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Copy: Copies the selected Userset into the Clipboard. Paste: Pastes the Userset in the Clipboard and creates another with the same name ap- pended by Copy (exactly like the Windows Explorer or MacOS Finder).

  • Page 92: Steinberg Nuendo

    Configuration To enable Nuendo to work with the MC, you must obtain a Nuendo EuCon Adapter license from Euphonix and download it to your Syncrosoft USB protection device (dongle): Close all open applications. Start the Nuendo License Control Center by choosing Start Menu->Steinberg Nuendo 3->License Control Center.

  • Page 93: Nuendo Monitor Setup

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration 7. Press Download to transfer the license onto your USB dongle. Close the wizard and open Nuendo. The Nuendo EuCon Adapter must be installed during the EuConWS software installa- tion (see page 17). Note that this is the MC Client’s Nuendo adapter. For Nuendo to communicate with the MC, Nuendo’s EuCon device must be added in the Device Setup...
  • Page 94 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration 4. Right-click in the window below Bus Name. Nuendo has the following busses available: • External Input (6) - Create inputs for external sources to monitor in the control room. • Talkback (1) - The Talkback bus is controlled by the Talkback button on the MC surface.

  • Page 95: Mc Control Room And Monitor Setup

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Control Room The MC’s Control Room section switches the output between Nuendo’s Monitor bus- ses (output busses going to speakers). The MC’s Main Spkrs/Alt 1 Spkrs/Alt 2 Sp- krs buttons switch the output between the first three monitor busses created. The fourth Monitor bus is accessed by opening the Control Room window in Nuendo (Devices->Control Room) and clicking the D button (bottom-right).

  • Page 96: Output Tab In Control Room Setup Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Press the Control Room Setup button on the MC to open the Control Room Setup Touchscreen. There are three tabs: Source: This selects what the Control Room section monitors. The Mix bus, the default bus in Nuendo’s VST Devices Output tab (denoted by an orange speaker icon next to...

  • Page 97: Talkback Tab In Control Room Setup Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-6 Talkback tab in Control Room Setup Touchscreen Talkback: If a Talkback bus was created in Nuendo’s VST Devices Studio tab, press- ing the MC’s Talkback button enables the talkback function in the Nuendo Control Room Mixer.

  • Page 98: Talkback

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration The Monitor Setup key opens the Monitor Touchscreen, which controls the source for each Studio feed. Each Studio feed has its own tab (Monitor A–D), and each tab lists the possible sources (External Input, Main, and Aux busses). To select a source for a Studio bus, touch the tab of the desired bus then touch the source to assign;...

  • Page 99: Preferences-General Touchscreen

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-8 Preferences-General Touchscreen MIDI Tracks Nuendo MIDI tracks are supported on the surface. The Insert, Dyn, Pan, Insert, and Mix Knobsets can be used with Nuendo MIDI tracks. The Insert Knobset has only four insert slots (audio channels have eight). Insert MIDI plugins can be modified and automated in the Insert Knobset on MIDI tracks.

  • Page 100: Nuendo Eucon Preferences

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-9 Nuendo EuCon Preferences Dynamic Selection of EuCon-ized Tracks A list of checkboxes determines which channel types are modeled in EuCon. If a certain channel is available in Nuendo and the corresponding checkbox is checked, the channel...
  • Page 101 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration All channels except Input channels are EuCon-ized by default and appear on the MC/ S5MC surface. Navigate to Nuendo - >Devices Menu - >Device List - >EuCon to choose which types of tracks are EuCon-ized and displayed on the surface. This is use-...
  • Page 102 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Studio Sends on MC and CM408T Aux Send Knobset Page 2 The Studio sends are on page 2 of the Aux Send Knobset. Knob 1 is send 1’s pan, Knob 2 is send 1’s level. Knob 2’s switches control on/off and pre/post, exactly like the aux knobs.

  • Page 103: Merging Technologies Pyramix

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration 11.3 Merging Technologies Pyramix Pyramix is a DAW solution comprised of: • Dedicated DSP cards perform real-time mixing and editing (i.e., edit/copy a clip while playing a project). • Pyramix Virtual Studio software optimizes the DAW environment to your workflow.

  • Page 104: Pyramix Settings

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-10 Pyramix Settings 4. Click Controller. The right pane shows any installed controllers. However, at this point the pane is empty unless other interface controllers have been installed previously.

  • Page 105: Controller Properties Dialog

    If EuCon is not in the drop-down menu, it is probably because the MC Client is not running. Check that the MC Client menu tray icon is present. If not, launch the MC Client using the shortcuts in the Start menu or the Euphonix folder.

  • Page 106: Getting Started

    Pyramix. Press the New Project From Template Soft Key. A dialog box opens containing the contents of the Pyramix Template folder. Double-click on the Euphonix folder to choose from the template projects cre- ated by Merging Technologies.

  • Page 107: Pyramix Template Folder

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-13 Pyramix Template Folder 4. Select the desired template. 5. Select a media folder to store your recorded sound files. Note that if previously created sound or media files are added to your project, they will not be copied to this folder.

  • Page 108: Monitoring

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration 6. Click Mount. Pyramix opens the Mount dialog box. Figure 11-15 Mount dialog 7. Click Browse to select a folder or create one to store all the media files created with the project.

  • Page 109: Talkback

    The MC can control Pyramix plugins using the Soft Knobs (or the CM408T knobsets for System 5-MC). Euphonix supports most Pyramix plugins and continues to add oth- ers. Pyramix plugins cannot be instantiated from the surface at this time; however plu- gin parameters can be edited and automated from the touch-sensitive Soft Knobs.

  • Page 110: Hui Applications

    Mac OS X users must first install the EuCon Workstation installer (see page 17). To install required EuCon HUI components to control Pro Tools: 1. Configure the Euphonix software to control Pro Tools as described in Windows on page 20.

  • Page 111: Pro Tools Peripherals Dialog

    Select HUI from the Type drop-down box for each controller to configure. Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro- Tools in the Euphonix Preferences Pane (see page 20). Click on the Receive From and Send To drop-down menus, hover over Predefined, then select from the Euphonix MIDI ports.
  • Page 112 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Using and Modifying Plugins The MC can instantiate and edit ProTools plugins. To instantiate plugins: 1. Make sure the channel you are editing is in the first HUI since only these chan- nels support plugin instantiation and editing.
  • Page 113 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration To edit plugin settings: 1. Press the Channel Insert Soft Key. 2. Press the Soft Key corresponding to the plugin to edit (Select 1–4). The leftmost four Soft Knobs now become the first four plugin parameters.

  • Page 114: Pro Tools Surround Panner Selection

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Editing Plugins on CM408T Module (System 5-MC) 1. Make sure the channel you wish to edit is in the first HUI indicated by a blue border around the track name in the Edit and Mix windows.
  • Page 115 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration To configure the Surround Panner: 1. Open Pro Tools Peripherals->MIDI Controllers. Assuming you have four HUIs configured, re-assign controller #4 to Sur- roundPnr in the Type field. Set Receive From and Send To to the appropriate EuCon port, as defined in EuPrefs Pane.

  • Page 116: Mackie Control Universal

    MC uses its own MIDI-over-Ethernet driver (incorporated into the EuCon software) to easily control these programs without MIDI cables. As with HUI, you must have already: • added the application(s) to control to the Euphonix Preferences pane (page 20); • set their Protocol to Mackie Control; •...

  • Page 117: Add Control Surface Dialog (Soundtrack Pro)

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration Figure 11-19 Add Control Surface dialog (Soundtrack Pro) 3. Click the Control Surfaces tab at the top. 4. Now both programs can follow the same instructions. Click the + button. The Add Control Surface dialog opens.

  • Page 118: Dad Ax24 Microphone Preamplifier

    Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration NOTE: For System 5-MC owners, remember the MC mirrors one CM408T module, so up to four CM408T modules can be used with one MC. 9. When finished adding controllers, click the OK button to close the dialog in Final Cut Pro.

  • Page 119: Chapter 12: Support And Troubleshooting

    The MC is a professional control surface engineered to operate flawlessly for years. However, it is a complex machine with many delicate electronic components, and things can go wrong. Euphonix provides a one year warranty on the MC and CM408T modules (see Appendix A: Service Programs).
  • Page 120 Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual Support and Troubleshooting Common Issues and Solutions My MC does not turn on. Make sure the MC’s power connector is securely connected. Push on it lightly to seat it, twist the outer ring to lock it onto the MC, and make sure the transformer is plugged into the wall.

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