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  • Page 1 MC Pro Operation Guide Version 2.5.6...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices Complance Information This guide is copyrighted ©2010 by Avid Technology, Inc., (hereafter “Avid”), with Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • 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

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Multiple Levels of Control 1.1.1 Level 1: Keyboard and Trackball 1.1.2 Level 2: Soft Keys 1.1.3 Level 3: HUI 1.1.4 Level 4: Mackie Control Universal 1.1.5 Level 5: EuCon High-Speed Control Protocol Studio Monitor Express Application How to Use the PDF Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 6 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 3.3.1 M and K Indicators 3.3.2 File 3.3.3 Shutdown Chapter 4: MC Preference Settings General Solo Setup 4.3.1 Devices 4.3.2 Jogwheel Speed 4.3.3 Surface Filter Update Period 4.3.4 Set MC Name 4.3.5 Fader Text Mode and Knob Text Mode 4.3.6 Soft Key Display and Operation Network 4.4.1 To set custom multicasting settings:...
  • Page 7 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 7: Working with Channels Channel Strips 7.1.1 Solo 7.1.2 On 7.1.3 Record 7.1.4 Chan Select Key 7.1.5 Select Key 7.1.6 Wave Key 7.1.7 Fader 7.1.8 Joysticks Strip Control Section 7.2.1 MC (System 5-MC Only) 7.2.2 Bank Keys 7.2.3 Nudge Keys 7.2.4 Home Key...
  • Page 8 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Speakers Config Configuring SME Talkback Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac) 10.1 Main 10.2 Sources 10.3 Patching 10.4 Speakers 10.5 Config 10.6 Talkback Setup Chapter 11: DAW Integration 11.1 User and Application Sets 11.1.1 User Sets 11.1.2 Application Sets 11.2 Avid Pro Tools...
  • Page 9 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 11.6 HUI Applications 11.6.1 Avid Pro Tools 8 and Lower 11.7 Mackie Control Universal 11.7.1 Final Cut Pro 6 and Soundtrack Pro 2 (Final Cut Studio 2) 11.7.2 Digital Performer 5 11.7.3 Sony Vegas 7 Chapter 12: Support and Troubleshooting 12.1 Support...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 1: Introduction The MC Media Application Controller is a standalone surface designed to control digital audio workstations. The System 5-MC is an audio recording, editing, and mixing sys- tem that integrates the MC with the System 5 CM408T channel strip modules. Multiple CM408T modules, each with eight channel strips, can be integrated to control an unlim- ited number of audio channels simultaneously.

  • Page 11: Multiple Levels Of Control

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Introduction Multiple Levels of Control The MC uses five levels of control: • Keyboard and trackball • Programmable key commands via the Soft Keys • HUI command protocol to control Pro Tools 8.x and lower •...

  • Page 12: Level 4: Mackie Control Universal

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Introduction 1.1.4 Level 4: Mackie Control Universal The MC supports the Mackie Control Universal protocol to control both DAWs and other software that supports this protocol. Mackie Control mappings are saved with Ap- plication Sets for instant recall when each application becomes active. 1.1.5 Level 5: EuCon High-Speed Control Protocol EuCon is a control protocol originally developed to communicate between the...

  • Page 13: Studio Monitor Express Application

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 14: Chapter 2: Installation And Configuration

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Before proceeding with this section, make sure you have followed the steps for your single or multiple workstation configuration described in the appropriate Installation Guide. This chapter provides in-depth information to configure your MC beyond the basic setup discussed in the Installation Guide.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 16: Eucon Software Installation

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration EuCon Software Installation The EuCon Software installs components that enable bi-directional communication be- tween the MC and the workstation. The EuConWS version of the software must be in- stalled on every workstation used with the MC. The EuConMC version is installed on the MC when shipped and can be easily upgraded.

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Euconmc Software

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration • VST plugin layouts for Nuendo: This option installs .xml files that map parame- ters of Nuendo’s VST plugins to the MC’s Soft Knobs and to the CM408T’s knobs. • EuCon adapter for Pyramix: Pyramix users must install this component to en- able EuCon control of Pyramix.

  • Page 18: Firmware Update Server (System 5-Mc Only)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration The EuCon Uninstaller removes the EuConMC software. NOTE: User sets are not deleted during the uninstall procedure. However, updated user sets are installed while upgrading the EuCon software. To ensure these are installed in the default location, backup C:\Program Files\Euphonix\Eu- Con\User Sets to removable media, then delete the Usersets folder.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration Configuration 2.3.1 MC Client Software Configuration General Installing MC Client is discussed in the Installation Guides. Once installed, MC Cli- ent does not need further configuration for applications. It automatically detects if an application is EuCon-aware and enables EuCon communication.

  • Page 20: Mc Client And Eucon Discovery Options

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration • Windows: To configure applications to be used with HUI/Mackie Control in Win- dows, open the Euphonix Control Panel (Start > Control Panel > Euphonix), click the ‘ADD’ button and browse to the desired application. Select the Protocol and MIDI ports to be used.

  • Page 21: Ip Addressing

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration • Enable Discovery Network Wide Logging: Toggle this setting on for debugging only. • Display Discovery Database: Opens list of all EuCon clients on the network. • Quit: Shuts down the MC Client service. 2.3.3 IP Addressing The Netgear RP614 router included with the standalone MC takes care of all IP ad-...

  • Page 22: Workstation Control

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration Refer to the SonicWALL 1260 manual (included with your System 5-MC or available at SonicWALL’s website) for more information on router settings. Consult your network administrator to find appropriate settings for your LAN. 2.3.4 Workstation Control Workstation...
  • Page 23 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration Figure 2-7 Workstation Touchscreen 2. Touch a Workstation Key on the left of the Touchscreen. 3. Touch the Workstation name in the list to assign it to the selected number. 4. To disconnect the MC from its current workstation, touch the Workstation key mapped to that workstation, then touch None/Disconnect.

  • Page 24: Workstation Binding

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration 2.3.5 Workstation Binding Workstation Binding is a feature that retains workstation assignments made in the Work- stations Setup Touchscreen. If you reboot your workstation while connected to the MC, upon completion of boot-up, pressing the assigned Workstation button reconnects with- out having to re-assign the workstation.

  • Page 25: Visit Workstation

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 26 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 27 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Main Touchscreens

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 29 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Main Touchscreen 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: • Solo: Select tracks to solo (see 4.2 Solo to learn about solo modes).

  • Page 30: Main-Flip (System 5-Mc Only)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Main Touchscreen 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 31: Euphonix Menu

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Main Touchscreen 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 (remote):...

  • Page 32: Shutdown

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Main Touchscreen 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. • Exit to Operating System: Exits to Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 33 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Main Touchscreen...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Mc Preference Settings

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 Figure 4-1 Preferences-General Touchscreen...
  • Page 35 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 36: Solo

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. • AFL: Solo level derived after fader level.

  • Page 37: Setup

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings Setup Figure 4-3 Preferences-Setup Touching Euphonix Menu > Preferences > Setup opens the most recently used Setup Touchscreen. 4.3.1 Devices NOTE: The Filters buttons and controls are for factory use only. DO NOT modify these settings unless instructed to do so by an Avid representative.

  • Page 38: Jogwheel Speed

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings 4.3.2 Jogwheel Speed The Jogwheel Speed adjusts the responsiveness of the Jogwheel. A setting of 10 (default) is 100%, or full speed. A setting of 1 is 10%, or slow response. NOTE: We recommend a setting of 1–3 for Logic Pro.

  • Page 39: Network

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings To set the brightness of the Soft Keys, use the arrow keys to increase/decrease the il- lumination (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 40: To Set Custom Multicasting Settings

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings The Network pane in the MC preferences section allows you to custom define the ad- dressing used for multicasting data used by the EuCon system. Most systems will never need to use this feature, however special care should be taken if it determined that custom network settings are to be used.

  • Page 41: To Set The System Back To Default Multicasting Settings

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings will not be established at this point. • When you log out, all EuCon based processes are shutdown and relaunched again when you log in. This ensures that the new custom network settings are applied to the workstation.

  • Page 42: About

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide MC Preference Settings • Press Restart • Log out of all your workstations and log back in. NOTE: You may need a separate keyboard and mouse to do this since EuCon connectivity will not be established at this point. •...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Soft Keys

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 44: Soft Keys Setup

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys Soft Keys Setup Press the main Soft Keys Setup button (bottom-right of the Soft Keys section) to config- ure the main Soft Keys. The Right/Left Edit section Soft Keys can be changed by press- ing that section’s Setup button.
  • Page 45 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys Figure 5-2 MC commands Each Soft Key can contain one EuCon command and unlimited bank switch and key commands chained together in the Soft Key definition. The one EuCon command can be assigned in any slot. The commands assigned to the selected Soft Key are listed by type in the three slots to the left of the Add button (Figure 5-4).
  • Page 46 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 com- mand type and the screen for that command is displayed (see Figures 5-4, 5-5, and 5-6).
  • Page 47 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys Figure 5-4 Setup-EuCon Commands Touchscreen This Touchscreen allows choosing from hierarchical EuCon command menus (the actual contents depend on the EuCon application). To assign a command, touch a category 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 48 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 49 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. Touch the Action button to change the bank switch action.

  • Page 50: Menu Implementation

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 51: Pause

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys 5.2.3 Pause Figure 5-8 Pause Command The Pause command can be used to create a delay in milliseconds in the chain of com- mands within a SoftKey. The range is limited to 500ms per Pause command. Multiple Pause commands can be chained together to create longer delays.

  • Page 52: Label

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys 5.2.4 Label Figure 5-9 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 Lay- out button to choose from the popup menu between the following button appearances: •...

  • Page 53: Cut, Copy & Paste Soft Keys

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys 5.2.5 Cut, Copy & Paste Soft Keys It is possible to Cut, Copy and Paste SoftKeys when editing an application set using the MC keyboard. • Press the section Setup button and select the SoftKey you wish to cut, copy or paste to.
  • Page 54 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys Figure 5-10 Setup-Locking tab Touchscreen To lock a section: 1. Bring into focus the application to which you intend to lock a section. The application is listed at the top-left corner of the MC touchscreen. 2.
  • Page 55 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys A locked Soft Key section retains its currently assigned commands until it is unlocked or its individual App Set sections are unlocked. The fader/joystick section retains its channel control when locked. The Monitor and Control Room sections continue to monitor the outputs/application they were locked to.
  • Page 56 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Keys Superlock Superlock locks the entire MC and CM408T modules (for S5-MC owners) to one appli- cation, except for the Monitor and Control Room sections, which always lock indepen- dently of all other sections. This is useful when switching to another application, without having the MC / System 5-MC constantly switching application sets.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Soft Knobs

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 6: Soft Knobs The MC has nine touch-sensitive knobs with LED display rings to control many pa- rameters. These can also send out HUI data but are more effective when used with EuConaware applications in which they can intelligently access functions such as EQ, dynamics, aux sends, or plug-ins.
  • Page 58 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Knob 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 59: Knobsets

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Knob 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 • Back key: moves one menu hierarchy up. 6.1.1 Knobsets Each DAW channel function (Aux Send, Inserts, EQ, Pan, etc.) has a knobset associated...

  • Page 60: Assignable Knob

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Soft Knob 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 61: Chapter 7: Working With Channels

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 62: Record

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. 7.1.4 Chan Select Key Press the Chan Select key to select the channel assigned to that strip.

  • Page 63: Wave Key

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. The Wave key stays lit to indicate it is the attentioned channel.

  • Page 64: Strip Control Section

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Working with Channels Two options are available for the upper-right area of the MC. The standalone MC is usu- ally 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. The MC Joysticks section has similar functions as the fader.

  • Page 65: Nudge Keys

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 being “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 66 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 MC. 2. Touch the desired number for the layout. 3.
  • Page 67 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 cur- rently assigned to the channels. • Overlay recalls only the track assignments stored in the Layout to channel strips;...

  • Page 68: Assigning Tracks To Strips

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Working with Channels Assigning Tracks to Strips The MC has four channel strips. The System 5-MC can have a virtually unlimited number of CM408Ts. The MC and CM408T strips can be scrolled independently. The CM408T strips can have a Main and a Swap track assigned; the CM408T strip’s Swap key switches between Main and Swap layers.
  • Page 69 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. The track numbers appear under Selection Order at the top-left.

  • Page 70: Cm408T Channel Strips (System 5-Mc Only)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 71: Chapter 8: Monitors And Control Room

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 8: Monitors and Control Room Figure 8-1 Monitors, Control Room, and Talkback Sections The Monitors and Control Room sections of the MC surface allow for controlling vari- ous monitoring setups. The MC does not process or route audio: it interfaces with a EuCon-aware application’s monitoring section or with the Euphonix Studio Monitor Express (SME) application.

  • Page 72: Control Room

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 73: Monitors

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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.

  • Page 74: Clear And All Keys

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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). The Clear Mute key unmutes all DAW tracks.

  • Page 75: Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows) Studio Monitor Express (SME) is a powerful and flexible audio monitoring software ap- plication 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 secton.

  • Page 76: Main

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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, Moni- tor A and Monitor B, also selectable from the MC Monitor section’s Touchscreen. •...

  • Page 77: Sources

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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, se- lect the Format (Mono, Stereo, or 5.1), select the Start Channel, type a name into the Name field, and click the Create button.

  • Page 78: Sme O/P Patch

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 drop-down menus.

  • Page 79: Application O/P Patch

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 80: Hardware I/P Patch

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 inputs (SME I/P).

  • Page 81: Speakers

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 82: Config

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 83: Configuring Sme Talkback

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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). 2. Connect the mic preamp’s output to any input on your sound card. 3.
  • Page 84 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Studio Monitor Express (Windows)

  • Page 85: Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac) Studio Monitor Express (SME) is a powerful and flexible audio monitoring software ap- plication that runs on your workstation or a dedicated computer and controls the routing between applications, external inputs, and Core Audio compliant hardware. SME out- puts are routed to the audio I/O hardware and can be controlled from the MC’s Monitors section.
  • Page 86 Media Application Controller Operation Guide Studio Monitor Express (Mac) Main tab controls: • mapping of Sources created in the Sources tab (page 85) to Control Room, Moni- tor A and Monitor B, also selectable from the MC Monitor section’s Touchscreen. •...

  • Page 87: Sources

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Studio Monitor Express (Mac) 10.2 Sources Figure 10-2 Sources Tab The Sources tab creates 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 88: Patching

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Studio Monitor Express (Mac) 10.3 Patching Figure 10-3 Patching Tab The Patching tab routes the SME inputs from applications running on the Macintosh that are using the Euphonix Monitor Core Audio driver, external inputs to the workstation’s sound card, and the SME outputs.

  • Page 89: Speakers

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. Each monitoring section has its own controls: Control Room: Main, Alt1, Alt2 Monitors: A and B...

  • Page 90: Config

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 91: Chapter 11: Daw Integration

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 11: DAW Integration One of the MC’s most exciting abilities is dynamically detecting application and work- station switching: all controls on the surface switch to match the active application on the selected workstation. The MC automatically detects not only the application but also if it is EuCon-aware, HUI, Mackie Control, or a generic application, and sets the control mode accordingly.

  • Page 92: User Sets

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration • All banks of 24 Soft Keys 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. 11.1.1 User Sets Figure 11-2 File-User Sets Touchscreen User Sets store a collection of Application Sets.

  • Page 93: Application Sets

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration below the column. Copy: Copies the selected User Set into the Clipboard. Paste: Pastes the User Set in the Clipboard and creates another with the same name ap- pended by Copy (exactly like the Windows Explorer or MacOS Finder). Reveal Opened: Displays the User Set currently open and in use.

  • Page 94: Avid Pro Tools

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration To create a new Application Set: 1. Connect the MC to the workstation on which the new application resides and runs. 2. Open the application if it is not already open. If it is open, bring it into focus as the front application. 3.

  • Page 95: Confirming Communication With Pro Tools

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration These settings do not apply to EUCON. Pro Tools scans your system until it identifies attached EUCON-compatible controllers. When Pro Tools finishes scanning your system, your controllers are ready to use with Pro Tools. 11.2.2 Confirming Communication with Pro Tools To confirm installation and communication: 1.

  • Page 96: Nuendo Monitor Setup

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 7. Press Download to transfer the license onto your USB dongle. 8. Close the wizard and open Nuendo. The Nuendo EuCon Adapter must be installed during the EuConWS software installa- tion. 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 dialog: 1.
  • Page 97 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration are also selectable sources for the Control Room output. • Headphone (1) - The headphone output is a dedicated stereo downmix for the control room headphones. • Monitor (4) - Create up to four speaker outputs (all formats up to 8.1) con- trolled by the Main Spkrs/Alt 1 Spkrs/Alt 2 Spkrs buttons on the MC surface.

  • Page 98: Mc Control Room And Monitor Setup

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Monitor The Monitors section controls the levels of Nuendo’s four Studio busses, which can also be selected as sources for the Control Room section. This allows dynamic adjustments of the headphone feeds to the musicians. The name of the Studio bus being adjusted ap- pears in the LCDs next to the two Soft Knobs.
  • Page 99 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Figure 11-5 Control Room Setup Touchscreen Speakers: This allows soloing or muting of one or more speakers. Touch the speakers in the Speaker list to turn them on. They change to yellow to show that they are active. The Left-Right option is a shortcut for a stereo feed: it automatically solos the Left and Right speakers.

  • Page 100: Talkback

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Talkback: If a Talkback bus was created in Nuendo’s VST Devices Studio tab, pressing the MC’s Talkback button enables the talkback function in the Nuendo Control Room Mixer. The Talkback Mic Level adjustments on the Touchscreen do not function with Nuendo’s Control Room Mixer at this time.

  • Page 101: Nuendo-Specific Mc Controls

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 11.3.5 Nuendo-Specific MC Controls This section discusses MC controls that have a unique function within Nuendo. Soft Keys Soft Keys may be programmed with three Nuendo-specific commands by selecting MC type commands. • Parameter Collect: Stores automation data into the MC’s internal memory buffer for punching into Nuendo’s automation system at specified locations.
  • Page 102 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 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 103 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration EuCon Adapter Preferences This section discusses EuCon Adapter Preferences for track assignment and transport control. Figure 11-9 Nuendo EuCon Preferences...
  • Page 104 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 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 can be accessed through EuCon and is deemed EuCon-ized.

  • Page 105: Merging Technologies Pyramix

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Tape machine style transport checked Stop: The MC stop button halts the transport and keeps the play head at the current position (even multiple presses), independent from Nuendo’s preferences. Fast Forward/Rewind: The FF/RW buttons always latch independent of the MC latch time preference.

  • Page 106: Configuration

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 11.4.1 Configuration To enable the use of the MC with Pyramix, the EuCon adapter for Pyramix checkbox must be selected during the MC Client software installation. Then add the MC as an installed controller in Pyramix: 1.
  • Page 107 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 108 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 5. Click the Add button. Figure 11-11 Controller Properties dialog 6. Type the desired name for the MC in the Name field (i.e., MC in Studio 2). 7. Select the Enable checkbox. 8. Choose OASIS from the Driver pop-up menu. 9.

  • Page 109: Getting Started

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 12. Close Pyramix, reboot the workstation, and then open Pyramix Virtual Studio. Pyramix will not connect to the MC properly without rebooting the workstation. The MC will now load the default Pyramix Application Set if a project is open. Other- wise, the Application Set will not be loaded, but the Soft Keys at the top-left illuminate to show that EuCon communication is enabled.
  • Page 110 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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 111: Monitoring

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. 8.

  • Page 112: Talkback

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 4. Type Main Spkrs (use exact capitalization and spacing). 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for Alt 1 Spkrs and Alt 2 Spkrs. 6. Create the appropriate patches for the new speaker sets (consult the Pyramix man- ual for specific information).

  • Page 113: Motu Digital Performer 6.02 & 7 (Eucon)

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 11.5 MOTU Digital Performer 6.02 & 7 (EuCon) 11.5.1 Configuration 1. In DP 6 or 7, goto: Setup > Control Surfaces 2. Press + 3. Select EuCon from the pop-up menu Figure 11-16 DP6 - Add Control Surface NOTE: “Listen to Control Surfaces in Background”...

  • Page 114: Hui Applications

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 11.6 HUI Applications HUI is a control protocol developed by Mackie that works with most DAWs. The HUI protocol is limited by the original HUI specification, and thus the MC must emulate the physical controls of the actual HUI hardware.
  • Page 115 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 5. Click Apply and Reboot the workstation. Figure 11-17 Euphonix Control Panel • After you have configured or changed Euphonix Control Panel settings, the system will need to be rebooted. This will relaunch the virtual MIDI driver and also start “ExHUI”...
  • Page 116 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration • A general rule of thumb is to create 1 HUI for each CM408T module in a S5MC, or for each Surface module in an Artist Series configuration. Understanding Banking & Surface Mapping Layers and Banking: Banking (and nudging) the surface in HUI mode behaves differently than standard Eu- Con surface banking.
  • Page 117 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration HUI Nudge Wheel Mode: A new wheel mode has been added to the Pro Tools EuCon command set. The HUI Nudge wheel mode allows the user to “scroll” the HUI banks through the Pro Tools mixer quickly using the MC Jog-wheel.
  • Page 118 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration It is possible to map HUI Strips to the surface in the same fashion as EuCon applications. The difference, however, is that only the HUI Strips are mapped, and not the actual Pro Tools channels.
  • Page 119 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Surface Knobsets in Pro Tools There are 8 knobsets accessible from any EuCon surface. Each knobset is used to pro- vide the operator with access to parameters in a way that is intuitive and easy to navigate. Each knobset consists of 8 knob cells.
  • Page 120 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration NOTE: The numbers displayed in the above image indicate which EuCon knob cell each HUI control is generally assigned to when using the INSERT knobset mode. The main encoders are mapped to 5-8 to place the controls within easy reach for the operator when using the S5MC 408T modules. Additionally, by placing the switches on their own knob cells, we are able to display the switch parameter name on its own display.
  • Page 121 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Accessing Knobsets CM408T: The 8 knobsets are accessed directly from each channel strip. • INSERT, GRP, EQ and DYN knobsets provide access to the DSP Edit / Assign controls of the corresponding channel using the 8 knob cells of that strip.
  • Page 122 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Assigning Inserts: • press CFG • turn knob on desired insert • press ON button (flashing green) • to cancel press CFG without assigning or return to PAN knobset. UnAssign Insert: • press CFG •...
  • Page 123 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration The EQ knobset is the same as DYN but for EQ plug-ins. It is also important to note that EQ knobset is simply a special case mapping of parameters from the INSERT knobset. This is dedicated to provide control of Digidesign EQ plug-ins in a way that is consistant with other EuCon enabled DAW systems.
  • Page 124 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration PAN (default knobset) The PAN knobset shows the channel strip panner. PAN knobset defaults to NORMAL mode. • press SEL to toggle Pan R/L on stereo channels The MIX knobset displays the currently assigned O/P’s. Assigning O/P: •...
  • Page 125 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration The BACK button As mentioned above, to access the Knobset selections on the MC Pro Soft Knobs you must press the BACK button. This is because these units are already inside a default knobset (PAN).
  • Page 126 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration rently attentioned channel. MC Pro Standalone: Using the touch-screen, press the SEL button and select track cells. Remember that the Pro series allows for separate Attention and Select functions. Selecting Multiple Tracks: There are several ways to select multiple tracks in a Pro Tools session: •...
  • Page 127 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Wheel Edit Modes Euphonix has always made excellent use of the Jog / Data wheel for accomplishing tasks not commonly done with the wheel. In Pro Tools this is no different. There are several “region editing”...
  • Page 128 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration MCS Panner The JLCooper MCS Panner is supported with the Joystick MC. You must first download and install the SurroundPanner_31327.dmg from the Avid website to configure the Sur- round Panner to use with Pro Tools and the Joystick MC. Figure 11-23 Pro Tools Surround Panner selection To configure the Surround Panner: 1.

  • Page 129: Mackie Control Universal

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration 6. You must use the JL Cooper Surround Panner’s Previous/Next and Up/Down func- tions, which are assigned to Soft Keys, to move the Surround Panner from Track to Track and from Channel Pan to Aux Pan, respectively. 7.
  • Page 130 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Figure 11-24 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. Figure 11-25 Add Control Surface dialog 5.

  • Page 131: Digital Performer

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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. In Soundtrack, click the Close button at the top left to close the Prefer- ences.

  • Page 132: Sony Vegas

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Figure 11-27 Digital Performer Control Surface 11.7.3 Sony Vegas 7 Sony Vegas 7.0 supports the use of Mackie Control Universal for up to 8 faders at once. Most Mackie Control functions can be custom mapped within Sony Vegas. See Sony Vegas documentation for full details.
  • Page 133 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Figure 11-28 MIDI Tab 3. Go to Options > Preferences > External Control & Automation Select Mackie Control from the Available Devices pop-up menu and click Add. Double click on the newly created control device to configure...
  • Page 134 Media Application Controller Operation Guide DAW Integration Figure 11-29 External Control & Automation Tab 4. Configure Mackie Control Device: Select Emulated Mackie Control Device from the device type pop-up menu. Select the specified Euphonix EuMIDI Input and Outputs. Click OK.

  • Page 135: Chapter 12: Support And Troubleshooting

    Media Application Controller Operation Guide Chapter 12: Support and Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your MC, these sections can either resolve the problem or provide useful troubleshooting information for our technical support personnel. 12.1 Support Avid maintains a support section for the MC on our website: http://www.avid.com/proseriessupport.
  • Page 136 Media Application Controller Operation Guide 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.

  • Page 137: Chapter 13: Studio Monitor Pro 2

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide Chapter 13: Studio Monitor Pro 2 13.1 What is SMP2? Studio Monitor Pro 2 (SMP) is a versatile and powerful virtual representation of a multi- channel master-section of an audio console. SMP runs on your workstation or dedicated SMP computer, and provides full control of routing between applications, external ASIO hardware inputs and outputs.

  • Page 138: Overview Of Signal Flow And Concepts

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.2 Overview of Signal Flow and Concepts Hardware I/P’s and/or Application O/P’s are patched to SMP internal busses called SMP I/P’s. These internal busses are combined in logical groupings called Sources. User de- fined Sources are then assigned to Control Room, Monitor and/or Record feeds which are patched to either hardware speaker O/P’s or other Application I/P’s.

  • Page 139: Signal Flow Diagram

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.3 Signal Flow Diagram Figure 13-2 Signal Flow 13.4 iLok Security Key SMP2 requires proper authorization from a Euphonix supplied iLok USB device to op- erate once installed. The application will allow the user to operate in Demo mode for up to 10 startups before the iLok is required.

  • Page 140: Asio Selector Pro

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.5 ASIO Selector Pro When SMP2 installation has completed, the ASIO selector will prompt to select an ASIO device driver. Select the desired driver from the pop-up menu and press OK. You can access the ASIO Selector Pro at anytime from Start > Programs > EuCon >...

  • Page 141: Configuration

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.6 Configuration Figure 13-3 Configuration Enable Hardware Ports This allows for explicitly enabling or disabling of each available I/O port from the se- lected ASIO hardware. This limits the ASIO stream’s input and outputs being passed in or out of SMP, thus minimizing PCI bus traffic to only those ports necessary for the current setup.

  • Page 142: Dim Level / Fixed Level

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide disabled HW ports, sources, I/O patching and levels are saved and/or recalled using this feature. Sample Rate Selector Allows the ASIO hardware sample rate to be set directly from SMP2. The selected sam- ple rate is also passed to connected software applications. 13.6.1 Dim level / Fixed Level This sets the amount of attenuation (in dB) applied to any program material when the DIM switch is enabled.

  • Page 143: I/O Patching

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.7 I/O Patching The routing of signals between hardware, software applications and SMP I/O busses is handled in three separate tabs. Additionally these same tabs allow Monitor Insert Send & Return patches to be configured. 13.7.1 SMP O/P Patching This tab is used to setup your speaker, monitor and record paths as well as Insert Sends.

  • Page 144: Application O/P Patching

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.7.2 Application O/P Patching This tab is used to patch the outputs of your software application to SMP I/P busses or directly to Hardware O/P’s Figure 13-5 Application O/P Patching SMP allows up to 128 source O/P’s (EuOut) from any software application. These are displayed on the left.

  • Page 145: Hardware I/P Patching

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.7.3 Hardware I/P Patching The Hardware I/P Patching tab is used to configure the destination of any enabled Hard- ware I/P’s to SMP I/P busses or directly to the Application I/P’s (EuIn). Figure 13-6 Hardware I/P Patching The leftmost column displays all Hardware I/P sources enabled in the Configuration tab.

  • Page 146: Sources Setup

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.8 Sources Setup The Sources Setup tab allows for the creation of logical groupings of SMP I/P’s called Sources. It is recommended that the created Sources correspond to the various Appli- cation O/P stems and/or External I/P sources as applicable to each individual system configuration.

  • Page 147: Talkback

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide Source to be deleted, and press the Delete button. Source Availability Selector This allows for explicit enabling or disabling of any created Source to be routed to the Main SMP O/P feeds. Enabled sources under each SMP O/P feed will be available in the Main tab as a Source Selection.
  • Page 148 Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide Level This set the Level of the currently selected Talkback. Change Name This allows the name of the currently selected Talkback to be changed. Source This allows for any of the 4 Talkback Sources to be assigned as the source I/P of the cur- rently selected Talkback.

  • Page 149: Speakers

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.10 Speakers Figure 13-9 Speakers Level & Cut per speaker for individual O/P calibration. The Speakers tab allows attenuating and muting monitor section output levels. Drag the faders to adjust the level indicated in the field above the fader. Click the Cut button to mute the output.

  • Page 150: Main

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.11 Main The Main tab provides access to all the necessary features and parameters used for gen- eral operation. The parameters of the Main tab may also be accessed using the Control Room section of the MC surface and the MC touch-screen.
  • Page 151 Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide • Sum, Inter-cancel and Auto Scale for each feed. • Sum: this allows multiple Sources to be selected simultaneously. • Inter-cancel: this allows for only one source selection to be made. Any previously selected sources will be deselected. • Auto Scale: Used in conjunction with Sum, this keeps the combined out- put level scaled down to compensate for the increased level of summed signals.

  • Page 152: User Formats

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.12 User Formats Figure 13-11 User Formats Tab The User Formats tab allows for custom bus-to-channel allocation to be defined for multi-channel monitoring. These mappings are used for defining the format of Sources in the Source Setup section, and to define the input format of the Monitor Insert Return. User Formats may have a channel width up to 8 channels wide (7.1).

  • Page 153: Folddown / Metering

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide Channel Selection The Channel Selection settings are used to define the Formats bus-to-channel alloca- tions. Ch 1-8 refer to the SMP I/P’s (bus) of selected source. The pop-up selections refer to the channel destination (SMP O/P) that the relative SMP I/P channel will be re-directed to. 13.13 Folddown / Metering Figure 13-12 Folddown / Metering Tab 13.13.1 Metering...

  • Page 154: Folddown

    Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide 13.13.2 Folddown This section allows for custom Folddown (down-mixing) rules to be defined. The Folddown rules are applied by SMP2 at anytime that the I/P source format is wider than the currently selected monitor O/P format. Format In / Format Out The selected I/P Format will be down-mixed to the selected O/P Format based on the settings defined in the Folddown Matrix.
  • Page 155 Studio Monitor Pro 2 Operation Guide • ARROW LEFT key: +0.1dB • ARROW RIGHT key: -0.1dB • ARROW UP key: +3dB • ARROW DOWN key: -3dB The following pages make use of the new sliders : • Main • Talkback •...
  • Page 156 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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