Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup ......5 Connect the MC..................5 Network Configuration................6 1.2.1 MC Standalone................6 1.2.2 System 5-MC ................6 EuCon Software Installation..............7 Workstation Connection and Control............8 Ready to Proceed..................10 Chapter 2: Logic Pro .......................11 Chapter 3: Nuendo–PC and Mac...
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Schematics and parts are listed for each DAW setup in Appendix A: DAW Parts List and Schematics. Connect the MC 1. Unpack the MC from its packaging and select a place to put it. The MC should go on a hard flat surface in order to allow proper ventilation.
Connect your workstation to a LAN port on the SonicWALL. The MC ships with DHCP enabled, allowing it to automatically obtain an IP address. The SonicWALL ships from Euphonix with its DHCP server enabled, such that it hands out IP addresses to the MC, CM408T modules, and your workstation.
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup EuCon Software Installation 1. Insert the Euphonix MC Software Installation CD in your workstation’s CD/ DVD drive. In Mac OS X, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and double-click the EuConWS package.
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup 9. Click Install. The Wizard installs the selected components to your workstation. 10. Click Finish to exit the Wizard. NOTE: When first running the MC Client, the Windows Firewall may ask whether to block or unblock MC Client and EuCon Discovery from accessing the Internet or local area network.
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2. Touch the desired Workstation key on the left of the Touchscreen. These buttons map to the physical Workstation Keys on the upper right of the MC. For simplicity in single workstation setups, Euphonix suggests using the 1 key. Workstation Figure 1-4 Workstation keys 3.
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Ready to Proceed You have successfully connected your MC to your workstation. Proceed to the chapter of this installation guide for your DAW software to configure it to work with the MC. Chapter 2: Logic Pro Chapter 3: Nuendo–PC and Mac Chapter 4: Pro Tools...
See the MC Operation Manual to learn about the MC’s application sets, touch- screens, and any other information. • Check the Euphonix website (www.euphonix.com) for technical bulletins, product support notices, and new software releases. • Please register your MC by filling out the online registration form at www.eu-...
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Logic Pro...
To enable Nuendo to work with the MC, you must obtain a Nuendo EuCon Adapter li- cense from Euphonix and download it to your Nuendo USB protection device (dongle): 1. Close all open applications. Make sure your Syncrosoft USB dongle is plugged into your Nuendo workstation.
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Nuendo–PC and Mac 3. Select EuCon from the drop-down list. The EuCon device is added and the MC surface immediately updates with the Nuendo default Application Set to reflect the open Nuendo project. For the System 5-MC, the MC auto-assigns the Nuendo channels to the CM408T strips, beginning with channel 1 on the first CM408T’s leftmost strip.
2. Click on EuPrefsPane. The Euphonix Preferences pane opens. Figure 4-1 Euphonix Preferences pane 3. Open a Finder window and navigate to the folder containing the HUI or Mackie Control application(s) you wish to use. Drag the application(s) into the Euphonix Preferences pane.
(the limit with HUI applications). Keep track of which application uses which ports in order to configure them properly. 6. Close the Euphonix Preferences pane. When prompted, restart your Macintosh. Connect the MC to the Macintosh.
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For each controller you use, select HUI from the Type drop-down menu. 5. Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro- Tools in the Euphonix Preferences Pane. Click on the Receive From and Send To drop-down menus, hover over Predefined, then select from the Euphonix MIDI ports.
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Pro Tools...
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Chapter 5: Pyramix To enable the use of the MC with Pyramix, the EuCon adapter for Pyramix checkbox must be selected during the MC Client software installation (see page 7). Then add the MC as an installed controller in Pyramix: 1.
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Pyramix Figure 5-1 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.
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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.
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Pyramix Leave the Station ID at its default setting of 1 unless you have multiple con- trollers, in which case simply increment the setting (i.e., if two controllers are installed, set the Station ID = 3 for the MC). 11.
The MC is a professional control surface engineered with industrial-grade components, and it should operate reliably in your studio setup. It is, however, a complex device and issues can arise due to environmental or other factors. Euphonix provides a one year warranty on the MC and CM408T modules.
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Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install 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.
Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Appendix A: DAW Parts List and Schematics The following diagrams illustrate how to use the supplied parts to interconnect the MC with the supported DAWs.
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Apple Logic Pro / Euphonix Media Controller Installation Required Parts MC Only 1 Euphonix MC Controller 1 Apple 20" Cinema Display 1 Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch (included with MC packout) 1 USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data)
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EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 Comments NET 4 Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE APPLE G5 APOGEE LOGIC PRO ENSEMBLE NET 1 NET 2 DVI OUT LINE PCIe LINE...
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EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER FADERS 1-8 FADERS 9-16 FADERS 17-24 FADERS 25-32 MEMORY STICK SONIC WALL 1260 ROUTER/SWITCH PORTS PORTS Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE APPLE G5 APOGEE...
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Nuendo PC / Euphonix Media Controller Installation Required Parts MC Only Euphonix MC Controller Apple 20" Cinema Display Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch (included with MC packout) DVI M-M (included with Cinema Display packout) Ethernet Cable (included with MC packout) USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data) PC Audio Labs (or equivalent) Workstation fitted: Nuendo V3.2...
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EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 Comments NET 4 Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE PC AUDIO LABS NUENDO 3.2 FIREFACE 400 NET 1 NET 2 INST DVI OUT LINE...
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EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER FADERS 1-8 FADERS 9-16 FADERS 17-24 FADERS 25-32 MEMORY STICK SONIC WALL 1260 ROUTER/SWITCH PORTS PORTS Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE PC AUDIO LABS NUENDO 3.2...
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Nuendo Apple / Euphonix Media Controller Installation Required Parts MC Only Euphonix MC Controller Apple 20" Cinema Display Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch (included with MC packout) DVI M-M (included with Cinema Display packout) Ethernet Cable (included with MC packout) USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data) Apple G5 Workstation fitted: Nuendo V3.2.1...
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EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 Comments NET 4 Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE Apple G5 NUENDO 3.2.1 FIREFACE 400 NET 1 NET 2 INST DVI OUT LINE PCIe...
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EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER FADERS 1-8 FADERS 9-16 FADERS 17-24 FADERS 25-32 MEMORY STICK SONIC WALL 1260 ROUTER/SWITCH PORTS PORTS Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE Apple G5 NUENDO 3.2.1...
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ProTools LE7 / Euphonix Media Controller Installation Required Parts MC Only Euphonix MC Controller Apple 20" Cinema Display Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch (included with MC packout) Ethernet Cable (included with MC packout) USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data)
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EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 Comments NET 4 Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE APPLE G5 Digidesign Protools LE 002 Rack NET 1 NET 2 DVI OUT LINE PCIe...
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EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER FADERS 1-8 FADERS 9-16 FADERS 17-24 FADERS 25-32 MEMORY STICK SONIC WALL 1260 ROUTER/SWITCH PORTS PORTS Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE APPLE G5 Digidesign...
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Pyramix / Euphonix Media Controller Installation Required Parts MC Only Euphonix MC Controller Apple 20" Cinema Display Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch (included with MC packout) DVI M-M (included with Cinema Display packout) Ethernet Cable (included with MC packout) USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data) Merging Pyramix Workstation fitted: Pyramix 5.0...
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EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 Comments NET 4 Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE Pyramix PC V5.0 NET 1 DVI OUT Pyramix Sound Card FW400...
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EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX SYSTEM EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER FADERS 1-8 FADERS 9-16 FADERS 17-24 FADERS 25-32 MEMORY STICK SONIC WALL 1260 ROUTER/SWITCH PORTS PORTS Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE Pyramix PC V5.0...
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