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Euphonix Media Application Controller
Single Workstation Installation Guide
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
Document Revision: C
Software Version: 1.4.1
Part Number: 840-10049-04
Release Date: April 2009

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  • Page 1 Euphonix Media Application Controller Single Workstation Installation Guide Document Revision: C Software Version: 1.4.1 Part Number: 840-10049-04 Release Date: April 2009 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 3: Table Of Contents

    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............10 Ready to Proceed..................12 Chapter 2: Logic Pro .......................13 Chapter 3: Nuendo–PC and Mac...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Hardware Connections And Mc Client Setup

    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 vent i lation.

  • Page 6: Network Configuration

    Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Network Configuration 1.2.1 MC Standalone Using one of the RJ-45 Ethernet (included) cables, connect your workstation to one of the LAN ports on the Netgear RP614 router. Then connect the MC to one of the other LAN ports on the Netgear router.

  • Page 7: Eucon Software Installation

    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. 2. In Mac OS X, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and double-click the EuConWS package.
  • Page 8 To change them, click Back until the desired setup option appears. 9. Click Install. The Wizard installs the selected components to your workstation. 10. The windows installer may ask you about two Euphonix drivers: Euphonix V ir- tual MIDI Driver and Euphonix Virtual Keyboard. Click Continue Anyway.
  • Page 9 Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Figure 1-2 New Driver prompt Windows will detect the new hardware. Do not press anything.

  • Page 10: Workstation Connection And Control

    Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Figure 1-3 Found New Hardware dialog 11. 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.
  • Page 11 Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Strip Control Strip Control Flip Flip Layouts Home Home Nudge Nudge Nudge Nudge Bank Bank Bank Bank Setup Strip Control Setup Setup key Figure 1-4 Strip Control Setup key The Touchscreen in Figure 1-5 opens and displays all workstations available on the network on the r ight.

  • Page 12: Ready To Proceed

    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 1-6 Workstation keys 3.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Logic Pro

    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-...
  • Page 14 Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Logic Pro...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Nuendo-Pc And Mac

    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.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Pro Tools

    The Euphonix Preferences pane opens. Figure 4-1 Euphonix Preferences pane 3. Open a Finder window and na v igate to the folder containing the HUI or Mackie Control application(s) you wish to use. Drag the application(s) into the Euphonix Preferences pane.

  • Page 18: Pro Tools Configuration

    (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. Wh en prompted, restart your Macintosh. Connect the MC to the Macintosh.
  • Page 19 5. Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro- Tools in the Euphonix Prefer ences Pane. Click on the Receive From and Send To drop-down menus, hover over Predefined, then select from the Euphonix MIDI ports.
  • Page 20 Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Pro Tools...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Pyramix

    Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Chapter 5: Pyramix (v6.1.3) To enable the use of the M C 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.
  • Page 22 Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Pyramix Figure 5-1 Pyramix Settings 4. Click Controller. The right pane shows any inst a lled controllers. However, at this point the pane is empty unless other interface controllers have been installed previously.
  • Page 23 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 24 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.

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Motu Digital Performer 6.02

    Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Chapter 6: MOTU Digital Performer 6.02 6.1 Configuration 1. In DP 6, goto: Setup > Control Surfaces 2. Press + 3. Select EuCon from the dropdown menu Figure 11-16 DP6 - Add Control Surface NOTE: “Listen to Control Surfaces in Background”...

  • Page 26: Chapter 7: Support And Troubleshooting

    The MC is a professional control surface e n gineered 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.
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Appendix A:daw Parts List And Schematics

    Media Application Controller Single Workstation Install Guide Appendix A: DAW Parts List and Schematics The following diagrams illustrate how to us e the supplied parts to interconnect the MC with the supported DAWs.
  • Page 29 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)
  • Page 30 EUPHONIX MC CONTROLLER MEMORY STICK NETGEAR RP614 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 NET 4 Comments Legend: ANALOG APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY DVI IN NETWORK FIREWIRE APPLE G5 APOGEE LOGIC PRO ENSEMBLE NET 1 NET 2 DVI OUT LINE PCIe LINE...
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38 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)
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 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...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43 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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