Chapter 1: Introduction To The Artist Media Controller; Artist Series Media Controllers - Euphonix MC Mix User Manual

AUDIO | VIDEO MEDIA CONTROLLER
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Media
The MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Transport comprise the Artist Series family of
media controllers. They use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EuCon connection to control
audio/video applications running on a workstation computer. EuCon is a high-
speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every applica-
tion feature.
Each Artist media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four MC Mixes
can be used with an optional MC Control and/or MC Transport to create a larger
control surface. The Artist media controllers borrow many features from the
Euphonix MC Pro and System 5-MC.
The MC Mix supports two types of applications:
• EuCon-aware applications (i.e., Nuendo, Logic Pro) are written to directly
support the EuCon protocol. They provide the highest level of integration,
high-resolution controls, and high-speed connectivity.
• Non-EuCon-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (i.e., Pro
Tools, Final Cut Pro and Digital Performer) can control many functions but
are less integrated than EuCon-aware applications.
The MC Control can provide some functionality over non-EuCon-aware applications
that do not support HUI or Mackie Control by sending out keystroke commands
over EuCon.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and
communicating with all MC Mixes and MC Controls on the network. EuControl
must be installed on the workstation computer that runs the applications before
using the Artist media controllers.
Controller
Figure 1-1 Artist Series media controllers
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