Chapter 1: Introduction To The Artist Media Controllers; Artist Series Media Controllers - Euphonix MC Transport 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 application
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 Transport supports two types of applications:
• EuCon-aware applications (i.e., Cubase, Logic Pro, Final Cut 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, Live, Reason) can control many functions but are less integrated than
EuCon-aware applications.
The MC Transport can provide some functionality over non-EuCon-aware appli-
cations 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 Artist media controllers on the network. EuControl must
be installed on the workstation computer that runs the applications before using
the Artist media controllers.
Controllers
Figure 1-1 Artist Series media controllers
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