Euphonix Max Air - 1.2 Overview of the System Components

Euphonix Max Air Mixing Console Operation Manual Introduction
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Overview of the System Components1.2
DF66 SuperCore1.2.1
The DF66 SuperCore performs all Max Air audio processing: dynamics and EQ; Mix,
Group, Aux, and Monitor busses. The DF66 can employ from two to six SP662 DSP
cards, supporting Mixer Models from 68 to 194 channels
Analog and Digital I/O1.2.2
The engineer has complete freedom to decide how to route sources and destinations to
the console from the Touchscreen Patch View, which easily handles 224 digital and ana-
log sources. Max Air can be expanded to accommodate 1536 sources, suitable for large
commercial installations.
Digital and analog I/O units connect all of the devices in the studio via MADI. All audio
signals are converted to and from the MADI format through analog and digital convert-
ers. The basic Max Air system includes eight MADI Inputs and seven Outputs to con-
nect I/O devices. Additional MADI ports can be added by expanding the system with up
to six SP662 DSP cards. Each 75- Ω coaxial MADI cable can carry up to 56 channels
of 24-bit digital audio at 44.1 or 48 kHz. These MADI inputs and outputs appear at the
console’s internal router/patchbay. See Console I/O on page 55 for more information.
Microphone Inputs
Microphone inputs are handled by the ML530 Mic/Line Interfaces or the Modular I/O
System.
Each ML530 unit contains 24 remote-controlled microphone preamps, connected
to a dedicated AM713 Analog to MADI Conveter. A system can include up to seven
ML530s.
Each Modular I/O System frame can contain from 4 to 64 remote-controlled microphone
preamps. A system can include up to four frames.