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Euphonix MC Media Application Controller User Manual

Euphonix MC Media Application Controller
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Euphonix Media Application Controller Operation Manual DAW Integration
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11.4 HUI Applications
HUI is a control protocol developed by Mackie that works with most DAWs. The HUI
protocol is limited by the original HUI specification, and thus the MC must emulate the
physical controls of the actual HUI hardware. The original HUI had a two-line 60-char-
acter display, which is displayed as a black box with white characters on the top-right
of the MC Touchscreen when controlling a HUI application. The four left-most Soft
Knobs act as the HUI’s V-Pots. The Soft Keys emulate the other buttons of the HUI
hardware.
11.4.1 Digidesign Pro Tools
Pro Tools is a multitrack recording DAW that is compatible with the HUI controller.
The MC uses HUI commands and extensive Pro Tools key commands to control Pro
Tools operations. It has the additional advantage of being able to control multiple work-
stations from one surface in a studio with multiple Pro Tools systems. HUI commands
are sent/received via high-speed Ethernet rather than MIDI cables, an improvement
over the original HUI hardware’s design.
Installation
Mac OS X users must first install the EuCon Workstation installer (see page 17). To
install required EuCon HUI components to control Pro Tools:
1. Configure the Euphonix software to control Pro Tools as described in Windows
on page 20.
2. Launch Pro Tools.
3. Choose Peripherals from the Operations menu.
The Peripherals dialog opens.
4. Click the MIDI Controllers tab.

Table of Contents

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Euphonix MC Media Application Controller Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEuphonix
ModelMC Media Application Controller
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Heed all warnings

Emphasizes the importance of heeding all warnings provided.

Do not use this apparatus near water

Safety precaution against using the device near water.

Do not block any ventilation openings

Warning against obstructing ventilation openings for proper operation.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

Guidance on protecting the power cord from damage.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Multiple Levels of Control

Explains the different control protocols the MC supports.

Studio Monitor Express Application

Introduces the Studio Monitor Express (SME) monitoring application.

How to Use the PDF

Provides guidance on navigating and using the PDF manual's features.

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration

Hardware Information

Covers essential hardware aspects for installation.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the physical connections available on the MC's rear panel.

EuCon Software Installation

Guides through the process of installing the EuCon software.

Firmware Update Server (System 5-MC only)

Details the firmware update process for System 5-MC.

Configuration

Covers the configuration steps for the MC client software.

IP Addressing

Details IP addressing for MC and System 5-MC network setups.

Workstation Control

Guides on assigning and controlling multiple workstations.

Workstation Binding

Explains how workstation assignments are retained after reboots.

Modules (System 5-MC Only)

Covers the assignment and management of CM408T modules.

Chapter 3: Main Touchscreens

Main-Tracks

Describes the Main-Tracks touchscreen interface and its information display.

Main-Flip (System 5-MC Only)

Explains the Main-Flip function for reassigning knobs to faders.

Euphonix Menu

Details the Euphonix Menu icon and its options.

Chapter 4: MC Preference Settings

General

Configures global preferences for MC operation.

Solo

Sets preferences for Solo Mode and Solo Switch functions.

Setup

Manages various setup configurations for the MC.

About

Displays version information for the EuCon software.

Chapter 5: Soft Keys

Banks

Explains Soft Key banks and their organization.

Soft Keys Setup

Guides on configuring Soft Key commands and labels.

Chapter 6: Soft Knobs

Knob Cells

Describes the function of knob cells for track editing.

Assignable Knob

Details the dynamic assignment and locking of the Assignable Knob.

Changing Knobsets

Explains how knobset changes are notified to the DAW.

Chapter 7: Working with Channels

Channel Strips

Explains the MC's four channel strips and track assignment.

Strip Control Section

Details the functions of the Strip Control section buttons.

Assigning Tracks to Strips

Guides on assigning workstation tracks to channel strips.

Chapter 8: Monitors and Control Room

Control Room

Controls the overall Control Room volume and speaker selection.

Monitors

Manages monitor outputs and audio sources.

Clear and All Keys

Functions for clearing solo/mute states and applying knobset selections.

Talkback

Controls the talkback microphone and its routing.

Chapter 9: Studio Monitor Express (Windows)

Main

Configures sources for Control Room, Monitor A, and Monitor B.

Sources

Creates and manages input sources for the SME mixer.

SME O/P Patch

Sets physical output channels for SME monitor sections.

Application O/P Patch

Routes application outputs to audio hardware or SME inputs.

Hardware I/P Patch

Routes hardware inputs to application or SME mixer inputs.

Speakers

Calibrates and mutes output levels for monitoring sections.

Config

Sets sample rate, levels, and enables hardware ports.

Chapter 10: Studio Monitor Express (Mac)

Main

Configures sources for Control Room, Monitor A, and Monitor B.

Sources

Creates and manages input sources for the SME mixer.

Patching

Routes SME inputs and outputs using the Core Audio driver.

Speakers

Calibrates and mutes output levels for monitoring sections.

Config

Displays selected Core Audio driver, levels, and CPU usage.

Chapter 11: DAW Integration

User and Application Sets

Manages custom configurations for applications.

Steinberg Nuendo

Details integration with Steinberg Nuendo.

Merging Technologies Pyramix

Explains integration with Merging Technologies Pyramix.

HUI Applications

Explains HUI protocol and its use with DAWs.

Mackie Control Universal

Details integration using the Mackie Control Universal protocol.

DAD AX24 Microphone Preamplifier

Describes controlling the DAD AX24 preamp via EuCon.

Chapter 12: Support and Troubleshooting

Support

Provides information on accessing Euphonix support resources.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common problems and contact information.

Common Issues and Solutions

Lists common problems and their resolutions.

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