Avid Technology MC Mix User manual

MC Mix User Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Artist Series Media Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2. Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking and Elevating the MC Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attaching an MC Mix to Additional Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 3. Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fader Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 4. Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SHIFT Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fader Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fader Navigation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

WORKSTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 5. EuControl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 6. Setting IP Adresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 1: Introduction: The Artist Series Media Controller 1

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Artist Series Media

Controller

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 and video applications running on a workstation computer. EUCON is a high-speed com-

munication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature.

Each Artist Series 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. Artist Series 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 (such as Pro Tools™ 9.0 and higher, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo) 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 (such as Pro Tools 8.x and lower, Live, and Reason) can

use many functions but are less integrated than EUCON-aware applications.

EuControl Software

The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series controllers on

the network. EuControl must be installed on the computer that runs the applications you want to control before using Artist

Series controllers.

What’s Included

• MC Mix, with riser brackets

• EuControl software installer disc

• 1 Ethernet Crossover cable

• Power supply

• MC Mix Quick Setup

• Registration Information Card

Artist Series Media Controllers

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System Requirements and Compatibility

Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.

For downloads and other Artist Series resources, visit:

www.avid.com/artistsupport

Registration

Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online.

By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:

• Technical support information

• Software update and upgrade notices

• Hardware warranty information

About This Guide

Conventions Used in This Guide

All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

Convention Action

File > Save Choose Save from the File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right mouse button

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.

Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Artist Series Media Controller 3

Hardware Keys on Artist Series Units

The names of keys on Artist Series hardware are in bold (such as SEL).

The SHIFT key on Artist Series hardware is indicated by bold text, in all-caps (SHIFT) to distinguish it from references to the Shift

key on your QWERTY keyboard.

SHIFT and SHIFT Lock

The SHIFT key on Artist Series units is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions that are labeled in blue

above the primary function. MC Transport provides a single SHIFT key at the bottom-right. Two SHIFT keys are located at the bot-

tom-left and -right on both MC Control and MC Mix.

The following terminology is used to describe SHIFT functions.

Example:

• “Press and hold the SHIFT key then press the AUX key”

is written as

•“PressSHIFT+AUX/GROUP”

How to Use this PDF Guide

The Acrobat PDF version of this manual can be a valuable online resource. These are some useful features of the PDF:

• The Bookmarks on the left serve as a continuously visible table of contents. Click on a subject heading to jump to that page.

Click a + symbol to expand that heading to show subheadings. Click the – symbol to collapse a subheading.

• The manual’s table of contents provides active links to their pages. Select the hand cursor, allow it to hover over the heading

until it turns into a finger. Then click to locate to that subject and page.

• All cross references are active links. Allow the hand cursor to hover over the reference until it turns into a finger and click

to follow the reference.

• Use the left and right arrow keys on the bottom bar to go back and forth between views. This is a great way to follow a cross

reference and return to the page from which you were reading.

• Select the Find item from the Edit menu to search for a subject. This can be used as an “index on the fly.”

• Use the magnifying glass tool or the zoom edit box on the top bar to zoom in/out. This is helpful when examining a complex

graphic or setting the text size for easy reading online.

About www.avid.com

The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your system.

The following are just a few of the services and features available.

Product Registration Register your purchase online.

Support and Downloads Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online

manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide

Pro Tools community on the User Conference.

Training and Education Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at

a certified Pro Tools training center.

Products and Developers Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their

plug-ins, applications, and hardware.

News and Events Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.

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Chapter 2: Setup and Installation 5

Chapter 2: Setup and Installation

Unpacking and Elevating the MC Mix

Unpack MC Mix, power supply, Installer disc, Ethernet crossover cable, and riser brackets.

MC Mix can be elevated or angled using small foldout legs on the bottom of the unit, or elevated and angled by attaching the

larger riser brackets. Since both methods require turning the unit upside down, do this before attaching any cables. Turn the unit

over and place it on a soft surface.

Pull out all four of the small foldout legs to moderately elevate the unit; pull out only the back two to angle the unit towards you.

Pull out the metal clips from the same area as the legs and move them until they snap into the legs.

The two larger, detached riser brackets elevate and angle the unit more than the foldout legs. Use moderate force to snap them

into the bottom panel.

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Attaching an MC Mix to Additional Units

Up to four MC Mixes can be physically attached to each other to form a larger and more stable control surface. An MC Control

and MC Transport can also be joined to MC Mix.

To join two MC Mixes (or other Artist Series unit):

1 On one of the MC Mixes, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two silver screws. The screws may be tight, so you may

have to use some force.

2 Lift the black plastic connecting part and side panel up and out of the MC Mix.

3 On the second MC Mix, remove the side panel on the end where it will attach to the first MC Mix.

4 Slide the connecting part of the second MC Mix into the first MC Mix to attach them together.

If you are using multiple units, see “Surfaces” on page 26 to use EuControl to link the units in the desired order.

Removing screws from the bottom panel

Removing connecting part and side panel

MC Mixes attached by connecting at side panel

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