Avid S1 User's Guide
Avid S1 Guide
Installation and Overview
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Safety Compliance
Safety Statement: (Model #: 9100-65814)
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA, Canadian, EU and International safety certification standards: UL 60950-1 2nd edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
60950-1-07; 2nd edition, EN 60950-1:2006 /A11, /A1, /A12, /A2, IEC 60950-1:2005/A1, /A2, UL 62368-1, Second Edition, CAN/CSA 62368-1-14, EN 62368-1:2014 /A11
and IEC 62368-1:2014 (Second Edition)
Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment.
Power Safety Input Rating
Avid S1: 12Vdc, 2.8A
Warn ing
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10) Only perform the services explicitly described in the install and or user manual. For services or procedures not outlined in the install or user manual, speak with authorized service personnel.
11) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
12) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The power inlet is the main disconnect device and should remain accessible. Disconnect the power cord before servicing the unit.
Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
This unit may be provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input only (for U.S.A.and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person
must provide for use with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance with the end use country requirements and has a minimum
cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.
13) For products containing a lithium battery:
Warning! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
14) For products with a power switch:
It should remain accessible after installation.
15) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C and maximum altitude of 2000m.
16) For products with an operator-accessible fuse:
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
ATTENTION: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d'in- cendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nom- inales.
17) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Switches on S1 Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Use this PDF Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing EuControl Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Create Your Surface in EuControl Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing and Connecting Avid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enabling EUCON in Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Confirming EUCON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Powering-On Your System After Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting a Second Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
S1 Surface Controls Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Surface SHIFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Channel Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Channel Strip Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assignable Channel Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Channel Encoder Assignment Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fader Banking Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Track Color Switches (Modifiers and User 1–4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix A. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B. Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Avid S1 Guide iv
Introduction
Welcome to the Avid S1 studio controller from Avid®. The S1 uses Avid’s high-speed EUCONTM (Extended User Control) protocol
to enable fully integrated control of Pro Tools
nection. Up to four S1s can be used simultaneously.
This guide shows how to install the S1 and EuControl software, and provides an overview of the control surface.
After installing the S1 control surface and EuControl software, see the Using EuControl Surfaces.pdf for instructions on how to use
S1 and other Avid media controllers to record, edit, and mix in Pro Tools. Thanks to the EUCON protocol, most steps for Pro Tools
are also applicable in other EUCON-aware applications from our development partners, including Logic Pro X, Cubase, Nuendo,
Pyramix and more (see the EUCON Application Setup.pdf to learn how to set up EuControl communication with these applications).
®
and other EUCON-compatible audio and video applications via an Ethernet con-
EuControl Software
EuControl lets your workstation computer find, link, and communicate with the S1 via the EUCON protocol.
EuControl also lets you set preferences for and customize the controls on your S1. EuControl software must be installed on the workstation computer before you can use the S1 with your application. You can also control applications on a secondary workstation computer by installing the separate EUCON Workstation software.
Introduction 1
What’s Included
• S1 control surface
• Power adapter with IEC cable (multiple cables are included for different regions)
• S1 Link plate
• Cat5e (350 MHz) Ethernet crossover cable
• Welcome pack, which includes the EuControl software Activation Card, S1 Welcome card, Health and Safety Guide
Additional Recommended Items
Although it can be used standalone, you will get the most out of the S1 by using it with one or more supported iOS or Android
tablets (not included).
Optional Equipment
• A standard Ethernet router or switch (for control surface functionality only)
System Requirements and Compatibility
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For compatibility information and other resources, visit:
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/compatibility/EuControl-Compatibility
For S1, visit:
https://www.avid.com/s1reqs
S1
Up to four S1s can be used simultaneously with one Dock, allowing up to five supported iOS or Android tablets running the
Avid Control app.
S1 can be used with Artist Transport and Artist Color, but cannot be used with S3 or legacy Artist Mix or Artist Control.
Activation
If you have not already, use the included Activation card to activate your purchase, in order to download the latest EuControl software and additional documentation.
Introduction 2
About This Guide
This guide shows how to install S1 and EuControl software, and provides an overview of the S1 control surface.
For workflow examples that show how to use S1 with Pro Tools and other EUCON-compatible applications, see the Using EuCo-
ntrol Surrfaces.pdf. .
For applications that only support MackieControl, see the EUCON Application Setup Guide.pdf..
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
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
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:
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.
Introduction 3
Hardware Switches on S1 Control Surface
Back Page Page Inserts EQ DYN Aux Pan BankFlip Bank Nudge Nudge
Top Config X Input
Instr
HEAT Group Mix Channel Home End Mixer Close
Shift Control Opt/Win #/Alt User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Sel
Rec
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Solo
Mute
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Sel
In
Shift
Surface SHIFT
(Modifier)
The names of switches on the control surface are in bold, such as Sel. The Surface SHIFT switch on the S1 is indicated by bold
text, in all-caps to distinguish it from references to the
puter keyboard.
Shift Modifier switch below fader strip 1, and the Shift key on your com-
Surface SHIFT (upper left) and SHIFT switches (lower left)
Accessing Secondary Functions Using Surface SHIFT
The Surface SHIFT switches on the S1 are used in conjunction with other switches to access a secondary layer of functions. The
secondary functions of some switches are highlighted in gray above the primary function (such as
is the secondary function). Other switches have secondary functions that are not labeled on the surface. Read this guide to learn how
to access all secondary functions.
The following terminology is used to describe
Example:
is written as
• “Press and hold the
• “Press
Surface SHIFT + Bank/Home”
Momentary or Latching SHIFT
By default, the Surface SHIFT switch operates in momentary behavior (active only while pressed and held down).
You can change this to operate in Latching behavior (pressing toggles the state on or off) in the Preferences tab of
tings
.
Introduction 4
Surface SHIFT switch then press the Bank/Home switch”
Surface SHIFT functions.:
< Bank/Home, where Home
EuControl Set-
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Resources
The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system.
The following are just a few of the services and features available.
Account Activation and Product Registration
Activate your product to access downloads in your Avid account (or quickly create an account if you don’t have one). Register your
purchase online, download software, updates, documentation, and other resources.
https://www.avid.com/account
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 Avid user community on
the User Conference.
www.avid.com/S1-Support
Products and Developers
Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and
hardware.
https://www.avid.com/Products/index.html
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/how_to/EUCON-Application-Setup
Get Started Fast Video Tutorials
Watch video tutorials for Dock, S3, and other EuControl products on YouTube:
Get Started Fast with Pro Tools | S3 and Dock
You can find more videos, including the latest workflow tutorials, on the Avid website. Go to www.avid.com, view Products and
select Pro Mixing. Follow the links for your controller and check the Learn and Support listings for video resources.
Introduction 5
Installation and Setup
This chapter shows how to get your S1 set up as a studio controller, and consists of the following steps:
Unpacking S1
•
• Connecting S1
• Installing EuControl Software
• Enabling EUCON in Pro Tools
• Confirming EUCON
Unpacking S1
1 Open the S1 box and find the white Welcome/Start Here envelope.
• You will use the included Activation card to activate your S1 and download EuControl software later in the installation procedure.
2 Remove the cardboard tray holding your S1 accessories (Ethernet cable, Link plate (for joining two S1s together), power
adapter, and power cables).
• Identify the IEC power cable appropriate for your location.
• Set the IEC cable, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and Link plate aside.
3 Carefully remove the S1 its packaging.
• Remove the protective tape across the fader strips (this tape holds the faders in place during transportation, but must be removed).
• Remove the protective film from the displays across the top of the fader strips.
Removing protective film from the displays
Installation and Setup 6
Connecting S1
First connect power, then connect your S1 to your workstation computer (the computer running Pro Tools or other DAW).
To connect your S1 to your workstation computer:
1 Plug one end of the AC power cord appropriate for your location into the power adapter and the other into a power outlet. Make
sure the AC power cord is pushed all the way into the adapter.
Connecting an AC cable to the power adapter
2 Connect the DC output cable from the power adapter to the DC In jack on the back panel.
DC In jack
3 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back panel of the S1.
Ethernet port
4 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your computer, or to the computer’s Thunderbolt
port using an Ethernet-to-Thunderbolt adapter.
An Ethernet-to-USB adapter may also be used.
S1 cannot connect to your workstation computer using a wireless connection. A hard-wired network connection is required.
• If you want to connect the S1 to a local area network, or to connect additional S1 units and/or an Avid Dock, connect the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet router or switch, and make sure the router or switch is powered on before powering on the S1.
5 If you are connecting to a Mac with two Ethernet ports, we recommend you use Ethernet 1 rather than Ethernet 2. However, if
you want to use Ethernet 2, do the following on your computer:
• On the workstation computer, go to
• Click the
Network Interface pop-up menu and choose Ethernet 2.
System Preferences > EUCON.
Installation and Setup 7
6 Press the power switch on the back of the S1 to the “on” position. The faders jump and the LEDs blink during initialization.
Power switch
Joining Multiple S1s
The S1chassis includes small magnets along each side to hold multiple units together. Place two S1s next to each other and the
built-in magnets will hold them together.
Do not place magnetic media such as audio tapes directly on S1. While the built-in S1 magnets are not strong enough to affect
other studio equipment they can affect audio tapes or other media if left directly on top of or against the sides of the S1.
If a more rigid solution is required, clip the included S1 Link plate to the underside of one unit (both ends of the Link plate are also
magnetic), being sure to orient it correctly as shown below. Then set the other S1 onto the Link plate.
Do not attempt to lift or move the S1s when linked as this can cause damage to the link and/or the S1 units.
Attaching a Link plate (shown at left) and two S1s linked
If your configuration includes a Dock you can link it to an S1 using the same S1 Link plate. Simply snip off the top of the rubber
foot on the side of the Link plate you want to attach to the Dock as shown below.
Snip or cut foot at red line to link S1 to a Dock
7 Proceed to Installing EuControl Software.
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