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Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup
Schematics and parts are listed for each DAW setup in Appendix A: DAW Parts List
and Schematics.
1.1Connect the MC
1.Unpack the MC from its packaging and select a place to put it. The MC should
go on a hard flat surface in order to allow proper ventilation. (System 5-MC has
its own frame for the MC and CM408T modules).
NOTE: The MC and CM408T modules require sufficient ventilation space on the bot-
tom. The MC has detachable feet for standalone users without a System 5
frame, but the CM408T modules do not. If you do not use a System 5 frame,
you MUST have at least 1 inch of clearance under the CM408T modules and
MC or damage to the units may occur.
Use Figure 1-1 as a reference to connect the MC to its components.
VGAKEYBOARDUSB
VGA and
Keyboard
2.Plug the power supply into the DC In port on the right side as you look at the
rear panel.
Be careful plugging this in as the connector has easily-bent pins. When the pins
are seated, twist the ring on the connector’s side until it locks. Do not turn on
the MC yet; network configuration must be completed first.
FOOT
LANLANDC INTALKBACK MIC
USBTalkback Mic OutputLANHeadphone DC In
Figure 1-1 MC Rear Panel
SWITCH HEADPHONES
Foot
Switch
WARNING: Attach power supply to the MC BEFORE plugging into AC power or the
unit may be damaged.
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1.2Network Configuration
1.2.1MC Standalone
Using one of the RJ-45 Ethernet (included) cables, connect your workstation to one of
the LAN ports on the Netgear RP614 router. Then connect the MC to one of the other
LAN ports on the Netgear router.
NOTE: You have now created a small local area network comprised of just the MC
and your workstation. If you wish to have access to an outside network, either
a studio facility LAN or the Internet, connect the WAN port on the Netgear to
your studio’s network switch, or to your cable/DSL modem.
The MC ships with DHCP enabled, allowing it to automatically obtain an IP address.
The Netgear RP614 has a DHCP server and hands out IP addresses to the devices connected to its LAN ports (the MC and your workstation). This allows for easy plug and
play network configuration. For this reason, the Netgear router must be turned on before the MC and your workstation.
1.2.2System 5-MC
1.Connect the MC and CM408T modules to LAN ports on the SonicWALL 1260
router.
2.Connect your workstation to a LAN port on the SonicWALL.
The MC ships with DHCP enabled, allowing it to automatically obtain an IP
address. The SonicWALL ships from Euphonix with its DHCP server enabled,
such that it hands out IP addresses to the MC, CM408T modules, and your
workstation. For this reason the SonicWALL must be turned on before the MC,
CM408T modules, and your workstation.
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1.3EuCon Software Installation
1.Insert the Euphonix MC Software Installation CD in your workstation’s CD/
DVD drive.
2.In Mac OS X, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and double-click the
EuConWS package.
The Install program launches. Proceed to Step 4.
3.In Windows, if AutoRun is enabled, the setup program starts from the CD au-
tomatically. If AutoRun is not enabled:
a. Minimize all programs.
b. Double-click My Computer on the desktop to display the drives on your
computer.
c. Double-click the CD/DVD drive.
d. Double-click the EuConWS executable file.
The Setup Wizard begins running.
4.Click Next and choose a directory to install the software.
The default Windows directory is C:\Program Files\Euphonix\EuCon.
The default Macintosh OS X directory is the Applications folder.
5.For Windows installations, click Next to customize the software components
to install. EuCon Workstation Core is automatically selected (this is the basic
software used to communicate with the MC. Select further options according
to your DAW:
a. For Nuendo workstations, select only the EuCon adapter for Nuendo and
VST plugin layouts for Nuendo options.
b. For Pyramix, select only the EuCon adapter for Pyramix option.
c. For all other DAWs, select only the Studio Monitor Express option.
6.Click Next to continue.
7.Select locations for application shortcuts in the Start menu.
The default is a EuCon folder in the Start menu with shortcuts to the MC’s
applications.
8.Click Next to continue.
The Wizard now displays a summary of all options selected during the setup
process. To change them, click Back until the desired setup option appears.
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9.Click Install.
The Wizard installs the selected components to your workstation.
10. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
NOTE: When first running the MC Client, the Windows Firewall may ask whether to
block or unblock MC Client and EuCon Discovery from accessing the Internet
or local area network. Because all communication between the MC Client and
the MC occurs through the workstation's network connection, you must select
Unblock or it will not communicate with the MC.
1.4Workstation Connection and Control
1.To connect the MC to your workstation, make sure the MC Client is running
on your workstation, and then press the Strip Control Setup key on the right
side of the MC.
Strip Control
Strip Control
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Layouts
Home
Home
Nudge
Nudge
Bank
Bank
Flip
MC
MC
Nudge
Nudge
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Setup
Setup key
Figure 1-2 Strip Control Setup key
The Touchscreen in Figure 1-3 opens and displays all workstations available
on the network on the right. There are two choices: none/disconnect and your
workstation (showing computer name, user name, and operating system).
(Figure 1-3 displays a multiple workstation setup).
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Figure 1-3 Workstation Touchscreen
2.Touch the desired Workstation key on the left of the Touchscreen.
These buttons map to the physical Workstation Keys on the upper right of the
MC. For simplicity in single workstation setups, Euphonix suggests using the
1 key.
Workstation
1
3
Figure 1-4 Workstation keys
2
4
3.Touch your workstation in the list to assign it to the selected number.
4.Press the Strip Control Setup key again to exit Workstation assignment mode.
5.Press the Workstation key to which you assigned your workstation to control
your workstation. The MC’s right-hand trackball (which acts as the mouse) and
keyboard should now function just as if they were connected directly to your
workstation.
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1.5Ready to Proceed
You have successfully connected your MC to your workstation. Proceed to the chapter
of this installation guide for your DAW software to configure it to work with the MC.
Chapter 2: Logic Pro
Chapter 3: Nuendo–PC and Mac
Chapter 4: Pro Tools
Chapter 5: Pyramix
NOTE: If your MC did not connect properly, or a step failed, see Chapter 6: Support
and Troubleshooting.
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Chapter 2: Logic Pro
Logic Pro (version 7.2.1 and higher) has EuCon support and connectivity built into the
application. With the MC Client running on your Macintosh, load Logic Pro, and the
MC automatically connects to the application and displays the Logic Pro application
set.
Versions of Logic prior to 7.2.1 do not have EuCon support. However, the updates for
Logic are part of Apple’s Software Update program, so simply check for new updates
(Apple Menu-> System Preferences -> Software Update -> Check Now), download,
and install the Logic 7.2.1 update. Then re-open Logic and the MC will connect. You
have now successfully set up the MC to operate with your Logic Pro workstation.
•See the MC Operation Manual to learn about the MC’s application sets, touchscreens, and any other information.
•Check the Euphonix website (www.euphonix.com) for technical bulletins,
product support notices, and new software releases.
•Please register your MC by filling out the online registration form at www.eu-
phonix.com/registration. Registration is required to download software up-
dates.
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Chapter 3: Nuendo–PC and Mac
To enable Nuendo to work with the MC, you must obtain a Nuendo EuCon Adapter license from Euphonix and download it to your Nuendo USB protection device (dongle):
1.Close all open applications. Make sure your Syncrosoft USB dongle is plugged
into your Nuendo workstation.
2.Start the Syncrosoft License Control Center by choosing Start Menu->Steinberg Nuendo 3->License Control Center.
Windows: Click Start Menu->Syncrosoft->License Control Center.
OS X: Navigate to the Applications\Syncrosoft folder and run License
Control Center.
3.Choose License Download from the Wizards menu.
Choose License Transfer to transfer an existing Nuendo EuCon license to a
new USB dongle.
4.When prompted, enter the activation code for Nuendo EuCon provided by
Euphonix.
5.Make sure you are downloading the correct license, then click Next.
6.If you have more than one Syncrosoft USB dongle attached to your worksta-tion, select the one onto which you wish to download the license. Click Next.
7.Press Download to transfer the license onto your USB dongle.
8.Close the wizard and open Nuendo.
The Nuendo EuCon Adapter must be installed during the EuConWS software installation
(see page 7). Note that this is the MC Client’s Nuendo adapter. For Nuendo to communicate with the MC, Nuendo’s EuCon device must be added in the Nuendo Device Setup dialog:
1.Choose Device Setup from Nuendo’s Devices menu.
The Device Setup dialog opens.
2.Click the + button (add) on the top-left.
A drop-down list of devices appears. EuCon should appear near the top of the
list. If not, check that you have successfully downloaded the license for the EuCon Adapter to your USB dongle using the License Control Center.
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3.Select EuCon from the drop-down list.
The EuCon device is added and the MC surface immediately updates with the
Nuendo default Application Set to reflect the open Nuendo project. For the
System 5-MC, the MC auto-assigns the Nuendo channels to the CM408T
strips, beginning with channel 1 on the first CM408T’s leftmost strip.
Steinberg has created a default Nuendo Application Set with the most commonly used
functions and commands.
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Chapter 4: Pro Tools
4.1Workstation Configuration
After installing the EuCon software and restarting your Mac, the MC Client launches
automatically upon startup of OS X and EuCon applications can now function.
To configure your HUI or Mackie Control applications to work with the MC:
1.Click Apple Menu-> System Preferences.
The System Preferences dialog opens.
2.Click on EuPrefsPane.
The Euphonix Preferences pane opens.
3.Open a Finder window and navigate to the folder containing the HUI or Mackie
Control application(s) you wish to use.
4.Drag the application(s) into the Euphonix Preferences pane.
Figure 4-1 Euphonix Preferences pane
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NOTE: You must drag the actual application icon into the preferences pane, not a
shortcut or alias!
5.For each application, select HUI or Mackie Control from the drop-down
menu under Protocol, and select the MIDI ports for the application to use.
NOTE: The EuCon software sets up a virtual MIDI driver with 32 ports, and each ap-
plication can use up to four (the limit with HUI applications). Keep track of
which application uses which ports in order to configure them properly.
6.Close the Euphonix Preferences pane. When prompted, restart your Macintosh.
7.Connect the MC to the Macintosh.
4.2Pro Tools Configuration
To configure Pro Tools to recognize the MC:
1.Launch Pro Tools.
2.Choose Peripherals from the Operations menu.
The Peripherals dialog opens.
3.Click the MIDI Controllers tab.
Figure 4-2 Pro Tools Peripherals dialog
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Pro Tools has configuration boxes for the four possible controllers. MC standalone users need to configure only one controller. System 5-MC users need to
configure one controller for each CM408T module because the MC mirrors
one CM408T and does not require an extra HUI controller.
4.For each controller you use, select HUI from the Type drop-down menu.
5.Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro-Tools in the Euphonix Preferences Pane. Click on the Receive From and Send
To drop-down menus, hover over Predefined, then select from the Euphonix
MIDI ports.
For example, if you set ProTools to use MIDI ports 9–12, your first HUI con-
troller’s receive and transmit ports should be set to EphMIDIEP9.
Figure 4-3 Excerpt from Pro Tools MIDI menu
6.Select 8 from the Ch # drop-down menu as the number of channels for each
controller.
7.Press OK.
The MC updates the channel and track information.
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Chapter 5: Pyramix
To enable the use of the MC with Pyramix, the EuCon adapter for Pyramix checkbox
must be selected during the MC Client software installation (see page 7). Then add the
MC as an installed controller in Pyramix:
1.Launch the Pyramix Virtual Studio software.
2.Press the Pref key on the top bank of the MC Soft Keys.
The bank changes to show two options:
Home: Restores the first bank of soft keys
Show Settings: Opens the Pyramix Settings dialog box (alternatively, choose
All Settings from the Settings menu in Pyramix Virtual Studio).
3.Click Show Settings.
A dialog appears showing a list of the various types of adjustable settings on
the left side.
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4.Click Controller.
The right pane shows any installed controllers. However, at this point the pane
is empty unless other interface controllers have been installed previously.
Figure 5-1 Pyramix Settings
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5.Click the Add button.
The Controller Properties dialog opens.
Figure 5-2 Controller Properties dialog
6.Type the desired name for the MC in the Name field (i.e., MC in Studio 2).
7.Select the Enable checkbox.
8.Choose OASIS from the Driver drop-down selection box.
9.Click the Properties button next to the Driver selection box.
The OASIS Configuration Properties dialog opens.
Figure 5-3 OASIS Configuration Properties dialog
10. Select EuCon from the Transport drop-down menu.
If EuCon is not in the drop-down menu, it is probably because the MC Client
is not running. Check that the MC Client menu tray icon is present. If not,
launch the MC Client using the shortcuts in the Start menu or the Euphonix
folder.
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Leave the Station ID at its default setting of 1 unless you have multiple controllers, in which case simply increment the setting (i.e., if two controllers are
installed, set the Station ID = 3 for the MC).
11. Press OK to exit that dialog, press OK on the Controller Properties dialog and
press OK on the General Settings dialog.
12. Close Pyramix, reboot the workstation, and then open Pyramix Virtual Studio.
Pyramix will not connect to the MC properly without rebooting the workstation.
The MC will now load the default Pyramix Application Set if a project is open. Otherwise, the Application Set will not be loaded, but the Soft Keys at the top-left illuminate
to show that EuCon communication is enabled.
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Chapter 6: Support and Troubleshooting
The MC is a professional control surface engineered with industrial-grade components,
and it should operate reliably in your studio setup. It is, however, a complex device and
issues can arise due to environmental or other factors. Euphonix provides a one year
warranty on the MC and CM408T modules.
If you are having trouble with your MC, these sections can either resolve the problem
or provide useful troubleshooting information for our technical support personnel.
6.1Support
Euphonix maintains a support section for the MC on our website:
http://www.euphonix.com/support/mc.htm. This page has the latest versions of:
•the EuCon software (for both workstations and the MC);
•this manual;
•constantly expanding FAQ section.
You must sign up for a user account to download new versions of the EuCon software.
If you cannot find an answer for your question in this manual, consult the FAQ section
to see if it is answered there.
Those who purchased their MC through a VAR (value-added reseller), such as Guitar
Center Pro, are supported by that reseller. Euphonix does not provide service directly
to VAR customers. This avoids confusion between Euphonix and your VAR regarding
your MC and its support needs. System 5-MCs are supported only by Euphonix.
6.2Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your MC or System-5 MC:
1.Look for a solution in the Common Issues and Solutions section below.
2.Then try the Euphonix website’s FAQ or technical bulletins.
3.If you still are unable to solve your issue, contact your VAR (if applicable) or
Euphonix for support.
Our technical support phone hours (650-855-0412) are Monday through Friday
9 AM – 5 PM. The website is always available.
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Common Issues and Solutions
My MC does not turn on.
Make sure the MC’s power connector is securely connected. Push on it lightly to seat
it, twist the outer ring to lock it onto the MC, and make sure the transformer is plugged
into the wall.
The MC cannot connect to a workstation; the workstation does not appear in the
MC's Workstation Setup screen.
•Make sure the MC Client is installed on the workstation, and that the Windows
Firewall is not blocking the MC Client and EuCon Discovery applications.
•The MC, CM408T modules, and workstation must be connected to the same
network segment (router/switch): the Netgear RP614 or SonicWALL 1260.
•Both the workstation and MC must have the same version of the EuCon software.
•To further troubleshoot this issue, we recommend using a cross-over cable between the MC and one workstation, to remove network variables from the
equation. Once this setup is working, re-connect the MC and workstation(s) to
the switch/router, and verify proper operation.
The MC does not connect to Nuendo.
•The Nuendo EuCon Adapter must also be installed when installing the EuCon
software on your workstation. Make sure Studio Monitor Pro is NOT installed,
as SME usurps Nuendo when installed on the same machine.
•Make sure your Nuendo license includes EuCon connectivity, and that you
have added the EuCon device in Nuendo Device Setup.
•Make sure the MC is properly connected to the workstation. The MC’s Main
Touchscreen should display the network name of your workstation in the upper
left-hand corner.
The MC does not connect to Pyramix.
•The Pyramix EuCon Adapter must also be installed when installing the EuCon
software on your workstation. Make sure Studio Monitor Pro is NOT installed,
as SME interferes with Pyramix-MC connectivity.
•Verify that the Pyramix connection procedure has been properly executed, and
that the MC is properly connected to the workstation.
The talkback mic does not produce any audio.
The talkback mic is a condenser microphone and the XLR output is at mic level so it
must be connected to a pre-amp with +48V phantom power.
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Appendix A: DAW Parts List and Schematics
The following diagrams illustrate how to use the supplied parts to interconnect the MC
with the supported DAWs.
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1 Apple 20" Cinema Display
1 Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch
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1 USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data)
1 DVI M-M
(included with Cinema Display packout)
Ethernet Cable
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1 Apple G5 Workstation fitted:
1 Apple Logic Pro 7.21 or higher
1 Apogee Ensemble Audio Interface
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1 Sonic Wall Pro 1260 DHCP Router/Ethernet Switch
1 Apple 20" Cinema Display
1 DVI Cable M-M
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1 USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data)
1 Apple G5 Workstation fitted:
1 DVI Cable M-M
1 Apple Logic Pro (V7.2 or higher)
1 Apogee Ensemble Audio Interface
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MC Only
QTY
1 Euphonix MC Controller
1 Apple 20" Cinema Display
1 Netgear RP614 DHCP Router/Switch
(included with MC packout)
1 DVI M-M
(included with Cinema Display packout)
2 Ethernet Cable
(included with MC packout)
1 USB Memory Stick (for app sets and configuration data)
1 PC Audio Labs (or equivalent) Workstation fitted: