Euphonix MC524 User Manual
MC524 Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to the MC524 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. MC524 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 3. Configuration and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Optional Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix A. MC524 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environmental and Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents iii
MC524 Guideiv
Chapter 1: Introduction to the MC524
The MC524 Monitor Interface centralizes control room monitor and communication signals in one box and places them
under remote control by the system operator. The MC524 is a
digitally controlled analog signal router and level control device with a built in Talkback microphone circuit in a 2U rack
enclosure.
The MC524 receives the 22 monitor busses and two solo busses from the System 5 monitor matrix output and provides a
control room output to three speaker sets, four SLS/Cue monitor outputs as well as post preamp talk and listen mic outputs.
The SC253i Interface Pilot digitally controls the MC524 over a
15-pin control cable with a maximum length 100 m. The system operator can control all MC524 parameters from the System 5 control surface. There is only one MC524 in a System 5
configuration.
Applications
The MC524 allows the System 5 engineer to adjust all Control
Room communications (Level Control, Cut, Dim and speaker
selection) from the console Center Section. We recommend
installing the MC524 in the Control Room.
System Requirements and
Compatibility
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hardware and software it has tested and approved.
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computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party
devices, visit www.avid.com/compatibility.
Features
Mic Inputs
Mic level inputs are provided for four Listen and two Talk mics
on a 38-pin Elco connector. An analog gain stage provides
boost or attenuation for mic level signals. Talkback mic inputs
include phantom power and a compressor.
Line Inputs
There are 24 line level inputs for Control Room feeds, Monitor
A–D, and Solo. Line level inputs have attenuation only.
Line Outputs
Line outputs are on 90-pin Elco connectors for eight Monitor
A (up to 7.1 monitoring), two each for Monitor B–D, eight
Control Room Main (up to 7.1 monitoring), six Control Room
Alt 1 (up to 5.1 monitoring), two Control Room Alt 2, four Listen preamp, two Talk preamp out, and two Solo outputs.
All cabling is provided from the digital input to the final user
connections of the output patchbay. See the cabling diagrams
in Chapter 3, “Configuration and Connection.”
Chapter 1: Introduction to the MC524 1
About This Guide
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This guide provides a basic overview of MC524 features and
functionality.
For complete instructions on connecting and configuring
your system, see the System 5 Installation Guide.
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate
menu choices and key commands:
:
Convention Action
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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:
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Chapter 2: MC524 Features
MONITOR-COMMS INTERFACE
MC
524
Front Panel
MC524 front panel
Power Switch The power switch turns the unit on/off.
Since the MC524 is software controlled, the power switch is
the only front panel control.
Chapter 2: MC524 Features 3
Back Panel
MC524 back panel
In 1 (38-pin Elco) Talkback, Listen Back and Mic inputs. This
connector receives four stereo listen channels and two stereo
talk mic inputs. All signals input at this port can be level
boosted or attenuated. In standard patch configuration, input
cable fans out to 12 XLR females.
In 2 (90-pin Elco) Control Room Busses, Monitor A, B, C, D,
and Solo busses inputs. This connector receives eight Monitor
A channels, and two each channels for Monitor B, C, D.
Signals input at this port can only be level attenuated. In
standard configuration these signals are fed from the AM713
converter.
Out 1 (90-pin Elco) Monitor A, B, C, D Speaker outputs. This
connector outputs eight Control Room channels, eight Monitor A channels, and two each channels for Monitor B, C, D,
and Solo. The output cable fans out to two 38-pin Elco connectors for the patchbay.
Out 2 (90-pin Elco) This connector outputs eight Control
Room Main channels, six Control Room Alt 1 channels, two
Control Room Alt 2 channels, four Listen pre, two talk pre and
two Solo channels. The output cable fans out to two 38-pin
Elco connectors for the patchbay.
Out 3 (DB-25 female) This connector outputs four Listen pre,
two Talkback pre, and two Solo channels, eight Monitor A
channels, and two channels each for Monitor B, C, D, and
Solo. The output cable fans out to eight male XLR connectors.
Control (DB-15) Input for digital control signal from Digital
Pilot. Signal format is Euphonix TCC bi-directional serial protocol. All patching, switching, and gain controls are communicated via this connection as well as MC524 IP address.
AC Line In (IEC) and Fuse Tray The power connector accepts
standard IEC power cords. 110, 220, or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz can
be applied at this connector.
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Chapter 3: Configuration and Connection
5
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B
4
recommended locations
3
MA703
ADigital Core
B
MC524
Use relative locations to
determine cable lengths
Control Room
B
Machine Room
A
12
5
4
7,8
7
6
Standard Configuration
MC524 standard cable diagram
Standard Configuration Cable Specification
Cable Qty Description 10m Part # 20m Part# Length
Accessory cable kits by special order 936-07084-01 936-07156-01
11MADI Output: RG59 75 coax 032-07230-00 032-07306-00
21
3 1 TCC Control from 253i Interface Pilot 030-06983-01 030-06985-01
41
51
61
7 2 Elco 90-pin Connector w/hood 100-07470-00 NA
8 180 Elco Crimp Pins 100-02100-00 NA
The standard lengths in the above table are supplied so the monitor interface can be located in the control room. Cable kits are
ordered separately. Custom lengths are available.
AES/EBU Sync:
one male XLR <> one female XLR
TB/LB Mic:
one male Elco 38 <> 12 female XLR
CR/Mon/Solo Bus:
one male Elco 90 <> 24 female XLR
TB and LB Mic Pre Out:
one DB-25 <> eight male XLR
030-07085-01 030-07153-01
030-06919-01 2 m
030-07225-01 1 m
032-07038-00 3 m
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