Euphonix MC Control User Guide
USER GUIDE
MUSIC | AUDIO POST | VIDEO | FILM
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manual and the product it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
MC Mix, MC Control, MC Pro, System 5-MC, and EuCon are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.
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Communications and Safety Regulation Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
connected.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Euphonix, Inc., could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Always use a shielded Ethernet cable to connect to your MC Control, such as the one supplied in
with the unit.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Euphonix, Inc.,
220 Portage Ave
Palo Alto, CA, 94306 USA
(650) 846-1173
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
MC Control
complies(y) with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Canada
ABN 91 051 557 905
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
European Union
Australia
Japan
Canada
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) This product must be connected to an AC power source that provides a safety earthing
connection. This unit is provided with a power supply cord set appropriate for your
area. Do not modify or defeat the safety earthing feature of the power cord.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17) To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
18) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19) Operator Accessible Fuse (UK only):
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’incendie,
remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques
nominales.
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist................................................................. 13
Chapter 2: Setup and Installation ..................................................................... 15
2.1 Setting Up the MC Control ..........................................................15
2.1.1 Elevating the MC Control................................................ 15
2.1.2 Physically Linking Artist Devices ....................................16
2.2 Installation................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3: Common Tasks.................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4: Surface Controls ............................................................................... 27
4.1 Power Switch ............................................................................. 28
4.2 Shift Key ....................................................................................28
4.3 Fader Strips ............................................................................... 29
4.3.1 Fader............................................................................. 29
4.3.2 ON................................................................................. 29
4.3.3 SOLO............................................................................. 30
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4.3.4 SEL................................................................................ 30
4.3.5 ASSIGN.......................................................................... 30
4.3.6 REC ............................................................................... 30
4.3.7 AUTO............................................................................. 30
4.4 Navigation Controls.................................................................... 31
4.4.1 BANK and NUDGE .......................................................... 31
4.4.2 MIXER and CLOSE........................................................... 32
4.4.3 HOME and END............................................................... 32
4.4.4 APPLICATION ................................................................. 32
4.4.5 WORKSTATION .............................................................. 33
4.4.6 Navigating Among Multiple Artist Devices...................... 33
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4.5 Knobs ........................................................................................ 33
4.6 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 37
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4.7 Jog Wheel and Transport Controls............................................... 38
4.8 CONTROL ROOM/MONITOR Knob ............................................... 40
Chapter 5: Touchscreen and Controls............................................................... 41
5.1 Tracks View................................................................................ 42
5.2 Soft Key View ............................................................................. 43
5.3 Setup Screens............................................................................44
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4.5.1 Knob Set Selection ........................................................ 33
4.5.2 Knob Functions.............................................................. 35
4.5.3 Knob Set Navigation Keys .............................................. 35
4.7.1 Jog Wheel Functions ...................................................... 38
4.7.2 Transport Controls......................................................... 39
5.3.1 Control Room ................................................................ 44
5.3.2 Monitor .........................................................................45
Chapter 6: EuControl........................................................................................... 47
6.1 Surfaces..................................................................................... 48
6.2 Workstations.............................................................................. 50
6.3 General ...................................................................................... 52
6.3.1 Workstation tracks knob set changes............................. 52
6.3.2 Open plug-ins on workstation when editing ................... 52
6.3.3 Close plug-ins on workstation when editing ...................52
6.3.4 Select by Touch ............................................................. 52
6.3.5 Auto-bank to selected track ........................................... 53
6.3.6 Display track numbers on surface .................................. 53
6.3.7 Solo Mode ..................................................................... 53
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6.4 Preferences................................................................................ 54
6.4.1 MC Mix display screen dim time ..................................... 54
6.4.2 Footswitch..................................................................... 54
6.4.3 MC Control Display ........................................................55
6.5 Assign........................................................................................ 56
6.5.1 Display application’s track numbers............................... 57
6.5.2 Lock to application ........................................................ 57
6.5.3 Clear All Assignments ....................................................57
6.6 Layouts...................................................................................... 58
6.6.1 Recall ............................................................................ 58
6.6.2 Store ............................................................................. 58
6.6.3 Clear ............................................................................. 58
6.6.4 Clear All......................................................................... 58
6.7 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 59
6.7.1 Save.............................................................................. 60
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6.7.2 Revert ........................................................................... 60
6.7.3 Restore.......................................................................... 60
6.7.4 Section.......................................................................... 60
6.7.5 Page.............................................................................. 60
6.7.6 New Page ...................................................................... 60
6.7.7 Delete Page ................................................................... 60
6.7.8 Soft Key Label................................................................ 60
6.7.9 Layout ........................................................................... 60
6.7.10 Icon............................................................................... 61
6.7.11 Font............................................................................... 61
6.7.12 Color .............................................................................61
6.7.13 Command ...................................................................... 61
Appendix A: Setting the IP Address..................................................................... 67
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List of Figures
1-1 MC Control and MC Mix .................................................................................. 13
2-1 Foldout leg (left); riser bracket (right) ............................................................. 15
2-2 Removing side panels (left); removing riser brackets ...................................... 16
2-3 Removing screws from the bottom panel ........................................................ 17
2-4 Removing connecting part and side panel ....................................................... 17
2-5 MC Mix and MC Control attached by connecting at side panel ......................... 17
2-6 Menu bar with EuControl icon ......................................................................... 18
2-7 Connecting the power adapter ........................................................................ 18
2-8 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack .................................................................. 19
2-9 MC Control connected to router (left) and directly to computer (right) ............. 19
2-10 FOOTSWITCH input on rear panel .................................................................... 21
3-1 Soft Knobs, Soft Keys, and Touchscreen ......................................................... 23
3-2 Fader strip (left); PAGE, NUDGE, BANK, and BACK keys (right) ......................... 24
3-3 Jog Wheel, transport keys, and bottom-right Shift key .................................... 26
4-1 MC Control surface ......................................................................................... 27
4-2 Fader strip ..................................................................................................... 29
4-3 Fader navigation controls ............................................................................... 31
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4-4 Strips window moves over application tracks .................................................. 31
4-5 Knob Set navigation keys ............................................................................... 35
4-6 Soft Keys ........................................................................................................ 37
4-7 Jog wheel and transport keys .......................................................................... 38
5-1 Touchscreen .................................................................................................. 41
5-2 Track View ..................................................................................................... 42
5-3 Soft Key View ................................................................................................. 43
5-4 Setup: Control Room ...................................................................................... 44
5-5 Setup: Monitor ............................................................................................... 45
6-1 Selecting EuControl Settings from the taskbar ................................................ 47
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6-2 Surfaces tab ................................................................................................... 48
6-3 Workstations tab ............................................................................................ 50
6-4 General tab .................................................................................................... 52
6-5 Preferences tab .............................................................................................. 54
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6-6 Assign tab ...................................................................................................... 56
6-7 Layouts tab .................................................................................................... 58
6-8 Soft Keys tab .................................................................................................. 59
6-9 Command Editor ............................................................................................ 61
6-10 Key Command dialog ...................................................................................... 62
6-11 EuCon Right Wheel Command that zooms horizontally .................................... 63
6-12 Jump to Page dialog configured to jump to page 4 of the Surface Soft Keys ..... 64
6-13 Recall Layout Command ................................................................................. 64
6-14 Creating a command in the Soft Keys tab ........................................................ 65
6-15 Network Setup Touchscreen with Use DHCP selected ...................................... 67
6-16 Network Setup Touchscreen with IP Address and Subnet Mask fields .............. 68
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist
The MC Control and MC Mix comprise the Artist desktop control surfaces. They
use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EuCon connection to control audio/video applications running on a workstation computer. EuCon is a high-speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature.
The MC Mix and MC Control can each run as standalone devices and up to four
MC Mixes can be used, with or without an MC Control, to create a larger control
surface. The Artist
5-MC.
borrows many features from the Euphonix MC Pro and System
Figure 1-1 MC Control and MC Mix
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The MC Control supports two types of applications:
• EuCon-aware applications (i.e., Cubase, Logic Pro) are written to 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 (i.e., Pro
Tools, Final Cut Pro and Digital Performer) can control many functions but
are less integrated than EuCon-aware applications.
The MC Control can provide some functionality over non-EuCon-aware applications
that do not support HUI or Mackie Control by sending out keystroke commands
over EuCon.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and
communicating with all MC Controls and MC Mixes on the network. EuControl
must be installed on the workstation computer that runs the applications before
using the Artist devices.
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Conventions Used in this User Guide
The User Guide refers to all functions labeled on the MC Control surface and rear
panel with all caps in bold type (i.e., NUDGE
The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions
labeled in blue above the primary function. Two Shift keys are located at the MC
Control’s bottom-left and -right. To describe Shift functions simply, “press and
hold the Shift key then press the NUDGE
key.”
Track refers to an application’s track, while fader strip or strip refers to the MC
Control’s hardware fader strip.
X, PAN, SEL, SOLO).
X key” is written as “press the CLOSE
How to Use the PDF
The Acrobat PDF version of this manual can be a valuable online help learning
tool while using the MC. 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 and list of figures are 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 (Ctrl-F) 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.
Acrobat Reader version 6 or later is required to open the PDF. This can be downloaded for free from:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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Chapter 2: Setup and Installation
Foldout
leg
Riser
bracket
Euphonix is dedicated to making your MC Control experience enjoyable and trouble-free so we will periodically update the following software and documentation:
• EuControl: This software runs your MC Control and communicates to your audio/
video application. Always download the new version if prompted to do so when you
launch EuControl.
• MC Control User Guide (PDF): This is the complete user guide for your MC Control
and the document you are currently reading.
• EuCon Application Setup Guide (PDF): The MC Control supports many applications,
each with a slightly different setup procedure. This document includes supplementary instructions for each application.
Before proceeding, download the latest versions from:
www.euphonix.com/artist/support
2.1 Setting Up the MC Control
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Unpack your MC Control, power adapter, AC power cord, installation CD, Ethernet
crossover cable, and riser brackets from its box.
2.1.1 Elevating the MC Control
The MC Control 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 either method requires turning the MC Control over, it is easier to do this before
attaching any cables. Turn it 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 (Figure 2-1 left).
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Figure 2-1 Foldout leg (left); riser bracket (right)
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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 as shown
in Figure 2-1.
To remove the riser brackets:
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1. Slide the side panels off (Figure 2-2 left).
Figure 2-2 Removing side panels (left); removing riser brackets
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2. Press the tabs to release the riser brackets (Figure 2-2 right).
3. Lift the riser bracket out of the MC Control to remove
An MC Control can be physically attached to up to four MC Mixes to form a larger,
stable control surface. See Surfaces on page 40 to use EuControl to link the surfaces in the desired order.
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To join an MC Control to an MC Mix:
1. On the MC Mix, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two silver screws
(Figure 2-3).
The screws may be tight, so you may have to use some force.
Figure 2-3 Removing screws from the bottom panel
2. Lift the black plastic connecting part and side panel up and out of the MC
Mix (Figure 2-4).
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Figure 2-4 Removing connecting part and side panel
3. On the MC Control, remove the side panel (see Figure 2-2 left) on the end
where it will attach to the MC mix.
4. Slide the connecting part of the MC Control into MC Mix to attach them together (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5 MC Mix and MC Control attached by connecting at side panel
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2.2 Installation
EuControl
icon
DC In 15 V
FO
O
TSWITCH
power adapter
AC power cord
DC output
cable
1. If you downloaded the latest software from the web, double-click the installer.
Otherwise, insert the installation CD into your Macintosh.
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NOTE: Be sure to eject the installation CD in your Mac if you downloaded the latest
software from the web.
2. Follow the instructions to install the software.
If prompted to download the most current version of EuControl, follow the
onscreen instructions.
EuControl will launch automatically and is running when this icon appears
in your menu bar.
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3. Shut down your Macintosh.
4. Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power adapter (Figure 2-7 left)
and the other into a power outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is pushed
all the way into the adapter.
Figure 2-6 Menu bar with EuControl icon
5. Connect the DC output cable from the power adapter to DC In on the left side
Figure 2-7 Connecting the power adapter
of the rear panel (Figure 2-7 right).
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6. Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack (labeled
Eucon
Ethernet
cable
with ) on the rear panel of the MC Control (Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack
7. Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an open Ethernet
jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch (Figure 2-9).
An Ethernet router or switch is required to connect additional MC Mixes or
to a local area network. Note that connecting directly to the computer (Figure 2-9-right) may require removing your Internet cable.
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If you have a Mac with two Ethernet ports, use Ethernet 1, not Ethernet 2.
Figure 2-9 MC Control connected to router (left) and directly to computer (right)
8. Turn on your router (if applicable), then turn on your Mac and wait until it
finishes starting up.
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9. Press and release the POWER switch on your MC Control.
Look at the top-right of your screen and wait up to 60 seconds. A green icon
in the menu bar indicates correct installation.
If you did not see the green icon:
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10. If you downloaded the latest software from the web, you may need to up-
11. Launch your application and open a project (Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer,
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12. To set up your application to work with the MC Control, refer to the EuCon
•See My Surfaces on page 40 and add the MC Control manually.
• Shut down the MC Control and the Mac and repeat steps 8 and 9.
• If your Mac is pre-2002 and you are using an Ethernet router or switch,
you need to purchase a normal straight-through Ethernet cable (instead
of the crossover Ethernet cable supplied) from a computer store.
•See www.euphonix.com/artist/support for the most current trouble-
shooting information.
date the firmware on your Artist devices. See Update Firmware on page 49
for instructions.
Pro Tools, etc.).
Application Setup Guide that you downloaded at the beginning of this section.
Controlling a Second Workstation
The MC Control can control applications running on a second computer, referred
to in this guide as a workstation. Most users will not need to do this because
EuControl will be running on the same workstation as the their audio/video
applications.
Insert the installation CD into your Macintosh or, if you downloaded the latest
software from the web, double-click on the installer. Follow the instructions to
install the software.
NOTE: Be sure to eject the installation CD in your Mac if you downloaded the latest
Copy the latest software that you downloaded at the beginning of this chapter
over to the second workstation. Double-click the Install EuCon Workstation installer
in the Extras folder and follow the instructions to install the EuCon software.
software from the web.
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Connecting a Footswitch
DC In 15 V
FOOTSWITCH
FOOTSWITCH
input
The MC Control has a ¼-in FOOTSWITCH input on the rear panel. The footswitch
can be used to punch in and out of recording. Plug the footswitch in before powering on the MC Control. See page 46 for details.
Figure 2-10 FOOTSWITCH input on rear panel
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