Euphonix System 5B User Manual
Digital Audio Mixing System
Operation Manual
Document Revision: 1.1
Release Date: August, 2005
eMix version: 2.8.1
Part Number: 840-09147-01
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Manual written by Tim Driedger and Rob Wenig.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made by the user that are not expressly approved
by Euphonix could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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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.
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 instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) 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 wider 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.
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) This unit is 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.
20) For units with more than one power cord:
Caution: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.
Attention: Cet appareil comporte plus d’un cordon d’alimentation. Afin de prévenir les
chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant de faire le
dépannage.
21) 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’incendie, remplacer
par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nominales.
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... xi
List of Tables .........................................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................17
1.1 How to Use This Manual.........................................................................17
1.2 Overview of the System Components .....................................................19
1.2.1 DF64 Digital Audio Frame .......................................................19
1.2.2 Analog and Digital I/O..............................................................19
1.2.3 Control Surface .........................................................................21
1.3 Additional Hardware Components ..........................................................21
1.4 System 5-B Startup Sequence .................................................................22
Chapter 2: New Features in Version 2.8.1...........................................................23
Chapter 3: Quickstart to Common Task ..............................................................25
3.1 Connect and Play a CD............................................................................25
3.2 Connect and Monitor a Microphone........................................................28
Chapter 4: eMix Application........................................................................................31
4.1 Directory..................................................................................................31
4.1.1 Projects......................................................................................31
4.1.2 Titles..........................................................................................33
4.1.3 Operations on Current Title ......................................................35
4.1.4 Title Defaults.............................................................................36
4.2 PatchNet ..................................................................................................39
4.2.1 Console I/O ...............................................................................40
4.2.2 Device Inputs and Outputs........................................................41
4.2.3 Cabling......................................................................................41
4.2.4 Patching Examples....................................................................42
4.2.5 Main Bus Send/Return..............................................................46
4.2.6 Monitor Patching.......................................................................47
4.2.7 Solo Bus and Utility Patching...................................................47
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4.2.8 Talkback Signal Patching..........................................................47
4.3 Busses ......................................................................................................48
4.3.1 Law Palette................................................................................49
4.4 Externals ..................................................................................................50
4.5 System .....................................................................................................50
4.5.1 Mixer Model .............................................................................50
4.6 Folddown.................................................................................................51
4.7 Diagnostics ..............................................................................................52
4.8 Masters ....................................................................................................53
4.9 Events ......................................................................................................53
4.10 System 5 Logo.........................................................................................53
Chapter 5: CM401 Master Section...........................................................................55
5.1 Monitoring...............................................................................................56
5.1.1 Monitor Source Selection..........................................................57
5.1.2 Main Section and Aux Send Format.........................................58
5.1.3 Control Room Monitor Controls...............................................58
5.1.4 SLS/Cue Monitor Outputs ........................................................60
5.2 Communications......................................................................................61
5.2.1 Talkback....................................................................................62
5.2.2 Listenback .................................................................................63
5.2.3 Oscillator/Slate..........................................................................64
5.2.4 Quick Access Communications Panels.....................................66
5.3 Solo..........................................................................................................67
5.3.1 Solo Mode.................................................................................67
5.3.2 Solo Level .................................................................................68
5.3.3 Solo Clear..................................................................................68
5.3.4 Intercancel, Momentary, and Sum ............................................68
5.3.5 Solo Speaker Selection..............................................................68
5.3.6 Solo Speaker Dim .....................................................................68
5.3.7 Solo-Safe...................................................................................69
5.3.8 Backstop PFL............................................................................69
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5.4 Meters ......................................................................................................70
5.4.1 Meters Panel..............................................................................70
5.4.2 Master Section Meters ..............................................................73
Chapter 6: CM402 Center Section ...........................................................................75
6.1 Channel Select Panel ...............................................................................77
6.2 Knobset Panels ........................................................................................78
6.2.1 Knobset Control Panel ..............................................................78
6.3 Bus Routing Panel ...................................................................................80
6.3.1 Grp Route..................................................................................80
6.3.2 Main Route................................................................................80
6.3.3 Grp Section ...............................................................................80
Chapter 7: Busses and Bus Masters .....................................................................81
7.1 Introduction to System 5-B Busses .........................................................81
7.2 Bus Master Functions ..............................................................................82
7.2.1 Aux, Grp, and Main Masters.....................................................83
7.2.2 Bus Lock ...................................................................................83
7.2.3 Mon Lock..................................................................................83
7.2.4 All Key......................................................................................83
7.2.5 Main Bus...................................................................................83
7.2.6 Group and Aux Busses..............................................................85
7.2.7 Configuring Aux Busses ...........................................................85
7.2.8 Toggle Stereo ............................................................................86
7.2.9 Toggle On/Off...........................................................................86
7.2.10 Toggle Pre/Post.........................................................................86
7.2.11 Set Unity ...................................................................................86
7.2.12 Copy Faders to Aux ..................................................................87
7.2.13 Copy Aux to Aux ......................................................................87
7.2.14 Aux to Faders............................................................................87
7.2.15 Bus Master Inserts.....................................................................88
7.3 Main and Group Bus Setup .....................................................................88
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Chapter 8: Channels and Strips ...............................................................................89
8.1 Strips........................................................................................................89
8.1.1 Map Channels and Control Groups to Strips ............................91
8.1.2 Input Names or Channel Number .............................................93
8.1.3 Strip Utilities.............................................................................94
8.2 Channel Control Features ........................................................................97
8.2.1 Channel Name...........................................................................97
8.2.2 Function Keys ...........................................................................97
8.2.3 Rotary Knobs ............................................................................97
8.2.4 Touch-Sensitive Fader and Controls.........................................98
8.2.5 Wave Key..................................................................................99
8.2.6 All Mode ...................................................................................99
8.2.7 Talk .........................................................................................100
8.2.8 Copy and Paste........................................................................100
8.3 Channel Processing Functions...............................................................101
8.3.1 Inputs.......................................................................................101
8.3.2 Dynamics ................................................................................104
8.3.3 Equalizers and Filters..............................................................107
8.3.4 Aux Sends ...............................................................................109
8.3.5 Pan...........................................................................................111
8.4 Channel Process Order and Patch Points...............................................114
8.4.1 Channel Patch Points ..............................................................115
8.4.2 Channel Processor Order ........................................................115
8.4.3 Insert Point ..............................................................................116
8.5 Channel Mixing Functions ....................................................................117
8.5.1 Group Bus Routing .................................................................117
8.5.2 Main Bus Routing ...................................................................119
8.5.3 Mix Minus...............................................................................120
Chapter 9: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters ..............................123
9.1 Control Groups ......................................................................................123
9.1.1 Create Control Group..............................................................125
9.1.2 Assign Control Group to Strip ................................................125
9.1.3 Modify Control Group ............................................................125
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9.1.4 Name Control Group...............................................................125
9.1.5 Clear Control Group................................................................126
9.2 Multi Format Masters ............................................................................126
9.3 Spill........................................................................................................127
9.4 Control Groups or Multi Format Masters..............................................128
Chapter 10: Layouts and Snapshots......................................................................129
10.1 Layouts ..................................................................................................130
10.1.1 Create a New Layout...............................................................130
10.1.2 Recall a Layout .......................................................................132
10.1.3 Modify a Layout......................................................................132
10.1.4 Rename a Layout ....................................................................132
10.1.5 Delete a Layout .......................................................................133
10.2 Snapshots...............................................................................................133
10.2.1 Create a New Snapshot ...........................................................133
10.2.2 Recall a Snapshot....................................................................135
10.2.3 Update Snapshot .....................................................................135
10.2.4 Rename a Snapshot .................................................................136
10.2.5 Delete a Snapshot....................................................................136
Chapter 11: GPI/O Event System..............................................................................137
11.1 Input Types............................................................................................138
11.2 Output Types .........................................................................................139
11.3 Logical Operators ..................................................................................140
11.4 Event Configuration Display.................................................................140
11.5 Event List...............................................................................................141
11.6 Input.......................................................................................................141
11.7 Output....................................................................................................142
11.8 Deleting Events .....................................................................................142
11.9 GPI Examples........................................................................................143
11.9.1 Move a Fader to Turn Off the Floor Monitors........................143
11.9.2 Move a Fader to Turn On the Floor Monitors ........................144
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11.9.3 Move a Fader to Start a Cart Machine ....................................145
11.9.4 Move a Fader to Stop a Cart Machine ....................................146
11.9.5 Video Switcher Turns a Specific Camera and Channel On....147
11.9.6 Video Switcher Turns a Specific Camera and Channel Off ...148
11.9.7 Audio Follow Video................................................................149
Index ..........................................................................................................................................153
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List of Figures
1-1 Typical System 5-B Hardware Configuration ..................................................................20
3-1 New Title dialog ...............................................................................................................25
3-2 Device Outputs page in PatchNet .....................................................................................27
3-3 Cabling ..............................................................................................................................28
3-4 Microphone assignment in Device Outputs ......................................................................29
4-1 Projects Window ...............................................................................................................32
4-2 Titles Window ...................................................................................................................33
4-3 New Title dialog ...............................................................................................................34
4-4 File operations buttons for current Title ...........................................................................35
4-5 Updating Title Defaults warning ......................................................................................36
4-6 Device Inputs normalled ...................................................................................................37
4-7 Simplified MADI routing diagram ...................................................................................39
4-8 Console I/O A and B inputs Window ...............................................................................40
4-9 Bottom of Console I/O window ........................................................................................41
4-10 Device Outputs window ....................................................................................................43
4-11 Selecting destination channels ..........................................................................................44
4-12 Mics Patched to Channels .................................................................................................45
4-13 R-1 and mics patched ........................................................................................................46
4-14 Main Bus Send and Return ?graphic ................................................................................46
4-15 Main Bus Window with law palette .................................................................................48
4-16 Group Bus Window ..........................................................................................................48
4-17 Law Palette .......................................................................................................................49
4-18 Mixer Model .....................................................................................................................50
4-19 Folddown window ............................................................................................................51
4-20 Diagnostics Window .........................................................................................................52
5-1 CM401 Master Module .....................................................................................................55
5-2 Monitoring Matrix ............................................................................................................56
5-3 Monitor Controls and MonD Source Panel ......................................................................57
5-4 CR Output controls and Control Room Output Panel ......................................................59
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5-5 Comms:Talkback Panels ...................................................................................................62
5-6 Comms:Listenback Panel .................................................................................................63
5-7 Comms:Slate/Osc Panel ....................................................................................................65
5-8 Quick Access Communication Panels ..............................................................................66
5-9 Master Solo section (top-left) and Solo Control Panel .....................................................67
5-10 Channel meter with dynamics gain reduction meter on right ...........................................70
5-11 Meter Presets and Meter Configuration Panels ................................................................71
5-12 Master section meters showing 5.1-channel CR and Aux Busses 1–8 .............................73
6-1 CM402 Center Section ......................................................................................................76
6-2 Channel Select Panel ........................................................................................................77
6-3 Center Panel knobsets .......................................................................................................78
6-4 Knobset Control Panel ......................................................................................................79
6-5 Bus Routing Panel ............................................................................................................80
7-1 CM401 Center Section with Bus Master Strip .................................................................82
7-2 Main Bus Master (left) and Individual Bus (right) Displays ............................................84
7-3 Aux Bus Settings ..............................................................................................................85
8-1 The Strip with block diagram for Main/Swap channels and meter/status display ............90
8-2 Strip controls during channel assignment .........................................................................91
8-3 Channel Assign Panel .......................................................................................................92
8-4 Strip Config panel .............................................................................................................94
8-5 Center section Select Panel ...............................................................................................96
8-6 Rotary Knob Controls .......................................................................................................97
8-7 Fader Controls ...................................................................................................................98
8-8 Input A (left) and Signal Processing In/Out (right) knobsets .........................................101
8-9 Stereo Controls ...............................................................................................................103
8-10 Dynamics knobset pages .................................................................................................105
8-11 EQ and Filters knobsets ..................................................................................................107
8-12 Aux Send Knobset and pre/post config pages ................................................................110
8-13 Pan Knobsets ...................................................................................................................111
8-14 Pan graph ........................................................................................................................113
8-15 Channel processor order and patch points ......................................................................114
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8-16 Changing processor order ...............................................................................................116
8-17 GRP and MAIN route switches ......................................................................................117
8-18 Group Bus Routing Knobsets .........................................................................................118
8-19 Main Section Routing Knobset .......................................................................................119
8-20 Mix Minus Knobset and Signal Flow .............................................................................121
9-1 Groups Panel ...................................................................................................................124
9-2 Masters Screen ................................................................................................................126
10-1 Layouts Panel ..................................................................................................................131
10-2 Snapshots Panel ..............................................................................................................134
11-1 Event Configuration Window .........................................................................................141
11-2 Add Input Event Dialog ..................................................................................................142
11-3 Audio Follow video configuration ..................................................................................149
11-4 Add Input Event Dialog ..................................................................................................150
11-5 Input Event Properties ....................................................................................................150
11-6 Add Output Event dialog ................................................................................................151
11-7 Output Event Properties ..................................................................................................151
11-8 Output Event Properties ..................................................................................................151
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List of Tables
4-1 Monitor Bussses .............................................................................................................47
4-2 Law Palette Formats ...................................................................................................... 49
6-1 Center Panel Knobset Presets ........................................................................................ 79
11-1 GP Input Types, Settings, and Activation Values ....................................................... 138
11-2 GP Output Types, Settings, and Activation Values ..................................................... 139
11-3 Logical Operators Used for GPI/O Event Processing ................................................. 140
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of System 5-B, a high-performance digital mixing
console intended for on-air broadcast and live applications. System 5-B has been designed to satisfy broadcast audio professionals who demand the highest quality standards. System 5-B is the perfect choice for serious broadcast audio production facilities
that require a powerful digital mixing system with an easy-to-use interface.
1.1 How to Use This Manual
Euphonix has dedicated substantial time and resources to the System 5-B documentation. We recognize the diverse range of experience among our customers and have written and organized the manual to be accessible to everyone. Of course it is more fun to
use System 5-B than read about it but we assure you that your time reading this manual
will be well spent.
Manual Structure
We recommend that everyone read this introduction in its entirety. Chapter 2 summarizes
new features in this software revision. The manual contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 3: Quickstart to Common Task: Provides the fastest way to begin using
System 5-B’s basic features.
• Chapter 4: eMix Application: Discusses PatchNet, bus configuration, externals,
system configuration, folddown, and diagnostics.
• Chapter 5: CM401 Master Section: Discusses System 5-B’s master section including monitoring, communications, solo, and meters.
• Chapter 6: CM402 Center Section: Discusses the channel select, knobset select,
and bus routing panels.
• Chapter 7: Busses and Bus Masters: Discusses the bus masters.
• Chapter 8: Channels and Strips: Discusses the physical area of the console used
to control channels and the channel processing functions.
• Chapter 9: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters: Discusses how to use
Control Groups and Multi Format Masters.
• Chapter 10: Layouts and Snapshots: Discusses how to store/recall channel-tostrip mappings (Layouts) to the console and how to store/recall channel functions (Snapshots).
• Chapter 11: GPI/O Event System: Discusses how to use the event system to
program System 5-B.
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How to Use the PDF
The Acrobat PDF version of this manual provided in your system can be a valuable “online help” learning tool while using System 5. We have included some amenities that
we wish to explain for those not familiar with Acrobat:
• The Bookmarks on the left serve as a continuously visible table of contents
while reading. 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
the subheadings.
• 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 and turn 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, turn into a “finger,” and click to follow the reference.
• Use the left and right arrow keys on the top 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 5 or later is required to open the PDF. This can be downloaded
for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
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1.2 Overview of the System Components
1.2.1 DF64 Digital Audio Frame
The DF64 Digital Frame performs all System 5-B audio processing: dynamics, EQ, busses (mix, record, aux, and monitor). System 5-B uses one Mixer Model (one DF64 with
a SH612 Studio Hub), which has the following characteristics: 96 channels, 24 groups/
clean feeds, 16 aux sends, 24 Mix sections and 24 external inputs).
1.2.2 Analog and Digital I/O
The engineer has complete freedom to decide how to route sources and destinations to
the console, which easily handles 448 digital and analog sources.
Digital and analog I/O units connect all devices via MADI. All audio signals are converted to and from the MADI format through analog and digital converters. The System
5-B includes eight MADI Inputs and six MADI Outputs. Each 75-Ω coaxial MADI cable can carry up to 56 channels of 24-bit digital audio at 44.1 or 48 kHz. These MADI
inputs and outputs appear at the console’s internal router/patchbay. See Console I/O on
page 55 for more information.
Microphone Inputs
Microphone inputs are handled by the ML530 Mic/Line Interfaces. Each unit contains
24 remote-controlled microphone preamps. Each ML530 is connected to a dedicated
AM713 Analog to MADI Converter. A single system can include up to seven ML530s.
Monitoring
The MC524 Monitor Controller provides the following analog monitor outputs:
• Control Room Monitoring: Main (7.1), Alt 1 (5.1), and Alt 2 (stereo)
• Studio Monitoring: SLS (7.1), and Cues 1–3 (each stereo)
• Two talkback preamps and four listen microphone preamps
The MC524 is connected to a dedicated MA703 MADI to Analog Converter.
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CM408CM408CM401CM408 CM402CM408
24
24
56 Digital
56 Digital
Speakers
GPI/O
MIDI I/F
System
Computers
ML530
Analog Mic/Line
AM713
Analog to MADI
AM713
DF64
Core
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Analog to MADI
FC726
Digital
FC726
Digital
Ethernet
Control
MADI
Analog Audio
Digital Audio
Typical System 5-B Configuration
96 Full Channel Signal Paths
Inputs: 112 Digital, 24 Mic, 24 Line = 160
Ouputs: 112 Digital, 24 Line = 136
Figure 1-1 Typical System 5-B Hardware Configuration
Talk & Listen
Mics
MC524
Monitor Interface
MA703
MADI to Analog
MA703
MADI to Analog
24
56 Digital
56 Digital
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1.2.3 Control Surface
System 5-B features a professional modular control surface that can be easily configured to suit a variety of operational layouts. The control surface connects to the DF64
Digital Frame via ethernet and the EuCon Hub; audio does not pass through the control
surface.
The System 5-B control surface consists of a CM401 master section, a CM402 center
section and multiple CM408 modules.
Channels and Strips
A CM408 module contains eight identical Strips. The Strip is the physical control
area on the console that contains keys, knobs, displays, and a fader. A Channel performs all of the signal processing (EQ, dynamics, routing, gain, etc.). System 5-B has
96 channels, each of which may be assigned to a Strip. Each Strip has room for Swap
and Main channels that can be toggled by pressing the Swap button. System 5-B allows tremendous flexibility assigning and controlling channels.
Channel Format
Most analog consoles are limited to mono or stereo channels. System 5-B supports
mono and stereo channels as well as Multi Format Masters (LCRS, 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1)
with multiple channels (see Chapter 8: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters).
1.3 Additional Hardware Components
The following hardware devices are also used in System 5-B:
• System Computer (SC261): Runs the eMix software application; all file management and system setup is done from this computer.
See Chapter 4: eMix Application.
• Interface Pilot Computer (PC253i): Supervises control functions for the an-
alog monitor controller, remote microphone preamps, and transport control.
• Digital Pilot Computer (PC253d): Controls the DF64 digital audio frame.
• Studio Hub (SH612): This optional device can be used to add additional MADI
ports to route audio to and from the DF64 digital audio frame.
NOTE: This brief description to the System 5-B hardware components is intended to
introduce the reader to the audio path in and out of the system. More detailed
information about all of the hardware is covered in the System 5-B Technical
Manual.
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1.4 System 5-B Startup Sequence
With all system components turned off:
1. Turn on the SC261 System Computer, the SH612 Studio Hub(s), all I/O units,
the MIDI Interface, the TT007 and the GP132.
2. At the Windows Login Screen press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and click OK or press
Enter.
There is no Administrator password.
3. The System Computer will finish booting to the Windows desktop.
With the system computer booted and the SH612 Studio Hub(s), all I/O units, the MIDI
Interface, and the GP132 turned on:
1. Double-click the eMix icon on the desktop.
2. Turn on all of the Surface Modules, the PC253i Interface Pilot, all PC253d dig-
ital Pilots and the DF64s.
3. If the modules on the system have previously been saved as default, eMix will
continue to boot when all modules reach 100%.
4. If modules appear as Unexpected, the user can select all of the modules by
holding down the Ctrl key and clicking each of them. When all modules are
selected, click Save selected as default, and confirm the selection by clicking
OK.
5. Click Continue to finish booting eMix.
Since System 5-B has been designed for live, on-air applications, the system is designed
to tolerate variations in the startup sequence. The system will boot properly if power is
applied to all components simultaneously. If this occurs, be sure to check that all components are properly locked to a valid master digital sync source.
To restart the system:
1. Shutdown the System PC with the Shutdown button in the About View.
2. Reset the CM404 and CM408 surface modules.
3. Power off the Digital Pilot, Interface Pilot, and DF64 core.
4. Power on the System PC.
Since this takes the longest to boot, power it up first.
5. Power on the Digital Pilot and Interface Pilot.
6. Power on the DF64.(The DF64 must be off for 5 s before powering back on).
7. The system will boot the rest of the way by itself.
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Chapter 2: New Features in Version 2.8.1
Mix Bus Terminology
Newer surface hardware now uses the term Main Bus instead of Mix Bus. The manual has
been updated to reflect this change. The two terms can be used interchangeably.
Mixer Model
A new Mixer Model now supports 24 Aux sends.
USB Support
The System 5-B Computer now supports removable USB memory devices and drives.
Removable USB devices can be used to save titles and configuration data.
Aux Bus Configuration
Aux send parameters (unity, pre-/post-fader, on/off, stereo/mono) can now be quickly
set for multiple Aux sends. Level settings can be copied from Faders to Aux and from
Aux to Aux. It is also possible to control Aux sends from the faders. Aux Sends now have
a gain range from off to +12 dB to match the range of the channel fader (see page 85).
Fader Scale
There is a new optional fader scale that allows a larger range of motion around the 0 dB
mark.
Global All Function
The dedicated All key on the CM401 now sets all strips to All Mode. This key was previously blank. See page 99 and page 83.
Clear Channel Assignment from Strip
The user can now remove a channel from a strip by holding the Wave key, pressing
Chan Select and selecting Blank.
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Chapter 3: Quickstart to Common Task
3.1 Connect and Play a CD
eMix Setup
1. Select Drives at the bottom of the eMix screen and choose a drive.
2. Click Projects->New, and name the new Project.
3. Click Titles->New, and name the new Title.
4. Click Save the current title and mix data into the new title to use the current
Title’s settings for the new Title (like Save As); click Reset Console with
Default Title settings to use default Title settings.
Figure 3-1 New Title dialog
Assign Channels to Console
1. Select Channels from the main panel viewer in the console master section.
2. Select Auto then Channel 1.
3. Press Chan Sel keys for two neighboring console Strips.
This assigns Channels 1 and 2 to Strips n and n+1, respectively.
Patch the CD Player
1. Select PatchNet from bottom of the eMix screen and select Console I/O.
2. Select A and B Inputs.
3. Select the blue selection boxes for the A Input of channels 1 and 2.
The patch points show up in Selected - Destinations.
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4. Connect the CD’s digital output (AES or SDIF) to channels 1 and 2 on the
DM714.
The DM714 should already be connected to the first input on the Studio Hub
(SH612 1-1).
5. Select Device Outputs, then select Hub 1-1 from the left of the screen.
6. Under Device Outputs - Hub1-1, click in the Name column for channel 1 and
name the device CD Player Left; click in the Name column for channel 2 and
name it CD Player Right.
7. Click the green selection fields next to channels 1 and 2 to add those patch
points to Selected - Sources.
8. Click the Patch button.
9. Select Console I/O, select A and B Inputs, click in the Name column for
channels 1 and 2 and name them CDL and CDR, respectively.
10. Press the Main Panel key and select Channels.
11. Press the Setup key and then press Show Input Names.
This displays the input names on the TFT display above the channel.
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Figure 3-2 Device Outputs page in PatchNet
Route to the Mix Bus
1. Press the Channel On switches for each CD channel (CDL and CDR).
2. Select the Mix button on channels 1 and 2 (CDL and CDR).
3. Select the In key for the B Mix Bus (defaults to stereo).
4. In the Master Section, press the CR Source key to display the Mix sections in
the Panel Viewer. Select the B Source.
5. Move the channel 1 and 2 faders up.
6. Press both channel’s Pan buttons and set to L and R, respectively.
7. In the Master Section, press the CR Output key to display the output formats
in the Panel Viewer and select Stereo.
8. Turn off the Cut button and use the Main Monitor knob in the Master Section
to adjust the control room monitor level.
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3.2 Connect and Monitor a Microphone
Configure PatchNet
1. From the left side of PatchNet, select the Cabling tab.
2. Select MADI In Ports and select Hub 1-8 (any Hub can be selected).
3. Select MADI Out Ports and click in the MADI Out column next to Mic 1.
This tells the SH612 where the AM713 (which is connected to the ML530) is
connected.
4. Click Patch.
Figure 3-3 Cabling
Assign a Channel to the Console
1. Select Channels from the Main Panel Viewer.
2. Select Auto then Channel 3.
3. Press the Chan Sel key on a Strip.
4. Press the Inpt button on the strip, then turn the Inpt knob clockwise until the
B input is selected.
5. Press the X button at the bottom of the knobset to display the B input page on
the knobset.
Back to PatchNet
1. In PatchNet, select Console I/O, then select A and B Inputs.
2. Select the blue selection box for the B Input of Channel 3.
The patch point shows up in Selected - Destinations.
3. Select Device Outputs.
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4. Select the green selection box for Mic-Line 1, Ch 1, and name the channel.
The patch point shows up in Selected - Destinations.
5. Click Patch.
The knobs on Channel 3 now display HiZ, 48V, HPF, Gain.
Figure 3-4 Microphone assignment in Device Outputs
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Route to the Mix Bus
1. Plug a microphone into Channel 1 of the ML530.
2. To listen to the mic return, press the Mix button on channel 3 and select the In
key of the B Mix bus.
3. In the Master Section, press the CR Source key to display the Mix sections in
the Panel Viewer and select the B Source.
4. Activate channel 3’s ON switch, move its fader up, and set the Pan to center.
5. In the Master Section, press the CR Output key to display the output formats
in the Panel Viewer and select Stereo.
6. Turn off the Cut button and use the Main Monitor knob in the Master Section
to adjust the control room monitor level.
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