Avid Technology MC Mix User manual

MC Mix User Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Artist Series Media Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking and Elevating the MC Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching an MC Mix to Additional Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fader Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4. Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SHIFT Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fader Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fader Navigation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WORKSTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 5. EuControl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6. Setting IP Adresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 1: Introduction: The Artist Series Media Controller 1
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Artist Series Media
Controller
The MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Transport comprise the Artist Series family of media controllers. They use a 100 Mbs Ethernet
EUCON™ connection to control audio and video applications running on a workstation computer. EUCON is a high-speed com-
munication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature.
Each Artist Series media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four MC Mixes can be used with an optional MC Control
and/or MC Transport to create a larger control surface. Artist Series media controllers borrow many features from the Euphonix
MC Pro and System 5-MC.
The MC Mix supports two types of applications:
• EUCON-aware applications (such as Pro Tools™ 9.0 and higher, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo) 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 (such as Pro Tools 8.x and lower, Live, and Reason) can
use many functions but are less integrated than EUCON-aware applications.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series controllers on
the network. EuControl must be installed on the computer that runs the applications you want to control before using Artist
Series controllers.
What’s Included
• MC Mix, with riser brackets
• EuControl software installer disc
• 1 Ethernet Crossover cable
• Power supply
• MC Mix Quick Setup
• Registration Information Card
Artist Series Media Controllers

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System Requirements and Compatibility
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For downloads and other Artist Series resources, visit:
www.avid.com/artistsupport
Registration
Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online.
By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:
• Technical support information
• Software update and upgrade notices
• Hardware warranty information
About This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
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:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.
Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.

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Hardware Keys on Artist Series Units
The names of keys on Artist Series hardware are in bold (such as SEL).
The SHIFT key on Artist Series hardware is indicated by bold text, in all-caps (SHIFT) to distinguish it from references to the Shift
key on your QWERTY keyboard.
SHIFT and SHIFT Lock
The SHIFT key on Artist Series units is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions that are labeled in blue
above the primary function. MC Transport provides a single SHIFT key at the bottom-right. Two SHIFT keys are located at the bot-
tom-left and -right on both MC Control and MC Mix.
The following terminology is used to describe SHIFT functions.
Example:
• “Press and hold the SHIFT key then press the AUX key”
is written as
•“PressSHIFT+AUX/GROUP”
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Click a + symbol to expand that heading to show subheadings. Click the – symbol to collapse a subheading.
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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 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
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Product Registration Register your purchase online.
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Chapter 2: Setup and Installation 5
Chapter 2: Setup and Installation
Unpacking and Elevating the MC Mix
Unpack MC Mix, power supply, Installer disc, Ethernet crossover cable, and riser brackets.
MC Mix 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 both methods require turning the unit upside down, do this before attaching any cables. Turn the unit
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.
Pull out the metal clips from the same area as the legs and move them until they snap into the legs.
The 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.

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Attaching an MC Mix to Additional Units
Up to four MC Mixes can be physically attached to each other to form a larger and more stable control surface. An MC Control
and MC Transport can also be joined to MC Mix.
To join two MC Mixes (or other Artist Series unit):
1 On one of the MC Mixes, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two silver screws. The screws may be tight, so you may
have to use some force.
2 Lift the black plastic connecting part and side panel up and out of the MC Mix.
3 On the second MC Mix, remove the side panel on the end where it will attach to the first MC Mix.
4 Slide the connecting part of the second MC Mix into the first MC Mix to attach them together.
If you are using multiple units, see “Surfaces” on page 26 to use EuControl to link the units in the desired order.
Removing screws from the bottom panel
Removing connecting part and side panel
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Installing Software and Hardware
EuControl software must be installed before using any Artist Series media controller.
To install EuControl software for Artist Series media controllers:
1 Do one of the following:
• Download the EuControl installer for your computer platform from www.avid.com/artistsupport. After downloading, make
sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows).
– or –
• Insert the Installer disc into your computer.
2 Double-click the EuControl installer application.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4 When installation is complete, click Quit (Mac) or Finish (Windows). EuControl will launch automatically and is running when
its icon appears as follows:
• On Mac, the icon is shown in your menu bar.
• On Windows, the icon appears in the System tray (or alongside other Hidden Icons in the lower tool bar if you do not have
your system configured to always show icons in the System tray).
5 Shut down your computer.
6 Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power adapter and the other into a power outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is
pushed all the way into the adapter.
7 Connect the DC output cable from the power adapter to the DC In jack on the left side of the rear panel.
If prompted to download the most current version of EuControl, follow the onscreen instructions.
EuControl icon in Menu bar (Mac)
Connecting the DC power output cable to the DC In jack
DCIn 15V
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8 Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack on the back panel of the MC Mix.
9 Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an available Ethernet jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch.
• Note that connecting directly to the computer may require removing your Internet cable. If you have a Mac with two Ether-
net ports, use Ethernet 1, rather than Ethernet 2.
• An Ethernet router or switch is required to connect additional MC Mix or other Artist Series unit such as an MC Transport,
or to connect units to a local area network.
10 Turn on your router (if applicable), then turn on your computer and wait until it finishes starting up.
Ethernet cable and rear panel jack
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11 Press and release the POWER switch on MC Mix. Do the following, as appropriate for your operating system:
Mac Wait up to 60 seconds. A green icon in the menu bar indicates correct installation.
Windows Wait up to 60 seconds. A green icon appears in the System tray (or, in Hidden Icons if your system is not configured to
show all icons in the System tray).
12 If you did not see the green icon, do the following:
• See “Surfaces” on page 26 and add MC Mix manually.
• Shut down MC Mix and your computer, then turn them on (computer first, then MC Mix).
• 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.avid.com/artist/support for the most current troubleshooting information.
13 If you downloaded the latest software from the web, you may need to update the firmware on your Artist Series controllers.
See “Update Firmware” on page 27 for instructions.
14 Launch your application and open a session or project (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, or Digital Performer).
15 To set up your application to work with the MC Mix, see the EuCon Application Setup Guide that you downloaded at the be-
ginning of this section.
Controlling a Second Workstation
The MC Mix 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 only be needed on the same workstation as the their audio or video applications.
To be able to control a second workstation:
1 Do one of the following:
• Download the EuControl installer from www.avid.com/artistsupport onto the second computer. After downloading, make
sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows).
– or –
• Insert the Installer disc into the second computer.
2 In the Extras folder, double-click the Install EuCon Workstation installer.
3 Follow the instructions to install the EuCon software.
EUCON icon on Mac
EUCON icon on Windows

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Connecting a Footswitch
The MC Mix has a ¼-inch FOOTSWITCH input on the back panel. The footswitch can be used to punch in and out of recording.
Plug the footswitch in before powering on the MC Mix. See “Footswitch” on page 30 for more information.
FOOTSWITCH input on rear panel
DC In 15 V
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Chapter 3: Common Tasks
If you completed the installation steps in Chapter 2, “Setup and Installation”, you are ready to start learning more about MC Mix.
The following examples demonstrate several common tasks.
Fader Strip
To select tracks, adjust volume and pan, and bank tracks to the faders:
1 Press the MC Mix strip 1 fader SEL key. The corresponding track is selected in your application.
2 Move the MC Mix strip 1 fader up and down. You are now controlling the level of your application’s first track with MC Mix.
The display at the top of strip 1 shows track information.
3 When the MC Mix is first powered up, the PAN key is lit by default. If it is not press the PAN key. Each strip’s Soft Knob now
controls pan for its corresponding track.
Strip 1 fader SEL key
PAN key
ON
INSERTS
INPUT
CHAN
FLIP
EQ
DYN
AUX
GROUP
PAN
MIX
BACK
TOP
CFG
PAGE
CFG
PAGE
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
12
6
0
5
10
20
30
SOLO ON
INSERTS
INPUT
CHAN
FLIP
EQ
DYN
AUX
GROUP
PAN
MIX
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
12
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4 Press the NUDGE > key to move all eight tracks over one strip. If tracks 1–8 were assigned to strips 1–8, tracks 2–9 are now as-
signed to strips 1–8.
5 Press the HOME key to restore tracks 1–8 to strips 1–8.
The SHIFT key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled in blue above the primary function.
In this case, the HOME function is accessed by pressing SHIFT + <BANK.
Two SHIFT keys are located at bottom-left and -right of MC Mix.
6 Press the BANK> key to shift tracks over eight at a time. If tracks 1–8 were assigned to strips 1–8, tracks 9–16 are now assigned
to strips 1–8.
The <NUDGE and <BANK keys perform the same operations in the opposite direction.
Inserts
To access and edit plug-ins:
1 Add a plug-in on track 1 of your application.
2 If tracks 1–8 are not assigned to strips 1–8, press the HOME key to restore tracks 1–8 to strips 1–8.
3 Press the MC Mix strip 1 fader SEL key.
4 Press the CHAN key to enter channel mode.
5 Press the INSERTS key.
NUDGE and BANK keys
Shift keys
RECPLAY
END
BANK
HOME
BANK
CLOSE
NUDGE
MIXER
NUDGE
SEL
ON
SOLO ON
MC MIX
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The names of the plug-ins on that track spill across the display screens.
6 Press the Soft Knob below the desired plug-in name to select it. The parameters of that plug-in spill across the display screens.
7 Turn the Soft Knob below the desired parameter to adjust its value. The Soft Knobs can be turned like a conventional knob and
pressed like a switch to access an additional function.
8 Press the PAGE keys to access more parameters.
9 Press the BACK key to exit that plug-in.
10 Press the CHAN key to exit channel mode.
INSERTS key
BACK and PAGE keys
INSERTS
INPUT
CHAN
FLIP
EQ
DYN
AUX
GROUP
PAN
MIX
CFG
PAGE
CFG
PAGE
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
12
6
0
5
10
20
30
SOLO ON
SEL
ON
BACK
TOP
CFG
PAGE
CFG
PAGE
SOLO ON

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Chapter 4: Surface Controls 15
Chapter 4: Surface Controls
1 Soft Key navigation
2 Display screens
3 Power
4 Fader Navigation
5 SHIFT key
6 Knob Set selectors
7 Fader strips
MC Mix surface controls
RECPLAYNEXT FF STOPPREVRTZ REW
SEL
ON
END
BANK
HOME
WORKSTATION
APPLICATION
INSERTS
INPUT
BANK
CLOSE
NUDGE
MIXER
NUDGE
POWER
CHAN
FLIP
EQ
DYN
AUX
GROUP
PAN
MIX
BACK
TOP
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
MC MIX
CFG
PAGE
CFG
PAGE
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SEL Y
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SEL Y
AUTO
REC N
ASSIGN
SELY
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MC Mix User Guide16
Power Switch
Press and release the POWER switch to turn the MC Mix on or off.
SHIFT Key
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 lower-left and -right of MC Mix.
The SHIFT key can be locked on like caps lock on a computer keyboard by pressing both SHIFT keys simultaneously. This is useful
if you plan to access several Shift functions consecutively. Press either SHIFT key to unlock.
Fader Strips
MC Mix provides eight fader strips, each with a touch-sensitive fader and a touch-sensitive knob, that control tracks in audio and
video application.
Display Screens
At the top of each fader strip is a 128 x 64 pixel Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display that shows the following:
1 Meter Shows clip, peak, and normal values. It can show mono, stereo, or surround sound tracks.
2 Track Name Shows the name of the track. When a fader is touched, it shows the value of the fader. After releasing the fader it
reverts to showing the track name.
3 Knob Name Shows the name of the parameter currently on the knob. When a knob is touched, it shows the value of the pa-
rameter. After releasing the knob it reverts to showing the parameter name.
4 Knob Position Graphically shows the value of the knob.
5 Auto Mode Shows the track’s automation mode (blank = neither read nor write, r = read, w = write, rw = read/write).
6 Attention Indicator Is a line under the track name that shows this strip contains the attentioned (or focussed) track (see “Chan-
nel Mode” on page 20).
OLED Dimming
To preserve OLED life, the channel displays dim when not in use. The time until dimming begins can be set in Preferences (see
“MC Mix and MC Transport Display Screen Dim Time” on page 31).
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