Euphonix MixView CS3000 User manual

CS3000
CS2000
Operation Manual
Version 3.0
Revision 1

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ii Euphonix CS3000/2000 Operation Manual
CS3000/2000
Operation Manual
Version 3.0
Revision 1
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Publish Date: October 1997
Operation Manual Part Number: 840-05134-01
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SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION................................ 1 - 1
System Component:............................................................................. 1 - 3
The Mix Controller...................................................................................................1 - 3
The Audio Tower......................................................................................................1 - 4
The Support Computer ............................................................................................1 - 5
The Patchbay ...........................................................................................................1 - 5
I/O Channel Module ................................................................................................1 - 6
Master Module........................................................................................................1 - 7
The DSC...................................................................................................................1 - 8
This Manual.............................................................................................................1 - 9
Useful Symbols........................................................................................................1 - 9
The DSC (Digital Studio Control) Module ...................................... 1 - 11
Master Control Panel ............................................................................................1 - 12
Dedicated Keys......................................................................................................1 - 13
Using the Dedicated Keys .....................................................................................1 - 14
Assignable Rotary Control Set ..............................................................................1 - 15
Mode Select Keys .................................................................................................1 - 16
Equalizers ..............................................................................................................1 - 17
Dynamics ...............................................................................................................1 - 18
Assignable Keys ....................................................................................................1 - 19
Channel/Route Select Keys...................................................................................1 - 20
Track Assign Keys..................................................................................................1 - 21
Transport Controls .................................................................................................1 - 21
Monitor Section.....................................................................................................1 - 21
Assignable Moving Faders....................................................................................1 - 22
CS3000D I/O Block Diagram (Rev F) ............................................... 1 - 23
CS3000P/B I/O Block Diagram (Rev F)............................................ 1 - 24
CS2000 I/O Audio Block Diagram (Rev E) ...................................... 1 - 25
CS3000 Master Audio Block Diagram (Stereo Outputs).............. 1 - 26
CS3000 Master Audio Block Diagram (Aux & Monitor Outputs) 1 - 27
SECTION 2 : GETTING STARTED ............................ 2 - 1
The Screen Display ............................................................................. 2 - 3
Startup Screen.........................................................................................................2 - 3
Status Bar................................................................................................................2 - 4
The SmartDisplay and Master Control Panel ................................. 2 - 5
Save Your Work ................................................................................... 2 - 5
MAKE A BACKUP!!!................................................................................................2 - 5
File Hierarchy ....................................................................................... 2 - 6
A typical MixView file tree: ....................................................................................2 - 6
Mounting Disks .................................................................................... 2 - 6
System Data Organization.................................................................. 2 - 7
List Selection........................................................................................ 2 - 8
Disk Selection....................................................................................... 2 - 8

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Projects ................................................................................................. 2 - 9
New Project.............................................................................................................2 - 9
Project Comments ...................................................................................................2 - 9
Rename Project .....................................................................................................2 - 10
Delete Project........................................................................................................2 - 10
Copy Project...........................................................................................................2 - 10
Titles..................................................................................................... 2 - 11
Title Hierarchy .......................................................................................................2 - 12
New Title ...............................................................................................................2 - 12
Title Comments......................................................................................................2 - 13
What’s in a Title?...................................................................................................2 - 13
Save Title...............................................................................................................2 - 13
Load Title ...............................................................................................................2 - 13
Title Utilities Menu................................................................................................2 - 14
Title Rename, Delete and Copy.............................................................................2 - 14
Backing Up Title onto a Removable Cartridge ......................................................2 - 15
Title Setup Menu...................................................................................................2 - 15
Mixes ................................................................................................... 2 - 16
SECTION 3 : SNAPSHOT RECALL........................... 3 - 1
The Master Control Panel .................................................................. 3 - 3
Interactive Screen Display ................................................................ 3 - 4
Recalling (RCL) a Snapshot................................................................ 3 - 4
Assignable keys (seen in snapshot mode) ..............................................................3 - 4
Snapshot Mode .......................................................................................................3 - 5
SpinKnob .................................................................................................................3 - 5
Numeric keypad, [+]/[–] keys...................................................................................3 - 5
Storing (STO) a Snapshot...................................................................3 - 6
Using the Master Control Panel..............................................................................3 - 6
IMPORTANT! ..................................................................................................................3 - 6
IMPORTANT! ..................................................................................................................3 - 7
Rename a Snapshot ................................................................................................3 - 7
Single Channel SnapShot Recall ...................................................... 3 - 7
Nulling Controls.................................................................................... 3 - 8
Standard Faders ......................................................................................................3 - 8
Motorized Faders.....................................................................................................3 - 8
Auto Null Selected (a) .............................................................................................3 - 9
Manual Null Selected (m) .......................................................................................3 - 9
Zeroing the Desk................................................................................ 3 - 10
CLEAR All Snapshot Memories ....................................................... 3 - 10
Match Current Position .................................................................... 3 - 10
Auto-Backup....................................................................................... 3 - 11
Recalling the Backup Snapshot...................................................... 3 - 12
Isolate During SnapShot Recall ...................................................... 3 - 12
Items NOT Stored as part of SnapShot Recall ............................. 3 - 12
SECTION 4 : TUTORIAL ...................................... 4 - 1
Signal Flow Diagram Symbols........................................................... 4 - 3
Channel Blocks .................................................................................... 4 - 4

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Routing Parameters............................................................................. 4 - 4
Source......................................................................................................................4 - 4
Assign......................................................................................................................4 - 4
Mode .......................................................................................................................4 - 4
Exercise 1 Stereo Source/Stereo Fader/Stereo Bus/Monitor ..... 4 - 5
Source......................................................................................................................4 - 5
Assign......................................................................................................................4 - 5
Mode .......................................................................................................................4 - 6
Meters ................................................................................................... 4 - 6
Channel (I/O) Meter Selection ................................................................................4 - 7
Metering Presets.....................................................................................................4 - 8
Master Module Meter Selection ............................................................................4 - 8
Stereo Output Faders ..............................................................................................4 - 9
Save That Console...................................................................................................4 - 9
Monitor Source Selection .......................................................................................4 - 9
Universal Input Amplifiers (UIAs) M1 & M2.................................. 4 - 10
Bus/Tape switching ...............................................................................................4 - 10
Equalizers............................................................................................ 4 - 11
Phase Reverse, Filter, Phantom Power..................................................................4 - 11
Stereo Linking EQs ................................................................................................4 - 12
Adjusting EQ with the DSC ...................................................................................4 - 13
Default EQ Values..................................................................................................4 - 13
EQ Screen Display .................................................................................................4 - 14
Frequency Range ...................................................................................................4 - 14
EQ Routing Source.................................................................................................4 - 14
EQ Curves ..............................................................................................................4 - 15
Q Range .................................................................................................................4 - 16
Musical Note Value Display..................................................................................4 - 16
Adjusting the EQ Using Keypad ............................................................................4 - 17
Copying EQ values.................................................................................................4 - 17
Cascading 2 EQs to Produce an 8-Band EQ...........................................................4 - 18
Insert Points........................................................................................ 4 - 18
Exercise 2 Stereo Inserts into Audio Path..................................... 4 - 19
Insert Diagrams, Pre- & Post-EQ .................................................... 4 - 20
Exercise 3 Multitrack Monitoring ................................................... 4 - 21
Clear Channel ........................................................................................................4 - 21
Clear Block.............................................................................................................4 - 21
Copy Channel.........................................................................................................4 - 21
Copy Block .............................................................................................................4 - 21
Clear/Copy Objects................................................................................................4 - 21
Recalling the Default Snapshot (Zeroing the Console).........................................4 - 22
Construct Signal Path............................................................................................4 - 23
Block Copy .............................................................................................................4 - 23
Copy One Setting...................................................................................................4 - 23
Add EQ...................................................................................................................4 - 24
I/O Metering for Multitracking..............................................................................4 - 24
Mono Insert Point..................................................................................................4 - 24
Sound! ...................................................................................................................4 - 24
Exercise 4 Multitrack Routing ......................................................... 4 - 25
Source....................................................................................................................4 - 25
Assign....................................................................................................................4 - 25
Mode .....................................................................................................................4 - 25
Bus Summing Amps ..............................................................................................4 - 26

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MT Bus to Out3................................................................................... 4 - 26
L4 Bus/Tape Switching.....................................................................4 - 27
Querying a Channel’s Bus/Line Routing ........................................ 4 - 27
Adding EQ To M1...................................................................................................4 - 27
Saving to a Snapshot ............................................................................................4 - 27
Stereo Inputs to Multitrack ...................................................................................4 - 28
Auxiliary Sends .................................................................................. 4 - 29
Overview ............................................................................................. 4 - 29
Aux Modes.......................................................................................... 4 - 29
Exercise 5............................................................................................ 4 - 29
Mono Independent Mode......................................................................................4 - 29
Fader Source Tracking ..................................................................... 4 - 31
Exercise 6............................................................................................ 4 - 31
Configuring Aux Send Modes.......................................................... 4 - 32
Mono Ind Modes (mono in/mono out) ..................................................................4 - 32
Level/Pan Linked Modes (mono in/stereo out) (stereo in/stereo out)..................4 - 32
Mono Independent ”0dB” Locked Mode...............................................................4 - 32
Exercise 7............................................................................................ 4 - 33
Mono Pan Mode....................................................................................................4 - 33
Mono Pan Center Locked Mode............................................................................4 - 34
Mono mode ...........................................................................................................4 - 34
Exercise 8............................................................................................ 4 - 35
Stereo Balance mode ............................................................................................4 - 35
Stereo Center Locked mode ..................................................................................4 - 36
Stereo Individual mode .........................................................................................4 - 36
Stereo Reverse Modes..........................................................................................4 - 36
Copying an Aux Setup....................................................................... 4 - 36
SOLO AFL and PFL ............................................................................. 4 - 37
AFL Mode ..............................................................................................................4 - 37
KILL SOLO Mode (Solo In Place)............................................................................4 - 38
Kill Solo Safe.........................................................................................................4 - 38
Intercancelling Solo Mode ....................................................................................4 - 38
PFL Mode ...............................................................................................................4 - 38
Direct Outputs .................................................................................... 4 - 39
Default DIR Assignment........................................................................................4 - 39
Changing the Default ............................................................................................4 - 39
The Combiner ..................................................................................... 4 - 41
Combiner/DIR Experiments ...................................................................................4 - 42
Master Module Signal Flow Options.............................................. 4 - 46
Main Stereo Outputs.............................................................................................4 - 46
Stereo Bus Insert Points........................................................................................4 - 46
Switching the Stereo Insert Point .........................................................................4 - 47
Stereo Output Level...............................................................................................4 - 47
Stereo Output Balance ..........................................................................................4 - 47
0.00dB....................................................................................................................4 - 47
External Monitor Inputs.........................................................................................4 - 48
Talkback .................................................................................................................4 - 50
Oscillator ...............................................................................................................4 - 50
CLIP Indicator Options ...........................................................................................4 - 52
D Monitor/Phones .................................................................................................4 - 53
Monitor SET Options ......................................................................... 4 - 54
Monitor AutoMute ................................................................................................4 - 54
Monitor Link ..........................................................................................................4 - 54

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Monitor Dim ..........................................................................................................4 - 54
Monitor Combinations and Examples ...................................................................4 - 55
Film Monitor Mode................................................................................................4 - 55
Film 4-Track Dolby Monitoring Diagram ...............................................................4 - 56
Film 5.1 Monitoring Diagram ................................................................................4 - 57
M/S (Sum & Difference) Modes...................................................... 4 - 58
Stereo Width Effect Using M & S Signal Encoding..............................................4 - 58
M/S Decoder .........................................................................................................4 - 58
M/S Channel Operation Block Diagram................................................................4 - 59
MIDI Machine Control ...................................................................... 4 - 60
Tape Transport and Locate.............................................................. 4 - 60
Locate Menu System ........................................................................ 4 - 62
Cue List and Menu............................................................................. 4 - 63
Cue Points........................................................................................... 4 - 64
Virtual Timecode and the “VTM” ..........................................................................4 - 64
Locating to a Manual Entry ...................................................................................4 - 64
Locating using Shuttle Mode (SpinKnob)..............................................................4 - 64
Storing and Locating to Cues ................................................................................4 - 64
Locating to the Head/Tail ......................................................................................4 - 65
Locating to the Mark Point....................................................................................4 - 65
Locating from the Cue List ....................................................................................4 - 65
Capture Cues “On The Fly”....................................................................................4 - 66
Recall A Cue (Locating) .........................................................................................4 - 66
Next Cue/Last Cue ................................................................................................4 - 67
Editing the Cue List ...............................................................................................4 - 67
Assigning Custom Cue Names..............................................................................4 - 68
Duplicating Individual Cues...................................................................................4 - 68
Deleting Cues from the Cue List ...........................................................................4 - 68
Deleting the Entire Cue List ..................................................................................4 - 68
Saving the Cue List................................................................................................4 - 68
RollBack and PreRoll ........................................................................ 4 - 69
Cycling .................................................................................................4 - 69
Locating To Start (LTS) Function..................................................... 4 - 70
Fader Names ...................................................................................... 4 - 70
SECTION 5 : THE PATCHBAY ................................ 5 - 1
Half-Normalling.................................................................................... 5 - 4
The Euphonix Patchbay System........................................................ 5 - 5
Patchbay Layout .................................................................................. 5 - 6
Channel Patch Unit..................................................................................................5 - 7
User Connections ....................................................................................................5 - 7
Channel Inputs and Outputs .............................................................. 5 - 8
Inputs.......................................................................................................................5 - 8
Outputs ....................................................................................................................5 - 8
Insert Points.............................................................................................................5 - 8
Normalling the Multitrack Returns .........................................................................5 - 9
Normalling the Multitrack Sends............................................................................5 - 9
Normalling the Dynamics........................................................................................5 - 9
Normalling the Audio CUBE ..................................................................................5 - 10
Master Patch Unit.............................................................................. 5 - 11
User Connections ..................................................................................................5 - 11

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Master Inputs and Outputs .............................................................. 5 - 12
External Inputs Ext 1 In (A, B & C), Ext 2 In (A, B & C) ..........................................5 - 12
Auxiliary Bus Outputs (A1-A8)...............................................................................5 - 12
Stereo Bus Outputs ST1 Out (A, B & C), ST2 Out (A, B & C).................................5 - 12
Monitor Outputs (Mon A Out, Mon B Out, Mon C Out) ........................................5 - 12
Monitor Outputs Continued… ..............................................................................5 - 13
Talkback In/Out (TB Out, TB In) .............................................................................5 - 13
Mults .....................................................................................................................5 - 13
Tie-Line Patch Unit............................................................................ 5 - 14
System Supplied Without Euphonix Patchbays ........................... 5 - 14
SECTION 6 : MOVING FADERS .............................. 6 - 1
Moving Faders (DSC) .......................................................................... 6 - 3
Moving Faders (Channel) ................................................................... 6 - 3
Moving Faders vs Standard Faders:........................................................................6 - 3
SmartDisplay Menus........................................................................... 6 - 4
Moving Fader Options......................................................................... 6 - 4
Motors ON/OFF .......................................................................................................6 - 5
Touch ON/OFF..........................................................................................................6 - 5
Release ON/OFF ......................................................................................................6 - 6
Slaves follow On/Off...............................................................................................6 - 6
First Punch Manual ............................................................................. 6 - 7
SECTION 7 : AUTOMATION .................................. 7 - 1
Overview ............................................................................................... 7 - 3
Setup...................................................................................................... 7 - 3
Timecode Reference................................................................................................7 - 3
Reference Source Select.........................................................................................7 - 4
New Mix ................................................................................................7 - 4
The Mix Snapshot ...................................................................................................7 - 5
Creating a New Mix ................................................................................................7 - 5
Naming a New Mix .................................................................................................7 - 5
New Mix Dialog.............................................................................................................. 7 - 5
Mix Comments ........................................................................................................7 - 6
Mix Screen .....................................................................................................................7 - 6
Mix Menu ................................................................................................................7 - 6
Introduction to the Automation Template ...............................................................7 - 7
DSC Dedicated Automation Keys ..................................................... 7 - 8
Switching Automation On................................................................... 7 - 9
The Punch key..........................................................................................................7 - 9
Object Select keys...................................................................................................7 - 9
Recording Moves............................................................................... 7 - 10
Fader Moves..........................................................................................................7 - 10
Null Lights .............................................................................................................7 - 10
Punch Out ..............................................................................................................7 - 10
Initial Pass....................................................................................................................7 - 10
Pan Move...............................................................................................................7 - 10
Mute Move............................................................................................................7 - 10
Pass Control........................................................................................ 7 - 11
Screen Anatomy ....................................................................................................7 - 11
Pass Tree................................................................................................................7 - 11
Event Count ...........................................................................................................7 - 11

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EDIT .......................................................................................................................7 - 11
CUES......................................................................................................................7 - 11
SNAPS ...................................................................................................................7 - 11
AUX A-D ................................................................................................................7 - 11
PAN BAL ................................................................................................................7 - 11
UF and LF (Faders) .................................................................................................7 - 12
ON (Mute)..............................................................................................................7 - 12
Pass Control SmartDisplay Menus................................................. 7 - 12
Saving a Mix/Undo/Redo......................................................................................7 - 12
Clearing Passes .....................................................................................................7 - 12
Packing Passes ......................................................................................................7 - 12
View menu.................................................................................................................... 7 - 13
View Scale....................................................................................................................7 - 13
Full/Half Screen............................................................................................................ 7 - 13
Show Automation Viewer.............................................................................................. 7 - 13
Zoom Factor ................................................................................................................. 7 - 14
Trim Mode........................................................................................... 7 - 14
WIn, WOut & WThr Modes.............................................................. 7 - 15
ABS WIn Mode......................................................................................................7 - 16
ABS WOut Mode...................................................................................................7 - 16
ABS WThr Mode ...................................................................................................7 - 17
Trim WIn, WOut, WThr..........................................................................................7 - 17
Punch Menu ....................................................................................... 7 - 17
Monitor Before Record (MBR) ........................................................ 7 - 19
Exercise 1............................................................................................ 7 - 19
Engaging MBR mode.............................................................................................7 - 20
Aborting MBR Mode .............................................................................................7 - 20
Punching-In ................................................................................................................. 7 - 20
More on Templates ........................................................................... 7 - 20
Set Mode...............................................................................................................7 - 21
Dyn Mode ..............................................................................................................7 - 21
Isolate Mode .........................................................................................................7 - 21
Safe Modes ...........................................................................................................7 - 21
Set Safe ........................................................................................................................ 7 - 21
Iso Safe ........................................................................................................................ 7 - 22
Dyn Safe.......................................................................................................................7 - 22
SnapShot Suppression ..........................................................................................7 - 22
Suppression Menu ................................................................................................7 - 22
Suppression Screen...............................................................................................7 - 23
Automated EQ..................................................................................... 7 - 23
EQ Object key ........................................................................................................7 - 23
Writing EQ Moves .................................................................................................7 - 23
All Parameter Punch..............................................................................................7 - 23
Individual Parameter Punch...................................................................................7 - 23
Playing EQ Moves..................................................................................................7 - 23
Monitor Before Record (MBR)...............................................................................7 - 24
Automation Editing ............................................................................ 7 - 24
Edit Operations......................................................................................................7 - 24
Edit Template...................................................................................... 7 - 26
Edit Descriptions ...................................................................................................7 - 26
Edit Region..........................................................................................7 - 26
Manual Timecode entry.........................................................................................7 - 26
Using Cue/Locate points .......................................................................................7 - 27
On-The-Fly .............................................................................................................7 - 27
Offline Trim ............................................................................................................7 - 27

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Pass Join............................................................................................. 7 - 28
Example........................................................................................................................7 - 28
Exercise 2............................................................................................ 7 - 28
Pass Join Event Entry ............................................................................................7 - 29
Viewing the Pass Join List ....................................................................................7 - 29
Join Template..................................................................................... 7 - 29
Object Included/Excluded......................................................................................7 - 30
Execute the Join....................................................................................................7 - 31
Editing the Pass Join List ......................................................................................7 - 31
The Base Pass .......................................................................................................7 - 31
Import Mix........................................................................................... 7 - 32
Group Coalesce.................................................................................. 7 - 33
Automated SnapShot Recall............................................................ 7 - 33
Event Parameters ..................................................................................................7 - 34
Recording Automated SnapShots .........................................................................7 - 34
Automated SnapShot Event List ...........................................................................7 - 34
Playback of SnapShot Events................................................................................7 - 34
Editing The SnapShot Event List ...........................................................................7 - 34
Add Events to the List...................................................................................................7 - 35
Event Parameters ..................................................................................................7 - 35
Select Event to Edit ...............................................................................................7 - 35
Last Event Recalled ...............................................................................................7 - 35
CHAN Parameter ...................................................................................................7 - 36
Channel/MIDI Preset Number...............................................................................7 - 36
Timecode Editing ...................................................................................................7 - 37
Capture Current Time ............................................................................................7 - 37
Simultaneous Events.............................................................................................7 - 37
Event Mode ...........................................................................................................7 - 37
SnapShot Suppression and Automated SnapShots ................... 7 - 38
SECTION 8a : GROUPING SYSTEM......................... 8 - 1
Overview ............................................................................................... 8 - 3
Exercise 1.............................................................................................. 8 - 3
Creating A Group ................................................................................. 8 - 3
Turning the Grouping System On ............................................................................8 - 3
Select Group Master ...............................................................................................8 - 3
Select Group Slaves ................................................................................................8 - 4
Meters in Group Mode............................................................................................8 - 4
Fader/DCA Control ..................................................................................................8 - 5
Group Master Fader and Underlying Audio Control................................................8 - 6
Physical Fader vs. Virtual Fader in Master Mode ...................................................8 - 6
INDependent Mode.................................................................................................8 - 6
Group Status Indication...........................................................................................8 - 7
Exercise 2 Adding More Slaves to a Group ................................... 8 - 7
Exercise 3 Creating More Groups.................................................... 8 - 9
Existing Groups Display...........................................................................................8 - 9
Select Group Master ...............................................................................................8 - 9
Select Group Slaves ................................................................................................8 - 9
Fast Access to Group Control.......................................................... 8 - 11
Deleting Groups ................................................................................. 8 - 11
Delete an Individual Group....................................................................................8 - 11
Delete All Groups ..................................................................................................8 - 12
Storage & Recall of Group Data...................................................... 8 - 12

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Single Level Groups........................................................................... 8 - 12
Group Solo Modes............................................................................. 8 - 12
Group PFL - NO!.....................................................................................................8 - 12
Group AFL Normal Mode.......................................................................................8 - 12
Group AFL Kill Mode .............................................................................................8 - 13
Group AFL Intercancelling Mode...........................................................................8 - 13
SECTION 8b : FADER LINKING .............................8 - 14
Overview ............................................................................................. 8 - 14
Fader Links Setup .............................................................................. 8 - 14
SECTION 9 : DYNAMICS ..................................... 9 - 1
Features................................................................................................. 9 - 3
ES108A Wiring...................................................................................... 9 - 4
The ES108A Front Panel...................................................................... 9 - 5
The ES108A Rear Panel ...................................................................... 9 - 7
Dynamics Software Setup ............................................................... 9 - 11
Accessing/Assigning Dynamics ............................................................................9 - 11
Dynamics Configuration/Assignment Window Details ............... 9 - 13
Clearing All Dynamics Assignments .....................................................................9 - 13
Auto Assign 1 Dynamics per Channel...................................................................9 - 14
Auto Assign 2 Dynamics per Channel...................................................................9 - 15
Assigning Individual Dynamics Processors...........................................................9 - 16
Assigning Dynamics to the ST1 and ST2 Buses ...................................................9 - 17
Linking Adjacent Dynamics Processors.................................................................9 - 18
Crosspatching Dynamics Assignments .................................................................9 - 20
Saving Dynamics Assignments .............................................................................9 - 21
Inserting the Dynamics in the Signal Path............................................................9 - 21
Stereo Dynamics Insert .........................................................................................9 - 22
Dynamics on both Upper & Lower Faders.............................................................9 - 23
Adjusting the Dynamics & Filters..........................................................................9 - 24
Dynamics Screen............................................................................... 9 - 25
Gain Curve .............................................................................................................9 - 25
GainCurve, GainBall and the Side-Chain ..............................................................9 - 26
GainCurve and GainBall Examples........................................................................9 - 26
Bargraph Meters ...................................................................................................9 - 28
The GainBall and RMS vs. Peak Detectors ...........................................................9 - 29
Adjusting Dynamics........................................................................... 9 - 30
Dynamics Page 1 ...................................................................................................9 - 30
Dynamics Page 2 ...................................................................................................9 - 31
Accessing Dynamics Parameters with the Numeric Keypad................................9 - 32
Copy Dynamics Settings........................................................................................9 - 33
Assignable Function Keys .....................................................................................9 - 33
Page 1 Numeric Keypad Select Compressor/Gate ...............................................9 - 34
Page 2 Numeric Keypad Select Filters..................................................................9 - 35
Key Inputs ........................................................................................... 9 - 36
Filters ................................................................................................... 9 - 37
Filters Pre-Compressor/Gate.................................................................................9 - 37
Filters Only.............................................................................................................9 - 37
Filter Types.......................................................................................... 9 - 38

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Dynamics Factory Presets (Modes) ............................................... 9 - 39
Dynamics Factory Presets: Expander Mode..........................................................9 - 40
Dynamics Factory Presets: Peak Limiter Mode.....................................................9 - 41
Dynamics Factory Presets: Gate and Auto Comp Mode .......................................9 - 42
Dynamics Factory Presets: Ducker Mode..............................................................9 - 43
Dynamics Factory Presets: Filters Only Mode.......................................................9 - 44
Dynamics Factory Presets: Dynamic Notch/De-esser Mode ................................9 - 44
MixView Display ...................................................................................................9 - 45
Dynamic Notch Mode Parameters ........................................................................9 - 45
Calibration Procedure............................................................................................9 - 46
Dynamics User Presets .................................................................... 9 - 47
SECTION 10 : THE AUDIO CUBE ...........................10 - 1
Overview ............................................................................................. 10 - 3
Additional Aux Sends........................................................................ 10 - 3
Hyper-Surround Panning ................................................................. 10 - 4
Chassis ..................................................................................................................10 - 5
Power Supply.........................................................................................................10 - 5
Quad Bus Cards .....................................................................................................10 - 5
Interconnections....................................................................................................10 - 6
Bus Inject Inputs....................................................................................................10 - 6
Bus Inserts.............................................................................................................10 - 6
System Configurations Cube Input Assignments..................................................10 - 6
Cube Configuration............................................................................ 10 - 6
View the Template......................................................................................................... 10 - 7
“Standard” Cube Input Assignment Template ......................................................10 - 7
M-56 Cube Input Assignment Template ....................................................................... 10 - 7
F-32 Cube Input Assignment Template.........................................................................10 - 8
”Special” Cube Input Assignment Template.........................................................10 - 8
M-40 Cube Input Assignment Template ....................................................................... 10 - 8
Direct Outputs .....................................................................................................10 - 10
I/O Configuration.................................................................................................10 - 10
Cube Metering.....................................................................................................10 - 11
Diagnostics Screen..............................................................................................10 - 11
Operational Configuration...................................................................................10 - 12
Define Bus Types........................................................................................................ 10 - 12
Bus Link and Insert.....................................................................................................10 - 12
Defining Buses.................................................................................10 - 13
Exercise 1.......................................................................................... 10 - 13
Cube Aux Masters...............................................................................................10 - 14
Stereo Aux Sends ....................................................................................................... 10 - 14
Naming Aux Sends.....................................................................................................10 - 14
Buss Kill.....................................................................................................................10 - 15
Control Initialization ................................................................................................... 10 - 15
Aux Copy....................................................................................................................10 - 16
Bus Iso ....................................................................................................................... 10 - 16
Pan Bus Masters .................................................................................................10 - 16
Bus Kill.......................................................................................................................10 - 16
SECTION 11 : HYPER-SURROUND ........................11 - 1
Overview ............................................................................................. 11 - 3
Panner Rotary Control Set.....................................................................................11 - 3
Panner Assignable Key Set ...................................................................................11 - 3

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Exercise 1............................................................................................ 11 - 4
Setting Up a 5.1 Panner ........................................................................................11 - 4
Selecting a Format ................................................................................................11 - 5
Selecting a Channel ..............................................................................................11 - 5
Selecting a Bus......................................................................................................11 - 5
Next Block .............................................................................................................11 - 5
Understanding The Panner controls .............................................. 11 - 6
Using the Panner ...................................................................................................11 - 6
Naming the Panner................................................................................................11 - 6
The Rotary Controls...............................................................................................11 - 6
EXERCISE 2 ......................................................................................... 11 - 9
Setting Up an LCR Panner .....................................................................................11 - 9
Changing Bus Numbers.........................................................................................11 - 9
Shared Buses.........................................................................................................11 - 9
Setting Up a Surround Only Panner ....................................................................11 - 10
EXERCISE 3 ....................................................................................... 11 - 10
Preset library .......................................................................................................11 - 11
Storing & Naming Presets...................................................................................11 - 11
Standard Formats ................................................................................................11 - 11
Partial and Multiple Formats...............................................................................11 - 11
Custom Formats...................................................................................................11 - 12
SECTION 12 : MIDI REMOTE CONTROL...................12 - 1
Overview ............................................................................................. 12 - 3
Program Changes.............................................................................. 12 - 3
MIDI presets..........................................................................................................12 - 3
Assigning MIDI Presets.........................................................................................12 - 4
Assigning MIDI Channels......................................................................................12 - 4
Assigning MIDI Program Changes ........................................................................12 - 4
Assigning MIDI channel Names............................................................................12 - 5
Sending Multiple MIDI Program Changes ............................................................12 - 5
Linking Presets to Console SnapShots .......................................... 12 - 5
Remote Control of Console SnapShots.......................................... 12 - 6
Remote Control of External Equipment (OUT)............................... 12 - 7
Remote Control of Console Objects by External Equipment (IN)12 - 9
APPENDICES................................................... A - 1
System Setup Window ...................................................................... A - 3
Fader Pan/Balance Mode Theory.................................................... A - 5
Aux Send Mode Theory..................................................................... A - 6
Front ...................................................................................................... A - 8
Rear....................................................................................................... A - 8
Outside.................................................................................................. A - 8
Surface ................................................................................................. A - 8
Model #................................................................................................. A - 9
CS3000-2-40 ......................................................................................... A - 9
CS3000-3-72 ......................................................................................... A - 9
CS3000-4-104 ....................................................................................... A - 9
Audio Tower Dimensions ................................................................ A - 10

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INTRODUCTION
EUPHONIX MIXING SYSTEMS

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T he Euphonix CS3000 & CS2000 are digitally controlled analog audio mixing systems. The system foundation consists of four component
parts: the digital Mix Controller, the Audio Tower, the patchbay, and the
support computer.
The Mix Controller resembles a conventional control surface in many ways,
with rotary controls, faders, and routing displays. However, the Mix Controller
is basically a group of computer systems working together, connected to the
remotely located Audio Tower via a multi-way serial cable snake. This snake
passes information from the Mix Controller to the electronics in the Audio
Tower. Every block of 8 faders in the Mix Controller is a computer, as is the
Master Controller and the Digital Studio Controller (DSC).
When a fader within a group of 8 faders is moved, that section’s computer
interprets the movement and sends instructions down the serial line to the
appropriate audio card. The
gain of the Digitally Con-
trolled Attenuator (DCA)
associated with that fader is
changed by exactly the
amount the fader has moved.
In the event of a power
failure, console settings can
be retrieved from battery-
backed RAM.
Operation of the Euphonix is
similar to a conventional
console. However as you will
see later, there are many
incredibly powerful features
that only a system such as
this can support.
It is worth looking briefly at
the Audio Tower so you
understand what occurs
when controls are adjusted
on the Mix Controller. A
single Audio Tower can
accommodate up to 56
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The Mix Controller
System Component:
96-fader CS3000, model # CS3000D-4-96

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The Audio Tower
Audio Tower
Audio processing for up to 56 faders
I/O Audio Module
Audio processing for 2 faders
faders worth of audio. Consoles above 56 faders have two Audio Towers; the
first houses the audio electronics for 48 faders, and the second for up to 56
faders, making a potential maximum of 104 faders. The bottom 4
channel slots in the first Tower of a 2-Tower system house the
bus link cards, which bridge the audio between the two Audio
Towers. The Master Audio Module resides in the bottom of the
first Tower while the Submaster Audio Module is in the second
Tower as its Master Section.
A single I/O Audio Module includes all the analog electronics for
2 faders or 1 channel strip. Each module also includes 2 equaliz-
ers, 2 variable input amps, 4 line input amps, 3 output amps, a
stereo/dual-mono direct output, a 6-into-1 Combiner (submixer),
4 aux send gain DCAs as well as the 2 stereo fader DCAs.
As audio goes through the channel, it passes from the patchbay
to an I/O Audio Module in the Tower, and back out again to the
patchbay and/or to the various buses that run within the Tower.
This is similar to a conventional console. What is different is
that all of the controls are located remotely in the Mix Control-
ler.
Great care has been taken in designing the circuitry to maintain
the highest possible integrity in the audio path. Wiring lengths
are kept to a minimum; digital control signals are kept clear of
audio signal paths; high-grade components are utilized; and
each stage of the signal flow has been optimized for low noise,
low distortion, and low crosstalk.
The result is an electronically well-managed audio control
system. Since all of the analog audio circuitry is in a remote
Tower, the Euphonix Mix Controller is sleek and compact, freeing
up valuable control room real estate. The remote location of the
Audio Tower also causes the system to generate
very little heat in the control room.

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The Support Computer
Channel Patchbay
There are two 48-jack rows of half-
normalled jacks with Elco connectors on
the rear panel
The Euphonix system includes a high-speed, 19” rack-mounted support
computer. The support computer is connected to the Mix Controller via a high
speed data link which enables it to manage all of the other computers in the
Mix Controller. It drives the screen display and the disk storage facilities as
well. During automation the support computer keeps track of all the moves
and transfers mix data to and from the Mix Controller. The computer, associ-
ated hardware and the MixView software package, is often referred to as the
MixView Platform.
In the unlikely event of a support computer failure, the Mix Controller and
Audio Tower can operate on the fly without it. Remember that within the Mix
Controller are many individual computers responsible for audio control. They
will continue to function and you will have complete control of the audio and
local snapshot store and recall functions. However, you will not have access to
automation, file management, or the screen display, since these require a
functioning support computer. Integrated Euphonix optional components like
the Audio CUBE and ES108A Dynamics also require support computer access.
MixView, the Euphonix system software, eliminates the need for a mouse,
although one is supplied for future facilities. The QWERTY keyboard is used
for naming files and can be found in a convenient sliding tray under the
CS3000/2000’s frame.
The support computer also handles disk storage of mix and other information.
It has an internal hard disk and a standard 3.5” high-density floppy drive for
updating system software. Current systems are also shipped with a removable
media drive for session data import and export. All Euphonix systems are
compatible so you can track in one city and instantly reconfigure a CS3000/
2000 on the other side of the globe to exactly match where you left off.
Systems include high-quality Euphonix patchbays. As a custom option, sys-
tems may be supplied without patchbays. This is generally discouraged since
Euphonix patchbays are tested with the system to ensure signal integrity
throughout the system. The Euphonix patch system has one dual 48-jack row
for each group of 8 faders, and one for the Master Audio Module. The patch-
bay is enclosed in a 1U connectorized case. A 56-fader system would have
eight 1U-high patchbays. Each patchbay connects to the Audio Tower
with a high-grade multi-way cable terminated in 90-pin Elco
connectors with gold-plated contacts.
Using the Index and Table of Contents listing, this manual
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I/O Channel Module Channel Block
Lower Fader Block
Upper Fader Block
Output Source
Select
Universal Input
Blocks, M1 & M2
Aux Send
Blocks
Input
Input
6
3
3
6
12
33
M
L
L
M
L
L
M
L
L
6
3
3
6
12
33
48
46
44
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
EQ•Dyn
Grp
BUS
0 0
BUS
BUS
BUS
Grp
ON
AFL
PFL
1
2
L
R
0
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
60
M1
M2
A
B
C
D
Out 1 Out 2 Out 3
0
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
60
ON
AFL
PFL
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
DIR
ST1
ST2
ovld
PAN BAL
DIR
ST1
M1 M2
L1 L2
L3 L4
ovld
PAN BAL
ST2
M1 M2
L1 L2
L3 L4
ovld
Pwr
Pad
A1 A2
A3 A4
A5 A6
A7 A8
PAN BAL
1 2
1 2
3 4
1 2
1 2
3 4
1 2
1 2
3 4
U L
B
ovld
Pwr
Pad
M1 M2
L1 L2
L3 L4 ovld
A1 A2
A3 A4
A5 A6
A7 A8
PAN BAL
M1 M2
L1 L2
L3 L4 ovld
F
CS3000B, CS3000P, &
CS3000F Upper Fader
Assign Display
Aux/Cue C & D
M2
M1
Aux/Cue A & B
Outputs 1, 2, & 3 Source display
Channel Attention key
Phantom Power indicator
Phase Rev & Hi Pass Filter indicators
Aux Sources C & D display
Aux Assignment C & D display
C & D Attention key
Pan Control Null LED
Fader Assignment display
Upper Fader Block Attention key
PFL
Pan Control Null LED
Fader Source display
Group Master indicator
AFL/Kill Solo
PFL
Lower Fader Block Attention key
Fader Assignment display
EQ•Dyn2 Attention key
EQ•Dyn1 Attention key
M1 Gain control
M1 Attention key
Aux D Send control
Aux C Send control
Aux B Send control
Aux A Send control
Pan/Bal control
Fader Null indicators
Motorized Long-Throw
Automated fader
Fader ON (Mute)
M2 Gain control
M2 Attention key
Phantom Power indicator
Phase Rev & Hi Pass Filter indicators
Input Pad indicator
Input Pad indicator
Fader Source display
Pan/Bal control
Fader Null indicators
AFL/Kill Solo Long-Throw
Automated fader
Group Master indicator
Upper Fader Routing
to the 12 buses
Lower Fader Routing
to the 12 buses
Fader ON (Mute)
Aux Sources A & B display
Aux Assignment A & B display
A & B Attention key
Input
LL
F
Grp
BUS
ON
AFL
PFL
1
3
5
7
9
11
2
4
6
8
10
12
DIR
ST1
ST2
ovld
PAN BAL
M1 M2
L1 L2
L3 L4
1
3
5
7
9
11
2
4
6
8
10
12
Fader Label strip
Fader Label strip
PPM/VU meters