Euphonix Max Air Control surface User manual

Installation Guide
Document Revision: 3.0
Part Number: 840-08472-05
Release Date: April 2008
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer
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ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Caution:Any changes or modifications made by the user that are not expressly approved
by Euphonix could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
Read these instructions.1)
Keep these instructions.2)
Heed all warnings.3)
Follow all instructions.4)
Do not use this apparatus near water.5)
Clean only with a dry cloth.6)
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-7)
structions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-8)
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug 9)
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 10)
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11)
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold 12)
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.13)
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 14) has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-15)
POSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with 16) liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply17) cord plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.18)
This unit is provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120VAC input only (for19)
U.S.A. and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person must provide for
use with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance
with the end use country requirements and has a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.
For units with more than one power cord:20)
Caution: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power sup-
ply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.
Attention: Cet appareil comporte plus d’un cordon d’alimentation. Afin de prévenir les
chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant de faire
le dépannage.
Operator Accessible Fuse:21)
Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and
rating of fuse.
Attention: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, rem-
placer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nominales.

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Table of Contents
ListofFigures...................................................................................................................... vii
ListofTables......................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Max Air Overview......................................................................................10
1.1 Introduction to Max Air...........................................................................10
1.2 Digital Signal Processing.........................................................................11
1.3 Analog and Digital I/O.............................................................................11
Microphone Inputs..................................................................................12
Monitoring ..............................................................................................13
Power ......................................................................................................13
Digital Sync ............................................................................................13
System Control Connections...................................................................14
1.10 Estimating System Requirements ...........................................................15
1.10.2 Number of CM416 16-channel Sections...................................15
1.10.3 I/O Specification.......................................................................15
Chapter 2: Interconnecting System Components..........................................18
2.1 Component Specifications .........................................................................19
2.2 Typical Max Air Room and Equipment Layout ........................................23
2.3 Console Dimensions ..................................................................................24
2.4 Audio Hookup............................................................................................26
2.6 Synchronization Hookup ...........................................................................28
2.7 Synchronization Details.............................................................................29
2.8 Recommended Digital Sync Generators....................................................30
2.9 Recommended Distribution Amplifiers.....................................................30
2.10 MADI Hookup...........................................................................................31
2.11 Control Hookup .........................................................................................33
Modular I/O ............................................................................................13
2.5 Audio Hookup for Modular I/O.................................................................27
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10.1 Number of DF66 DSP Line Cards............................................15

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Chapter 3: Max Air Components..............................................................................34
3.1 DF66 Super Core....................................................................................34
3.1.1 Sync Card ...................................................................................36
3.1.2 6 x 6 Bridge Card ................................................................36
3.1.3 SP662 DSP Line Card ................................................................36
3.2 Max Air Console....................................................................................38
3.3 SC263 System Computer.......................................................................40
3.4 MC524 Monitor Interface......................................................................42
3.4.1 Input/Output Connections..........................................................43
3.5 ML530 Mic/Line Interface ....................................................................48
3.6 CO600 Changeover Switch ...................................................................50
3.7 AM713 Analog to MADI Converter......................................................51
3.8 MA703 MADI to Analog Converter......................................................54
3.9 DM714 AES/EBU to MADI Converter.................................................57
3.10 MD704 MADI to AES/EBU Converter.................................................60
3.11 FC726 Format Converter.......................................................................63
3.13 TT002 ....................................................................................................76
3.12 Modular I/O ...........................................................................................69
3.1.4 SNMP Card ................................................................................37
3.12.1 Modules ...................................................................................70
3.12.2 Frames .....................................................................................73
3.13.1 Input and Output Connections.................................................76
3.13.2 Connection Pinouts (DC-37 GP1 - GP2).................................77
3.14 FT730 FiberTran Fiberoptic Extender...................................................78
3.14.1 Rear Panel ...............................................................................79

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List of Figures
1-1 Typical Console Layout ....................................................................................................10
2-1 Typical Max Air Room and Equipment Layout ...............................................................23
2-2 Max Air Top Dimensions .................................................................................................24
2-3 Max Air Side Dimensions .................................................................................................24
2-4 CM416 Bottom Dimensions .............................................................................................25
2-5 CM404 Bottom Dimensions .............................................................................................25
2-6 Audio Hookup ...................................................................................................................26
2-8 Synchronization Hookup (Word Clock shown, AES/EBU sync may be used) ................28
2-11 MADI Hookup: Primary DF66 Core, CO600 Changeover Switch, Backup DF66 Core..32
2-12 Control Hookup ................................................................................................................33
3-1 DF66 Super Core Front and Rear Panels ..........................................................................34
3-2 SP662, 6 x 6 Bridge, and Sync Cards ...............................................................................35
3-4 16-port BNC Bulkhead Panel ...........................................................................................37
3-6 CM416 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................38
3-8 SC263 Front and Rear Panels ...........................................................................................40
3-9 MC524 Front and Rear Panels ..........................................................................................42
3-10 Elco 38 Connector ............................................................................................................43
3-11 Elco 90 Connector ............................................................................................................44
3-12 Elco 90 Connector ............................................................................................................45
3-13 Elco 90 Connector ............................................................................................................46
3-14 DB-25 Connector ..............................................................................................................47
2-7 Audio Hookup for Modular I/O ........................................................................................27
2-9 Recommended Sync Distribution Method ........................................................................29
2-10 MADI Hookup: one DF66 Core, 1 or >1 DSP Line Cards................................................31
3-3 .......................................................................................36
MADI I/O DSP Line Card Cable
3-5 CM404 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................38
3-7 Ferrite .................................................................................................................................39
3-15 ML530 Front and Rear Panels .........................................................................................48

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3-16 ML530 In 1/In 2 Pinout: Elco 38 Socket .........................................................................49
3-17 ML530 Out 1/Out 2 Pinout: Elco 38 Socket ....................................................................49
3-18 CO600 Changeover Switch ..............................................................................................50
3-19 AM713 Front Panel .........................................................................................................51
3-20 AM713 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................52
3-21 MA703 Front Panel .........................................................................................................54
3-22 MA703 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................55
3-23 DM714 Front Panel .........................................................................................................57
3-24 DM714 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................58
3-25 DM714 Parallel AES/EBU Digital Inputs: Female DB-25 .............................................59
3-26 MD704 Front Panel .........................................................................................................60
3-27 MD704 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................61
3-28 MD704 Parallel AES/EBU Digital Outputs: Female DB-25 ...........................................62
3-29 FC726 Front and Rear Panels ..........................................................................................63
3-33 AD914 RJ-45 Pinout ........................................................................................................73
3-30 Modular I/O Frame Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................69
3-31 Modular I/O Modules .......................................................................................................70
.............................................................................................723-32 More Modular I/O Modules
3-34 Modular I/O Stagebox Configuration #1..........................................................................74
3-35 Modular I/O Local-Side Interface Configuration #1........................................................74
....................................................................................................763-36 TT002 Card and Panels
3-37 TT002 P1 Connections and Pinouts .................................................................................76
3-39 FT730 Front Panel ............................................................................................................79
3-40 FT730 Front Panel Status Leds ........................................................................................79
3-41 FT730 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................80
3-42 FT730 Rear Panel Sync Connectors.................................................................................81
3-43 FT730 Internal Sync Input Jumper...................................................................................81
3-44 FT730 Rear Panel TCC, MADI, and Fiber Connectors...................................................82
3-38 Simplified TT002 GPO and GPI circuits .........................................................................78

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List of Tables
1-2 Summary of Euphonix “Classic” MADI Converters .....................................................16
2-1 Max Air Components: Dimensions, Power Consumption, Heat Dissipation ................ 19
2-2 Maximum Cable Lengths ............................................................................................... 20
3-1 In 1 Elco 38 Pinout ........................................................................................................ 43
3-2 In 2 Elco 90 Pinout ........................................................................................................ 44
3-3 Out 1 Elco 90 Pinout ...................................................................................................... 45
3-4 Out 2 Elco 90 Pinout ...................................................................................................... 46
3-5 Out 3 DB-25 Pinout ....................................................................................................... 47
3-6 AES/EBU DB-25 Pinout ............................................................................................... 65
3-7 Common DD-50 Connector Pinout and Usage With Third-party Devices ................... 66
3-8 FC726 TDIF Cable Wiring Specification ...................................................................... 67
3-9 FC726 SDIF Cable Wiring Specification ...................................................................... 68
3-10 I/O Module Summary .....................................................................................................75
3-11 Control Module Summary ..............................................................................................75
1-1 DF66 Requirements ....................................................................................................... 15
1-3 Summary of Euphonix Modular I/O .............................................................................. 16
1-4 Summary of Max Air Components ................................................................................ 17
3-12 Frame Summary ..............................................................................................................75
3-13 GP1 Inputs and Outputs ..................................................................................................77
3-14 GP2 Inputs and Outputs ..................................................................................................77

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Chapter 1: Max Air Overview
This chapter explains the basic elements of any digital audio mixing system and introduces
the components of Max Air. It concludes with a section explaining how to estimate your
system’s requirements.
Chapter 2: Interconnecting System Components illustrates how to connect the components,
where to locate them, and lists technical information about the components.
Chapter 3: Max Air Components presents relevant details about each component’s
connectors and cables.
1.1 Introduction to Max Air
The Max Air Console
The Max Air console must contain a CM404 center section module and can have up to three
fully loaded CM416 16-channel Modules, each providing 16 physical faders. The system
can have up to 48 faders, not including the eight faders in the CM404 master section. The
416HL and 416HR, which are half-loaded (left or right) 8-fader modules, can be used to
expand your system.
The following sections discuss important concepts necessary to specify a console layout.
Figure 1-1 Typical Console Layout
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