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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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
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.

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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)
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To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply17) cord plug from the AC receptacle.
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chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant de faire
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Operator Accessible Fuse:21)
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Attention: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, rem-
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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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Channels
Max Air can have up to 200 channels. Mono channels may be grouped as stereo or any for-
mat up to 7.1, which means that one fader may use one to eight logical channels.
Strips
Each fully loaded CM416 16-channel Module contains 16 physical faders or strips. Each
fader can control two inputs using a Swapbutton that switches between the Swap and Main
channels.
Layouts
Channels are assigned to strips by using Layouts. Numerous Layouts can be easily stored
and recalled to remap the console surface. To understand Layouts, consider the following
examples:
•A console fitted with one CM416 has 16 physical faders that can control up to
32 channels (Swap and Main per strip). One Layout can assign 32 stereo inputs
to the faders for a total of 64 logical channels.
•The first 32-channels can be assigned and left connected to the mix buses while
a second Layout is recalled. If none of the channels between the Layouts are the
same, there are now 64 logical channels feeding the mix buses at the same time,
although they cannot be controlled simultaneously from the console surface.
Layouts may also be used to place the inputs most often used on the top fader layer, or in-
puts that should be grouped together (i.e., microphones or VTRs).
1.2 Digital Signal Processing
The DF66 SuperCore is a rack-mounted unit that performs all Max Air audio processing:
dynamics and EQ, mix buses, record buses, aux sends, and monitor buses. The DF66 DSP
can be allocated, using factory-supplied Mixer Model files, to provide different numbers
of buses and channels for each studio. The number of DF66 DSP cards required in a sys-
tem depends on the number of logical channels desired: a mono input uses one logical
channel, a stereo input uses two, and a 7.1 input uses eight.
1.3 Analog and Digital I/O
All audio signals are converted to and from the MADI format through analog and digital
converters, and HD/SD embedders/de-embedders. Up to twenty-four input and twenty-
four output MADI devices are connected to the CO600 Changeover System, which con-
nects to the DF66 cores.
Analog I/O
All analog signals are converted between analog and MADI formats via the AM713 Ana-
log to MADI Converter, the MA703 MADI to Analog Converter, Modular I/O cards AD920
4ch Analog Line Input, DA921 4ch Analog Line Output, and AD924 4ch Mic Input. The

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Digital I/O
All digital signals are converted to and from MADI format via the DM714 AES/EBU to
MADI Converter, the MD704 MADI to AES/EBU Converter, and the Modular I/O
Format Conversion
TheFC726isabidirectionaldevicewith56channelsofsample-rate-converted I/O. In addi-
tion to AES/EBU I/O, the FC726 allows direct connection to several third-party digital
formats. Formats supported by the unit are TDIF, SDIF-2, and ADAT Optical.
AES/EBU outputs are alwasy active even when using third-party formats.
1.4 MicrophoneInputs
Microphone inputs are handled by the ML530 Mic/Line Interfaces and Modular I/O re-
preamps. Each ML530 unit contains 24 remote-controlled mic preamps, and is connected
to a deditcated AM713 Analog to MADI Converter. Up to seven ML530s may be con-
nected in a system.
Each Modular I/O frame can contain from 4 to 32 remote-controlled mic preamps. Up to
seven Modular I/O frames can be deployed in a system.
The AM713 and MA703 are 24 channel I/O devices with four additional auxilliary chan-
nels. The first two Aux channels are always analog and the remaining two comprise a
digital pair in AES3 and S/PDIF format. Note that one or the other format can be used,
but not both simulataneously. The Modular I/O frame can handle up to 64 signals.
DD9xx series AES I/O, input, and output cards. The DM714 and MD704 converters han-
dle 12 AES/EBU pairs (24 channels) of digital audio and four additional auxilliary chan-
nels. The first two Aux channels are always analog and the remaining two comprise a di-
gital pair in AES3 and S/PDIF format. Note that one or the other format can be used, but
not both simultaneously. All digital inputs of the DM714 have built in Sample Rate Con-
verters. The Modular I/O frame can handle up to 64 signals. All its digital input cards
have built in Sample Rate Conversion.
Embedders/De-embedders
TheModular I/O frame can be fitted with cards that can embed or de-embed 4 or 8 channels
of audio to/from a single SD or HD video signal as per the SMPTE272M standard. Audio
from MADI can be embedded to an SD or HD video signal, and audio from an SD or HD
video signal can be de-embedded to MADI. Each Modular I/O frame can handle up to 64
audio channels. An Embedder/De-embedder card cannot embed and de-embed audio simul-
taneously.

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We recommend following these guidelines:
•It is important to minimize the timingdifferences between signal paths to avoid
cumulative timing errors. It is good system engineering practice to send sync
signals to all system components from one source.
•Sync signals should not be looped and each distribution amplifier should be fed
directly from the master clock source.
•Drawings in this installation guide show the use of Word Clock. The user may
use either AES/EBU sync (DARS) or Word Clock.
1.7 Power
Some of the Max Air console components have dual power entry connectors for redundant
power supplies. We recommend deriving the two power supplies from different sources to
maximize the failsafe capabilities of the system. The best case is to connect one power sup-
ply to a UPS (Uninturuptable Power Supply) and the other to a clean technical power
source. If a UPS is not used, the power supplies should be connected to seperately protected
clean technical power circuits.
1.8 Digital Sync
A high quality digital sync source is required for the Max Air console. Some facilities may
already have a digital master clock or house reference in place but others may require one.
Euphonixhastestedseveraldigitalsyncgenerators anddistributionamplifiersandcansupply
these devices with the console. Contact aEuphonix sales representative for further information.
1.6 Monitoring
The MC524 Monitor Controller provides analog monitor outputs. This unit provides Main
(7.1), Alt 1 (5.1), and Alt 2 (stereo) control room monitoring, SLS (7.1), and Cues 1–3
(each stereo) studio monitoring, two talkback preamps, and four listen microphone
preamps. The MC524 is connected to a dedicated MA703 MADI to Analog Converter.
1.5 Modular I/O
Modular I/O configurations consist of one or more 3RU double-sided frames that can be
fitted with a variety of I/O modules. For interface to the console, all signals are converted
to MADI. Depending on the configuration, a maximum signal density of 64 inputs and 64
outputs can be achieved on a single MADI I/O. Audio formats supported are remote-con-
trolled preamp, line level analog, AES/EBU, and HD/SD embedder/de-embedder. These
formats can be used simultaeously in the same frame. Refer to the Euphonix Modular
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GPIO Control
The TT002 provides GPIO control for the system. This interface is installed in the SC263
System Computer.
Monitor, trackball, and keyboard
The Max Air System Computer is displayed on the CM404 touchscreen. A keyboard and
mouse are connected to the CM404. Additionally, a connection for a “local” keyboard,
mouse, video and serial (touchscreen) port is provided at the KVM’s transmitter side (clo-
sest to the SC263) to facilitate local control, i.e., from the Central Equipment Room.
TCC Control
The SC263 System Computer connects to the MC524 Monitor Interface and up to seven
Monitor Interface ML530 Mic/Line Interfaces via a TCC connection.
KVM Extender
The KVM Extender cable is a Category 5 UTP cable, however it does not carry Ethernet
data like the system components. The KVM Extender requires its own dedicated cable. Its
maximum length is 400 ft (120 m).
1.9 System Control Connections
Ethernet
Several intelligent system components are connected via RJ45 Ethernet through a EuCon
Ethernet switch. These devices include:
•SC263 System Computer
•CM404 Center Section Module
•CM416 16-channel Modules
•DF66 SuperCores
•CO600 Changeover Switch
•Modular I/O Remote Preamps/Embedder/De-embedders (optional)

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1.10 Estimating System Requirements
This section helps estimate the system requirements for a particular installation. Contact a
Euphonix representative for an exact specification. Use the following categories to determine
the Max Air components necessary for your studio. Most of the studio details considered
here are relevant to any digital mixing system.
1.10.2 Number of CM416 16-channel Sections
One application may require a small, powerful console to control many inputs from a small
number of faders. Other applications may trade console size for the power of accessing
each input quickly without having to swapthe fader or recall a Layout. Specify enough
physical faders to conveniently control the required number of inputs, remembering that
multi-channel sources (Stereo, 5.1) can be controlled with a single fader on the Max Air
and do not require 2 or 6 individual faders. There can be up to three fully loaded
CM416s yielding 48 faders, which gives you 96 locations (Main and Swap layer) to
place sources without having to change layouts.
1.10.1 Number of DF66 DSP Line Cards
Some examples of Mixer Models and their relationship to the number of DF66 cards are
shown below.
Table 1-1 DF66 Requirements
NOTE:Table 1-2 refers to logical audio channels not inputs. See Inputs on page xx
to see how to count logical channels basedonthe number and type of inputs.
Number
of cards Sample Rate Logical Channels Record Buses Mix Buses Aux Sends
248 kHz 68 16
348 kHz 24
348 kHz 16
448 kHz 16
48 kHz 24
48 kHz
16 8
86 24 16
96 24 24
130 24
194 24 32
24
5150 32 24
624
1.10.3 I/O Specification
The following tables summarize the I/O capabilities of the Euphonix MADI converters.
The number of available MADI I/O ports on the DF66 depends on the number of SP662
DSP cards. Each SP662 provides four MADI I/O ports for a maximum of 24 MADI in-
Bus
Processors
8
12
0
12
16
16

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In the case of Modular I/O, only mic, analog, AES, and embedder/de-embedder modules
are shown. Refer to the Euphonix Modular I/O Configuration Guide for more details on
sync, MADI I/O, and remote control modules as well as general requirements.
Table 1-2 Summary of Euphonix “Classic” MADI Converters
Table 1-3 Summary of Euphonix Modular I/O
puts and 23 MADI outputs (note: MADI out 1 is reserved for the MA703/MC524 moni-
tor connection).

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Table 1-4 Summary of Max Air Components
ComponentFunction Number Notes
CM404 Contains 8 faders for masters, 17-inch Touch-
screen, and Superchannel controls. 1 required (max) Ethernet device
CM416 Contains 16 physical faders that control two
layers of 16 inputs. 3 full max Ethernet device
SC263
System Computer
e. Connects to MC524civedtenrehtEderiuqer1r. Configures DF66,etupmocmetsysretsaM and up to 7 ML530s via TCC.
Houses GPIO card.
TT002
GP Input/Output
System
Provides up to 32 buffered TTL inputs and 32
open-collector outputs Housed in the SC263 System
Computer.
MC524
Monitor Interface Analog monitor output controller 1 required TCC connection to SC263.
1 MA703 is required (included).
ML530
Mic/Line Interface 24 remote-control microphone preamps 7 max TCC connection to SC263. 1 AM713
is required per ML530 (included).
DF66
SuperCore Performs all system DSP 1 required
(2 max in
redundant
system)
Ethernet device. Requires digital
sync reference.
CO600
Changeover Switch MADI routing hub for failover system. 1 max Ethernet device.
AM713
Analog to MADI
Converter
Provides 24 Analog to MADI Converters, dual-
channel Aux Digital Input (AES/EBU or S/PDIF
available), and Aux dual-channel Analog Input.
Paired with
ML530 for
Mic level
inputs.
Requires digital sync reference.
MA703
MADI to Analog
Converter
Provides 24 MADI to Analog Converters, dual-
channel Aux Digital Output (AES/EBU or S/PDIF
available), and Aux dual-channel Analog Output. Requires digital sync reference.
DM714
AES/EBU to MADI
Converter
Provides 12 pairs (24 channels) of AES/EBU to
MADI conversion, dual-channel Aux Digital Input
(AES/EBU or S/PDIF available), and Aux dual-
channel Analog Input.
Optional
MD704
MADI to AES/EBU
Converter
Provides 12 pairs (24 channels) of MADI to
AES/EBU conversion, dual-channel Aux Digital
Output (AES/EBU or S/PDIF available), and
Aux dual-channel Analog Output.
Optional
FC726
Digital Format
Converter
Provides 28 pairs (56 channels) of input format
conversion and 28 pairs (56 channels) of output
format conversion. Supports MADI, AES/EBU,
T-DIF, ADAT Optical, and S-DIF2.
Optional Requires digital sync reference.
The following chart summarizes this section:
controls MC524, ML530, and Modular I/O
components.
Modular I/O Provides 64 channels of format converted inputs
and outputs. Supports MADI, AES/EBU, Ana-
log, remote-control mic preamps, HD/SD em-
bedders/de-embedders.
Optional Requires digital sync reference and
ethernet connection for remote mic
preamps and 8 ch embedder/de-
embedder.
Requires digital sync reference.
Optional 75-ohm BNC AES/EBU
connectors.
Requires digital sync reference.
Optional 75-ohm BNC AES/EBU
connectors.
1 required
Paired with
MC524 for
Monitor
outputs.

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Chapter 2: Interconnecting System
Components
This chapter summarizes technical information for Max Air’s components, including size,
weight, power consumption, cooling, and shows their interconnections. To plan an installa-
ion, examine Figure 2-1to learn about suggested equipment locations. The Sync, MADI,
and Control hookup diagrams (Figure 2-7 through Figure 2-11) all show maximum cable
distances.

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2.1 Component Specifications
Table 2-1 Max Air Components: Dimensions, Power Consumption, Heat Dissipation
Component HeightWidth Depth Weight Typical Power
Consumption Heat Dissipation
CM4048.4 in
21 cm 22.3 in 57 cm 35.4 in 90 cm 69 lb 32 kg PSU 1: 50 W PSU 2: 50 W 520 BTU/hr
CM4168.4 in
21 cm 24.3 in 62 cm 33.5 in 84 cm 82 lb 37 kg PSU 1: 50 W PSU 2: 50 W 600 BTU/hr
CM416HL 8.4 in
21 cm 24.3 in 62 cm 33.5 in 84 cm 71 lb 33 kg PSU 1: 50 W PSU 2: 50 W 520 BTU/hr
CM416HR 8.4 in
21 cm 24.3 in 62 cm 33.5 in 84 cm 71 lb 33 kg PSU 1: 50 W PSU 2: 50 W 520 BTU/hr
MC524
Monitor Interface
3.5 in
177 mm
4RU
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 97 W 240 BTU/hr
ML530
Mic/Line Interface
3.5 in
89 mm
2RU
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 86 W 345 BTU/hr
SC263
System Computer7 in
89 mm
2RU
(19 in/483 mm 19 in
483 mm 4 lb 20 kg 200 W 685 BTU/hr
DF66
SuperCore
89 mm
2RU
17 in432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
11.7 in
296 mm 18.7 lb 8.5 kg 100 W345BTU/hr
AM713
Analog to MADI Converter
3.5 in
89 mm
2RU
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 54 W 175 BTU/hr
MA703
MADI to Analog Converter2RU 3.5 in 89 mm
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 50 W 175 BTU/hr
DM714
AES/EBU to MADI Converter 2RU 3.5 in 89 mm
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 25 W 90 BTU/hr
MD704
MADI to AES/EBU Converter 2RU 3.5 in 89 mm
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg18 W 90 BTU/hr
FC726
Digital Format Converter2RU 3.5 in 89 mm
17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
18.5 in
470 mm 13.5 lb 6 kg 50 W 175 BTU/hr
177 mm
4RU
7 in (19 in/483 mm 19 in
483 mm 4 lb 20 kg 500 W 1025 BTU/hr
CO600
Changeover Switch
3.5 in
Modular I/O frame
Various Formats Converter133.5 mm
3RU
5.25 in 17 in/432 mm
(19 in/483 mm
faceplate)
16.5 in
420 mm ~12 lb
~5.3 kg 80 W (see page
75 for individual
card specs) 275 BTU/hr

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Table 2-2 Maximum Cable Lengths
NOTE: If your installation requires a longer cable, contact Euphonix Sales for
selecting a variety of fiber-optic solutions.
Cable Type Maximum Length
MADI164 ft / 50 m
Ethernet300 ft / 91.4 m
TCC750 ft / 225 m
Sync (WC)164 ft / 50 m
Sync (AES)328 ft / 100 m
KVM 500 ft / 150 m
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the system designers, system integrators, and
end users to assure that the choice of cabling, termination, equalizations, etc.
conform to the recommended practice. Although maximum recommended
distances over copper can be extended with the use of high performance com-
ponents (including cables), it is not Euphonix’s intention to endorse any particu-
lar brand or method of achieving the end result.
Facility Power Quality Recommendations
Although a detailed exploration into the types of power quality issues is beyond the scope
of this manual, we'd like to briefly touch on a few of the most important mechanisms that
determineyour facility's power quality. The following isalistof facility power
standards/specifications that is recommended for optimal and reliable performance of
your Euphonix console:
Harmonic Distortion
IEEE Standard 519, Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control In
Electrical Power Systems, establishes harmonic limits on voltages for computers and
computer-based equipment. AC power sources shall have no more than a 5% harmonic
voltage distortion factor, with the largest single harmonic being no more than 3% of the
fundamental voltage. Higher levels of harmonics can result in erratic behavior and
unpredictable performance.
Ground resistance is the resistance due to the resistivity of the soil in the vicinity of the
grounding electrode. Most computer equipment manufacturers recommend a maximum
ground resistance of two ohms.