Euphonix System 5-MC DAW Control Console with 1x8 fader module
The System 5-MC is a DAW Controller with a difference - a big difference. Based on the Euphonix System 5 control surface design and the innovative MC Pro, the System 5-MC tightly integrates with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and Pyramix using the EuCon Ethernet control protocol.
The control surface can include 8-48 System 5 channel strips and includes the MC Pro for master console functions and network control of multiple DAWs. The System 5-MC can work with any application that supports EuCon, HUI or Mackie Control protocol, and can switch between multiple Mac and PC workstations.
Power Features
Euphonix System 5 compatible control surface
From 8 to 48 channel strips with 8 knobs, moving fader & TFT screen
MC Media Application Controller for master control functions
Two modular frames
Studio Monitor Pro for surround monitoring
Interfaces to ASIO and Core Audio I/O hardware
Logic Pro, Nuendo and Pyramix control via EuCon high-speed control surface protocol
System 5-MC also integrates with other media applications such as Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and Final Cut Studio. Integrated Workstation Audio Mixing System
The award-winning System 5 all-digital mixing console was introduced in December 1999 and set new standards for control surface design. The System 5 is a complete modular mixing solution including console surface, DSP core, converters and router.
The System 5-MC is targeted at workstation centric music and audio post-production clients who want a cost-effective, professional workstation surface with the tactile control and visual feedback of a high-end mixing console.
The ‘hand and glove’ fit between the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and surface is accomplished using Euphonix’s high-speed EuCon protocol and the HUI command protocol.
EuCon High-Speed Connectivity
For example, in the Euphonix System 5 audio mixing console, EuCon enables the console surface to control the Euphonix DSP processing core.
EuCon has been standardized to allow the System 5 to control EuCon third party aware applications such as Steinberg’s Nuendo 3.1 with a Nuendo EuCon adaptor. Merging’s Pyramix is EuCon aware with a communications bridge between the Merging OASIS protocol and EuCon.
The new System 5-MC includes an innovative control surface based on the popular System 5 channel strips and the MC Pro Media Application Controller that connects via Ethernet to a high performance workstation running the EuCon DAW applications. The DAW handles all recording, editing, mixing and plug-in processing, controlled from the System 5-MC surface. Any ASIO or Core Audio compatible I/O hardware can be used with the system. With Nuendo EuCon, any VST plug-ins and Virtual Instruments running on the workstation may also be controlled from the surface.
The System 5-MC also includes an innovative Euphonix developed monitoring solution that runs on the workstation called Studio Monitor Pro controlled from the System 5-MC surface.
End-to-End Workflow Solutions for Audio Post and Music
When you put a world-class surface together with a world-class workstation and allow open connectivity and integration with third party plug-ins, virtual instruments, video solutions and I/O hardware you get a workflow solution that is modular, expandable, flexible, future proof, and highly cost-effective.
The System 5-MC is part of a larger end-to-end solution that includes Nuendo, Pyramix, the innovative MC Pro Media Application Controller and the integration of any EuCon aware applications with the current range of System 5 consoles found in top audio post, music, broadcast and live venues throughout the world.
By working closely with manufacturers who agree with an open architecture philosophy, a wide range of production products can be integrated in simple or complex end-to-end workflow solutions. As an example, you could start a project in Cubase, then move to Nuendo, then add an MC Pro controller, then move to a System 5-MC and finally move the project to one of the larger System 5-F multiple operator film consoles being used to mix top sound Oscar winning feature films such as ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’. And the System 5 can also control EuCon DAW stem recorders to finish off the process.
System 5-MC Control Surface System 5-MC Channel Strip Features
The System 5-MC channel strips can control any Logic Pro, Nuendo, SONAR or Pyramix track via EuCon, or Pro Tools, Digital Performer and Final Cut Pro via HUI & Mackie Control protocol.
100mm long-throw touch-sensitive moving faders.
Dual high-resolution LED meters, for levels and automation, next to each fader.
4-character dual designation displays showing track names above fader (12-14 character on the TFT channel screen).
On, solo, automation mode, input monitoring, attention and Swap switches.
8 touch-sensitive rotary controls per channel with LED display rings and 4 character designation displays. Each knobset has select, on and automation switches and automation status LEDs. Knobs can control any channel processing including plug-ins.
High-resolution TFT displays at the top of each channel showing metering, processor graphs (for EQ, dynamics and pan), routing, 12-14 character channel name designations and status.
