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Table of ContentsS5 Fusion Package .......................................................................................................... 3Key Features .................................................................................................................... 4System Components ....................................................................................................... 5The Control Modules ....................................................................................................... 6Typical Equipment Rack ................................................................................................. 6S5 Fusion Control Surface - 5 Module Frame ............................................................... 7Channels .......................................................................................................................... 8Strips .................................................................................................................................. 9New Touch Sensitive Knobs .......................................................................................... 10Inputs .............................................................................................................................. 11Channel Process Order ................................................................................................ 12EQ & Filters ..................................................................................................................... 12Dynamics ....................................................................................................................... 13Bus Routing and Aux Sends .......................................................................................... 14Pan Controls .................................................................................................................. 15Meters ............................................................................................................................ 16CM401-T Master Module .............................................................................................. 17Master Facilities ............................................................................................................. 18SnapShot Recall™ ......................................................................................................... 21Total Automation™ ...................................................................................................... 21Fader and Knob Automation Modes ......................................................................... 22Conforming ................................................................................................................... 22CM403 Joysticks ............................................................................................................ 22Film Monitor Panel Option ............................................................................................ 23EuCon Hybrid ................................................................................................................. 24SC264D Studio Computer ............................................................................................ 26Patching - PatchNet ..................................................................................................... 28File Management .......................................................................................................... 29Optional Analog & Digital Converters ........................................................................ 30
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S5 FUSION PACKAGE
S5 Fusion Package S5 Fusion comes as a complete package that can be expanded at any time in the future...
Control Surface: •MasterModule •From1to7x8-FaderModules(8-56faders) •ModulewithscreenforeMixwithtwinjoysticks •S5FusionFrame(5ft,7ftor9ft-5,7or9modules)
New SC264D Studio Computer: •UptotwoSP663DSPCards •eMixfilemanagementandPatchNetsoftware •FullEuphonixmixautomationsoftware •EuConHybridDAWcontrolapplication capable of controlling up to 5 workstations •RS422portmachinecontrol&MMCport
I/O: •4MADIinsand4MADIouts-256x256channels @48KHz(noteoneMADIoutisusedformonitoring) •MA703MADItoanaloginterfacefor26analog monitorfeeds&MC524MonitorController Interface •AdditionalEuphonixdigitaland/oranalogI/Ocan beaddedorsystemcanbeusedwith3rdpartyI/O
Expansion Options •AddanextraDSPSP663cardforover100 channels of DSP •Choosefromthreeframesizes-5ft,7ftand9ft •Add8-fadermodulesupto56channelstrips •Addasub-mastercentralassignmodule •Adda403PEC/DIRECTfilmmonitoringpanel •AddextraEuphonixor3rdpartyMADII/O •Addmultipleworkstationswithhundredsoftracks available from the console surface thanks to EuCon Hybrid
DSP CardsDifferent Software Mixer Models are available:Audio Post Mixer Models @ 48kHz •1cardincludedfor.. 1card... 2cards... 2cards... Channels 54 90 112 Mix Busses 20 32 32 GroupBusses 8 8 8 AuxBusses 8 16 16 BusProcessors 0 8 0 MADIIn&Out(64pathseach)48 8 Ext.MonitorInputs 1624 24
Music Mixer Models @ 48kHz •1cardincludedfor.. 1card... 2cards... 2cards... Channels 54 96 116 Mix Busses 12 12 12 GroupBusses 16 24 24 AuxBusses 12 16 16BusProcessors 0 6 0 MADIIn&Out(64pathseach)48 8Ext.MonitorInputs 1624 24
96kHzsampleratemixermodelsalsoavailablewith 50% less channels
SP663DSPCard
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S5 FusionThe feature film industry has long understood that high quality surround sound plays an important role in bringing the picture to life. Now that HDTV has arrived, TV stations and audio post housesarestartingtorealizetheneedtoproducehigherqualityand more complex programming with an increasing proportion of surround projects.
There is a need for a lower cost audio mixing solution that can handle a large number of tracks with the quality and reliability of DSP channels, professional monitoring, plus the ability to controlDAWtracksdirectly fromtheconsolesurface.TheS5Fusion digital audio mixing system meets these needs and is the Euphonix solution for this new high definition world.
Key Features
•ExternalDAWcontrol-bringmultipleDAWtracksontothesurface
•MixwithbothDSPchannelsandDAWtracksonthesurfacetogether
•Easytouseandlearn—intuitiveinterface
•ModularsurfaceandI/Odesign
•Constantvisualfeedbackfortheoperator
•Highestsoundquality
•StarformatEthernetmoduleinterconnectionresultinginmoresecureoperationandnocommunicationbottleneck
•High-resolutionLEDmetersnexttoeachfader
•240SnapShotRecallsofallconsolesettings
•48Layoutsfordifferentsurfaceconfigurations
•PatchNet-digitalrouter/patchbay(upto768x768signalpaths)
•Surroundpanningandmonitoringasstandard
•Spillfunctionforeasyaccesstomulti-formatsources
•8Knobs&100mmtouchsensitivemovingfaderperstrip
•Anysinglefadercanbeamulti-formatsource,upto7.1
•TFThigh-resolutiondisplaysatthetopofeachchannelformetering(upto7.1),EQ,dynamics&pangraphsandrouting
•Dynamicautomationofmostparameterstotimecode
•Conformtopicture
•ComprehensivemachinecontrolfacilitiesintegratingwithSoundmaster,ColinBroad,TamuraandJSK
•FullEuphonixsurroundsoundmonitormatirxwithanalogmonitoroutputs
INTRODUCTION
Derived from the best-selling System 5 series, S5 Fusion is a complete professional mixing package that provides a fusion of Euphonix’ new processing DSP card engine with EuCon Hybrid, a technology that allows the console surface to control its own DSPchannelsaswellaschannelsfrommultipleexternalDAWssimultaneously – the best of both worlds.
S5 Fusion is packed with features including the full Euphonix automation system and a Euphonix surround sound monitor ma-trix. Most critically, this new product incorporates years of ex-perience in satisfying the rigorous demands of the film produc-tion industry for pristine sound quality and extensive surround sound mixing capability.
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System Components
Control SurfaceS5 Fusion includes the System 5 control surface with a new lookcharcoalfinishcompletewith8to56channelstrips,amaster module, and a blank module with screen for the eMix software and joysticks. Each channel strip includes a multi-formatmovingfader,8touch-sensitiveknobsforEQ,filters,compressor,expander/gate,aux,pan,andTDM,VST,andAu-dioUnitsDAWplug-incontrol.Thehigh-resolutionscreensshow multi-format metering, track info and routing display.
New Digital Processing CardsThenewexpandableSC264DsystemcomputerprovidesDSPchannelseachwithEQanddynamicsprocessing,delay,andsurround panning to multi-format mix, group and aux bus-ses.
EuCon HybridWhat elevates S5 Fusion above other mixing systems isEuCon Hybrid. EuCon is a control protocol developed by Euphonix which allows high-speed Ethernet control of any application.Apple’sLogicPro,Merging’sPyramix,Steinberg’sNuendo,MOTU’sDigitalPerformerandApogee’sMaestroalldirectly support EuCon for the ultimate in control integration. EuCon also supports control of applications such as Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro.
eMix Operations such as system setup, file management, patch-ing, and diagnostics are managed by a program called eMix which runs with a screen and keyboard, usually situated next to the console. PatchNet, a powerful digital patching system that handles patching for all the console’s inputs and outputs, replaces a traditional patchbay with a system that can store and recall every single patch that is made.
I/OTheS5Fusioncomeswith4MADIinputsandouts,expand-ableto8MADIinsandoutsbyaddinganextraDSPcards.AEuphonixMA703MADIconverterformonitorsisincludedusing up one of the MADI outputs.
S5 Fusion Control Surface
SC264DSystemComputer- includes DSP Cards and machine control
Converters
eMix Software
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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The Control ModulesThe S5 Fusion surface is modular and comes with three differ-enttypesofmodules(seeoppositepagefor5ftS5Fusionpack-agesurface):•CM401-TMasterControlModule(1ftwide,305mm)•CM408-T8-FaderChannelStripModule(1ftwide,305mm) -from1to7for8-56faders.•CM411-JJoystickModule(1ftwide,305mm)
Optional modules...•CM402-TSubmasterCentralAssignModule•CM403-F/JFilmMonitoringPanelwithtwinJoystickModule (1ftwide,610mm)ReplacesCM411-Jmodule•CM409-FBlankModule(1ftwide,305mm)
S5 Fusion FrameTheS5Fusionframeisavailableinthreesizessupporting5,7or 9 modules.
The main console modules connect to the equipment rack via Ethernet cables for extremely simple hookup, allowing the sur-facetobeplacedlongdistancesfromtherack.TheCM401-TMaster Control Module also includes talkback wiring.
The illustrationbelowshows the5-module frame.Widths for
Typical Equipment RackThe rack below shows an S5 Fusion system equipment rack. The MA703isusedformonitorfeeds.
ThestandardS5Fusionhas4MADIinsand4MADIouts-eachMADIcanhandleupto64channelsat48Khztotalling256x256signal paths. These are the audio inputs and outputs to the Euphonix DSP channels and buses. One of the MADI outs is used for theMA703monitor feedMADI to analog converter.AddinganextraDSPcardadds4extraMADIinsandouts,uptoatotalof8MADII/O(512x512signalpaths)withtwoDSPCards.
Connections to and from theMADI I/O can be made to anyMADI converters including the full Euphonix range of modu-larandmulti-channelconvertersshownonpage28.3rdpartyMADII/Ocanalsobeused.Oneofthecheapestandmostef-fectivewaystoconnectDAWsistouseMADIPCIcardssuchasthe RME Hammerfall DSP MADI card.
EthernetSwitch
EthernetEuCon to Surface
Main Console Inputs and Outputs can be fed from
Euphonix and 3rd party MADI I/O
MADI
SC264D Studio Computer, up to two SP663 DSP Cards
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64.45” 1,637mm*
38.37” 975mm
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60.44” 1,535mm*
28.30” 719mm
41.52” 1,055mm
64.45” 1,637mm*
38.37” 975mm
63.53” 1,614mm*
60.44” 1,535mm*
S5 Fusion 5-module frame dimensions...
S5 Fusion Width Dimensions Front Elevation# of modules 5 7 9
width of con-sole inc. trim
63.53” 1,614mm 87.77” 2,229mm 112.01” 2,845mm
width console less trim
60.44” 1.535mm 84.68” 2,151mm 108.92” 2,767mm
width of legs 64.45” 1.637mm 88.65” 2.252mm 112.85” 2,866mm
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ChannelsThe number of cards in the DSP cards determine the number of channels and buses that are available in each S5 Fusion. For a given number of DSP cards, different combinations of chan-nels and buses may be quickly configured using the eMix Mixer Modelsoftware.UsuallyaMixerModelischosenduringinstal-lation and is used throughout the life of the system as it will best match the application requirements of the studio.
EachS5Fusionchannelhas:
•2inputs,thatmaybefedfromanalogordigitalsources
(usingappropriateconverters),labelledA&B.EitherA,B
or A & B may be selected to feed the channel.
•phasereverse
•gaintrim
•delayupto2secs
•insertsend&return
•4bandfullyparametricEQ
•2filters
•dynamicsincludingcompress/expand-gatewithhyster-
esis, key input and side chain filter
•touchsensitivemovingfader
•multi-formatpanningtogroupandmixbuses
•upto32mixbuses
•upto24groupbuses
•upto16auxsendbuses
•solo(APL,PFL,SIP)
•2directoutputs-pre-fader&post-fader
If mic preamps are connected to the channel these additional controlsareavailablewhichrelatetotheML530remotemic/lineinterfaceunit:
•inputimpedance-hi/lo
•phantompower
•hipassfilter
•analoginputgain
Function4 of 7
Function5 of 7
Function6 of 7
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Pre-FaderOutput
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Fader& Mute
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InsertFunction3 of 7
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Delay
DYNKey
Link
Trim & Phase
Input Select
Channel Inputs
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CHANNELS
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StripsS5 Fusion is built up ofmodules of 8 strips. Controls closelyresemble those of a traditional analog surface. In its simplest formasinglestripcontrolsasinglesourcesoa24stripsurfacecouldcontrol24channels. TFTGraphicDisplay:
meters,designation,pan,EQ,dyn graphs, routing indication
Knobset:8knobswith4character
displays
KnobsetFunctionSelect:selectsthe8knobstocontrolInput,Dyn,EQ,Filters,Aux,Pan
or Routing
Fader:twin4-characterdesignations(thatmaybelinkedtothefacil-ityrouter),solo,channelon,
channel select key for bringing up the source in the center of
the console, 100mm long-throw touch-sensitivemotorizedfader,
twinhi-resLEDmeters
Swap ButtonDesignations:Swap Source Main Source
ON & Fader Select/Punch
WaveButton(bringssource
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TouchSensitive
Moving Fader
Dual Hi-Res LEDMeters
Swap (Replace)However there is a very useful function called “Swap” which allows single strips, or every strip, to switch between two chan-nels.So48channels(sources)couldeasilybe controlled from24 strips bySwapping between the two layers at the push of a button(1-24and25-48).
S5 Fusion adds further flexibility by allow-ing any source to be controlled from any strip, it is even possible to have two strips controlling a single source. This is where Layoutscomeintoplay.
Layouts & Control Groups The position of sources on the surface can besavedand recalledasLayouts. Forex-ample one Layout could be sources 1-24and another sources 25-48 for a consolewith48channelsand24strips.More im-portantly the most critical sources can be placed next to the operator. For example, dialog to the left and music sources to the rightofthecenter.DifferentLayoutscanbesavedsothattheengineer always has the most important sources within easy reach.Layoutsdonotsaveandrecallknobandfadersettings,they simply recall the layout of sources on the control surface. SnapShots are used to save parameter settings. Control Groups allow a number of faders to be controlled from a single strip. Layoutscanstore/recall theentiredeskoronly certainstripsdefined by the operator.
Central Control of StripsThe Master Control Module includes a complete strip for central controlofanysource.PressingtheWavekeynexttoasourcefader brings that source to the central strip.
Swaps the Strip between the Main and Swap Source
STRIPS
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Bright Orange LED Pointer
S5 Fusion uses unique rotary illuminated touch-sensitive knobs that instantly reset after a recall. The center of the knob also includes a switch which can be used for certain knobset select functions, and to punch in the knob automation, if the touch-sensitive knob automation option is switched off.
The displays reflect the type of control, for example a gain con-trol is shown opposite. Below are the different displays for dif-ferentfunctions:
KnobsetsAt the topofeachstripareasetof8knobswithassociatedswitches. These knobs can be selected to control the following parametersusingtheswitchesjustbelowtheknobs:
•InputControls
•Dynamics
•EQ&Filters
•AuxSends-level,pre/postandrouting
•Pan
•RoutingtoGroup/CleanFeedsandMixBuses
The selected button in this photo shows that the knobset is controllingEQ.To the leftof thesekeysareprocessor In/Outswitches.
Other Channel Functions Herearejustsomeextrafunctionsavailabletotheengineer:•CopyandPasteonestriptoanother•UseasinglestriptoselectfunctionsuchasEQ,Dynamics,Aux for all strips •Clearallcontrols•LockastriptopreventchangeswhentheLayoutchanges•Selectastriptobecontrolledfromthecentersection•ExpandastripsothatEQ,Dyn,etc.controlsarespreadacrossseveral strips
New Touch Sensitive Knobs
ProcessorIn/OutKeys
KnobsetFunctionSelectKeys
Q Pan Gain Frequency & Q
Knob Status LEDsTouch - Blue Auto-Glide - YellowRead - Green Write-Red
Knob Function ColorInput - RedExpand - GreenCompress - TurquoisePan - Dark BlueAux - YellowEQ&Filters-Violet
Knob with Push Switch
Switch AutomationWrite
TOUCH SENSITIVE KNOBS
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InputsEach channel has two digital inputs labelled A and B. Controls foreachinputinclude:
•GainTrim
•PhaseReverse
•Delay
•InputSelect(A,B,orA+B)
Patching Input Sources (PatchNet) The PatchNet routing system (see page 24) is used to patchsources to inputs. Any sources within the system, such as mix-minus/groupoutputsorexternalsmaybesenttotheseinputs.
External MADI inputs can also be directly patched. For Analog, AES/EBUandotherdigitalsourcestheEuphonixconvertersareused.SeetheConvertersectionfordetails(page28).
Mic/Line Preamp For variable gain analog mic in-puts Euphonix can provide the optionalML530with24mic/lineinput preamps and the AM713analog to digital converter. If this is connected to the system the controls for phantom power, input impedance, high pass fil-ter and gain are available on the channel strip.
This can also act as a direct box, providing correct impedance matching with balanced outputs plus the benefit of gain control.
ImpedanceHighZ/LowZ
PhantomIn/Out
High Pass FilterIn/Out
AnalogMic/LineGain
Gain Trim
PhaseIn/Out
Delay(upto2secs)In/Out
InputSwitch:A,B,A&B
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Channel Process OrderEach channel has an insert point which can be placed in any of the seven process positions. The Euphonix converters provide analoganddigitalI/Oforinsertionofanytypeofdevice,suchas a delay line, into the signal path.
Thereare7processingsections:
•Delay
•MeteringSource
•InsertPoint
•EQ
•2Filters
•Dynamics
•FaderandMute
These can be arranged in any order using the eMix application, even when passing audio, but must be re-ordered at least two adjacentchannelsatatime.Forexample,theEQmaybesettofollowdynamics,theinsertmaybeplacedaftertheEQordynam-ics, and metering, can be placed after the fader, on channels 1 and2,oronchannels1-8.
EQ & FiltersThe EQ controls are shown opposite. Euphonix has a well-earned reputation for the highest quality EQ algorithmswithan uncompromised approach to design. S5Fusion’sequalizerismuchmorethanjustasimpleEQ.Thefourbandsareeachfullyparametric,withadditionallyswitchablepeak/shelfselec-tion on two of the bands. Frequencies are not limited to fixed ranges; each band covers the entire 20Hz - 20kHz spectrum,withagain+/-24dBandlocalvariableQcontrol.ThePage key at the bottom of the knobs brings up the Filters. There are two
Filtersthatcaneachbesetto:HighPass,LowPass,BandPass
or Notch. Each filter has a frequency control. The notch filter includesQcontrolanda“boost/listen”function,monitoringtheaudio without the filter in the circuit, to help identify any prob-lematicfrequencypriortoselection.A50/60Hzhum,orotherunexpected noise problem can be taken care of without disturb-ingtheprogrammixorcompromisinganyequalizersettingsaswith shared designs.
EQ DisplayWheneveranequalizerisbeingadjustedagraphicaldisplayap-pears to illustrate what the processor is doing to the audio at the top of the channel.
EQSelectClear
High BandFreq/QPage
Freq AdjPeak/Shelf
Gain AdjHighBandIn/OutHigh Mid Band
Freq/QPageFreq Adj
Gain AdjHighMidBandIn/Out
Low Mid BandFreq/QPage
Freq Adj
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Freq AdjPeak/Shelf
Gain AdjLowBandIn/Out
PageKeystoFilters
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DynamicsThe S5 Fusion has an extremely powerful dynamics section comprisingofaCompressor/Limiter,anExpander/Gateandsidechain key input with filter. S5 Fusion allows both Compress and Expand sections to be used together. The knobset shown op-posite is thesimpleCompress/Expandknobsetwith themaincontrols for both sections available. The page keys at the bot-tom allow the knobset to be switched to a further 3 sets of knobs that give more advanced control. Here are the full set of parametersthatcanbeadjusted:
CompressorRelease
Attack
Threshold
Ratio
Depth
Knee
GainMakeUp
CompressorIn/Out
Expander/Gate Release
Attack
Threshold
Ratio
Depth
Knee
Hold
Hysteresis
Expander/GateIn/Out
Side Chain FilterType-HiPass,LoPass,BandPass,Notch
SideChainListen
SideChainSource-Channel,KeyInput,Link
Detector Type - Peak, Average
Dynamics Display Wheneverdynamicsarebeingadjustedagraphicaldisplay isshown on the display at the top of the strip to illustrate how the processor is affecting the audio.
Dynamics SelectClear
Compressor
Release
Attack
Threshold
RatioCompressorIn/Out
Expander
Release
Attack
Threshold
RatioExpanderIn/Out
PageKeys
DynamicsIn/OutDynamicsKnobsetSelect
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Number of Buses - Mixer Models The number of Mix, Group and Aux buses available in a S5 Fu-sion console is dependent on the number of DSP cards and the selected Mixer Model. A second DSP card may be added at any time to increase the number of channels.
Bus ProcessingThenewDSPcardssupportupto8dedicatedbusprocessorscomprising filters and dynamics that can be attached to any mix, group or aux bus and controlled from a Strip.
Mix Buses Upto32mixbusesareavailable,configuredinSections(Stems)toallow mixing to different formats. For example, a stereo mix section hastwoindividualbusesanda5.1mixsectionhassix.Upto16mix sections may be simply configured from the eMix setup soft-ware and each may be given a name. S5 Fusion supports up to 32 individualmixbuses.FormatsareMono,Stereo,LCRS,5.1,6.1and7.1pluscustomformats.RoutingasourcetoaMixSectionisdonefromtheswitchesontheKnobsetafterfirstpressingtheRoute-Mixkey.JustaswiththeAuxsends,asshownright,eachOn/Offkeyswitches the signal to that bus section. The channel signal may be routed to all buses in that section with or without the pan inserted. Itisalsopossibletoroutetoindividualbuses(directassign)ineachsection, for example, just the center bus of a 5.1 mix section.
Group BusesUpto24audiogroup/DAWsendbusesareavailable.Theycanbesettoformatsfrommonothru7.1.RoutingissimilartoMixbusesbypressingtheRoute-GroupkeythenusingtheknobsetOn/Offswitches. For traditional sub-group control these buses may be brought back into channels that can act as audio sub-group masters - note that dedicated bus processing is also available. The Group knobsets also include an overall group send level control.
Aux Send Upto16Auxsendsareavailableandcanbeconfiguredinmonoor stereo pairs. Press the Aux function key to bring up the Aux sends on the knobset. The example on the right shows typical Aux sends with 1 & 2 working as a stereo send with pan. Sends can be individually set to feed pre or post-fader and can be used as effects sends or foldback sends. Aux masters are controlled from the center section and include individual talkback and tone insert provisions. Each send may be named to reflect its destina-tion. Aux sends can be flipped to be controlled from the faders - very useful for setting complex monitor mixes and sends.
Aux SelectClear
(Aux1&2aresetupasstereo)Aux 1 & 2 PanPanIn/Out
Pre/PostAux1&2LevelAux1&2On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Pre/PostAux 3 GainAux3On/Off
Aux Page To Additional Sends
AuxKnobsetSelect
Group and Mix Routing KnobsetSelect
Bus Routing and Aux Sends
BUSES & ROUTING
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Pan Controls
Pan Formats Years of experience in the film world allows Euphonix to include powerful surround features not found on other systems, with an extremely simple user interface. For surround Mix Sections (Stems)thefollowingpancontrolsareavailable:
•FrontPan
•SurroundPan
•RearPan
•BoomLevel
•Non-BoomLevel
•Divergence
•Focus
•Rotate
Multi-Format Masters and SpillStereo sources or surround sources such as a 5.1 pre-mix, or the 8 sources in an audio sub-group (in the case of 7.1) canbe controlled from a single control strip called a Multi-Format Master to save on space and to make adjustments, including routing, much simpler. A function called Spill allows the com-ponent sources of the Multi-Format Master to be brought up on the surface, for individual adjustment of each element, at the push of the channel select button on the Multi-Format Master or Control Group.
Panning Display Wheneverpanisbeingadjustedthedisplayabovethechannelindicates the pan position.
Pan SelectClear
RotateIn/Out
Focus Front On/Cut
Divergence FrontOn/Cut
Non-BoomLevelIn/Out(followfront)
BoomLevelIn/Out
Pan RearIn(bypass)/Out(phantomcenter)
Front/SurroundPanIn/Out(front)
Front Pan (stereopanforstereoformats)
In/OutPage to Extra Pan Controls
PanKnobsetSelectSwitch In Pan Controls to
Group and Mix Buses
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Meters The meters above each strip may be set to show any source, Mix, Group or Aux bus. Single or dual meters can be select-ed. For example, all strips could have the source fader signal plus thefirst24stripscouldalsoshowthemixbus levels.The example shown to the right has been configured with a single inputmeterdisplaying thesourcesignal (channel1)and a dynamics meter.
Themeter isaccuratetowithin1/4dBfrom0dBfsdownto48dBfsanddisplaysclipindication.Thegreenbartotheleftof the meter lights showing the approach to peak level.
If the strip is set to a Multi-Format Master that has stereo or surround format then the meter at the top of the strip will show stereo or 5.1 metering.
It is also possible to set up the channel meters so that they display metering for both the Main and Swap sources at the same time.
Meter PresetsMeter presets allow the setup of meter combinations to bestoredandnamedforlaterrecall-24areavailable.Onesetup could contain primary source meters together with mix bus signals, another Aux sends.
EQ / Dynamics / Pan DisplayWheneverEQ,Dynamics,andPanarebeingcontrolledontheknobset, a graphical display illustrates what is happening to the audio.
Channel Routing DisplaySource routing to the mix and group buses are also displayed on the screen.
High Resolution Meter
Dynamics Meter
Source Designation
Channel Number
EQCurve(dynamics&pancurvesshow
whentheirknobsetsareselected)
Bus Routing Indication
Button Designation (forthetwobuttonsattopofthestrip)
Screen at the top of 8 strips showing 8 channel meters
METERS
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CM401-T Master Module
100mm touch moving faders
Knobset Function Select - Filters, EQ
Input, Dyn, Pan,Mix & Grp Route
8 Color Coded Knobs Aux / Group / Mix Bus Masters
4 x SLS/Cue Controls
Main Panel
Sub Panel
Solo/AFL/PFL
Main MonitorControl & Display
Central Assign StripMaster Fader
Automation ControlsQuick Access Panel
Transport & Locate
ProcessorIn/Out
SWAP withTwin 4 Char
Displays
Knob Switches for In/Out, On/Off & Automation
CM408-T8 Fader Module
CM401-T Master Module
MASTER FACILITIES
Master ModuleThe CM401TMastermodule includes a full assignablechannel strip on the left, plus all the master facilities controls including monitoring, comms, bus masters Solo, transport and automation. The photo below shows all the major control sections which are discussed in detail in the next few pages.
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Master Facilities
Master MetersThe flat screen display above the center section includes meter-ing for main monitor outputs. The number of meters will match themonitor’sformat(5.1isshownintheexamplebelow).
The8metersatthebottomofthescreenareforAux,Group,Mix outputs or the SLS/Cuemonitors, depending on the busmaster knobset selection.
Solo, AFL, PFLS5Fusionincludes:
•Solo-In-Place(SIP)
•AfterPanListen(APL)
•PreFaderListen(PFL)
•FaderBackstopPFL
•SoloSafe-forisolatingeffectsreturns
from Solo-In-Place
The solo control knob in the center section allows the level of APLandPFLtobesetandpressingthetopoftheknobwillclearanysolos.ThereisalsoasoloactiveLED.
SoloOptions:
•Inter-cancelling,MomentaryorLatchingSoloswitches
•Solo(AFL,PFL)canbesenttoeitherofthetwoalternate
speaker outputs or can be sent to whichever is the cur-
rently selected speaker
•Solocandimthemonitors
MonitoringS5Fusionhasfivemonitoroutputs;ControlRoom(mainandtwoalternates),andtheSLS/CueoutputsMonA,B,CandD.Eachof the 5 monitor feeds can select from external inputs config-ured as ExternalDevices, theMix Sections (Stems) both busand playback return, and the aux sends.
The format of the main control room monitors, and Mon A can handleuptoan8outputsurroundformat.EventheAlt1outputscanhandle6speakerswhichisveryusefulforasecondsetofcontrol room speakers when mixing in surround. Group outputs are usually monitored on the strips but can also be picked up by the External inputs using PatchNet.
Monitor Selector
Externals Mix Stems
CRMonitors
8 Out (max 7.1)
Main8 Out (max 7.1)
Alt 16 Out (max 5.1)
Mon A8 Out (max 7.1)
Alt 2Stereo
Mon BStereo
Mon CStereo
Mon DStereo
Aux Sends
StemRtn
Stem
Main PanelThe main panel in the center section is used for making monitor selections as well as for many other functions including saving and loadingLayouts,MeterPresetsandSnapShots. It isverysimple to operate with a straightforward menu structure and designations which describe functions next to the actual keys. The External Monitor Selection is shown opposite for selecting external sources to the Control Room Monitors.
Main Panel(CurrentlyswitchedtoSoloOptions)
4SLS/CueMon Outs
CR MonitorSolo
MASTER METERS & MONITORING
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Master Facilities
External Inputs Upto24devicesmaybeconfiguredforExternalsourcesinanysurroundformatupto7.1.Themonitormatrixisintelligentandautomatically selects the appropriate monitor format to match the source’s format.
Monitor Source SelectionEachofthemonitoroutputs(CR,MonA,B,C,D)havetheirownlevel and source select key. It is important to note that these are digitally controlled analog controls as they provide a quiet and highly stable monitor output stage which is essential when feeding powerful monitors at high levels.
The8-characterdisplayshowsthenameoftheselectedsourceand the switch on the level knob acts as a speaker mute.
The Main Control Room feed can be sent to the Main Monitors, Alt 1, or Alt 2.
Each of the 5 monitor outputs has a Source button. Pressing this activates the Main panel.
Monitor Output ControlMain Control Room Monitor The Main Control Room speaker section includes a digital read-outof level,8-charactersourcedisplayanddedicatedDimandMute keys. The active speakers are indicated just above the level controltoshowwhichspeakersareswitchedon(LCRetc.).
It is also possible to switch off individual speakers, set dim level andphasereversetheLeftspeaker.Theseoptionsareacces-sible from the CR Output key which brings up menus on the Mainpanel(seepreviouspage).
Mon A, B, C & D By pushing the Mon A, B, C & D level control switch these feeds can be muted.
Monitor Format Fold Down The Control Room Output key also brings up main monitor fold downoptionssuchasfoldingdowna5.1feedtoLCRS,Stereoor Mono. The way the outputs get folded down, and any level drops,canbesetbytheuserfromtheeMixsoftware(shownopposite).Thesesettingscanbestoredas24userpresets.
Monitor Section and the Main panel to the right. Main panel shows
the Main Menu with all the major section headings
MONITORING
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Master Facilities
Communications FacilitiesS5 Fusion includes a comprehensive communications system including talkback, listenback, oscillator and slate. The Comms Ctrl button, just above the main monitor controls, brings up all the communications optionson theMainpanel.TheQuickKeyspanel (shownop-posite)canalsousedforfastaccesstocommsfacilities.
Talkback Two talkback mic inputs are available with phantom power. One talkback mic is provided and is normally situated in the engi-neers position, a second can be added for the producer and lo-cated elsewhere in the control room. A remote talkback enable switch input is provided. Mon A, B, C and D are usually used for SLSorCuefeeds.
•TalkbacktoMonA,B,C&D&Aux
•Individuallevelcontrolofeachtalkbackmic
•Talkbackkeyscanlatchorbemomentary
•MainCRmonitor,MonA,B,CorDdimsduringtalkback
Listenback FourListenbackmic inputsareavailable.Theseincludephan-tompowerandindividuallevelcontrols.Listenbackfeatures:
•ListenbacktoMainControlRoomMonitor,Alt1,Alt2
•ListenbackcanfollowCRSpeakers
•ListenbacktoMonA,B,C,Deachwithswitch
•CanbelatchingormomentaryandcandimCRMonitors
Oscillator Digital oscillator accessible from the Comms Control key andkeysontheMainpanel.Features:
•Dedicated100Hz,440Hz,1kHz,10kHzandusersettablekey
•SineorPinkNoise
•Oscillatorlevelcontrol
•OsctoMixSections,Grps,Auxplusallofthese
Quick Access PanelThispanelhas4setsof5keys,fac-tory set for quick access to common-ly used comms features. The four buttons at the top bring up four sets of 5 keys, the one shown right is the set of talkback keys.
COMMUNICATIONS & BUS MASTERS
Bus MastersBus Masters are controlled from the 8knobsandfunctionselectswitchesinthemiddleofthecon-sole. The knobset can be switched between Group, Mix and Aux Bus Masters using the function select keys at the bottom of the knobset.Thepagekeyallowsthe8knobstoswitchbetweensetsof8controls(1-8,9-16etc.)
EachmasterhasagaintrimandOn/Offswitchplusaninsert.For a Mix Section this will control the gain of all the buses with-in the section. For the Mix Masters the upper switch next to eachknobswitchestheknobstoallowOn/Offandgaintrimforindividual buses within each Section. The user can lock the bus masters so the point of reference is always the same.
Master Fader The Master Fader in the middle of the center section controls all Mix Section output levels. It can also be locked out.
Bus DesignationMix Section Expand
BusLevelOn/Off
PageKeys
Bus Master Knobset
Function Select
Bus Masters
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SNAPSHOT RECALL & TOTAL AUTOMATION
Total Automation™ As S5 Fusion is a fully digital console, it has been designed with Total Automation in mind. Almost all parameters on the console may be dynamically automated to timecode including faders, EQ, pans, Aux sends, dynamics, processor in/out andfaderOn/Off.
Thefadersaremotorizedandtouch-sensitive,asaretheknobs,which(withtheiruniqueilluminateddisplays)showautomationmoves as they playback,with dedicated LEDs showing auto-mation status. Each switch that can be automated has its own automation punch key.
In the center of the console are a set of dedicated automa-tion keys. These are used to select objects for inclusion into the automation and for selecting the object status. Automation may be written in small sections, which is more normal for post work, or can be written as continuous moves throughout the length of the Title.
Automation Status Isolate - Object behaves manually. Read-Objectplaysbackautomatedmove.Whenplayingbackan automated move in READ the engineer can manually over-ride the control or fader by simply touching and moving the con-trol - nothing is written but the manual moves will be heard. Write Absolute - moves are recorded. Write Trim - trim moves can be written on top of an existing move.Auto Glide - This is a punch out mode for a soft ramped change between the level at punch out and the underlying level. Glide time can be user set.
Automation Performance Control Several modes are avail-able to modify the main automationstatus:
Preview-Whenactivatedthe engineer can preset a value prior to punching an object into write. Usefulfor writing an abrupt jump in level.
Suspend Preview - Al-lows the engineer to quick-ly switch between the new value and the underlying automated value.
Capture - Stores in mem-ory the values of objects which are writing. Punch Capture allows all these objects to be punched back into record at the stored values. Join - Stores in memory which objects were writ-ing when the transport was stopped (i.e. objectsthat were not punched out manually). The join keyal-lows all these objects to be punched back into record.
Auto Join - Automatically punch all the objects that were writing when the transport was stopped back into write at the timecode where the transport was stopped.
Fill - Four keys that allow a level or switch state to be writ-ten from the punch out point to the start, or to the end of a region. Can also write the punch out level or state between two points.
All Match - Punches out all objects currently writing. Objects will glide back to previously recorded values.
SnapShot Recall™A SnapShot stores console settings for recall at a later date. S5Fusionsupports240SnapShotsperTitle.Theoperatorcanchoose which parameters to include in a SnapShot. For exam-ple, a SnapShot may include every setting on all channels, a singlechannel,orjusttheEQorpansettingsonasinglechan-nel.SnapShotscanbenamedandcanalsobemodified.Whena Title is stored the state of the console is stored in that Title so when it loads it brings back all console settings.
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Conforming Automation to PictureAs video or film sections are inserted, deleted, and moved dur-ing post-production, the Conform utility realigns the automation datatomatchtheeditedfilm.DatafromanEditDecisionList(EDL)withthestarttime,endtime,anddurationforeachedit,alongwith the type of operation (insert, delete,move) is en-tered into the Conform utility. The Conform utility creates a new mixwiththeEDLchanges.
Fader and Knob Automation Modes
CM403 JoysticksTwin joysticks can be assigned to any channels.
AUTOMATION
H i F
On Switch read/writeLEDs
Master / Slave / Link Indicators
Select/Punch for ON
Underlying ON Status Auto Glide
Function (such as EQ,Dynamics, Pan etc.)Select/Punch
Select/Punch for Switch
Switch (usually an audio function such as ON/OFF)
Automation LEDs for the KnobTouch - Blue Auto-Glide - YellowRead - Green Write - Red
Select/Punchswitch for the knob
Switch Automation Write LED - Red
Fader read/write LEDs
Select/Punch for Fader
Fader Touch
Touch SensitiveMoving Fader
Automation Mode Write LED Read LED
Isolated off offRead off onRead 'Suspended' off fast pulseWrite Absolute on offWrite Trim on onWriting Automation medium flashIn ATO/Glide fast pulseIn Preview slow pulse
shown in System 5 silver color - panel is black for S5 Fusion
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FILM MONITOR PANEL
Film Monitor Panel OptionACM403-F/JFilmMonitoringPanelwithtwinJoystickModule,canreplacethestandardCM411-Jmodule,whichonlyhasthetwin joysticks. This film module includes the film monitor panel, as shown below, as well as the twin joysticks. There is a blank panel space for any custom controls at the top of the module. A special display screen, showing monitoring status and stem multi-format meters, replaces the eMix screen at the top of the module-soifthisoptionisfittedanotherblank411moduleisneeded for the eMix screen or an external eMix screen display is required.
The Film and Post Monitoring Panel fulfills the requirements for atraditionalPEC/Directmonitoringsystemforthefilmpost-pro-duction environment. The Film Monitor module is divided into twodistinctparts:thetraditionalPEC/DIRpanelontheleft,andan additional utility panel to the right. The right panel duplicates most of the master section’s monitoring and setup functions
The PEC/DIR panel houses the traditional paddles used forPEC/DIR,Bus/Playback,orBus/Tapeswitching.Thesecondsetsofpaddlesareusedtoputtrack(s)intorecord.Thereareeightpaddle strips, with associated switches above them, and a mas-ter control strip. All operations take place within the console’s existingmonitormatrixandaffectonlythemain(CR)monitors.
The system automatically sends mix buses to the correct moni-tor bus based on the bus section format. For example, when monitoring FX, the left bus of the section is automatically sent to the left monitor bus. It is sometimes required to override this assignment and send a mix bus to a different monitor bus than wasintended.ItispossibletousetheExp/SelkeysabovethedisplaysonthePEC/DIRpaddletoselectbuseswithinasection.Whenabus is selected, theSpeakerRe-Assignpanel illumi-nates the current monitor bus assignment. Selecting a different speaker from the panel re-assigns the bus within the monitor matrix.
shown in System 5 silver color - panel is black for S5 Fusion
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EuCon Hybrid
Get ConnectedEuCon Hybrid is included with S5 Fusion and extends the control capabilities of the console beyond the dedicated DSP Cards to theoutsideworld,bringingDAWtracksfrommultipleworksta-tions onto the console surface for mixing. No other control system or console comes close to the power and total integration of Euphonix control surfaces with EuCon.
AnyDAWrunningtheEuConClientApplicationonthenetworkcan have its tracks selected for placement and control on the S5Fusionsurface.ThepositionofDAWtracksonthesurfaceiscompletelyflexible.MultipletracksfromseparateDAWsmaybe placed in any order on the surface simultaneously next to EuphonixDSPchannels.ThesechannelLayoutsmaybesaved,makingthemeasytoaccessandorganize-oneLayoutforDSPchannels, one for Pro Tools and one with combinations from multipleDAWsforexample.
This greatly extends the capability of any S5 Fusion console and allowsoperatorsaccesstoDAWtracksthatwouldotherwisebe available only as traditional playback sources. It is now pos-sible to have direct, high-speed access to any of these tracks, their plug-ins and metering.
Pro Tools - Mac Pro
Logic Pro - Mac ProS5 Fusion SC264D Studio Computer
with DSP Card(s) & EuCon Hybrid PCI Card - bridges the S5 Fusion & DAW LANs
Nuendo - PC
Pyramix - PC
MC Pros & System 5-MCs
DAD AX24 Converter/Mic Pre
Screens DVI
S5 Fusion LANEthernet Switch
DAW LANEthernet Router
NuendoPro Tools
Pyramix DSP
Save and recall different combinations of DAW & DSP assignments with Layouts
Logic Pro
DVI Switch from System 5 EuCon
Panel viaUSB-GP I/O
S5 Fusion Package
EuConThe EuCon control protocol makes all this connectivity possible and is transparent to the user. EuCon Hybrid scans the Ethernet network for availableworkstations.AnyPCorMacapplication,notjustDAWs,can be controlled from the S5 Fusion surface.
The EuCon Client Application is installed on each PC or Mac workstation for basic connectivity. This allows control surface commands, such as fader or knob moves, to be translated into EuCon,HUIorMackieControlcommandsforeachapplication.Native EuCon applications that directly support the EuCon pro-tocol, suchasDigitalPerformer,Nuendo, LogicPro,Maestro,MIO Console, SONAR and Pyramix, have an extremely high level of integration with high-resolution, high-speed connectiv-ity to all of the application’s functions, including multi-channel meteringandEQ/pancurves.Controlisfastandhighlyrespon-sive. EuCon Hybrid also provides extensive high-speed control ofProToolsandFinalCutProthroughacombinationofHUIandMackieControlUniversalprotocolsandEuphonix-specificpro-tocol extensions. In addition to fader, pan, aux sends, metering and routing, EuCon Hybrid allows access to the track’s plug-ins fromthe8knobsontheS5Fusion.
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DAWsrunningtheEuConClientApplicationarehighlightedinthe sub-panel and can be selected for access by the S5 Fusion.
DAWTrackscanbeassignedtoanystripinanyorderandsavedusing Layouts (up to 48 Layouts).Auto-Assignworks just thesameaswithnormalS5Fusionchannelstripassignments.DAWtracks also appear in the list of available sources when assign-ingdirectlyfromthestrip. DAWtrackscanbeindependentlyplaced on the control surface. For example, Pro Tools track 1 couldbeplacednexttoitstrack24whichcouldbefollowedbytrack14fromaNuendosystem.
The MC Controller includesmultiplebanksof24SmartSwitches,programmed with keystroke or EuCon commands, which are saved in Application Sets specific to each application. These SoftKeysareavailableforuseontheS5FusionandappearontheMainPanelfortheselectedDAW.
DAWSelect-pushtobringDAWTracksandSoftKeys
to the Main Panel
Page Tracks
DAWTrackSelectwithName(1st8chars)
ToggleTracksorSoftKeys
Setup-SelectDAWsonnetwork for S5 Fusion access
Auto-Assign Tracks
DAWSelect-pushtobringDAWTracksandSoftKeys
to the Main Panel
PageSoftKeys
DAWSoftKey
ToggleSoftKeysorTracks
Setup-SelectDAWsonnetwork for S5 Fusion access
TheS5Fusionincludesajog/shuttlewheelatthebottomoftheCM401-Tcentersection.Oneofthemost useful features of EuCon control is the abil-ity to assign different functions to this wheel. As wellasJogandShuttlethewheelmayalsobeused for adjusting clip based functions in some EuConDAWssuchastrimhead/tail,fadein/out,slip, move and clip gain.
Automation functionality of DAW tracks is de-pendentonthefeatureswithineachDAW.Anyfader,knoborswitchautomationforDAWtracksiswritten directly to theDAWsoftware and isnot associated with the Euphonix S5 Fusion au-tomation of DSP card channels. Faders are touch-sensitive and knobs include auto-pickup function-ality.AnyautomationplayingbackfromtheDAWwill move the appropriate faders, and display changesontheknobLEDringsandswitches.
Main Panel
Sub Panel
TheMain Panel provides access to Tracks and Soft Keys foreachconnectedworkstation.WithTracksdisplayed(upperpho-to),thelistoftrackscurrentlyavailablefromtheapplicationinfocus on the connected workstation is shown - ready for place-mentonthesurface.WithSoftKeysselected(lowerphoto)theselectedDAWssoftkeysareavailableforsendingoutEuConcommandsandKeystrokecommandstotheDAW.
EuCon Hybrid
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SC264D Studio ComputerThe new SC264D Studio Computer runs the eMix softwarewhich includes the file management system and the PatchNet software. It includes twin drives set up as a RAID array for re-dundant storage of all data. There is a separate keyboard and mouse for this computer that fits under the console and an ex-ternal screen for showing the eMix software at the top of the Joystickmodule.
TheSC264DincludesanEthernetportforconnectiontotheS5 FusionLANandisfittedwithtwocontrollerandupto2DSPcards:•EuConHybridPCICard-Controlupto5workstations•TT002cardformachinecontrol,includingasingleRS422
port, MMC port, video ref plus 32 GPIO for use with the console the events system•UptotwoSP663DSPCards
TheDSPCardsprovide:•DSPProcessing-MassiveamountofscalableDSPavail-ableforfullyfeaturedchannelsandBuseswithDelay,EQ&Dynamicsprocessing.EachSP663cardadds5.5GFLOPSof processing power.•MADII/O-eachSP663cardadds4MADIinputsandout-puts(256x256pathsat48kHz)•Routercontrolledbytheconsole’sPatchNetSoftware•Upto116fullfeaturedChannelsat48kHz-2xSP663Cards•96kHzoperationwith50%lessdspchannels•IndependentEQ,filtersanddynamicsprocessingperchannel•Upto2secondsdelayperchannel
SC264DStudioComputer
SP663Card
SC264D STUDIO COMPUTER WITH DSP
Channels, Mix, Aux and Group Bus Numbers for Multiple SP663 Cards
•Busprocessingwithdynamicsandfilters•4,096-pathFPGAaudiorouteroneachSP663DSPcard•Upto8x8MADII/O(512x512paths@48kHz)•Hardwarecompatiblewith192/384kHz•DSPssupport40bit,32bitIEEEfloatingpointand32bit
fixed point formats•HybridFPGAandDSPtechnologytoaccommodate40bitfloating point (extended precision) operation, for timingprecision, and wide feature set•Parallel signalprocessingutilizingSIMD (Single Instruc-tionMultipleData)architectur
Different Software Mixer Models are available:Audio Post Mixer Models @ 48kHz •1cardincludedfor.. 1card... 2cards... 2cards... Channels 54 90 112 Mix Busses 20 32 32 GroupBusses 8 8 8 AuxBusses 8 16 16 Bus Processors 0 8 0 MADIIn&Out(64pathseach)48 8 Ext.MonitorInputs 1624 24
Music Mixer Models @ 48kHz •1cardincludedfor.. 1card... 2cards... 2cards... Channels 54 96 116 Mix Busses 12 12 12 GroupBusses 16 24 24 AuxBusses 12 16 16 Bus Processors 0 6 0 MADIIn&Out(64pathseach)48 8 Ext.MonitorInputs 1624 24
96kHz mixer models available with 50% less channels
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Patching - PatchNetS5 Fusion includes a large comprehensive digital patchbay called PatchNet, operated from the eMix software program which runs on a monitor next to the console.
eMix PatchNet is one of the eMix menus. Other menus that are ac-cessible on this computer are the File Directory, Bus Format-ting, System Setup, Format Fold Down, External Source Setup & Conform.
PatchNet S5 Fusion ’s patching system. PatchNet operates in the same way as an engineer would make a patch on a traditional patchbay. First the source is located and selected, then the des-tination, and the patch can then be made. The screen below shows PatchNet in operation. The left hand side of the screen shows the groups of signals, such as console A & B inputs, or External Inputs. Once the group of signals is selected every signal in that group appears on the main part of screen for patching. Multiple signals can be selected making it a simple job to patch 32 bus outputs to 32 recorder inputs, for example.
Patches are saved within Titles. So when the session starts and the engineer loads the Title, the complete patchbay comes back exactly as it was left at the end of the last session.
Individual Patchpoint list within a group
e.g.A/BChannelInputs
Sub-Category of patch-points
e.g.A/BInputs,Inserts
Tabs page through patchpoints
Shows all selected patchpoints as sources
and destinations
Main Category. Click to select other categories of patchpoints-ConsoleI/O,DeviceInputs,DeviceOutputsorMADICabling
Text in a cell indicates what is patched to that cell
Patches the selected patchpoints
Unpatchesselectedpatchpoints
Shows log of any failed patches
UnselectsallpatchpointsButtons select different eMix screens
Default TitleEach studio can set up default PatchNet wiring and naming af-ter installation. This includes naming of all studio patchpoints such as mic inputs and effects devices. Normalling of standard connections such as sources to inputs and console outputs to device inputs can also be setup. These initial settings are simi-lar to the studio wiring, normalling and patchbay labelling in an analog studio. These default settings are brought into PatchNet each time a new Title is created. They can be updated at any time to reflect the addition of new equipment.
Audio Processing
MADI Router Hub
AnalogAES/EBU
Devices
Mic/LineMADI
AnalogAES/EBU
Mic/Line MonitorsMADI
MADI
MADI
MADI
MADI
Console I/O
PatchNet
Control
Control
Audio Interfaces
DSP SuperCore
EMIX-PATCHNET
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File Management
eMix eMix is the management software program for S5 Fusion and runs on a screen that sits next to the console. The program com-prisesthefollowingmodules:
•Directory
•PatchNet
•SystemDiagnosticsandMixerModels
•MixandGroupBusSetup
•MonitorFoldDownSetup
•ExternalInputsSetup
•Conform(seepage23)
Directory S5Fusionhas the followingfilehierarchy:Drives - Projects -Titles - Mixes. A project is a folder which contains Titles.
A project is like a folder and can be used to house all an oper-ator’s Titles or all Titles in a Show. The Titles are where all the important data relating to a session is stored.
The directory includes all the features you would expect from a file management system such as copy, paste, rename, open and close. The eMix computer includes a large hard disk, recordable CD-RWdriveandfloppydrive.TheCD-RWcanbeusedtostoreandremoveProject/Titleinformation.LoadingaTitlebringsbackallthestoredinformationaboutthattitleincludingLastSetup,Layouts,MeterPresets,SnapShotsand,mostimportantly,thePatchNet digital patchbay.
PatchNet See previous page.
System Mixer Models eMix allows the combination of channels, buses and externals to be changed very simply so that the system can be tailored to each application and installation.
Mix, Group, Fold-Down,External Setup Sections of eMix allow the mix and group bus formats, external formatsandmonitorfolddowntobedefined.Upto24externaldevices are available and can be set to be any format and can also be named such as 5.1 format DVD player or stereo CD player.
eMix - Directory Screen
eMix - Main Mix Bus Setup - Creating Mix Sections
eMix - External Inputs Setup
EMIX-FILE MANAGEMENT
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Internally, S5 Fusion uses MADI to route and patch digital au-dio. MADI is a very stable and robust AES sanctioned format thatallowsupto64channelsofdigitalaudio(at24-bit,48kHz)along a single coax cable.
TointerfacetoanalogandotherdigitalformatssuchasAES/EBU,Euphonixprovidesafullrangeofhighqualityconvertersinmulti-channel, 19” rack mounting cases. The standard S% Fu-sionpackageincludesanMA703foranalogmonitorfeeds.
All signals suchasAux sends,mixminus/groupoutputs,mixoutputs, channel inputs, inserts and dynamic key inputs are MADIandrequiretheEuphonixconvertersforanalogorAES/EBUconnection.CommercialMADI convertersarealsoavail-able including PCI cards for connecting MADI into and out of PCs.
Because the system is modular, it is easy to start working with the S5 Fusion in an analog environment and then add digital converters in future as more of the facility’s sources move to digital.
Optional Analog & Digital Converters
AM713 Analog to MADI Converter26balancedanalogonXLRplusanAESorS/PDIFpairtoMADI.
MA703 MADI to Analog ConverterMADIto26balancedanalogonXLRplusanAESorS/PDIFpair- included in the S5 Fuson package.
DM714 AES/EBU to MADI Converter13AES/EBUpairson110ohmXLR,or75ohmBNC,withtwoextraanalogbalancedinputsplusanAESorS/PDIFpairtoMADI.
MD704 MADI to AES/EBU ConverterMADIto13AES/EBUpairson110ohmXLRor75ohmBNCwith-twoextraanalogbalancedoutputsplusanAESorS/PDIFpair.
MI715 Analog to MADI Converter16balancedanaloglinelevelinputsand8AES/EBUdigitalinputsplusanAESorS/PDIFpairtoMADI.
MO705 MADI to Analog ConverterMADI to16balancedanalog line leveloutputsand8AES/EBUdigitaloutputsplusanAESorS/PDIFpair.
ML530 Remote Mic Preamp24remotecontrolledmicpreampswithXLRinputs.Usuallysup-pliedwithAM713AnalogtoMADIconverter.ThemicpreampsarecontrolledremotelyusingTCCserialcontrolfromtheSC264Studio Computer.
I/O
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SH612 StudioHubTheSH612isacomprehensiveprofessional12x12MADIrouter.Although the new DSP cards include complete MADI routing for S5Fusion,theSH612isavailableforuseasastandalonerouterandcanbecontrolledfromanyWindowsPCusingtheoptionalSH612RouteManagerpatchingsoftware.
FC726 Digital Format Converter with SRCBi-directional digital format conversion of up to 56 channelswith sample rate conversion. Formats supported; MADI, SPDIF-2,ProDigi,TDIF,ADATOptical,AES/EBU.56channelsofAES/EBUarealwaysavailableregardlessofwhatformatsarebeingused.
FT730 FiberTranFiber Optic MADI ExtenderTheFT730FiberTrancanextendMADIandDigitalSyncforupto1kmoverfiberopticcable.TheFT730canalsoextendTCCcon-troltoanML530micpreortheMC524monitorcontrollerwhenused with a Euphonix S5 Fusion or Max Air console.
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