User Manual

19 Using External Audio Devices
Avid editing applications support the following external fader controllers or mixers for volume
automation and pan recording or as control surfaces.
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External fader controllers or mixers are optional. You do not need them to perform volume
automation or pan recording on an Avid editing system.
• 002 (Windows only) and Command|8 — These units support touch-sensitive flying faders.
While recording volume automation, the faders automatically move. Touch sensitivity
means that you can grab a fader and move it during a volume automation recording to
quickly punch in a small change in volume. Each track has a separate pan control knob that
you can use for pan recording. You can use the 002 as a standalone audio mixer, but not at
the same time that you use it as a volume or pan controller or as a control surface. The 002
and Command|8 are the only controllers that can be used as control surfaces to control other
parts of your Avid editing application.
You can also use these units as control surfaces for other parts of your Avid editing
application. Besides basic functions such as Play, Stop, and Rewind, you can map buttons
and menu items to the different buttons on the control surface.
• Mbox family of audio devices — These devices include the Mbox, Mbox Pro, and Mbox
Mini. You can use these devices in supported configurations to control audio input and
output, as well as to monitor audio playback. For more information, see “Using Mbox
Family Audio Devices” on page 872.
• EUCON devices — These devices include the MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Transport.
You can use these devices to perform various audio navigation and transport functions as
well as some video and audio editing operations such as recording volume automation. For
more information, see “Using Avid Artist Series Controllers” on page 890.
The following table compares Avid external controllers and mixers.
Feature Digi 002 (MC/NC only) Command|8 MC Control MC Mix MC Transport
Control surface for
transport controls
and other
functions
Yes Yes Yes Yes (transport
only, no soft
keys)
Yes