- Eiphonix MC Control User Guide

professional control surface
Artist Series
USER GUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTIST
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist
The MC Control and MC Mix comprise the Artist desktop control surfaces. They
use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EuCon connection to control audio/video applications run-
ning on a workstation computer. EuCon is a high-speed communication proto-
col and enables control of virtually every application feature.
The MC Mix and MC Control can each run as standalone devices and up to four
MC Mixes can be used, with or without an MC Control, to create a larger control
surface. The Artist
borrows many features from the Euphonix MC Pro and System
5-MC.
Figure 1-1 MC Control and MC Mix
The MC Control supports two types of applications:
• EuCon-aware applications (i.e., Cubase, Logic Pro) are written to directly
support the EuCon protocol. They provide the highest level of integration,
high-resolution controls, and high-speed connectivity.
• Non-EuCon-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (i.e., Pro
Tools, Final Cut Pro and Digital Performer) can control many functions but
are less integrated than EuCon-aware applications.
The MC Control can provide some functionality over non-EuCon-aware applications
that do not support HUI or Mackie Control by sending out keystroke commands
over EuCon.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and
communicating with all MC Controls and MC Mixes on the network. EuControl
must be installed on the workstation computer that runs the applications before
using the Artist devices.