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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


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.


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


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

Monitors

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CONTROL SURFACE

28.30” 719mm

41.52” 1,055mm

64.45” 1,637mm*

38.37” 975mm

63.53” 1,614mm*

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

Function7 of 7

EQ

Filters

Pre-FaderOutput

SoloPFL/AFL

AuxSends

GrpPan/Route

MixPan/Route

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Post-FaderDirect Output

Fader& Mute

Any Orderswitchable in

pairs of channels

InsertFunction3 of 7

Function2 of 7

Delay

DYNKey

Link

Trim & Phase

Input Select

Channel Inputs

A B

Function

2 of 8Function

1 of 7

Meter

CHANNELS


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

tocenter)

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


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


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

Input Function SelectedMIC LINE INTERFACE

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AM713 Analog to MADI24 Analog Line Level

MADI to StudioHub Router TCC Control

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B Phase

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Analog to DigitalConverter


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

Gain AdjLowMidBandIn/Out

Low BandFreq/QPage

Freq AdjPeak/Shelf

Gain AdjLowBandIn/Out

PageKeystoFilters

EQIn/OutEQKnobset

Select

Function4 of 7

Function5 of 7

Function6 of 7

Function7 of 7

EQ

Filters

Fader& Mute

Any Orderswitchable in

pairs of channels

InsertFunction3 of 7

Function2 of 7

Delay

DYNKey

Link

Function

2 of 8Function

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Meter

EQ


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

DYNAMICS


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






Aux Page To Additional Sends

AuxKnobsetSelect

Group and Mix Routing KnobsetSelect

Bus Routing and Aux Sends

BUSES & ROUTING


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

PAN


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


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.


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


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


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


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.


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


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


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.

EUCON HYBRID


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

EUCON HYBRID


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


SC264D STUDIO COMPUTER WITH DSP


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


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


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


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.

Optional Analog & Digital Converters

I/O


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