Apr 15, 2005 6:36 PM

EUPHONIX SOFTWARE UPDATES
June 2008—Euphonix (www.euphonix.com) brought two new solution updates for its broadcast range of audio mixing systems to NAB this year. The Fiber Stagebox Solution for broadcast applications is a modular, remote, high-density Stagebox, capable of up to 56 mic preamps each, features redundant fiber audio connectivity and control. The company also showed Ross OverDrive Production Control integrated with the System 5-B mixing system. The OverDrive offers centralized control of many studio devices, including servers, routers and robotic cameras, as well as the audio console.

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EUPHONIX EMIX 3 FOR SYSTEM 5
October 2007—Euphonix announces the third generation of its eMix management software for System 5 digital consoles. eMix 3 includes new features such as scene automation and dual spill zones, which enable two operators working on the console to independently spill out stereo or 5.1 masters to their component parts on each side of the console. eMix 3 also supports all of the new DSP SuperCore hardware features, including bus processing and longer delays of up to two seconds on every channel. AES Booth #718.

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EUPHONIX S5 FUSION
September 2007—The Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio post mixing system for HDTV fuses DSP and DAW control technology with the company's EuCon protocol. This combination enables the console surface to control both its SuperCore engine DSP channels and channels from multiple external Mac or PC workstations simultaneously over high-speed Ethernet. To manage large numbers of tracks and DSP channels, S5 Fusion also provides comprehensive machine control, a router, film-style surround monitoring, 24 channel strips, motor joysticks (optional) and high-res screens showing metering, track info and routing displays. Each channel strip has a multiformat moving fader; touch-sensitive knobs for EQ, filters, compressor, expander/gate, aux and pan; and DAW control for TDM, VST and Audio Units plug-ins.

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EUPHONIX S5 FUSION
June 2007—Derived from the System 5 Series, the Euphonix S5 Fusion digital console combines onboard DSP processing channels and extensive DAW control, with 24 channel strips and optional motor joysticks. Each channel strip has a multi-format moving fader, touch-sensitive knobs for EQ, filters, compressor, expander/gate, aux, pan and DAW plug-in control for TDM, VST and Audio Units. The high-res screens show metering, track info and routing display.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5-MC
October 2006—The System 5-MC is a DAW controller based on the Euphonix System 5 control surface design. System 5-MC tightly integrates via Ethernet with any EuCon application such as Nuendo, Logic Pro and Pyramix, as well as HUI and Mackie Control protocol applications such as Pro Tools. The control surface can be fitted with eight to 48 channel strips and includes the MC Media Application Controller for master console functions and integral control of the DAWs.

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EUPHONIX EUCON HYBRID
September 2006—Euphonix's EuCon Hybrid now allows DAW integration (Pyramix, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, etc.) to existing System 5 users through a pop-in MC controller. Users can map the surface with any configuration of DAW controls running any DAW platform — even several simultaneously. Euphonix also announced the 50th sale of its MC media application controllers and unveiled revamped control surface modules for System 5. Operationally compatible with previous System 5 versions, the new modules add higher-resolution displays at each module and touch-sensitive knobs with color-coded LED rings: EQ in blue, dynamics in purple, red aux sends, etc. Standard with new consoles are modules available as upgrades for existing System 5 owners. Similar modules have also been shown for Euphonix's Max Air boards.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5-MC
June 2005—Euphonix had its System 5-MC DAW Controller ready and shipping, with EuCon control of Nuendo and Pyramix, and Pro Tools, Digital Performer and Logic Pro available under the HUI protocol. Also, the company announced a partnership with SAN Systems and Hitachi to provide facility network storage. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5-MC
January 2005—Nuendo and Pyramix users will be interested in the Euphonix System 5-MC “Intelligent Application Controller.” The MC gives users high-speed control of EuCon-aware applications and other PC applications via keystroke commands programmed into the MC's LCD SmartSwitches. MC includes a 7.1 monitor section, twin trackballs, standard full-size keyboard, eight programmable knobs, four full-throw touch-sensitive moving faders (or optional twin joy sticks) and 56 programmable LCD SmartSwitches together with a small touchscreen. The console can be fitted with 16 to 48 faders and starts at $75,000.

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EUPHONIX MC
December 2004—Unveiled in concept form at last year's AES, the MC Intelligent Application Controller from Euphonix is a sophisticated worksurface for use with pro PC applications. The MC gives users high-speed control of not only EuCon-aware applications such as Nuendo and Pyramix, but also PC applications via keystroke commands programmed into the MC's LCD SmartSwitches. MC includes a 7.1 monitor section, dual trackballs, a keyboard, eight programmable knobs, four touch-sensitive moving faders—or optional twin joysticks—and 56 programmable LCD SmartSwitches, together with a small touchscreen for fast access to features.

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EUPHONIX 5-B UPDATE
June 2004—New versions of Euphonix's flagship 5-B digital broadcast desk allows 96 channels/24 buses on a single mixer core. The new 5-BP supports up to 310 assignable channels with mix automation, allowing one system to handle both on-air and audio post chores. Also new for System 5 is a Soundmaster (www.soundmaster.com) ION option for sync and motion control of up to 16 devices/transports.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5-B BROADCAST PACKAGE
April 2003—System 5-B, Euphonix’s flagship broadcast digital mixing system, has just become more affordable with a new mixer software package. The new model allows for up to 96 channels using a single DSP mixer core; this is up from 72 channels. The new System 5-B includes a dedicated mix-minus bus with single-button press mix-minus outputs and talkback from each channel. The base System 5-B model now also includes the same redundancy and dual-mains input capabilities as Max Air, and has been priced to fit the demanding budgets of network production.

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EUPHONIX CONTROLLER
November 2002—Steinberg (www.steinberg.net) raised eyebrows with the Euphonix console in its booth acting as the world’s biggest hardware controller for Nuendo, thanks to the Euphonix TransferStation, which translates R-1-formatted files to AES31 file format, retaining all edits, crossfades and vital time-stamped information within a multitrack session. Not so coincidentally, Euphonix and Steinberg announced a strategic relationship to develop integrated professional audio products for the music and audio post-production markets.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5 V.2.6 SOFTWARE
October 2002—Euphonix will demonstrate Version 2.6 software for System 5. More than 100 System 5 consoles have been sold worldwide. This high-performance, 24-bit/96kHz digital audio mixing system comprises a control surface, digital-processing core, digital and analog interfaces and eMix system-management software. The control surface follows traditional conventions and layout, so learning/use of the console is much easier. Effects returns include the same number of buses, aux sends, EQ, filters and dynamics—all processed at 40-bit.

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EUPHONIX MAX AIR
June 2002—The 96-channel Max Air from Euphonix shares the technology of the company's award-winning System 5 flagship, such as an integral MADI router, touchscreen control, onboard diagnostics and a wide range of I/O options—MADI, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TDIF, ADAT, Pro Digi and Pro Tools digital.

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EUPHONIX E-DECK SOFTWARE
June 2001—Euphonix has released E-deck and Listen-In software applications. E-deck allows mix files to be recorded, encoded and uploaded to a secure server on the Internet. Anyone with the appropriate password can download and play the mix files, including 5.1 DVD-A mixes at full 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Final mixes also can be moved directly to a record label for archiving and manufacturing. The Windows 98/2000-compatible application accommodates a range of connection speeds, including compressed files suitable for transmission over dial-up or DSL lines, or uncompressed files for distribution over T1 or T3 lines. (Lower connection speeds are managed by Windows Media Audio compression.) E-deck also controls the Listen-In function, which allows remote monitoring of a live studio session in progress through password-protected software. E-deck/Listen-In will play all popular audio file formats, including Windows Media Audio, MP3, .WAV and .AIFF.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5-B
June 2001—At NAB, Euphonix—no stranger to broadcast desks with its analog consoles—unveiled the System 5-B, an on-air version of its award-winning System 5 digital mixer. The 24/96-capable System 5-B features amenities such as Multi-Format Channels (where a single channel strip can control stereo/LCR/LCRS/5.1/7.1 signals), stereo channel with integral M-S mic decoding, integrated 672x672 I/O router, on-screen diagnostics, optional PEC/direct switching, dual motorized joysticks, and more. We liked the little touches, such as adjustable loudspeaker shelves, rolling script tray and producer's desk with large, 16:9-format TFT display for viewing picture or workstation displays.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5 V2.0 Software V. 2.0
October 2000—Software offers a number of features developed specifically for the music recording, broadcast and post industries, including a Fail Safe Diagnostics System that provides hot-swappable redundant processing modules that automatically take over in the event of a DSP or control failure. Also included: expanded Integrated PatchNet I/O Router (672x672 sources and destinations at 48 kHz, and 336x336 at 96 kHz); multiformat channels (Stereo, LCR, LCRS, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and others); plus Backstop PFL.

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EUPHONIX SYSTEM 5
November 1999—At AES, Euphonix launched its highly anticipated System 5 digital audio console, with SRO crowds packing its booth throughout the show. One Union bought the first, representatives from the Hit Factory bought two, and Euphonix announced the sale of ten boards. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.