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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 7
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration
This chapter provides in-depth information to configure your MC beyond the basic setup information found in the MC Pro
Installation Guide. Before proceeding with this section, make sure you have followed the steps in that guide for your single or
multiple workstation configuration.
Hardware Installation
This section will help streamline and optimize your MC installation.
System Optimization
Network
The MC, CM408T modules, and your workstations must be on an isolated Ethernet network (minimum 100 Mbit), due to the
large amount of data transmitted between all components. Network traffic unrelated to audio tasks may cause slowdowns and
errors.
If your workstations absolutely require outside network access, an Ethernet DHCP router/switch must be used to separate the MC
from outside networks. Avid only supports configurations in which the MC and CM408T modules are isolated on their own sep-
arate network.
Workstations
Make sure to keep all workstations up to date by installing the most recent drivers for all hardware. Some older drivers, especially
for network and audio processing cards, are unable to handle the MC and CM408T data requirements. This can result in sluggish
behavior that affects channel banking across modules, updating playback status on modules, and other data-intensive functions.
Back Panel Connections
1 VGA
2 Keyboard
3 USB
4 Talkback Mic Output
5 LAN
6 Footswitch
7 Headphone
8 DC In
MC back panel
LANLAN DC INTALKBACK MIC
VGA KEYBOARD USB
SWITCH HEADPHONES
FOOT
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