Installation guide

Chapter 2: System 5 Overview 11
DAW Control
The SC264 uses the Avid EUCON
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high-speed network protocol to communicate with DAWs via a 100 Base-T network switch.
Using EUCON, the console can simultaneously control up to five DAWs, including Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro, and Pyramix.
EUCON network switch connection options include:
• SC264D using virtual Hybrid Pilot (Fusion only)
• PC254H Hybrid Pilot (S5, S5BP)
SNMP
SNMP monitoring is available in the DF66 and DF70 SuperCores and the CO600 MADI Changeover Switch. SNMP modules have
battery back-up and an independent network connection.
Power
Most of the System 5 console components have dual power entry connectors for redundant power supplies. Avid recommends
deriving power from two different sources to maximize failsafe capabilities. Connect one power supply to a UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply) and the other to a clean technical power source. If a UPS is not used, the power supplies should be connected to
separately protected, clean, technical power circuits.
Synchronization
Word Clock or AES Sync (DARS) may be used as the clock source required by many System 5 components, including the
DF66/DF70 SuperCore, CO600 MADI Changeover Switch, and all MADI I/O. In addition, video sync is required for the serial ma-
chine control interface in the System Computer. Avid has tested several digital sync generators and distribution amplifiers and
can supply these devices with the console. Contact Avid technical support for further information.
The following guidelines produce reliable synchronization:
• Word Clock/AES Sync is usually derived via a converter from the facility’s master video sync reference. Never employ multiple
video sync-to-sample clock conversions in a single system. Separately derived sample clocks may not be in-phase.
• Each distribution amplifier should be fed directly from the master clock source. This eliminates the timing differences between
signal paths of different lengths.
• Never loop synchronization signals through multiple MADI converters. This can lead to cumulative timing errors and loss of
sync for downstream devices if that converter powers down.
I/O Solutions
Avid offers various I/O solutions, all employing MADI connections to the DF66/DF70/CO600. These include Avid stand-alone
2RU MADI converters as well as a flexible Modular I/O System (see page 12). It is also quite common to make MADI connections
directly to DAWs and routers.
Analog I/O
The AM713 Analog-to-MADI Converter and MA703 MADI-to-Analog Converter are stand-alone 2RU units. The AM713 contains
26 analog inputs and one AES/SPDIF input with SRC (two channels). The MA703 contains 26 analog outputs and one AES/SPDIF
output.
Microphone
The ML530 Mic-Line Interface contains 24 remote-controlled mic preamps. Audio outputs are fed to a dedicated AM713 Ana-
log-to-MADI Converter for MADI connection to the DF66/DF70/CO600. The ML530 is controlled via the TCC serial protocol by
the System Computer. Up to seven ML530s may be deployed in a system.
Illustrations in this guide show Word Clock, but AES Sync (DARS) may also be used.