User guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction to System 5
- Master Facilities and Channel Strip
- Control, Layouts and Snapshots, and Linking
- Chapter 8: Machine Control (S5P Only)
- Chapter 9: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters
- Chapter 10: Layouts and Snapshots
- Chapter 11: Linking (S5P Only)
- Chapter 12: Dynamic Automation (S5P Only)
- Chapter 13: GPI/O Event System
- Chapter 14: CM403 Film/Post Module (S5 Only)
- Chapter 15: Hybrid Pilot and System 5 Fusion Options
- Appendix A: Compliance Information
Chapter 3: eMix Application 19
PatchNet
PatchNet is System 5’s digital patching system that uses a MADI routing hub to connect sources to destinations.
The following Avid devices provide a robust and complete I/O interface:
• The DM714 (AES/EBU-to-MADI) and MD704 (MADI-to-AES/EBU) converters provide 26 channel inputs and outputs.
• The AM713 (analog-to-MADI) and MA703 (MADI-to-analog) converters provide 26 fixed-gain channel inputs and outputs.
• The ML530 Analog Mic-Line Preamp provides 24 remote, variable-gain, analog mic-line preamps controlled from the Strip.
• The FC726 Format Converter provides 56 channels of digital format conversion.
Some equipment, such as the Avid R-1, the Sony 3348HR recorder, and some mid- to high-end consoles, offer a MADI interface.
DAWs can now have a MADI interface installed. Most equipment, however, (i.e., mics, speakers, DAWs that support AES/EBU and
vintage gear) must convert to and from MADI using the appropriate Avid converter.
PatchNet makes connections between the console and external devices just like a conventional analog patchbay. The crucial dif-
ference is that complex patches can be saved and recalled with the Title.
Upon entering an analog studio, the following connections have typically been established:
• The patchbay is wired to all the equipment supplied with the room.
• The multitrack is normalled to the console line inputs, the mics to the console mic inputs.
• The outboard gear is ready to be patched into channels.
System 5 must be initially set up so all studio equipment displays on the PatchNet screen and is correctly labelled and normalled.
This basic wiring information is stored in the Title Default so these settings can be used when starting a new session with a new
Title.
Enter PatchNet by clicking the PatchNet tab at the bottom of the eMix screen. PatchNet has four categories:
Console I/O, Sources, Destinations, and Cabling.
Simplified MADI routing diagram
See “Title Defaults” on page 17 to set up System 5 studio wiring and set the Title Default.