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 1: Introduction 3
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome to the System 5, a highly advanced digital audio mixing system. System 5’s modular control surface can be easily con-
figured to handle large projects with many digital and analog sources. The System 5 is the perfect choice for serious audio pro-
duction facilities that need a powerful, easy-to-use digital mixing system that supports all common surround formats.
The number of processing cards in the DF66/DF70 Super Cores and SC264D determine the total processing power available to
channels and busses in each System 5 configuration. A Mixer Model is a file that specifies how these processing resources are de-
ployed to best suit the session and preferences of the engineer.
Each System 5 channel has identical processing functions. Channels can receive analog mic-line and digital inputs, as well
as audio subgroups and effects returns. The engineer is free to decide how to best route inputs to the console using PatchNet, a
software component of the eMix system. PatchNet is the digital patchbay that routes signals between the console I/O and all stu-
dio devices. All PatchNet settings are saved within the Title and can be quickly recalled.
System 5 Hardware
Overview of System Components
•The Control Surface connects to the processing core via Ethernet and the EUCON Hub. Audio does not pass through the con-
trol surface.
• The SC264 System Computer runs the eMix software application; all file management and system setup is done from this com-
puter. The broadcast version of the console (System S5B) does not support console automation or transport controls (see
Chapter 3, “eMix Application”).
• The DF66 Digital Processing Core performs System 5’s audio I/O via MADI. The DF66 can have a maximum of six 120 MHz DSP
line cards.
• The DF70 Digital Processing Core supports more DSP than the DF66. The DF70’s audio I/O is done via MADI and has eight
120 MHz DSP cards.
• The C0600 Changeover Switch (optional) supports a backup DF66/DF70 Super Core.
• The SC264D combines the System Computer with up to two 120 MHz DSP cards and the Hybrid EUCON workstation control.
• The System I/O is comprised of digital and analog I/O units that connect all studio devices to the DF66/DF70 (or CO600) via
MADI. See “Console I/O” on page 20.