Instruction manual

System 5 Digital Audio Mixing System Operation Manual eMix Application
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4.2 PatchNet
PatchNet is a digital patching system that uses a MADI routing hub to connect sources
to destinations.
Figure 4-8 Simplified MADI routing diagram
The following Euphonix 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 24 fixed-gain channel inputs and outputs.
• The ML530 provides 24 remote, variable gain, analog, mic/line preamps that
can be controlled from the Strip.
• The FC727 and FC726 provide 56 channels of digital format conversion.
Some equipment, such as the Euphonix R-1, the Sony 3348HR recorder, and some high
end consoles, offer a MADI interface. Most equipment, however, (i.e., mics, speakers,
DAWs that support AES/EBU and vintage gear) must convert to and from MADI using
the appropriate Euphonix converter.
PatchNet allows connections between the console and external devices in exactly the
same way as a conventional analog patchbay. The crucial difference is that once a patch
is made it can be saved and recalled with the Title.
NOTE: To clarify the use of the terms Inputs and Outputs in PatchNet, Device per-
tains to equipment other than the System 5 console. Therefore, Device Inputs
refers to inputs to an external device, not the console.
MC524
Monitor Interface
MA703
MADI to Analog
A
C
D
B
A
C
D
B
DSP
Core
MA703
Analog
AM713
Analog
ML530
Analog Mic/Line
AM713
Analog
DM714
Digital
Talk & Listen
Mics
Speakers
System
Computer
MD704
Digital
FC727
Digital
FC727
Digital
SH612
Studio Hub