Avid Technology Artist Mix, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Artist Control, Artist Mix, Artist Transport and Artist Color comprise the Artist Series family of media controllers. They use
a 100 Mbs Ethernet EUCON™ connection to control audio and video applications running on a workstation computer. EUCON is
a high-speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature.
Each Artist Series media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four Artist Mix units can be used with an optional Artist
Control and/or Artist Transport to create a larger control surface. Artist Series media controllers borrow many features from the
MC Pro and System 5-MC.
The Artist Mix supports two types of applications:
• EUCON-aware applications (such as Pro Tools™ 9.0 and higher, Media Composer™, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo) di-
rectly support the EUCON protocol. They provide the highest level of integration, high-resolution controls, and high-speed
connectivity.
• Non-EUCON-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (such as Pro Tools 8.x and lower, Live, and Reason)
can use many functions but are less integrated than EUCON-aware applications.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series controllers on the
network. EuControl must be installed on the computer that runs the applications you want to control before using Artist Series con-
trollers.
What’s Included
• Artist Mix, with riser brackets
• EuControl software installer disc
• 1 Ethernet Crossover cable
• Power supply
• Artist Mix Quick Setup
• Registration Information Card