Euphonix MixView CS2000, Operation Manual

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Section 7: Automation
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SECTION 7 : AUTOMATION
T
he CS3000/2000’s Auto Dynamic™ automation provides a powerful
advantage over other console systems, eliminating the requirement of
writing an automation data “first pass” through the entire length of your mix.
For example, when you are ready to automate a fader, you simply adjust it to
the desired audio level, punch the fader into record, make your moves, then
punch out. Additionally, there is no need to play through the remainder of a
mix before punching out because the first time an object is automated, the
level or position at the time of punch-in is written through the entire mix, plus
any moves you’ve written. Subsequent passes can then be done in absolute or
trim mode. These automation advantages are now available with our moving
fader I/O modules, making the CS3000/2000 even more versatile than before.
A Euphonix mix file includes not only the dynamic automation data for those
objects that you have automated but also a snapshot of every console setting.
Loading a mix will also load its “Mix SnapShot”. This completely resets all of
the console’s levels, routing and EQ settings to the exact same state as when
you last saved the mix.
With the Euphonix Automation System you can start by automating one object
at a time and then add other faders, mutes or aux sends as you need to
automate them. The automation template system works in the background to
manage the level of automation that you require.
The Euphonix automation system receives SMPTE timecode via XLR connector
in the rear of the Audio Tower, or receives MIDI timecode via the “MIDI In”
connector on the Mix Controller. Incoming timecode is displayed in the right
hand area of the Status Bar on the screen display:
Overview
Setup
Timecode Reference
The system automatically detects the incoming timecode type (SMPTE, Drop
Frame, Film, EBU). An LTC (longitudinal timecode) reshape output is also
available at the rear of the Audio Tower.
It is important to point out that the automation system does not tolerate bad
timecode. If your timecode source has dropout problems, make sure the
problem is rectified before it is delivered to the automation system.
Incoming Code Type
Incoming Code readout