ProAudio Review - April 2008 - (Page 52)

POST | First Look by Mel Lambert Euphonix S5 Fusion Digital Post Production Console erived from the best-selling System 5 series, Euphonix S5 Fusion Digital Post Production Console is a complete mixing package that combines the firm’s new processing DSP SuperCore engine with EuCon Hybrid; the latter allows the console surface to control its own DSP channels in addition to assignable channel strips implemented within external DAWs. In other words, S5 Fusion combines the controlsurface features of the wellrespected System 5 with the usefulness of enhanced EuCon- and HUI/Mackie Controlbased workstation connectivity. The basic S5 Fusion surface incorporates 24 multi-format faders, eight assignable knobs per channel, TFT multiformat metering, Master Module and an integral DAW display screen and twin motorized joysticks. The assignable, touchsensitive knobs can be set to control EQ, filters, compressor, expander/gate, aux and pan settings, as well as TDM, VST and Audio Units DAW plug-ins. EuCon protocol currently is supported by Apple’s Logic Pro, Merging’s Pyramix and Steinberg’s Nuendo; control of applications such as Pro Tools, Digital Performer and Final Cut Pro is via HUI, Mackie Control and similar protocols. Highresolution screens display multi-format metering, track info and routing display. Folded into this package are Euphonix Automation, PatchNet Routing software, serial and MIDI Machine Control (MMC). For larger installations, the base 24-fader configuration is expandable within a larger frame size that can now accommodate an additional eight extra faders, a Submaster monitoring. Other digital formats, including Core Audio or ASIO including Pro Tools, also can be accommodated. A fully loaded S5 Fusion will handle over 150 DSP channels. Monitoring is provided via a new digital surround-monitor matrix built into the DSP SuperCore, complete with analog and digital speaker outputs. A new Studio Computer handles eMix file management and PatchNet software, plus Euphonix mix automation software and EuCon Hybrid DAW control application for up to five workstations. ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGED AUDIO MIXING SYSTEM AND DAW CONTROLLER As will be readily appreciated, S5 Fusion is most definitely a wolf in sheep’s clothing – Assignable Module, plus a PEC/DIRECT Panel and Producer's Desk. (Extra Euphonix or thirdparty I/O plus DSP also can be added to provide more channels and buses.) MRP of the 24fader base configuration is $150k, including Monitor Matrix. DAW-SAVVY CONTROL FOR TV, POST, AND FILM S5 Fusion is targeted at TV facilities, post houses and film stages that need an ultra-compact, DAW-savvy control surface and console for mix-to-picture surround-sound production. Given that such facilities need to turn the room more efficiently to handle a wide range of productions, a medium-cost, multi-function system like the S5 makes a great deal of financial and operational sense. The console’s DSP busses and channels are accessed via a quartet of MADI-format I/Os 224x168 channels at 48 kHz -including eight analog and 16 AES/EBU-format outputs for it combines the integrated power of a fullfunction EuCon-compliant mixing console with the ability to mix DAW tracks from the control surface, complete with plug-ins. And you soon become so used to having DAW controls under your fingers at the touch of button – my evaluation system was simultaneously accessing Nuendo 4, Logic Pro and Pyramix, as well a multiple hardware channels implemented by the DSP Core – that it makes any other way of working pretty mundane. Mixing with a mouse is, at best, slow and tedious - mapping DAW functions to knobs and buttons makes mixing and signal adjustments seem so much more intuitive with virtually instant response times. EUPHONIX continues on page 54 ➤ 52 | ProAudio Review | April 2008 Subscribe to the Digital Edition of Pro Audio Review http://www.myparmag.com www.proaudioreview.com http://www.proaudioreview.com http://www.myparmag.com

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ProAudio Review - April 2008 Contents A Little More Recognition Please Studio News and New Products API 1608 16-Channel Analog Console TASCAM X-48 Digital Audio Workstation SSL Matrix Super Analogue Console Toft Audio Design Series ATB Analog Console KRK Systems Exposé E8B Powered Monitor Broadcast News and New Products ZOOM H2 Portable Digital Recorder Producing Surround Sound at 50th Grammy Awards JBL LSR4312SP Linear Spatial Reference Powered Subwoofer Audio Production For Gaming Euphonix S5 Fusion Digital Post Production Console NAB Hot Gear Soundcraft Vi6 Digital Live Production Console Go To A Show! Contracting News and New Products Studio Consoles Studio Wireless Microphones Alicia Keys “Superwoman”

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