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Write Trim, and Auto Glide, a punch-out mode that provides a soft-ramped change between the level at punch out and previous levels. Overall automation modes comprise Preview (a preset value can be set prior to punching into write), Suspend Preview, Capture (stores in memory the values of objects that are writing, allowing these objects to be punched back into record at the stored values - handy!), Join, Fill and All Match. The pair of motorized joysticks can be assigned to any channel. For film and video mix-to-picture project, a Conform utility re-aligns the automation data to match the edited images using imported Edit Decision Lists that contain start time, end time and duration for each edit, together with the mode (insert, delete, move, etc.). The S5’s Conform then creates a new mix that integrates with the EDL changes. The optional CM403F/J Film Monitoring Panel includes a filmmonitor panel with conventional PEC/Direct switching plus space for custom controls. An application-specific display shows monitor status and multi-format stem meters. THE OPERATIVE WORD: FUSION As I discovered, EuCon Hybrid extends S5 Fusion’s control to encompass familiar DAW systems, whose controls now map to the familiar on-surface controls. Everything is fluid and intuitive. You soon forget what channels are via the DSP Core and those from the DAW Engine - everything is seamless and fully integrated. Plug-ins and workstation functions respond quickly and accurately – it is a delight to move from control to control, without MIDI-induced command lags. Mixing and sample-accurate editing – you still have full access to the DAW from the surface via the keyboard and music, of course – is now a single operation, without the need to turn to a companion surface and screen. Everything is where you would expect it to be, ready for adjustment by hitting the minimum number of keys. Multiple tracks from separate DAWs can be arrayed across the surface adjacent to Euphonix DSP channels – maybe dialog tracks from Pro Tools, music from Logic Pro and effects from Nuendo – plus Foley and ADR from DSP SuperCore sources. If a cue isn’t correct, it’s just a matter of a few seconds unfolding to access the elements, correct a sync point, for example, or even substitute an alternate take, and be back into the mix again. No interruptions, no fuss – S5 Fusion is definitely the way to go. BOTTOM LINE The S5 Fusion is a full integration of multichannel mixing and DAW playback for post, film and broadcast. If I seem to be impressed by the latest offering from the Series 5 innovation series, you would be correct. S5 Fusion offers what it advertises – powerful DSP SuperCore Mixing functions plus full integration of digital audio workstations via both HUI and Mackie Control, plus the faster and more elegant EuCon protocol. As one would expect from such a serious and committed developer of medium-format consoles, Euphonix has a winner on its hands. My sincere thanks to Ozzie Sutherland, Euphonix Console Product Manager, and Andrew Wild, VP of Marketing, for providing access to an S5 Fusion at the company’s LA offices within a specially-equipped mobile demo truck. Mel Lambert is the principal of Media&Marketing, a Los Angeles-based consulting service for the professional audio industry, he can be reached at mel.lambert @MEDIAandMARKETING.com. Triple Independent A/D, D/A and Sample Rate Converter TOTALLY TRANSPARENT! DIGITAL AUDIO ADAC-2 2-Channel 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA/SRC www.atiaudio.com 154 Cooper Road, Building 902, West Berlin, NJ 08091 T: 856-719-9900 I F: 856-719-9903 I sales@atiaudio.com http://www.atiaudio.com http://www.atiaudio.com http://www.atiaudio.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”

ProAudio Review - April 2008

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