Native Control Surface Support with EuCon

As more and more Mobile I/O users take advantage of the advanced configurable v.5 Mixer included with every Mobile I/O Expanded system, the need for first-class, integrated Control Surface support has grown. MIO Users are replacing mixers and consoles for FOH, monitors, and recording as well as using the v.5 Mixer for monitoring during recording and as the primary mix-down console for final mix. The Mobile I/O is the mix engine, and all mix engines need great tactile control surfaces for ergonomic mix control.

With the introduction of v.5.1 of MIO Console the Mobile I/O system now supports the exceptional Euphonix EuCon control surface system with Euphonix Artist Series and Pro Series hardware.

“With support for Mackie and Euphonix control surfaces, the folks at Metric Halo once again redefine what is possible with location audio equipment: The MIO 2882 and ULN-2 are transformed from top of the line portable audio interfaces with on-board DSP to full featured digital mixers with unrivalled sonic quality, ease of use and portability.”

— Peter Schneider, Gotham Sound

The new MIO Console Control surface allows control of virtually all aspects of MIO Console and the v.5 Mix engine including:

Mic Pre Input Gain
Phantom Power, Phase and Input source selection
Mix Fader Gain and Panning
Mute and Solo
Complete support for send busses
Channel Strip selection
Transport Control for the Record Panel
Monitor Controller Support
- Source selection
- Monitor Level Control
- Cut (Mute) and Dim support

“Having the support for control surface integration has really helped me be more efficient in my tracking and mixing. It allows me to make very quick and precise adjustments to the MIO Mixer. Great for being able to dial in a headphone mix while tracking. Great to have mix control in a live situation. And it is great for letting me be able to concentrate on where my mix is rather than where my mouse is. Having a tactile surface control of the operation in the MIO Console and MIO Mixer helps me make music more human.”

— Michael Romanowski
Mastering and Recording Engineer

MIO Console’s native EuCon support also manages channel data readouts including:

Channel Names
Current Pan or Gain levels
Channel metering
Virtual knob readouts
Transport state
Dynamic Channel Ordering
Support for Bank and Nudge across multiple control surface units

MIO Console‘s native support for Euphonix’s EuCon builds on the strengths of EuCon technology to allow the construction of a dynamic, comprehensive control surface for controlling an extended v.5 Mobile I/O mixer with multiple MC Control and/or MC Mix units. Banking and nudging is easily accomplished as well as switching any send bus onto the main surface.

“The thorough integration of MIO Console and EuCon Controllers makes a world of difference for on-location recording. Now you are able to mix seamlessly ‘in the box’ on-location without having to use a mouse or track pad. The best part is you can carry the entire setup in overhead luggage!”

— Daniel Shores, Managing Director
Sono Luminus/ Dorian Recordings

MIO Console also offers support for controlling the integrated 2d Monitor Controller from the EuCon Monitor Control section included in the MC Control surface, with support for monitor level and source selection from the touch screen. Control Room Mute is also supported as well Monitor Control locking, so that you can control the MIO Monitor Controller from the control surface even when MIO Console is not the front-most application.

In addition, both MC Artist series control surfaces provide direct access to the transport controls of MIO Console’s integrated recording software.

“The Euphonix MC Control acts as the physical control hub of my studio. Thanks to the EuCon support in MIO Console 5.1, I can use the MC Control as a control surface and also lock MIO Console’s Monitor Controller to the MC Control’s Monitor and Control Room functions. This way, I have physical touchscreen and fader control of my MIO Mixer when I need it, and I also retain total control over my studio monitoring environment when using the MC Control to edit or mix in Logic Pro. It’s the best of all worlds!”

— Orren Merton, Author
Logic 8 Power

MIO Console takes advantage of the high-resolution metering, text and numeric readouts available on the Artist series, as well as the direct mapping features of EuCon technology to provide a high resolution control path for MIO Console.

“Metric Halo is a world leader in mobile recording and DSP development, and we are very excited to have EuCon integrated into such a powerful product line. Our slim-line Artist Series controllers are the perfect complement to the Mobile I/O interfaces, giving users comprehensive, tactile control of their hardware in a compact form factor.”

— Martin Kloiber, Euphonix CEO

From riding faders to riding the preamp gain, controlling your monitor level and starting and stopping the record panel transport, everything is at your fingertips with MIO Console’s new, integrated EuCon support! » Next New Feature