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MMC12 - The Big Desk That Fits
MMC 12
MMC 12 - THE BIG DESK THAT FITS Introduction The 12 fader MMC is the ultimate high power fully featured console designed to provide totally professional recording and mixing in combination with digital audio workstations.
The MMC 12 fulfils the needs of the many mixers and editors who edit and mix in ProTools (or similar systems) yet need to complete the mix to the best possible professional standard.
Features include
It is a fully professional mixing desk with all the facilities to form the dynamic heart of a world class studio.
w Neve Mic Pre's, EQ and Compression w Full Channel Strip Control w Sophisticated Surround Monitoring w Comprehensive Talkback Facilities w Powerful Machine Control w Workstation Control w The ultimate high quality Mix Buss w 96kHz Operation w State of the art I/O w AMS Neve's fourth generation XSP DSP Engine
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The MMC 12 is here to power your creativity and your business. 1
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Key Features Professional Channel Strip design
Neve User Interface
w Direct control on input and mix
w Control workstations from faders and knobs
w Touch sensitive controls
w ProToolsä, Nuendoä and Pyramixä compatible
w Strip by strip routing buttons and
w Multiple workstations controlled from one console
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w Snapshots of fader layouts arranged
w Dynamic Automation of remote controls
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Full Surround Mixing 24-bit/96kHz Operation
w Powerful monitoring section
w 500 signal paths available at 48kHz
w Multiple surround sources
w 250 signal paths at 96kHz in a single engine
w Multiple surround destinations
w Enormous processing flexibility
w Monitor insert points
w Each fader can be mono, stereo, 5.1, etc., no limitation
Legendary AMS Neve Sound Encore Plusä Automation w Direct compatibility with the world famous DFC & 88R consoles w Huge depth of sophisticated and reliable features w Networkable - WorkFlow™ family member w Integrated Multi-machine Control System
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The flexible MIOS96 I/O system delivers definitive Neve quality audio at 24 bit, 96kHz or 48kHz/44.1kHz resolution from a precision engineered package to ensure the critical first stage of audio acquisition is beyond reproach.
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The meterbridge features assignable metering, stem metering and a wide choice of meter ballistics.
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Up to 7.1 Surround Monitoring >> This includes facilities to create internal foldown mixes and inserts for surround processing units. The 120 x 8 monitor mixing capability can be configured as six 8 track stems, 72 direct (external) monitor inputs.
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This includes monitor section for control room, studio and integrated talkback system. Global control of automation functions including Quick Access keys for Encore displays such as EQ and Dynamics curves and I/O patching.
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Dedicated Routing >>
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Dedicated Routing Section for Multitrack Routing, Surround Stem Routing and Main Output Routing. Routing is dynamically automated. MAIN HF Hz
Patented Logicators >>
Patented Logicator Controls are colour coded according to the selected channel parameter (such as EQ, Aux, Dynamics). No compromise, touch sensitive essential for automation 'take over' and 'auto glide' functions. Local alpha numeric displays show precise parameter values at a glance without having to refer to a shared display.
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Logicators can be assigned to any channel function (such as Front-Back Panning, Aux level) or as a level control and display for a channel sub layer.
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Local Automation control on each channel strip in addition to Global control in the Master Section. Each channel strip control has an associated automation MODE display.
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Feedback at a glance >> This includes Fader Gang/Slave setups, Input & Dynamics metering, signal pres ence indicator and cha nnel processing indication (such as EQ and Filters).
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Encore Plusä Automation Encore is the most advanced automation package used in world class Feature Film Mixing Studios, Television Post Production Studios and Music Studios. Encore Plus is the latest generation of the acclaimed Encore software. Along with a number of automation enhancements, Encore Plus delivers several major new features including Reconform, Automation in Stop, Mix Audition and Star Command remote control of digital audio workstations.
Oasis™ standard which gives tight and comprehensive control over Pyramix™ workstations. Multiple DAWs can be controlled from a single desk. Encore Plus also incorporates Session Import which allows mix data from a Pro Tools 5.0 Session™ to be imported into the console. Encore Plus uses a combination of updated operating system, new software and new connection to provide far greater speed. Saving and loading mixes, autosave, mix audition and similar tasks are up to fifty times faster than in Encore. Encore Plus is supplied as standard on all new MMC12 consoles.
Desk Plug Ins AMS Neve are offering a range of desk plug ins tailored to suit the needs of mixers. An initial suite of three plug ins is available:
Automation Reconform is a highly significant development. It is becoming increasingly common for pictures to be re-cut right up to and beyond the last possible moment. In the past this became frustrating as mixes had to be rerun from change points. Now change lists can be taken into Encore
Neve Classic EQ offers a high class emulation of the formant spectral EQ used on both the analogue V series consoles and the acclaimed Capricorn digital consoles. It provides additional creative possibilities and is a perfect compliment for the clarity and control of the standard AMS Neve EQ algorithms.
Plus and the mix automation cut and spliced automatically to reflect picture changes. This significantly reduces the work load on the Mixer as pictures are re-cut as well as allowing greater freedom to the Director who can now continue to make creative changes right up to the dub without disrupting the mixing process.
Multi-band Dynamics provides compression and expansion controlled across three independent frequency bands. Suitable for de-essing, detailed voice and vocal processing and track mastering.
The Star Command control system enables automated control of connected Pro Tools™ systems, including plug ins, from the console surface via HUI™. The console can also control Nuendo™. Star Command also implements the
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Bass Enhancement produces programme dependant low frequency harmonics, an essential tool for creating sub-bass tracks in film mixing, surround post-production and music for DVD. This removes the need for outboard units and brings the whole process under Encore Plusä Automation control.
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Overview Mix Buss
Neve User Interface
Mixes of many hundreds of channels can be performed with a quality equal or superior to any comparable system in either the analogue or digital realm.
One or more workstations can be controlled from the MMC12 surface using the faders and channel strips. These controls can be dynamically automated giving a high level of integration.
Layers A simple layers system allows many hundreds of signal paths to be controlled from a 12 fader surface. All faders are motorised and fully automatable. Faders can control input channels, groups, stems or masters whether mono, stereo, or surround.
Complete control of multiple surround sources, master and stems, external sources, foldown monitoring, surround processor insert points, speaker selection, calibration, bass management and encoder insertion.
Input Stage
Talkback
Neve Mic Pre's are the most sought after in the world. The MMC gives the recording engineer access to high fidelity pre-amplifiers capable of producing the most exquisite recordings at that most important stage - the recording of a performance.
Full talkback package giving the engineer complete control over the communication process during recording, tracking, re-record or voice over sessions.
DSP The MMC DSP provides EQ and Dynamics to match the quality of the Mic Pre's. 40 bit floating point resolution throughout ensures true professional sound quality.
Machine Control The machine control section is fully integrated into MMC12 giving complete control over up to five other machines simultaneously. No need for expensive external systems.
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MMC 12 - The Heart of the Studio The MMC remains the hub of the studio no matter what workstation, recorder or dubber is in use. Anything you throw at it - it can handle! The flexibility and power of the MMC ensure its longevity and return on investment while fashions for digital editors come and go. The 12 fader MMC provides all the power of the fully professional console scaled to meet the needs of the modern workstation mixer.
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