Euphonix Digital Mixing Systems Comparison

System 5-B

System 5-B is the top of the line digital audio mixing system designed for live broadcast and TV production applications with up to 96 faders plus 8 assignable group faders and can support over 350 DSP channels and a dedicated mix-minus bus with mix-minus outputs from each channel. It has dual power supplies for the DSP SuperCore, Studio Computer and suface modules. It includes 100% redundant DSP SuperCore (DF66), MADI I/O and router for the ultimate in secure on-air performance.

System 5-BP

System 5-BP includes all the features of the System 5-B, without a mix minus bus and dedicated channel talkback, but also includes dynamic mix automation and machine control for broadcast applications where the console is used for both on-air and audio-post applications - the best of both worlds. System 5-BP includes an automation and machine control panel at the bottom of the center section CM401T module. EuCon Hybrid option allows the console to control external DAWs making it a truly multi-purpose mixing system. System 5-BP is basically a System 5 with dual redundant power supplies for the surface modules and 100% redundant DSP.

Max Air

Max Air includes the exact same back-end as the System 5-B, limited to 4 DSP cards (160 channels), but with a more compact surface for applications where control room space and budget constraints are an issue. With a central touch screen and central SuperChannel the system is easy to operate and all the controls are within easy reach because of its short front-to-back dimension.

S5 Fusion

The S5 Fusion is a System 5 control surface with a more compact DSP back-end, lighter frame, and dynamic mix automation. It includes the same monitoring & machine control as System 5. It does not support redundancy for the DSP, MADI I/O and router. For this reason it is a very cost effective digital audio mixing solution coming in at a price point lower than all the other models. S5 Fusion is a perfect on-air, music mixing or audio post mixing solution where cost and space are an issue. S5 Fusion includes EuCon Hybrid for controlling multiple external DAWs.

System 5

System 5 is the standard digital audio mixing system without the 100% redundancy for the DSP, MADI I/O and router, and does not include a dedicated mix minus bus - it is a System 5-BP without dual power supplies for the surface modules. Because there is no need for redundant DSP the System 5's DSP Core (DF70) can support over 450 channels and a larger audio router. This system is used for music and post applications, and for recording environments within a broadcast facility it is a perfect choice. EuCon Hybrid option allows the console to control multiple external DAWs.

Comparison Chart

	System 5-B	System 5-BP	Max Air	S5 Fusion	System 5
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Applications	For on-air broadcast & TV production	For on-air broadcast & TV production with audio post capabilities	For on-air broadcast & TV production. Same back-end as System 5-B but with more compact control surface and touch screen	System 5 with compact DSP back-end in a lower cost frame for music, post and on-air applications – LOWEST COST SOLUTION	For music & post applications without any on-air features - such as dedicated mix-minus and dual power supplies for the control surface modules.
Price	$$$	$$$	$$	$	$$$
Frame Type	System 5 Frame - is also available with lightweight frame or no frame which reduces price	System 5 Frame - is also available with lightweight frame or no frame which reduces price	Lightweight Frame or no frame	Lightweight Frame - is also available without a frame which reduces price	System 5 Frame - is also available with lightweight frame or no frame which reduces price
GPIO Capability	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mix Automation	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Machine Control	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Mix Minus	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Dual Redundant Power Supplies in DSP SuperCore and System Computer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual Redundant Power Supplies in Control Surface Modules	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
100% Redundant DSP, MADI I/O & Router	Yes but is available without which reduces price	Yes but is available without which reduces price	Yes but is available without which reduces price	No	Optional
TFT Channel Screen	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Knobsets (knob + 2 switches) per Channel Strip	8	8	4	8	8
External EuCon DAW Control	No	Optional	No	Included – up to 5 W/S	Optional
Setup and File Software Application	Emix – external PC & screen with redundant RAID array	Emix – external PC & screen with redundant RAID array	Central Touch Screen with redundant RAID array	Emix – external PC & built-in screen with redundant RAID array	Emix – external PC & screen with redundant RAID array
96KHz Capable	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Max # Channel Strips	96 + 8 Assignable Group Faders if optional sub-master CM402T is fitted	96 + 8 Assignable Group Faders if optional sub-master CM402T is fitted	48 + 8 Assignable Group Faders	56 + 8 Assignable Group Faders if optional sub-master CM402T is fitted	96 + 8 Assignable Group Faders if optional sub-master CM402T is fitted
Max # DSP Channels (48KHz)	(DF66) 304	(DF66) 304	(DF66) 160 (4x SP663 cards)	(2 x SP663 Cards) 112	(DF70) 454
Max # Buses (48KHz)	32	96	32	32	96
Max # Groups/Clean Feed Sends (48KHz)	24	48	24	24	48
Max # Aux	24	24	24	16	24
Max # MADI I/O	24	24	16	8	32
Max # DSP Core Signal Paths	419	419	291	194	588
Film Monitor Panel	No, twin joysticks optional	Optional with twin joysticks	No	Optional with twin joysticks	Optional with twin joysticks
Main Meters	Hi Res TFT at top of channel strip	Hi Res TFT at top of channel strip	Hi Res meters on central touch screen plus hi res external meter output (requires external screen)	Hi Res TFT at top of channel strip	Hi Res TFT at top of channel strip
Fader adjacent Meters	Yes stereo hi-res 32 segments	Yes stereo hi-res 32 segments	Yes stereo 7 segments	Yes stereo hi-res 32 segments	Yes stereo hi-res 32 segments