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Pro Audio Video Gear Avid Euphonics Controllers Sell, Barter or Trade - $1 (North Potomac)
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The current prices for these are around $400 for the Controller and around $200 for the Transport.
If you need speed and control in your audio/video editing environment, these tools are designed for you.
For sale, barter, or trade.
Make me an offer I can't refuse.
The Euphonix MC Transport and MC Control are professional control surfaces from the former Euphonix Artist Series line, now managed by Avid. The MC Transport is a compact media controller specializing in timeline navigation with a high-resolution jog wheel, while the MC Control offers a more comprehensive hybrid setup with motorized faders and a programmable touchscreen.
Euphonix MC Transport
The MC Transport is designed to speed up editing in audio and video applications by putting navigation controls in a dedicated unit.
Jog wheel and shuttle ring: A weighted, optical jog wheel provides precise, high-resolution control for navigating the timeline, while the outer shuttle ring offers variable-speed scrubbing.
Dedicated transport: It features buttons for play, stop, record, fast-forward, and rewind, with multi-color status LEDs.
Programmable soft keys: Six soft keys can be customized to trigger keystroke commands or complex macros within a digital audio workstation (DAW) or video editor.
Numeric keypad: A 16-key numeric pad allows for quick timecode and marker navigation.
Ergonomics: Many users find its single-purpose design highly ergonomic, preferring its superior jog wheel over the one on the MC Control.
Euphonix MC Control
The MC Control is a more feature-rich "nerve center" of the Artist Series, combining mixing, transport, and custom controls in one unit.
Motorized faders: It includes four touch-sensitive, 100mm motorized faders for accurate and smooth mixing.
Programmable touchscreen: The centerpiece is a high-resolution touchscreen that displays project information, plug-in parameters, and customizable soft key commands.
Rotary encoders: Eight programmable, touch-sensitive rotary encoders provide hands-on control for everything from panning and EQ to plug-in editing.
Integrated transport: It includes transport controls and a jog/shuttle wheel, though many users consider the Transport unit's wheel superior.
Monitor control: Includes the "Studio Monitor Express" software, which provides professional monitoring features for surround sound setups via a CoreAudio compliant interface.
Comparison: Transport vs. Control
Feature MC Transport MC Control
Primary Use Dedicated transport and editing control. Hybrid mixing, editing, and custom command center.
Jog Wheel Large, high-resolution, weighted optical wheel and shuttle ring. Smaller wheel with integrated jog/shuttle functions.
Mixing No faders or mixing controls, but can work alongside MC Mix units. Four touch-sensitive, motorized faders and eight rotary encoders.
Custom Controls Six programmable soft keys and a numeric pad. Programmable touchscreen, 12 Smart Keys, and eight rotary encoders.
Best For Editors who need precise, tactile control over timeline navigation. Users who want to combine mixing, editing, and advanced command functionality.
Expansion Can be used standalone or added to an MC Control or MC Mix system. Can be paired with up to four MC Mix units and one MC Transport for a larger system.
Shared features and compatibility
EUCON Protocol: Both devices communicate with your computer via a 100Mbs Ethernet connection using Euphonix's high-speed EUCON protocol. This provides tight integration with software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Cubase.
Modular design: The MC Transport, MC Control, and MC Mix units were designed to be used together, clipping into a single cohesive control surface or arranged independently on a network.
Avid rebranding: Following Avid's acquisition of Euphonix, these products were rebranded under the "Avid Artist Series," though the underlying hardware remained the same.
Legacy status: These are discontinued products, and compatibility with modern operating systems and DAWs relies on the continued support of the EuControl software by Avid.