HOME mc² crystal Controller

The HOME mc² crystal Controller app is the missing link for mixing scenarios where compact crystal consoles complement a large mc² audio control surface ­operated by the A1.

So far, audio teams were able to choose between an eight-fader crystal and a six-fader model with a host of assignable buttons and controls to assist the main audio supervisor working on an mc² console.

Although this was a major breakthrough when it was first announced, such a workflow relies on the fact that all sound engineers are in the same location: an audio control room, adjacent galleries or in the hall where the audio can be monitored via the sound reinforcement system.

Truly distributed mixing scenarios from different locations, however, used to require a fair amount of audio and video infrastructure in addition to a compact crystal console.

With HOME mc² crystal Controller, a virtual extension, or a tablet or laptop placed behind it can display high-resolution audio meters and a video feed for the project operators are working on. The audio received by the app can also be monitored using compact active monitor speakers or headphones connected to the host device.

HOME mc² crystal Controller and its Workspace UI are a momentous step for the convenience of IP-networked workflows that involve distributed secondary or unobtrusive primary mixing positions: this app allows talented sound engineers to work from an assigned location or their hotel room before or after an on-location assignment.

(*) This is a software product. The console and the virtual extension (display) are not included.