VeniceF F32 Specifications

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88 Appendix B: Technical SpecificationVeniceFOperator ManualTable 4: VeniceF performance specificationsInput impedance MicLine2k balanced10k balancedI

Dimensions 89VeniceFOperator ManualDimensionsThis section gives details of the external dimensions of the VeniceF series consoles.Table 5: VeniceF tec

90 Appendix B: Technical SpecificationVeniceFOperator ManualExternal dimensions of the F16, F24 and F32 consoles670 (26.4”)R50(2.0”)R15(0.6”)278 (11.0

Dimensions 91VeniceFOperator ManualExternal dimensions of the F16R rack mount console576 (13U) (22.7”)465 (18.3”)482 (19.0”) 238 (9.4”)167 (6.6”)93(3.

92 Appendix B: Technical SpecificationVeniceFOperator Manual

93VeniceFOperator Manual Appendix C: Application NotesThis appendix provides application notes as a guide to help you with VeniceF console operation.

94 Appendix C: Application NotesVeniceFOperator Manualchannels will receive the same signal at the same time so, typically, when 16 channels are summe

Unity Gain 95VeniceFOperator ManualUnity GainUnity gain is a gain of 1, that is, no gain or attenuation is applied to a signal.If a signal entered a m

96 Appendix C: Application NotesVeniceFOperator ManualThere are a number of solutions to this problem:• Reduce the amplifier’s input attenuators to a

Routing 97VeniceFOperator ManualThe submix is now set up. The group level can be used to control the overall level of the channels (retaining their r

1VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 1: IntroductionThank you for choosing a Midas VeniceF mixing console. The VeniceF range of consoles have been develope

98 Appendix C: Application NotesVeniceFOperator Manual

99VeniceFOperator ManualAppendix D: Crib SheetsThis appendix provides you with a template each for the mono and dual stereo input channels. These wil

100 Appendix D: Crib SheetsVeniceFOperator ManualMono input channelsNotes:

Dual stereo input channels 101VeniceFOperator ManualDual stereo input channelsNotes:

102 Appendix D: Crib SheetsVeniceFOperator Manual

103VeniceFOperator ManualAppendix E: Best Grounding PracticeThis appendix gives details of the best grounding practices for the VeniceF console in ord

104 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceFOperator ManualGround loopNoise sourcesAudio manufacturers have known about these issues for many years

Noise sources 105VeniceFOperator ManualIsolated FireWire computer system. Note how the isolation barrier breaks the ground loop.Non-isolated FireWire

106 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceFOperator ManualNoise solutionsThe grounding on the VeniceF is very robust and often such ground loop ind

Balanced connections 107VeniceFOperator ManualLoop area diagram showing a small loop areaBalanced connectionsBalanced connections are generally immune

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceFOperator Manualflexible bus structure that lets the engineer configure the console for different applications.The Veni

108 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceFOperator ManualBalanced transformersActive electronic circuits achieve good results, but for ultimate no

Ground referenced connections 109VeniceFOperator ManualScreen termination diagram showing screen broken at sourceGround referenced connectionsMany unb

110 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceFOperator Manualconnecting balanced external processing equipment to the insert points, the connection me

XLR shells 111VeniceFOperator ManualXLR shellsXLR pin 1s should only be used to provide a ground connection for cable screens. The shell (body) of ca

112 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceFOperator ManualDiagram showing the bond connection between console and 19” rackPower distribution unit (

113VeniceFOperator ManualAppendix F: Service InformationThis appendix give details of how to look after your VeniceF.Routine maintenanceTo help keep y

114 Appendix F: Service InformationVeniceFOperator ManualEquipment disposalWhen this equipment has come to the end of it useful life, its disposal may

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Key features 3VeniceFOperator ManualThe FireWire interface can be used with any personal computer (PC) fitted with an IEEE1394 port, and is effectivel

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4 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceFOperator Manual• Mains power supply — universal power supply unit (PSU) with mains input socketand on/off switch.• Lam

Rear panel 5VeniceFOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceF has a rear panel that houses the following.Rear panels of the VeniceF consoles showing the mai

6 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceFOperator ManualRear panel of the VeniceF16 showing the main connector sectionsA. Inserts and returns. B. Mono input c

Signal flow 7VeniceFOperator ManualSignal flowThe following table gives an overview of the basic signal flow.All channel types can also access the PFL

8 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceFOperator ManualThe following table shows the signal flow in detail.Signal Sourced from Routed toMono Balanced XLR mic/

Mix matrix 9VeniceFOperator ManualMix matrixUltimately, the mix matrix defines the capability of each VeniceF. It follows the console layout, where i

10 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceFOperator Manual• Unless otherwise stated, an illuminated LED means that its related control/functionis on and when ex

11VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 2: Getting StartedThis chapter shows you how to prepare the VeniceF for operation, which includes:• Installation• Conn

12 Chapter 2: Getting StartedVeniceFOperator ManualElectric fieldsShould this product be used in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated

Connecting up 13VeniceFOperator ManualConnecting to balanced/unbalanced equipmentThe inserts of the VeniceF are unbalanced. Ideally, you will be conn

14 Chapter 2: Getting StartedVeniceFOperator ManualOther connectionsThe section gives details of the other VeniceF interconnections.Description Exampl

Setting up 15VeniceFOperator ManualSetting upThere is no initial setting up required for the VeniceF console. However, if you want to use FireWire, y

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17VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireFireWire board hot pluggingIMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the FireWire cabl

18 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator ManualDo not connect the FireWire cable to the PC before installing the device driver.Imp

Installing FireWire on a PC 19VeniceFOperator Manual6 If the installer’s release notes appear, close them. Then, in the Ready to Install window, chec

Operator Manual iiiMUSIC Group IP Ltd.Important safety instructionsTerminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magni

20 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator ManualStep B — Connecting the VeniceF to your PCImportant:The VeniceF must be switched of

Installing FireWire on a PC 21VeniceFOperator Manual4 For standard installation, select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) option an

22 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator Manual8 After the wizard has finished installing the driver, click Finish.After the devic

Installing FireWire on a PC 23VeniceFOperator Manual>> To change the FireWire settingsUse the drop-down lists and buttons on the Midas FW settin

24 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator Manual>> To select an option from a drop-down listClick the up/down arrow box of th

Installing FireWire on a Mac 25VeniceFOperator ManualInstalling FireWire on a MacIt is strongly recommended that when connecting or disconnecting the

26 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator Manual2On your Mac, navigate to the drivers sections of the website.3 In the “MidasFW-x.x

Installing FireWire on a Mac 27VeniceFOperator Manual8 At the Installation stage, click Continue. Your Mac will start installing the driver.9 After t

28 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With FireWireVeniceFOperator ManualStep B — Connecting the VeniceF to your MacImportant:The VeniceF must be switched o

Troubleshooting FireWire 29VeniceFOperator ManualTroubleshooting FireWireThe following subsections may help you overcome any problems that may arise w

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29VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 4: Working With The ConsoleThe following chapters give a description of the controls on the console surface and includ

30 Chapter 4: Working With The ConsoleVeniceFOperator Manual

31VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 5: Mono Input ChannelThis chapter details the mono input channels (8/16/24) of the VeniceF. It describes the sections

32 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualOverview of the mono input channelEach mono channel has an XLR input that can be used for mic or

Rear panel 33VeniceFOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceF channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console and each channel comprises the fo

34 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualGainThis section lets you adjust the level of the mic input signal, switch on 48 volts phantom p

FireWire 35VeniceFOperator ManualFireWireThis section lets you select the channel input source as mic/line (analogue) or FireWire (digital) and select

36 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualEQEach mono input channel of the VeniceF has a four-band, swept EQ, allowing tonal control over

Monitors 37VeniceFOperator ManualMonitorsThe two monitor sends per input channel have the same functionality as the auxes (see “Auxes” on page 38). H

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38 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualAuxesThe VeniceF has four aux sends per input channel, which can be used for effects sends, moni

Pan, routing, mute and solo 39VeniceFOperator ManualPan, routing, mute and soloThe VeniceF is a flexible mixing console with four group buses plus ste

40 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualGroup routing, which is post-EQ, post-mute and post-fader, can be configured in either of two mo

Fader and meter 41VeniceFOperator ManualFader and meterThe VeniceF has a 100 mm fader and a four-LED signal meter per mono input channel.Fader section

42 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceFOperator Manual

43VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelThis chapter details the dual stereo input channels of the VeniceF. It describes the sect

44 Chapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualOverview of the dual stereo input channelThe VeniceF dual stereo channel (shown right) is

Rear panel 45VeniceFOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceF channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console.Dual stereo input channel connect

46 Chapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualGain (stereo mic inputs)This section has the same functionality as the gain section of th

Stereo line inputs 47VeniceFOperator ManualStereo line inputsThis section lets you adjust the level of the stereo line input signal, solo the signal a

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48 Chapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualEQEach dual stereo input channel of the VeniceF has a four-band, fixed EQ (treble and bas

Monitors 49VeniceFOperator ManualMonitorsThe monitor sends of the dual stereo input channels have similar functionality to those of the mono input cha

50 Chapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualPan, routing, mute and soloThe VeniceF is a flexible mixing console with four group buses

Pan, routing, mute and solo 51VeniceFOperator ManualGroup sendsGroup sends are post-EQ, post-mute and post-fader. The group sends can be configured i

52 Chapter 6: Dual Stereo Input ChannelVeniceFOperator ManualFader and meterThe VeniceF fader section has the following functions.Fader section of the

53VeniceFOperator ManualChapter 7: Output SectionThis chapter deals with the output section of the VeniceF. It describes the control surface and the

54 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualRear panelThe main outputs of the VeniceF are located on the rear of the console.Output connections

Overview of the outputs section 55VeniceFOperator ManualOverview of the outputs sectionThe outputs section comprises the following main areas.Item Des

56 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualOutput module notesBefore looking at the function of the output section of the console, it is essent

Groups 57VeniceFOperator ManualGroupsEach of the four group buses has an output and an insert.Group connectors on rear panelFireWire output is availab

viiVeniceFOperator ManualContentsImportant safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiOther important in

58 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualFireWireThe FireWire section is located on the rear panel of the console.FireWire section on the rea

FireWire 59VeniceFOperator Manualfirewire output select section on the control surfaceWhen an orange FireWire button is switched on (depending on butt

60 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualThe hierarchy of the three pairs of FireWire override buttons can be summarised by the following:• T

Matrices 61VeniceFOperator ManualMatricesThere is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both matrix outputs.Two matrix insert

62 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualItem Description1 group 1 to group 4 control knobs Each of the groups (1-4) has its own individual

Stereo returns 63VeniceFOperator ManualStereo returnsThere are two stereo returns that route to masters, certain groups and the two monitor buses.Ster

64 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualMonitorsThere is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both monitor bus out

Auxes 65VeniceFOperator ManualAuxesThere are four independent aux outputs on the rear panel.Four aux XLR outputs on the rear panelFireWire output is a

66 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualPre-fade aux 1-4 sends are sourced after the channel insert, mute and EQ, but before the channel fad

Master outputs (mono and stereo) 67VeniceFOperator ManualFireWire output is available for the left and right master channels by the overriding the rel

viii ContentsVeniceFOperator ManualChapter 5 Mono Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Overview of the mono input channe

68 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualSignal generator and talkbackThe VeniceF provides a 1kHz signal generator and a talkback mic that ca

Playback and recording 69VeniceFOperator ManualNote: Essentially, with all bus routing buttons switched on (enabled), the talk bus/signal generator si

70 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceFOperator ManualRecordingThe two out (right and left) connectors are recording outputs. They are routed via the ste

Lamps 71VeniceFOperator ManualLampsThere are sockets towards the top of the console’s rear panel for connecting 12V desk lamps. They accept 4-pin fem

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73VeniceFOperator ManualAppendix A: Functional Block DiagramsThis chapter contains the VeniceF signal path diagrams.

74 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualOverview

Mono input module 75VeniceFOperator ManualMono input module

76 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualStereo input module

Stereo return 77VeniceFOperator ManualStereo return

Contents ixVeniceFOperator ManualMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Stereo master .

78 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualGroup

Aux 79VeniceFOperator ManualAux

80 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualMonitor

Stereo master 81VeniceFOperator ManualStereo master

82 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualMono master

Matrix 83VeniceFOperator ManualMatrix

84 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator ManualSolo and comms

Digital 85VeniceFOperator ManualDigital

86 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceFOperator Manual

87VeniceFOperator ManualAppendix B: Technical SpecificationThis appendix provides the full technical specification for the VeniceF series of mixing co