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F16, F16R, F24 and F32
Professional Audio Mixing
Consoles
Operator Manual
MUSIC Group Research UK Limited,
Klark Industrial Park,
Walter Nash Road,
Kidderminster.
Worcestershire.
DY11 7HJ.
England.
Tel: +44 1562 741515
Fax: +44 1562 745371
Email: mkt.info@music-group.com
Website: www.midasconsoles.com
VeniceF — Operator Manual
DOC02-VENICEXXXX Issue E — November 2013
© MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be
subject to
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Operator Manual iii Important safety instructions 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no CAUTION polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! has two blades with one wider than the other. A implied undertaking or representation. This ATTENTION grounding-type plug has two blades and a third manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may RISQUE DE C
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iv VeniceF claims quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for 5. Free inspections and maintenance/repair § 7 Limitation of liability your cooperation! work are expressly excluded from this limited This limited warranty is the complete and warranty, in particular, if caused by improper exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC § 3 Return materials authorization handling of the product by the user. This also Group. It supersedes all other written or oral 1. To obtain warranty service, pl
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Operator Manual v Other important information 1 Register online. Please register your FireWire board hot plugging new Midas equipment right after you purchase it by visiting www.midasconsoles.com. Registering IMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the FireWire cable to your VeniceF your purchase using our simple online form helps when the console is powered up, as this may result in damage to sensitive us to process your repair claims more quickly and components. Always switch off t
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vi VeniceF MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
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vii Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Other important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview of the VeniceF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contr
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viii Contents Chapter 5 Mono Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Overview of the mono input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 FireWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Insert . . .
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Contents ix Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Stereo master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Mono master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Solo and comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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x Contents VeniceF Operator Manual
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1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing a Midas VeniceF mixing console. The VeniceF range of consoles have been developed to meet the needs of demanding live sound engineers and provide the solution for any audio mixing application in live sound or studio environments. The VeniceF meets the quality of build and performance that you would expect from a Midas console. VeniceF32 The VeniceF was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance audio equipment, designe
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2 Chapter 1: Introduction flexible bus structure that lets the engineer configure the console for different applications. The VeniceF consoles (F16 left, F24 top and F32 bottom) All variants include four stereo input channels for use on stereo sources. These share single control knobs and have slightly different functionality as compared to the mono channels. The VeniceF lets the user route to any of 13 other buses — six auxiliaries (including two monitors), four groups and three masters (s
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Key features 3 Item F16 F24 F32 Mono master output XLRM XLRM XLRM FireWire (IEEE 1394) 16-channel, 24-channel, 32-channel, FW400, 6-pin FW400, 6-pin FW400, 6-pin The FireWire interface can be used with any personal computer (PC) fitted with an IEEE1394 port, and is effectively a digital multi-channel cable (up to 2 x 32-channels) for connecting the PC to the console. FireWire lets you use any third party audio processing software in conjunction with the console, and applications include mu
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4 Chapter 1: Introduction • Mains power supply — universal power supply unit (PSU) with mains input socket and on/off switch. • Lamps — socket(s) for fitting lamps. • Playback/record I/Os — input/output sockets for playback and recording. • Warranty — standard Midas 3-year warranty. Control surface The surface of the VeniceF can be divided into the following main vertical sections. 1 2 3 Control surfaces of the VeniceF consoles showing the three mains areas Item Description 1 See Chapter 5 "Mono
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Rear panel 5 Rear panel The VeniceF has a rear panel that houses the following. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 F32 10 9 8 5 7 F24 F16 Rear panels of the VeniceF consoles showing the main areas Item Description 1 See “Master outputs (mono and stereo)” on page 66. 2 See “Stereo returns” on page 63, “Groups” on page 57, “Matrices” on page 61, “Monitors” on page 64 and “Auxes” on page 65. 3 See Chapter 6 "Dual Stereo Input Channel" on page 43. 4 See “Lamps” on page 71. 5 Ventilation grills. Do not obstruct. 6 See
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6 Chapter 1: Introduction A B G C D E F Rear panel of the VeniceF16 showing the main connector sections A. Inserts and returns. B. Mono input channel (insert, direct out, line in and mic in). C. Dual stereo channel (line in left and right, and mic inputs left and right). D. Playback I/Os (left and right). E. Local monitor outputs. F. Aux, group, matrix and monitor outputs. G. Stereo and mono master inserts and outputs. External connections The following table details all of the external
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Signal flow 7 Connection(s) Description Notes All primary outputs Balanced XLR connectors, Master channels 50R source Aux, group, matrix, monitor and local (monitor) buses Talk mic in talk mic section of outputs (control surface) All secondary outputs Balanced Jack connectors, Mono channels (direct outs) 50R source Headphone outputs Jack connectors, 10R local monitor section of source (nominal +10dB) outputs (control surface) Playback left and right Unbalanced phono Rear panel inputs and ou
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8 Chapter 1: Introduction The following table shows the signal flow in detail. Signal Sourced from Routed to Mono Balanced XLR mic/line Buses, insert Jack, direct input or balanced Jack line output Jack and FireWire Z input (common gain connection control with above) or FireWire connection or insert return Stereo Balanced XLR mic/line Buses and FireWire input and balanced Jack connection line Z input (independent gain control) or FireWire connection Stereo return Balanced Jack Buses Group
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Mix matrix 9 Mix matrix Ultimately, the mix matrix defines the capability of each VeniceF. It follows the console layout, where inputs run vertically and buses run horizontally. A mix matrix is usually defined as the number of buses and the quantity of simultaneously-mixable inputs there are per bus. 8/16/24 mic/line inputs 8 mic/line return inputs 6 aux buses (include 2 monitors) 4 group buses 3 master (stereo and mono) buses 2 matrix buses 3 solo buses VeniceF mix matrix About this ma
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10 Chapter 1: Introduction • Unless otherwise stated, an illuminated LED means that its related control/function is on and when extinguished it is off. • Although this manual is based on the VeniceF32 (pictures shown throughout), the information also applies to the F16 and F24 models unless stated otherwise. Service and support We provide superb levels of support and service to give users confidence in Midas products. For more information, please contact your local distributor or Midas at the
