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U16, U24 and U32Professional Audio Mixing ConsolesOperator ManualMUSIC Group Research UK Limited, Klark Industrial Park,Walter Nash Road,Kidderminster

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

Routing 91VeniceUOperator ManualThe submix is now set up. The group level can be used to control the overall level of the channels (retaining their r

92 Appendix C: Application NotesVeniceUOperator Manual

93VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix D: Crib SheetsThis appendix provides you with a template each for the mono and multifunction input channels. These w

94 Appendix D: Crib SheetsVeniceUOperator ManualMono input channelsNotes:

Multifunction input channels 95VeniceUOperator ManualMultifunction input channelsNotes:

96 Appendix D: Crib SheetsVeniceUOperator Manual

97VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix E: Best Grounding PracticeThis appendix gives details of the best grounding practices for the VeniceU console in orde

98 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceUOperator ManualGround loopNoise sourcesAudio manufacturers have known about these issues for many years a

Noise sources 99VeniceUOperator ManualIsolated USB computer system. Note how the isolation barrier breaks the ground loop.Non-isolated USB computer s

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

100 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceUOperator ManualNoise solutionsThe grounding on the VeniceU is very robust and often such ground loop ind

Balanced connections 101VeniceUOperator ManualLoop area diagram showing a small loop areaBalanced connectionsBalanced connections are generally immune

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

Ground referenced connections 103VeniceUOperator ManualScreen termination diagram showing screen broken at sourceGround referenced connectionsMany unb

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

XLR shells 105VeniceUOperator ManualXLR shellsXLR pin 1s should only be used to provide a ground connection for cable screens. The shell (body) of ca

106 Appendix E: Best Grounding PracticeVeniceUOperator ManualDiagram showing the bond connection between console and 19” rackMidas VeniceU consolePowe

107VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix F: Modification For VeniceU16 Rack MountingUse only screws that were loosened during modification or such ones that

108 Appendix F: Modification For VeniceU16 Rack MountingVeniceUOperator ManualModification procedure1 Electrically isolate the U16 console by complete

Modification procedure 109VeniceUOperator Manual4 At this point the blanking bracket (highlighted in red) is now loose and can be removed. Turn the u

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceUOperator Manuala flexible bus structure that lets the engineer configure the console for different applications.The Ve

110 Appendix F: Modification For VeniceU16 Rack MountingVeniceUOperator Manual6 The rear panel assembly (highlighted in green) should now be loose. R

Modification procedure 111VeniceUOperator Manual7 With the console still resting on its side, secure one end of the rear panel assembly to the side pa

112 Appendix F: Modification For VeniceU16 Rack MountingVeniceUOperator Manual9 Fit the blanking bracket that you removed in step 4 (highlighted in gr

Modification procedure 113VeniceUOperator Manual12 Turn the console onto its base and remove the arm rest by removing the four securing screws at the

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115VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix G: Service InformationThis appendix give details of how to look after your VeniceU.Routine maintenanceTo help keep y

116 Appendix G: Service InformationVeniceUOperator ManualEquipment disposalWhen this equipment has come to the end of it useful life, its disposal may

Operator Manual 117MUSIC Group IP LimitedFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONVeniceU16/VeniceU24/VeniceU32complies with the F

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Key features 3VeniceUOperator ManualThe USB interface can be used with any personal computer (PC) fitted with a standard USB 2.0 port, and is effectiv

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4 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceUOperator Manual• Mains power supply — universal switch mode power supply unit (PSU) with mainsinput socket and on/off

Control surface 5VeniceUOperator ManualItem Description1 See Chapter 5 "Mono Input Channel" on page 372 See Chapter 6 "Multifunction In

6 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceUOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceU has a rear panel that houses the following.Rear panels of the VeniceU consoles sh

External connections 7VeniceUOperator ManualRear panel of the VeniceU16 showing the main connector sectionsA. Inserts and returns. B. Mono input chan

8 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceUOperator ManualSignal flowThe following table gives an overview of the basic signal flow.All channel types can also ac

Signal flow 9VeniceUOperator ManualThe following table shows the signal flow in detail.Signal Sourced from Routed toMono Balanced XLR mic/line input o

10 Chapter 1: IntroductionVeniceUOperator ManualMix matrixUltimately, the mix matrix defines the capability of each VeniceU. It follows the console l

Service and support 11VeniceUOperator Manual• There are diagrams throughout the manual that show you where on the console the local information is ref

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13VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 2: Getting StartedThis chapter shows you how to prepare the VeniceU for operation, which includes:• Installation• Conn

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

Connecting up 15VeniceUOperator ManualConnecting to balanced/unbalanced equipmentThe inserts of the VeniceU are unbalanced. Ideally, you will be conn

16 Chapter 2: Getting StartedVeniceUOperator ManualOther connectionsThe section gives details of the other VeniceU interconnections.Setting upThere is

Switching the VeniceU on/off 17VeniceUOperator ManualSwitching the VeniceU on/offSwitch the VeniceU on/off via the mains switch on the rear panel.Main

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19VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBThis chapter shows you how to prepare your PC/Mac® for USB operation. The VeniceU consol

VeniceU Operator Manual iiiMUSIC Group IP LimitedImportant safety instructionsTerminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi

20 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator Manual3 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Yes.4 In the “Welcome ...” screen of the

Windows 7 operating system 21VeniceUOperator Manual7 The installation procedure should continue. After the installation has been completed successful

22 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator ManualArchwave USB Driver Control Panel window>> To open the Archwave USB Driver Control

Windows 7 operating system 23VeniceUOperator ManualDevices optionThe Devices option lets you manage your audio system USB devices.Item Element1 List o

24 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator ManualInput Channels optionThe Input Channels option lists all of the input channels (also kno

Windows 7 operating system 25VeniceUOperator ManualOutput Channels optionThe Output Channels option lists all of the output channels (also known as ac

26 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator ManualSynchronisation optionThe Synchronisation option lets you choose the sample rate frequen

Windows 7 operating system 27VeniceUOperator ManualSettings optionThe Settings option lets you select the buffer sizes that your PC will use for your

28 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator ManualStreams optionThe Streams option shows the audio and sync I/O connections for each conne

Mac operating system 29VeniceUOperator ManualMac operating systemUSB, when used with a Mac running OS® X (version 10.7 or later), is a ‘plug and play’

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Updating the VeniceU firmware 31VeniceUOperator ManualUpdating the VeniceU firmwareThe latest version of the USB firmware for the VeniceU will be avai

32 Chapter 3: Using The VeniceU With USBVeniceUOperator Manual5 In the deviceUpgrade_64 dialog box, click Yes.The installation will begin.6 If the upg

Troubleshooting USB operation 33VeniceUOperator ManualNo devices foundIf no devices appear in the driver control panel, it means that the PC/Mac canno

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35VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 4: Working With The ConsoleThe following chapters give a description of the controls on the console surface and includ

36 Chapter 4: Working With The ConsoleVeniceUOperator Manual

37VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 5: Mono Input ChannelThis chapter details the mono input channels (8/16/24) of the VeniceU. It describes the sections

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

Rear panel 39VeniceUOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceU channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console and each channel comprises the fo

Operator Manual vOther important information1 Register online. Please register your new Midas equipment right after you purchase it by visiting w

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

EQ 41VeniceUOperator ManualEQEach mono input channel of the VeniceU has a four-band, swept EQ, allowing tonal control over the input signal.EQ section

42 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualMonitorsThe two monitor sends per input channel have the same functionality as the auxes (see “A

Auxes 43VeniceUOperator ManualAuxesThe VeniceU has four aux sends per input channel, which can be used for effects sends, monitors or as extra assigna

44 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualPan, mute and soloThe VeniceU has pan, mute and solo per mono input channel.Pan, mute and solo s

Fader, routing and meter 45VeniceUOperator ManualFader, routing and meterThe VeniceU is a flexible mixing console with four group buses, plus stereo a

46 Chapter 5: Mono Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualMeterThe meter is especially useful when setting the microphone gain of a channel. Also, as the

47VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelThis chapter details the multifunction input channels of the VeniceU. It describes the

48 Chapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualOverview of the multifunction input channelThe VeniceU multifunction channel (shown rig

Rear panel 49VeniceUOperator ManualRear panelThe VeniceU channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console.Multifunction input channel conne

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50 Chapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualGain (mic inputs)This section has the same functionality as the gain section of the mon

Stereo line inputs 51VeniceUOperator ManualStereo line inputsThe stereo line gain control knob adjusts level of the stereo line input signal, which is

52 Chapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualMonitorsThe monitor sends of the multifunction input channels have similar functionalit

Balance, mute and solo 53VeniceUOperator ManualBalance, mute and soloThe VeniceU has balance, mute and solo on every multifunction input channel.Balan

54 Chapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelVeniceUOperator ManualFader, routing and meterThe VeniceU fader section has the following functions.Fader sec

Fader, routing and meter 55VeniceUOperator ManualMeterThe meter is especially useful when setting the microphone gain of a channel. Also, as the mete

56 Chapter 6: Multifunction Input ChannelVeniceUOperator Manual

57VeniceUOperator ManualChapter 7: Output SectionThis chapter deals with the output section of the VeniceU. It describes the control surface and the

58 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualRear panelThe main outputs of the VeniceU are located on the rear of the console.Output connections

Overview of the outputs section 59VeniceUOperator ManualOverview of the outputs sectionThe outputs section comprises the following main areas.Item Des

viiVeniceUOperator ManualContentsImportant safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiOther important i

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

Groups 61VeniceUOperator ManualGroupsEach of the four group buses has an output and an insert.Group connectors on rear panelUSB output is available fo

62 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualUSBThe usb section on the rear panel of the console lets you connect a PC.USB section on the rear pa

USB 63VeniceUOperator ManualUSB sections on the control surfaceItem Description1 usb in switch This latching switch inserts the USB return to the ch

64 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualMatricesThere is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both matrix outputs.

Matrices 65VeniceUOperator ManualItem Description1 group 1 to group 4 control knobs Each of the groups (1-4) has its own individual matrix send leve

66 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualStereo returnsThere are two stereo returns that route to masters, certain groups and the two monitor

Monitors 67VeniceUOperator ManualMonitorsThere is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both monitor bus outputs.Two monitor

68 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualAuxesThere are four independent aux outputs on the rear panel.Four aux XLR outputs on the rear panel

Master outputs (mono and stereo) 69VeniceUOperator ManualTable 2: Typical uses of auxiliariesMaster outputs (mono and stereo)There is an output connec

viii ContentsVeniceUOperator ManualEQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Monitors . .

70 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualMaster outputs sections on the control surfaceItem Description1 stereo to mono switch When this sw

Talkback 71VeniceUOperator ManualTalkbackThe VeniceU provides a talkback mic that can be routed to a number of the console’s outputs.Talk mic section

72 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualPlayback and recordingThe following four connectors on the rear panel provide discrete analogue inpu

Local monitor and phones 73VeniceUOperator ManualLocal monitor and phonesThere are two local monitor outputs on the rear panel for providing a signal

74 Chapter 7: Output SectionVeniceUOperator ManualLampsThere are sockets towards the top of the console’s rear panel for connecting 12V desk lamps. T

75VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix A: Functional Block DiagramsThis chapter contains the VeniceU signal path diagrams.

76 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceUOperator ManualMono input module

Mono input module 77VeniceUOperator Manual

78 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceUOperator ManualStereo input module

Stereo input module 79VeniceUOperator Manual

Contents ixVeniceUOperator ManualThe effect of EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Dynamic processing

80 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceUOperator ManualMaster and monitor modules

Master and monitor modules 81VeniceUOperator Manual

82 Appendix A: Functional Block DiagramsVeniceUOperator Manual

83VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix B: Technical SpecificationThis appendix provides the full technical specification for the VeniceU series of mixing co

84 Appendix B: Technical SpecificationVeniceUOperator ManualTable 4: VeniceU performance specificationsInput impedance MicLine2k balanced10k balancedI

Dimensions 85VeniceUOperator ManualDimensionsThis section gives details of the external dimensions of the VeniceU series consoles.Table 5: VeniceU tec

86 Appendix B: Technical SpecificationVeniceUOperator ManualExternal dimensions of the U16, U24 and U32 consoles. Dimensions are in millimetres (inch

87VeniceUOperator ManualAppendix C: Application NotesThis appendix provides application notes as a guide to help you with VeniceU console operation.

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

Unity Gain 89VeniceUOperator 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