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  • Page 5: Other Important Information

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  • Page 7: Contents

    Vii venicef operator manual contents important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii other important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V chapter 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Viii contents venicef operator manual chapter 5 mono input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 overview of the mono input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Contents ix venicef operator manual monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 stereo master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 mono master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1 venicef operator manual 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 environment...

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    2 chapter 1: introduction venicef operator manual 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 cont...

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    Key features 3 venicef operator manual 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 processin...

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    4 chapter 1: introduction venicef operator manual • 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 wa...

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    Rear panel 5 venicef operator manual rear panel the venicef has a rear panel that houses the following. 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” ...

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    6 chapter 1: introduction venicef operator manual 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 (...

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    Signal flow 7 venicef operator manual signal flow the following table gives an overview of the basic signal flow. All channel types can also access the pfl, and afl (left and right) solo buses. All primary outputs balanced xlr connectors, 50r source master channels aux, group, matrix, monitor and lo...

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    8 chapter 1: introduction venicef operator manual the following table shows the signal flow in detail. Signal sourced from routed to mono balanced xlr mic/line input or balanced jack line z input (common gain control with above) or firewire connection or insert return buses, insert jack, direct outp...

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    Mix matrix 9 venicef operator manual 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 ...

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    10 chapter 1: introduction venicef operator manual • 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 f2...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    11 venicef operator manual chapter 2: getting started this chapter shows you how to prepare the venicef for operation, which includes: • installation • connecting up • setting up • powering up before installing, setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and fully understand all ...

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    12 chapter 2: getting started venicef operator manual electric fields should this product be used in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal (20hz to 20khz), the signal to noise ratio may be degraded. Degradation of up to 60db at a frequency corresponding to...

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    Connecting up 13 venicef operator manual connecting to balanced/unbalanced equipment the inserts of the venicef are unbalanced. Ideally, you will be connecting the inserts to balanced equipment to help avoid noise problems due to grounding. Figure 1: connecting to balanced equipment however, if you ...

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    14 chapter 2: getting started venicef operator manual other connections the section gives details of the other venicef interconnections. Description example pinouts example of socket 4-pin, male xlr chassis connector(s) on the rear panel for connecting 12v/5w lamp(s) 1 = n/a 2 = n/a 3 = ground 4 = 1...

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    Setting up 15 venicef operator manual setting up there is no initial setting up required for the venicef console. However, if you want to use firewire, you will need to set up your pc first (see chapter 3 "using the venicef with firewire" on page 17). Switching the venicef on/off switch the venicef ...

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  • Page 27: Firewire

    17 venicef operator manual chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire firewire board hot plugging important! Do not connect or disconnect the firewire cable to your venicef when the console is powered up, as this may result in damage to sensitive components. Always switch off the console before conn...

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    18 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual do not connect the firewire cable to the pc before installing the device driver. Important: before installing the firewire device driver, we recommend that you make sure it is the latest version by checking the www.Midasconsoles.C...

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    Installing firewire on a pc 19 venicef operator manual 6 if the installer’s release notes appear, close them. Then, in the ready to install window, check that the information is correct and click install. 7 the installing window will display the progress of the installation. 8 if the windows “logo t...

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    20 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual step b — connecting the venicef to your pc important: the venicef must be switched off before the firewire cable is connected to it. When you use your pc with the venicef for the first time after installing the firewire device dri...

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    Installing firewire on a pc 21 venicef operator manual 4 for standard installation, select the install the software automatically (recommended) option and then click next. 5 the wizard will perform a search for the correct driver. When it has finished, click next. 6 when the windows “logo testing” c...

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    22 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual 8 after the wizard has finished installing the driver, click finish. After the device hardware has been successfully installed, you will see a found new hardware balloon on your desktop. You are now ready to configure the venicef ...

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    Installing firewire on a pc 23 venicef operator manual >> to change the firewire settings use the drop-down lists and buttons on the midas fw settings screen to change the firewire settings, as desired, using the following diagram and the accompanying list of associated elements to guide you. Note: ...

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    24 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual >> to select an option from a drop-down list click the up/down arrow box of the drop-down list to open it, and then click the desired option. >> to close the midas fw window click “x” at the upper-right corner of the midas fw wind...

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    Installing firewire on a mac 25 venicef operator manual installing firewire on a mac it is strongly recommended that when connecting or disconnecting the venice f to a pc/mac/laptop you do so in the following manner: when connecting the venice f • ensure that the computer is turned off • ensure that...

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    26 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual 2 on your mac, navigate to the drivers sections of the website. 3 in the “midasfw-x.X.X-xxxx-osx” folder, double-click the “midasfw.Dmg” file. 4 in the disk image file window, double-click the “midasfw- x.X.X.Xxxx.Pkg” package fil...

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    Installing firewire on a mac 27 venicef operator manual 8 at the installation stage, click continue. Your mac will start installing the driver. 9 after the driver has been installed successfully, your mac will display the window shown right at the summary stage. Click restart. Your mac will reboot a...

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    28 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual step b — connecting the venicef to your mac important: the venicef must be switched off before the firewire cable is connected to it. >> to connect the mac to the console do not attempt the following procedure until you have compl...

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    Troubleshooting firewire 29 venicef operator manual troubleshooting firewire the following subsections may help you overcome any problems that may arise when using firewire. Audio problems if you encounter any problems with the audio, for example, when recording, try changing the firewire settings (...

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    30 chapter 3: using the venicef with firewire venicef operator manual.

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    29 venicef operator manual chapter 4: working with the console the following chapters give a description of the controls on the console surface and include useful operating information. • chapter 5 "mono input channel" on page 31 • chapter 6 "dual stereo input channel" on page 43 • chapter 7 "output...

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    31 venicef operator manual chapter 5: mono input channel this chapter details the mono input channels (8/16/24) of the venicef. It describes the sections of each channel on the control surface and the related connectors on the rear panel. Mono input channels on the control surface (f32 shown) althou...

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    32 chapter 5: mono input channel venicef operator manual overview of the mono input channel each mono channel has an xlr input that can be used for mic or line level signals up to +32dbu. An additional 1/4” inch trs jack socket, provides an input for line level signals that require protection agains...

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    Rear panel 33 venicef operator manual rear panel the venicef channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console and each channel comprises the following. Mono input channel connectors the direct out and insert points operate at a nominal level of 0dbu. Balanced xlr and jack inputs are conve...

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    34 chapter 5: mono input channel venicef operator manual gain this section lets you adjust the level of the mic input signal, switch on 48 volts phantom power for the mic, attenuate the input signal by 20db, invert the mic polarity and enable the high pass filter on the mic input. Mic gain section o...

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    Firewire 35 venicef operator manual firewire this section lets you select the channel input source as mic/line (analogue) or firewire (digital) and select the firewire output signal as pre-eq or post-eq. For more information on firewire, see chapter 3 "using the venicef with firewire" on page 17. Fi...

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    36 chapter 5: mono input channel venicef operator manual eq each mono input channel of the venicef has a four-band, swept eq, allowing tonal control over the input signal. Eq section of the mono input channels item description 1 treble gain/freq control knob this dual-concentric control knob adjusts...

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    Monitors 37 venicef operator manual monitors the two monitor sends per input channel have the same functionality as the auxes (see “auxes” on page 38). However, they have the following additional features: • they can be sourced pre-eq. • they can be metered individually (see “monitors” on page 64). ...

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    38 chapter 5: mono input channel venicef operator manual auxes the venicef has four aux sends per input channel, which can be used for effects sends, monitors or as extra assignable outputs from the console. Each aux has a control knob that gives continuous adjustment of the level sent from the inpu...

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    Pan, routing, mute and solo 39 venicef operator manual pan, routing, mute and solo the venicef is a flexible mixing console with four group buses plus stereo and mono. Groups and solo sections of the mono input channels the signal can be routed to any of the four group buses by pressing the correspo...

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    40 chapter 5: mono input channel venicef operator manual group routing, which is post-eq, post-mute and post-fader, can be configured in either of two modes: • pre-pan (mono) each group is sent the same mono signal, so that, for example, selecting 1, 2 and 3 will send to each group equally. • post-p...

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    Fader and meter 41 venicef operator manual fader and meter the venicef has a 100 mm fader and a four-led signal meter per mono input channel. Fader section of the mono input channels the meter is especially useful when setting the microphone gain of a channel. Also, as the meter is post-eq, it is po...

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    43 venicef operator manual chapter 6: dual stereo input channel this chapter details the dual stereo input channels of the venicef. It describes the sections of each dual stereo channel on the control surface and the related connectors on the rear panel. Dual stereo input channels on the control sur...

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    44 chapter 6: dual stereo input channel venicef operator manual overview of the dual stereo input channel the venicef dual stereo channel (shown right) is equipped with two xlr inputs, which are used for mic/line level signals up to +32dbu. Two 1/4” trs jack sockets provide inputs for line level sig...

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    Rear panel 45 venicef operator manual rear panel the venicef channel inputs are located on the rear panel of the console. Dual stereo input channel connectors item description 1 line in left line in on a single, balanced 1/4” trs jack socket. 2 line in right line in on a single, balanced 1/4” trs ja...

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    46 chapter 6: dual stereo input channel venicef operator manual gain (stereo mic inputs) this section has the same functionality as the gain section of the mono input channels except for the following. For full details, see “gain” on page 34. • 20db pad switch on dual stereo input channels the pad s...

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    Stereo line inputs 47 venicef operator manual stereo line inputs this section lets you adjust the level of the stereo line input signal, solo the signal and route it to the channel or directly to masters. Stereo line input section of the dual stereo input channels item description 1 stereo line gain...

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    48 chapter 6: dual stereo input channel venicef operator manual eq each dual stereo input channel of the venicef has a four-band, fixed eq (treble and bass shelving eq and hi and lo mid eq stages), allowing tonal control over the input signal. Eq section of the dual stereo input channels item descri...

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    Monitors 49 venicef operator manual monitors the monitor sends of the dual stereo input channels have similar functionality to those of the mono input channels. For more information, see “monitors” on page 37. Note: stereo left and right channel signals are summed into a mono signal to be routed to ...

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    50 chapter 6: dual stereo input channel venicef operator manual pan, routing, mute and solo the venicef is a flexible mixing console with four group buses plus stereo and mono. Group and solo sections of the dual stereo input channels item description 1 group switches each of these four group switch...

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    Pan, routing, mute and solo 51 venicef operator manual group sends group sends are post-eq, post-mute and post-fader. The group sends can be configured in either of two modes using the mono sum switch: • mono sum switch out (stereo) each pair of groups behave as if they were stereo groups. The relat...

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    52 chapter 6: dual stereo input channel venicef operator manual fader and meter the venicef fader section has the following functions. Fader section of the dual stereo input channels the meter is especially useful when setting the microphone gain of a channel. Also, as the meter is post-eq, it is po...

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    53 venicef operator manual chapter 7: output section this chapter deals with the output section of the venicef. It describes the control surface and the related connectors on the rear panel. Output section of the control surface the output section comprises the following main areas: • group (see “gr...

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    54 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual rear panel the main outputs of the venicef are located on the rear of the console. Output connections on rear panel.

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    Overview of the outputs section 55 venicef operator manual overview of the outputs section the outputs section comprises the following main areas. Item description 1 see “groups” on page 57. 2 see “firewire” on page 58. 3 see “stereo returns” on page 63. 4 see “matrices” on page 61. 5 see “monitors”...

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    56 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual output module notes before looking at the function of the output section of the console, it is essential that you are comfortable with a few of the console’s features that affect groups, matrices and auxes. Rather than discuss these features in ea...

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    Groups 57 venicef operator manual groups each of the four group buses has an output and an insert. Group connectors on rear panel firewire output is available for the groups by the overriding dual stereo input channels. For more information, see “firewire” on page 58. Each group output has fader lev...

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    58 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual firewire the firewire section is located on the rear panel of the console. Firewire section on the rear panel the output section on the control surface has a firewire output select section that lets you replace the firewire outputs of the dual ste...

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    Firewire 59 venicef operator manual firewire output select section on the control surface when an orange firewire button is switched on (depending on button precedence), it replaces the firewire output of its respective stereo input channel for its associated buses. The orange leds above illuminate ...

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    60 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual the hierarchy of the three pairs of firewire override buttons can be summarised by the following: • the right button of the pair overrides any firewire output. • the left button of the pair only overrides the stereo input channel firewire output (...

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    Matrices 61 venicef operator manual matrices there is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both matrix outputs. Two matrix inserts and two matrix outputs on the rear panel firewire output is available for the matrix outputs by overriding the relevant dual stereo input chann...

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    62 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual item description 1 group 1 to group 4 control knobs each of the groups (1-4) has its own individual matrix send level, which is continuously variable from 4 (infinity/ off) to +6db. Unity (0db) is also marked on the scale, allowing the signal to b...

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    Stereo returns 63 venicef operator manual stereo returns there are two stereo returns that route to masters, certain groups and the two monitor buses. Stereo returns 1 and 2 on the rear panel. Each return has left and right trs 1/4” trs jack sockets. The stereo returns section is immediately below t...

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    64 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual monitors there is an output connector and insert connector on the rear panel for both monitor bus outputs. Two monitor inserts and two monitor outputs on rear panel firewire output is available for the monitors by the overriding the relevant dual ...

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    Auxes 65 venicef operator manual auxes there are four independent aux outputs on the rear panel. Four aux xlr outputs on the rear panel firewire output is available for the auxes by the overriding dual stereo input channels 25-26 and 27-28. For more information, see “firewire” on page 58. Each aux o...

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    66 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual pre-fade aux 1-4 sends are sourced after the channel insert, mute and eq, but before the channel fader. As a result, the actual level sent to the aux bus is proportional to the aux send control only. Post-fade aux sends are sourced after the chann...

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    Master outputs (mono and stereo) 67 venicef operator manual firewire output is available for the left and right master channels by the overriding the relevant dual stereo input channel. There is no firewire output for the mono channel. For more information, see “firewire” on page 58. The controls sh...

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    68 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual signal generator and talkback the venicef provides a 1khz signal generator and a talkback mic that can be routed to a number of the console’s outputs. 1khz generator and talk mic sections on the control surface 7 solo led this yellow led illuminat...

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    Playback and recording 69 venicef operator manual note: essentially, with all bus routing buttons switched on (enabled), the talk bus/signal generator signal is routed to all of the console’s buses (except the mono master and local monitor outputs). Playback and recording the following four connecto...

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    70 chapter 7: output section venicef operator manual recording the two out (right and left) connectors are recording outputs. They are routed via the stereo bus output and operate at a nominal -10db. These outputs provide a direct output from the console that is post-everything, including mute. Loca...

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    Lamps 71 venicef operator manual lamps there are sockets towards the top of the console’s rear panel for connecting 12v desk lamps. They accept 4-pin female xlr connectors. The power rating of 5w is the maximum rating per output and must not be exceeded. Position of the lamp sockets on a venicef32. ...

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  • Page 85: Appendix A: Functional Block

    73 venicef operator manual appendix a: functional block diagrams this chapter contains the venicef signal path diagrams..

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    74 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual overview.

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    Mono input module 75 venicef operator manual mono input module.

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    76 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual stereo input module.

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    Stereo return 77 venicef operator manual stereo return.

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    78 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual group.

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    Aux 79 venicef operator manual aux.

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    80 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual monitor.

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    Stereo master 81 venicef operator manual stereo master.

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    82 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual mono master.

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    Matrix 83 venicef operator manual matrix.

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    84 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual solo and comms.

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    Digital 85 venicef operator manual digital.

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    86 appendix a: functional block diagrams venicef operator manual.

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    87 venicef operator manual appendix b: technical specification this appendix provides the full technical specification for the venicef series of mixing consoles. Due to a policy of continual improvement, midas reserves the right to alter the function or specification at any time without notice. Tabl...

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    88 appendix b: technical specification venicef operator manual table 4: venicef performance specifications input impedance mic line 2k balanced 10k balanced input gain mic line mono channel line stereo channel line level inputs continuously variable from 10db to 60db continuously variable from 0db t...

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    Dimensions 89 venicef operator manual dimensions this section gives details of the external dimensions of the venicef series consoles. Table 5: venicef technical specifications in the following diagrams dimensions are in millimetres, with the equivalent in inches enclosed in brackets. Nominal signal...

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    90 appendix b: technical specification venicef operator manual external dimensions of the f16, f24 and f32 consoles 670 (26.4”) r50 (2.0”) r15 (0.6”) 278 (11.0”) 286 (11.3”) 116 (4.6”) 183 (7.2”) ve nice f16 = 600 (23.6”) ve nice f24 = 804 (31.7”) ve nice f32 = 1008 (39.7”) 7° r28 (1.1”) 30° 30° 487...

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    Dimensions 91 venicef operator manual external dimensions of the f16r rack mount console 576 ( 1 3u) (22.7”) 465 (18.3”) 482 (19.0”) 238 (9.4”) 167 (6.6”) 93 (3.7”) 97 ° 9 (0.4”) 133 (5.2”) 190 (7.5”) 133 (5.2 ”).

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    92 appendix b: technical specification venicef operator manual.

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    93 venicef operator manual appendix c: application notes this appendix provides application notes as a guide to help you with venicef console operation. With its flexible routing and functionality, the venicef was designed with real-world sound engineers in mind, working in the real world. So, for e...

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    94 appendix c: application notes venicef operator manual channels will receive the same signal at the same time so, typically, when 16 channels are summed together a gain of around 5db to 8db will be seen. It is important to leave some headroom in the summing amplifiers so that they do not overload,...

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    Unity gain 95 venicef operator manual unity gain unity gain is a gain of 1, that is, no gain or attenuation is applied to a signal. If a signal entered a mono line level input of the venicef at 0dbu and the gain was set to +10db (an internal 10db attenuation sets the net gain to 0db), then the signa...

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    96 appendix c: application notes venicef operator manual there are a number of solutions to this problem: • reduce the amplifier’s input attenuators to a level where the amplifier and console clip at the same point. For example, the input sensitivity is 0dbu, setting the input attenuator on the ampl...

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    Routing 97 venicef operator manual the submix is now set up. The group level can be used to control the overall level of the channels (retaining their relative levels), mute the submix output or solo the submix signal. Note: muting the submix is not the same as muting the channels. Aux sends and oth...

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    98 appendix c: application notes venicef operator manual.

  • Page 111: Appendix D: Crib Sheets

    99 venicef operator manual appendix d: crib sheets this appendix provides you with a template each for the mono and dual stereo input channels. These will help you keep a record of your most important settings and make notes. If necessary, you can make copies of these pages if you need more records..

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    100 appendix d: crib sheets venicef operator manual mono input channels notes:.

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    Dual stereo input channels 101 venicef operator manual dual stereo input channels notes:.

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    102 appendix d: crib sheets venicef operator manual.

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    103 venicef operator manual appendix e: best grounding practice this appendix gives details of the best grounding practices for the venicef console in order to get the optimum performance out of it. Safety first the venicef is classified as a class 1 device and as such there is a safety requirement ...

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    104 appendix e: best grounding practice venicef operator manual ground loop noise sources audio manufacturers have known about these issues for many years and most equipment is designed to reduce ground loop generation to the bare minimum or to minimise the effects. But, as switch mode power supplie...

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    Noise sources 105 venicef operator manual isolated firewire computer system. Note how the isolation barrier breaks the ground loop. Non-isolated firewire computer system. With no isolation barrier, the ground loop is present. Midas venicef console power distribution unit (pdu) power supply unit (psu...

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    106 appendix e: best grounding practice venicef operator manual noise solutions the grounding on the venicef is very robust and often such ground loop induced noises are negligible, but to get the very best out of your console, and especially out of any less robust equipment within the overall syste...

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    Balanced connections 107 venicef operator manual loop area diagram showing a small loop area balanced connections balanced connections are generally immune to ground loops because the grounded screen conductor is not used as a reference for the signal conductors. Instead, each conductor of a balance...

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    108 appendix e: best grounding practice venicef operator manual balanced transformers active electronic circuits achieve good results, but for ultimate noise rejection, transformers are needed. Transformers colour the sound especially at low and high frequencies due to core saturation and impedance ...

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    Ground referenced connections 109 venicef operator manual screen termination diagram showing screen broken at source ground referenced connections many unbalanced signals are passed between pieces of equipment where one of the devices is balanced and the other is not. By careful wiring using two-cor...

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    110 appendix e: best grounding practice venicef operator manual connecting balanced external processing equipment to the insert points, the connection method described in this section should be adopted so as to benefit from the cmr of the external unit. For an example of how to wire a ground referen...

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    Xlr shells 111 venicef operator manual xlr shells xlr pin 1s should only be used to provide a ground connection for cable screens. The shell (body) of cable xlrs also need to be connected to ground so they provide a screen for the terminals, but they should not be wired internally to the pin 1 termi...

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    112 appendix e: best grounding practice venicef operator manual diagram showing the bond connection between console and 19” rack power distribution unit (pdu) power connection power supply unit (psu) without internal isolation barrier laptop pc/mac power connection midas venicef console firewire con...

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    113 venicef operator manual appendix f: service information this appendix give details of how to look after your venicef. Routine maintenance to help keep your venicef unit in good working order and to make sure it gives you optimum performance, we recommend that you carry out the following about on...

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    114 appendix f: service information venicef operator manual equipment disposal when this equipment has come to the end of it useful life, its disposal may come under the directive 2002/96/ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 january 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment...

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    Operator manual 115 music group ip ltd. Federal communications commission compliance information venicef16/venicef16r/venicef24/venicef32 complies with the fcc rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital devi...

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