4VeniceU16/VeniceU24/VeniceU32 Quick Start Guide
Using USB with a VeniceU console
This is the Quick Start Guide for the VeniceU consoles. It shows you how to get your console and PC/Mac ready to use USB.
The VeniceU console has been tested and verified for USB use with the following computer operating systems: a PC running Windows® 7 and a Mac running OS® X (version 10.7 or later). However, we cannot guarantee correct USB operation on any other computer operating system.
For full details of console and USB operation, see the VeniceU Operator Manual.
Windows 7 operating systemThis section shows how to install USB on a PC running the Windows 7 operating system.
To install the USB device driver on your PC
◊Do not connect the USB cable to the PC before installing the device driver.
◊Important: Before installing the USB device driver, we recommend that you make sure it is the latest version by checking the www.midasconsoles.com website. This is important, as you may not be able to use USB operation properly with an older version of the device driver.
(1)Visit midasconsoles.com to download the latest drivers
(2)Launch MidasFWInstaller.exe to start the setup wizard. In the Setup – Midas FW window, click Next.
(3)In the User Account Control dialog box, click Yes.
(4)In the “Welcome ...” screen of the Setup dialog box, click Next.
(5)In the “Choose Install Location” screen of the Setup dialog box, choose the destination of the USB driver and click Install.
The installation will begin.
(6)During the installation procedure the following dialog box will appear.
Plug the USB cable into the VeniceU console (type B connector) and into your PC (type A connector). Then switch on the console and click OK in the dialog box.
(7)The installation procedure should continue. After the installation has been completed successfully, click Next.
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(8)In the “Completing ...” screen of the Setup dialog box, click Finish.
(9)The Archwave icon 
should appear in the task bar at the
You are now ready to use USB with the VeniceU console.
The default settings of the USB software you have just installed should be adequate for use. However, if you want to change these settings,
open the Archwave USB Driver Control Panel by clicking on the Archwave icon (shown above).
If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop
Mac operating system
USB, when used with a Mac running OS® X (version 10.7 or later), is a ‘plug and play’ device. So, unlike on a PC running Windows® 7, there is no need to install a USB device driver.
If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop
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