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U24, U32, U16 technical specifications Introduction
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Troubleshooting
Install
Dimension
Connecting up
Ground loop problems
Setting up
Modification procedure
Signal flow
Settings option
Safety
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Contents
U16, U24 and U32 Professional Audio Mixing Consoles
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Important safety instructions
§ 3 Return materials authorization
Other important information
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Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information
Contents
Introduction
Overview of the VeniceU
Introduction
U16 U24 U32
Key features
Key features
Control surface
Control surface
Item Description
U16
Rear panel
U32 U24
External connections
External connections
Connections Description
Signal flow
Channels or inputs Route to
Signal flow
Signal Sourced from Routed to
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Mix matrix
Bus outputs
Service and support
Service and support
Introduction
Getting Started
Installation
Handling the equipment
Electric fields
Connecting up
Audio connections
Connecting up
Connecting to balanced/unbalanced equipment
Setting up
Other connections
Switching the VeniceU on/off
Switching the VeniceU on/off
Getting Started
Using The VeniceU With
Windows 7 operating system
Using The VeniceU With USB
User Account Control dialog box, click Yes
Using the Archwave USB Driver Control Panel
Windows 7 operating system
Item Element
Devices option
Input Channels option
Output Channels option
Synchronisation option
Settings option
Streams option
Mac operating system
Mac operating system
Using The VeniceU With USB
Updating the VeniceU firmware
Updating the VeniceU firmware
Audio problems
Troubleshooting USB operation
Avoiding drop outs
Overcoming ground loop problems
Troubleshooting USB operation
No devices found
Using The VeniceU With USB
Ground loop problems
Working With The Console
Working With The Console
Mono Input Channel
Mono input channels on the control surface U32 shown
Mono Input Channel
Overview of the mono input channel
Item Section
Rear panel
Rear panel
Gain
EQ section of the mono input channels
Monitors
Auxes
Auxes
Application Pre-/Post-fade Reason
Pan, mute and solo
Fader, routing and meter
Fader, routing and meter
Meter
Application Configuration Reason
Routing
Multifunction Input Channel
Overview of the multifunction input channel
Multifunction Input Channel
Multifunction input channel connectors
Gain mic inputs
USB
Stereo line inputs
Stereo line inputs
Monitor section of the multifunction input channels
Balance, mute and solo
Balance, mute and solo
Fader section of the multifunction input channels
Fader, routing and meter
Multifunction Input Channel
Output Section
Output section of the control surface
Rear panel
Output Section
Overview of the outputs section
Overview of the outputs section
Group-aux changeover
Output module notes
Meter changeover
Groups
Groups
USB section on the rear panel
USB
Matrices
Two matrix inserts and two matrix outputs on the rear panel
Matrices
Matrix 1 and matrix 2 control knobs
Stereo returns
Line gain from 4 infinity/off to +20dB
Pre switch This is the bus master pre-fader switch
Monitors
Four aux XLR outputs on the rear panel
Master outputs mono and stereo
Master outputs mono and stereo
Master outputs sections on the control surface
Talkback
Talkback
Playback
Playback and recording
Recording
Local monitor and phones
Local monitor and phones
Lamps
Appendix a Functional Block Diagrams
Appendix a Functional Block Diagrams
Mono input module
Mono input module
Stereo input module
Stereo input module
Master and monitor modules
Master and monitor modules
Appendix a Functional Block Diagrams
Appendix B Technical Specification
Details U16 U24 U32
Appendix B Technical Specification
Input gain
Dimensions
Dimensions
Appendix B Technical Specification
Appendix C Application Notes
Headroom
Dynamic processing
Effect of EQ
Appendix C Application Notes
Unity Gain
Signal Processing and Amplifiers
Unity Gain
Problem Action
FOH mode
Routing
Dual FOH/MON Mode
MON mode
Routing
Appendix C Application Notes
Appendix D Crib Sheets
Mono input channels
Appendix D Crib Sheets
Multifunction input channels
Multifunction input channels
Appendix D Crib Sheets
Appendix E Best Grounding Practice
Safety first
Ground loops
Noise sources
Appendix E Best Grounding Practice
Noise sources
Noise solutions
Loop area diagram showing a large loop area
Balanced connections
Balanced connections
Balanced transformers
Screen termination
Ground referenced connections
Ground referenced connections
Signal ground lift
Unbalanced connections
XLR shells
Signal ground bonding
XLR shells
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Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting
Electrostatic discharge ESD precautions
Recommended torque settings
Rack mounting parts
Modification procedure
Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting
Modification procedure
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Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting
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Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting
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Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting
Appendix G Service Information
Appendix G Service Information
Equipment disposal
Music Group Research UK Limited
VeniceU16/VeniceU24 VeniceU32
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