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Midas Consoles U16, U32, U24 technical specifications Multifunction input channel connectors

Models: U32 U24 U16

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Item Description

1insert Insert point on a single 1/4” TRS Jack socket. This is unbalanced and requires a conventionally-wired insert lead.

2direct out Direct output on a single, balanced 1/4” TRS Jack socket.

3line in l (mono) Line in (stereo left or mono) on a single 1/4” TRS Jack socket.

4line in r Line in (stereo right) on a single 1/4” TRS Jack socket.

5mic Mic input on a single, balanced XLR female chassis connector.

Note: The insert and direct out are sourced from the mic input only.

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Midas Consoles U16, U32, U24 technical specifications Multifunction input channel connectors

Contents

U16, U24 and U32 Professional Audio Mixing Consoles Page Important safety instructions § 3 Return materials authorization Other important information Vi VeniceU Contents Viii ContentsFederal Communications Commission Compliance Information Contents Overview of the VeniceU IntroductionU16 U24 U32 IntroductionKey features Key featuresControl surface Item Description Control surfaceU32 U24 Rear panelU16 Connections Description External connectionsExternal connections Channels or inputs Route to Signal flowSignal Sourced from Routed to Signal flowBus outputs Mix matrixAbout this manual Service and support Service and supportIntroduction Handling the equipment InstallationGetting Started Audio connections Connecting upElectric fields Connecting to balanced/unbalanced equipment Connecting upOther connections Setting upSwitching the VeniceU on/off Switching the VeniceU on/offGetting Started Windows 7 operating system Using The VeniceU WithUser Account Control dialog box, click Yes Using The VeniceU With USBWindows 7 operating system Using the Archwave USB Driver Control PanelItem Element Devices option Input Channels option Output Channels option Synchronisation option Settings option Streams option Mac operating system Mac operating systemUsing The VeniceU With USB Updating the VeniceU firmware Updating the VeniceU firmwareAvoiding drop outs Troubleshooting USB operationAudio problems No devices found Troubleshooting USB operationOvercoming ground loop problems Using The VeniceU With USB Working With The Console Ground loop problemsWorking With The Console Mono input channels on the control surface U32 shown Mono Input ChannelItem Section Overview of the mono input channelMono Input Channel Rear panel Rear panelGain EQ section of the mono input channels Monitors Application Pre-/Post-fade Reason AuxesAuxes Pan, mute and solo Fader, routing and meter Fader, routing and meterRouting Application Configuration ReasonMeter Multifunction Input Channel Multifunction Input Channel Overview of the multifunction input channelMultifunction input channel connectors USB Gain mic inputsStereo line inputs Stereo line inputsMonitor section of the multifunction input channels Balance, mute and solo Balance, mute and soloFader section of the multifunction input channels Fader, routing and meter Multifunction Input Channel Output section of the control surface Output SectionOutput Section Rear panelOverview of the outputs section Overview of the outputs sectionMeter changeover Output module notesGroup-aux changeover Groups GroupsUSB section on the rear panel USB Two matrix inserts and two matrix outputs on the rear panel MatricesMatrix 1 and matrix 2 control knobs MatricesLine gain from 4 infinity/off to +20dB Stereo returnsMonitors Pre switch This is the bus master pre-fader switchFour aux XLR outputs on the rear panel Master outputs mono and stereo Master outputs mono and stereoMaster outputs sections on the control surface Talkback TalkbackRecording Playback and recordingPlayback Local monitor and phones Local monitor and phonesLamps Appendix a Functional Block Diagrams Mono input module Appendix a Functional Block DiagramsMono input module Stereo input module Stereo input module Master and monitor modules Master and monitor modules Appendix a Functional Block Diagrams Details U16 U24 U32 Appendix B Technical SpecificationInput gain Appendix B Technical SpecificationDimensions DimensionsAppendix B Technical Specification Headroom Appendix C Application NotesAppendix C Application Notes Effect of EQDynamic processing Unity Gain Signal Processing and AmplifiersUnity Gain Routing FOH modeProblem Action Routing MON modeDual FOH/MON Mode Appendix C Application Notes Appendix D Crib Sheets Appendix D Crib Sheets Mono input channelsMultifunction input channels Multifunction input channelsAppendix D Crib Sheets Ground loops Safety firstAppendix E Best Grounding Practice Appendix E Best Grounding Practice Noise sourcesNoise sources Loop area diagram showing a large loop area Noise solutionsBalanced connections Balanced connectionsScreen termination Balanced transformersGround referenced connections Ground referenced connectionsUnbalanced connections Signal ground liftXLR shells Signal ground bondingXLR shells 106 Rack mounting parts Electrostatic discharge ESD precautionsRecommended torque settings Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack MountingAppendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting Modification procedure109 Modification procedureAppendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting 111 Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting 113 Appendix F Modification For VeniceU16 Rack Mounting Appendix G Service Information Equipment disposal Appendix G Service InformationVeniceU16/VeniceU24 VeniceU32 Music Group Research UK LimitedVeniceU Page Music Group IP Limited