Midas F16, F32, F16R, F24 User Manual

F16, F16R, F24 and F32

Professional Audio Mixing

Consoles

Operator Manual

MUSIC Group Research UK Limited,

Klark Industrial Park,

Walter Nash Road,

Kidderminster.

Worcestershire.

DY11 7HJ.

England.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.midasconsoles.com

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In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be

subject to change without notice. This document was correct at the time of writing. E&OE.

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Issue E — November 2013

© MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

or Manual

Important safety instructions

CAUTION

ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

DO NOT OPEN!

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE!

NE PAS OUVRIR!

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Terminals marked with this
symbol carry electrical current of
sufficient magnitude to constitute

risk of electric shock. Use only
high-quality commercially-available speaker
cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other
installation or modification should be performed
only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage

inside the enclosure - voltage that
may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to important operating

and maintenance instructions in

the accompanying literature.
Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove the top

cover (or the rear section). No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose this

appliance to rain and moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for

use by qualified service personnel

only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operation instructions. Repairs
have to be performed by qualified service
personnel.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11 Use only attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with
the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,

use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

15 The apparatus shall be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Legal disclaimer

Technical specifications and appearance are
subject to change without notice. The information
contained herein is correct at the time of printing.
All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any
loss which may be suffered by any person who
relies either wholly or in part upon any description,
photograph or statement contained herein. Colors
and specifications may vary slightly from product.
Midas products are sold th rough authorized
dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not

agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no
authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or
implied undertaking or representation. This
manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording of any kind, for any
purpose, without the express written permission
of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
Tride

nt Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Limited warranty

§ 1 Warranty

1. This limited warranty is valid only if you
purchased the product from a MUSIC Group
authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list
of authorized dealers can be found on MUSIC
Group's website www.midasconsoles.com, or you
can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to
you.

2. MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and
electronic components of this product to be free of
defects in material and workmanship if used
under normal operating conditions for a period of
three (3) years from the original date of purchase
(see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below),
unless a longer minimum warranty period is
mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
shows any defects within the specified warranty
period and that defect is not excluded under § 4,
MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either
replace or repair the product using suitable new or
reconditioned product or parts. In case MUSIC
Group decides to replace the entire product, this
limited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty period,
i.e., three (3) years (or otherwise applicable
minimum warranty period) from the date of
purchase of the original product.

3. Upon validation of the warranty claim, the
repaired or replacement product will be returned
to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

4. Warranty claims other than those indicated
above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS
YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING
YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OF PURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new Midas
equipment right after your purchase at
www.midasconsoles.com and kindly read the
terms and conditions of our limited warranty
carefully. Registering your purchase and
equipment with us helps us process your repair

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claims quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for
your cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

1. To obtain warranty service, please contact
the retailer from whom the equipment was
purchased. Should your MUSIC Group dealer not
be located in your vicinity, you may contact the
MUSIC Group distributor fo r yo ur c oun tr y l i ste d at
www.midasconsoles.com. If your country is not
listed please contact the “United Kingdom (Midas/
KT main office)” located under “Service
Service/Repairs” on the www.midasconsoles.com
website. Alternatively, please submit the online
warranty return form found under “Service
Warranty Registration” on
www.midasconsoles.com BEFORE returning the
product. All enquires must be accompanied by the
description of the problem and the serial number
of the product. The warranty eligibility will be
verified from the original sales receipt.

2. Subsequently, the product must be returned
in its original shipping carton, together with the
return authorization number to the address
indicated by MUSIC Group.

3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be
accepted.

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§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

1. This limited warranty does not cover
consumable parts including, but not limited to,
fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSIC
Group warrants the valves or met ers c on tai n ed i n
the product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from
date of purchase.

2. This limited warranty does not cover the
product if it has been electronically or
mechanically modified in any way. If the product
needs to be modified or adapted in order to
comply with applicable technical or safety
standards on a national or local level, in any
country which is not the country for which the
product was originally developed and
manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall
not be considered a defect in materials or
workmanship. This limited warranty does not
cover any such modification/adaptation,
regardless of whether it was carried out properly
or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty,
MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for
any cost resulting from such a modification/
adaptation.

3. This limited warranty covers only the product
hardware. It does not cover technical assistance
for hardware or software usage and it does not
cover any software products whether or not
contained in the product. Any such software is
provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in
any enclosed software limited warranty.

4. This limited warranty is invalid if the factory­applied serial number has been altered or
removed from the product.

5. Free inspections and maintenance/repair
work are expressly excluded from this limited
warranty, in particular, if caused by improper
handling of the product by the user. This also
applies to defects caused by normal wear and
tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,
illuminants and similar parts.

6. Damage/defects caused by the following
conditions are not covered by this limited
warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to
operate the unit in compliance with the
instructions given in Midas user or service
manuals;

• connection or operation of the unit in any way
that does not comply with the technical or
safety regulations applicable in the country
where the product is used;

• damage/defects caused by acts of God/
Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other
condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC
Group.

7. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out

by unauthorized personnel (user included) will
void the limited warranty.

8. If an inspection of the product by MUSIC

Group shows that the defect in question is not
covered by the limited warranty, the inspection
costs are payable by t he customer.

9. Products which do not meet the terms of this

limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the
buyer's expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized
service center will inform the buyer of any such
circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written
repair order within 6 weeks after notification,
MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with a
separate invoice for freight and packing. Such
costs will also be invoiced separately when the
buyer has sent in a written repair order.

10. Authorized MUSIC Group dealers do not sell

new products directly in online auctions.
Purchases made through an online auction are on
a "buyer beware" basis. Online auction
confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted
for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not
repair or replace any product purchased through
an online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to
the original buyer (customer of authorized retail
dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may
subsequently purchase this product. No other
person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give
any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory
applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no
liability to the buyer under this warranty for any
consequential or indirect loss or damage of any
kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group
under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced
value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and
exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC
Group. It supersedes all other written or oral
communications related to this product. MUSIC
Group provides no other warranties for this
product.

§8 Other warranty rights and national
law

1. This limited warranty does not exclude or limit
the buyer's statutory rights as a consumer in any
way.

2. The limited warranty regulations mentioned
herein are applicable unless they constitute an
infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

3. This warranty does not detract from the
seller's obligations in regard to any lack of
conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change
without notice. For the latest warranty terms and
conditions and additional information regarding
MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see
complete details online at
www.midasconsoles.com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de
Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including
all MUSIC Group companies

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1 Register online. Please register your
new Midas equipment right after you purchase it
by visiting www.midasconsoles.com. Registering
your purchase using our simple online form helps
us to process your repair claims more quickly and
efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of
our warranty, if applicable.

2 Malfunction. Should your MUSIC Group
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may
contact the MUSIC Group distributor for your
country at www.midasconsoles.com. If your
country is not listed please contact the “United
Kingdom (Midas/KT main office)” located under

 Service/Repairs” on the

“Service
www.midasconsoles.com website. Alternatively,
please submit the online warranty return form
found under “Service  Warranty Registration”
on www.midasconsoles.com BEFORE returning
the product. All enquires must be accompanied by
the description of the problem and the serial
number of the product. The warranty eligibility will
be verified from the original sales receipt.

3 Power Connections. Before plugging
the unit into a power socket, please make sure
you are using the correct mains voltage for your
particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced
with fuses of the same type and rating without
exception.

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 connecting or disconnecting
the FireWire cable!

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 the Venice F is turned OFF

• Connect your Venice F FireWire port to your computer’s FireWire port

• Turn ON your Venice F

• Turn ON your Computer

• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers

When disconnecting the Venice F

• Turn OFF your monitor speakers

• Turn OFF your Venice F

• Disconnect your Venice F

FireWire and the FireWire symbol are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. The FireWire logo is a trademark of
Apple Inc.

Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries.

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Contents

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Other important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview of the VeniceF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Control surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

External connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mix matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Handling the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electric fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting to balanced/unbalanced equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Other connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching the VeniceF on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 3 Using The VeniceF With FireWire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing FireWire on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step C — Configuring the FireWire settings for the VeniceF . . . . . . . 22

Installing FireWire on a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step A — Installing the device driver on your Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to your Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step C — Configuring the FireWire settings for the VeniceF . . . . . . . 27

Updating the FireWire driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting FireWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

No devices found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overcoming ground loop problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4 Working With The Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Ground loop problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Chapter 5 Mono Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Overview of the mono input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

FireWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Auxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Pan, routing, mute and solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Fader and meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 6 Dual Stereo Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Overview of the dual stereo input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Gain (stereo mic inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

FireWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Stereo line inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Auxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Pan, routing, mute and solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Group sends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Fader and meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Chapter 7 Output Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Overview of the outputs section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Output module notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Group-aux changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Meter changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

FireWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Matrices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Stereo returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Auxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Master outputs (mono and stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Signal generator and talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Playback and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Local monitor and phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Mono input module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Stereo input module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Stereo return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Aux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Stereo master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Mono master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Solo and comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Appendix B Technical Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Appendix C Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Headroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

The effect of EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Dynamic processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Unity Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Signal Processing and Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

FOH mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

MON mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Dual FOH/MON Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Appendix D Crib Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Mono input channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Dual stereo input channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Appendix E Best Grounding Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Ground loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Noise sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Noise solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Balanced connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Balanced transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Screen termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Ground referenced connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Unbalanced connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Signal ground lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

XLR shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Signal ground bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Appendix F Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Cleaning the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Equipment disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION . . . .115

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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 environments. The
VeniceF meets the quality of build and performance that you would expect from a Midas
console.

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The VeniceF was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance
audio equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set
that offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very best of British
design and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient manufacturing methods,
and will give you many years of reliable service.

Midas has total confidence in the quality and reliability of this product. To back this up,
this product comes with the standard Midas three year warranty.

Please take the time to register your product by completing and returning the
registration card or by registering on our website at www.midasconsoles.com.

So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, please read this Operator
Manual and, finally, enjoy your Midas VeniceF!

Overview of the VeniceF

The VeniceF is a premium quality, robust, live sound and studio, small format mixing
console. The VeniceF is available in three sizes — F16, F24 and F32 — and there is also
a rack mount version (F16R). The incorporation of FireWire®, bridges the gap between
analogue and digital audio consoles by offering the user the ease-of-use, warmth, feel,
and zero-latency of analogue, combined with the power, choice and flexibility of
outboard digital processing. Physically, it’s a one-piece solution provided in a
substantial chassis with cosmetic trim suitable for use and storage in a road flight case
(not provided). All circuitry — analogue, digital and power — is housed inside this box.

Equally at home as an all-purpose front of house (FOH) or studio console, the VeniceF
can also be used for monitors. The VeniceF is quickly and easily configurable, with each
mono input channel offering microphone (mic) and line inputs, direct out and insert
points, and a four-band fully swept equaliser stage. In addition, the VeniceF has a

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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 control knobs and have slightly different functionality as compared to the mono
channels.

The VeniceF lets the user route to any of 13 other buses — six auxiliaries (including two
monitors), four groups and three masters (stereo left and right, and mono). There are
also two matrix buses, which are a submix of the master buses, and three solo buses
(two after-fader listen (AFL) and one pre-fader listen (PFL)).

All major inputs and outputs are on balanced XLR connectors. The following table gives
a ‘quick stats’ comparison of the VeniceF consoles (where: XLRF = XLR female; XLRM =
XLR male; TRS = 1/4” TRS Jack; and RCA = phono plug).

Item F16 F24 F32

Mic inputs 8 mono and

4 stereo XLRF

Line inputs 8 mono and

4 stereo TRS
Aux returns 2 stereo TRS 2 stereo TRS 2 stereo TRS
Playback input 1 stereo RCA 1 stereo RCA 1 stereo RCA
Talkback mic input 1 XLRF 1 XLRF 1 XLRF
Aux mix buses (includes

2 monitors)

6 XLRM 6 XLRM 6 XLRM

16 mono and
4 stereo XLRF

16 mono and
4 stereo TRS

24 mono and
4 stereo XLRF

24 mono and
4 stereo TRS

Audio subgroups 4 XLRM 4 XLRM 4 XLRM
Matrices 2 XLRM 2 XLRM 2 XLRM
Stereo master output XLRM XLRM XLRM

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Item F16 F24 F32

Mono master output XLRM XLRM XLRM
FireWire (IEEE 1394) 16-channel,

FW400, 6-pin

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
processing software in conjunction with the console, and applications include
multi-track recording, software-generated effects processors and “plug-ins” inserted on
input channel FireWire send/returns.

24-channel,
FW400, 6-pin

32-channel,
FW400, 6-pin

Key features

The VeniceF consoles include the following key features:

• Sizes — available in 16, 24 and 32 input channel frame sizes.

• Midas mic preamps — 16/24/32 overload-tolerant Midas mic preamps (the last
eight being on four stereo modules), which accept +32dBu.

• Midas XL3 EQ — each mono channel has a Midas XL3, 4-band swept EQ with
2 parametric mids (treble, hi mid, lo mid and bass).

• 4-band EQs on stereo channels — 4-band fixed frequency EQs on stereo channels
and a sum-to-mono switch.

• Ease of use — easy to store, prep, configure, maintain, repair, transport,
set up/down and clean.

• Hybrid technology — analogue technology for sound processing and mixing, and
digital connectivity provided by FireWire. Analogue or digital (FireWire) input and
analogue or digital (FireWire) direct output pre-EQ or post-EQ.

• FireWire — up to 32 x 32-channel FireWire interface that provides I/O connectivity,
which defaults to input channels, but can be switched to access buses. FireWire
socket (6-pin) and sample rate and clock source LEDs.

• Mono input channels — mic/line in, insert (with in/out switch and LED) and direct
out (with a pre-EQ or post-EQ switch) per channel. Polarity switch on each channel.

• Dual stereo input channels — mic/line in left and in right (mic and line can be
used simultaneously with mic routed via the channel and the line inputs routed
direct to masters), separate gain for the left and right inputs, and same mic amp
functions as the mono inputs.

• Master channels — mono, left and right master channels, each with an insert.

• 15 Buses — 6 aux sends (includes 2 monitor (foldback) sends that are also
switchable pre-/post-EQ on an individual channel basis), 4 groups, 3 masters
(2 stereo and a mono) and 2 matrices, all with hardware outputs.

• Returns — 2 additional stereo return line inputs.

• Local outputs — 2 local outputs (left and right).

• Routing — individual routing to stereo, mono and groups with pan-to-groups enable
switch. Individual group routing switches.

• Metering — 4-LED meter per mono and stereo input channels, 4 x 8-LED output
meters and 3 x 12-LED master meters.

• Faders — high-precision 100 mm faders on a horizontal fader panel.

• 48V phantom power — all analogue audio I/O is tolerant of 48V connection.

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• 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 warranty.

Control surface

The surface of the VeniceF can be divided into the following main vertical sections.

Control surfaces of the VeniceF consoles showing the three mains areas

Item Description

1 See Chapter 5 "Mono Input Channel" on page 31
2 See Chapter 6 "Dual Stereo Input Channel" on page 43
3 See Chapter 7 "Output Section" on page 53

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710 8

6321

9

5

5

4 4

F32

F24

F16

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” on

page 61, “Monitors” on page 64 and “Auxes” on page 65.

3 See Chapter 6 "Dual Stereo Input Channel" on page 43.
4 See “Lamps” on page 71.
5 Ventilation grills. Do not obstruct.
6 See Chapter 5 "Mono Input Channel" on page 31.
7 See “FireWire” on page 35, page 46 and page 58.
8 See “Playback and recording” on page 69.
9 See “Local monitor and phones” on page 70.
10 See “Switching the VeniceF on/off” on page 15.

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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 (left and right). E. Local monitor outputs. F. Aux, group, matrix and monitor
outputs. G. Stereo and mono master inserts and outputs.

External connections

The following table details all of the external connections on the VeniceF.

Connection(s) Description Notes

All mic inputs Balanced XLR connectors,

All primary line inputs Balanced Jacks 10K load Mono and stereo channels
All inserts Jack connectors, 50R

Mono and stereo channels

2K load

Mono and master

source, 10K load

channels
Group, matrix and

monitor buses
Stereo returns

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Connection(s) Description Notes

All primary outputs Balanced XLR connectors,

50R source

All secondary outputs
(direct outs)

Headphone outputs Jack connectors, 10R

Playback left and right
inputs and outputs

FireWire connections FireWire (FW 4000 6-pin)

Power connections IEC mains inlet

Balanced Jack connectors,
50R source

source (nominal +10dB)
Unbalanced phono

connectors, 600R source
(nominal -10dB)

connector to IEEE1394

4-pin XLR lamp power
outlets

Master channels
Aux, group, matrix,

monitor and local
(monitor) buses

Talk mic in talk mic
section of outputs (control
surface)

Mono channels

local monitor section of
outputs (control surface)

Rear panel

Rear panel

Rear panel
Under top edge of rear of

console

Signal flow

The following table gives an overview of the basic signal flow.

Channels or inputs Route to

8, 16 or 24 mono mic/line channels 2 monitor, 4 aux, 4 group and 3 master

4 stereo mic channels 2 monitor, 4 aux, 4 group and 3 master

4 stereo line inputs The same numbered stereo channel and

2 stereo return channels 2 monitor, group 1-2 (return 1) and

4 group channels 3 master and 2 matrix buses
3 master channels 2 matrix buses
4 aux channels N/A
2 monitor channels N/A
2 matrix channels N/A

buses, and FireWire (8, 16 or 24
channels)

buses, and FireWire (8 channels)

then onwards (as above) or the stereo
master bus

group 3-4 (return 2), and the stereo
master buses

All channel types can also access the PFL, and AFL (left and right) solo buses.

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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

Stereo Balanced XLR mic/line

input and balanced Jack
line Z input (independent
gain control) or FireWire

connection
Stereo return Balanced Jack Buses
Group Bus Master and matrix buses,

Aux Bus Insert Jack, monitor

Monitor Bus Insert Jack, monitor

Buses, insert Jack, direct
output Jack and FireWire
connection

Buses and FireWire
connection

insert Jack, group output
balanced XLR and optional
FireWire connection (in
place of stereo input
channel)

output balanced XLR and
optional FireWire
connection (in place of
stereo input channel)

output balanced XLR and
optional FireWire
connection (in place of
stereo input channel)

Matrix Insert Jack Insert Jack, matrix output

balanced XLR and optional
FireWire connection (in
place of stereo input
channel)

Stereo master bus Bus, input channels,

group buses, stereo

returns or playback

Mono master bus Bus, input channels,

group buses, stereo

returns or sum of stereo

bus

Insert Jack, master output
balanced XLR and optional
FireWire connection (in
place of stereo input
channel)

Insert Jack and master
output balanced XLR

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6 aux buses

(include 2 monitors)

3 master (stereo

and mono) buses

4 group

buses

8/16/24 mic/line inputs 8 mic/line return inputs

2 matrix

buses

Bus outputs

3 solo
buses

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 inputs
there are per bus.

VeniceF mix matrix

About this manual

This is the Operator Manual for the VeniceF. Its purpose is to familiarise the user with
the VeniceF and show how to install, set up, configure and operate the VeniceF.

This manual uses the following conventions:

• The exclamation mark (shown right) is intended to alert the user to important
operating instructions.

• The drawing pin (shown right) appears next to useful information, which
provides hints and tips.

• There are diagrams throughout the manual that
show you where on the console the local
information is referring to. These areas are
indicated by blue shading. For example, the mono
input channels, as shown right.

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• 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 F24 models unless stated otherwise.

Service and support

We provide superb levels of support and service to give users c
products. For more information, please contact your local distributor or Midas at the
address shown in the front of this manual.

onfidence in Midas

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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 of the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” at
the front of this document and observe the following precautions.

Installation

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The position of the console will vary from venue to venue. When installing the console,
take the following into consideration.

• Before installing and operating this Class 1 equipment, make sure it is correctly
connected to the protective earth conductor of the mains voltage supply socket
outlet through the mains lead.

• When positioning the console for FOH use it is worth placing the console in a position
where the sound system used can be heard properly from the mix position. Try to
avoid placing the console behind pillars or large objects, or mixing from a level
above the speaker position (for example, from a balcony).

• The console should be located in a convenient space commensurate with the use to
which the console is being put.

• Ideally a cool area is preferred, away from power distribution equipment or other
potential sources of interference.

• Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation.

• Do not install this equipment in a location subjected to excessive heat, dust or
mechanical vibration. Allow for adequate ventilation around the equipment, making
sure that its fans and vents are not obstructed. Whenever possible, keep the
equipment out of direct sunlight.

• Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where it might accidentally fall
over.

• Provision should be made for some flat surface surrounding the console to prevent
people using it as a table top.

Handling the equipment

When lifting or moving the equipment, always take its size and weight into
consideration. If necessary, use suitable lifting equipment or transporting gear, or
sufficient additional personnel.

Completely isolate the equipment electrically and disconnect all cables from the
equipment before moving it.

Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the equipment, for
example, vents.

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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 the modulation signal may
be experienced under extreme conditions (3V/m, 90% modulation).

Connecting up

To ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment, only high quality,
balanced, screened, twisted pair audio cable should be used.

XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen
when connected to the console and, where appropriate, they should have Pin 1
connected to the cable screen.

All Jack connector shells should be connected to the cable screen.

Audio connections

This section gives details of the audio connections of the VeniceF.

Table 1: Connector pinouts

Connector on rear
panel Example of plug Pinouts Example of socket

Male XLR chassis
connector (output)

Female XLR chassis
connector (mic input)

Pair of RCA
connectors (tape
in/out)

1 = ground
2 = hot
3 = cold

1 = ground
2 = hot
3 = cold

1 = ground
2 = signal

1/4” TRS Jack plug
(inserts)

1/4” TRS Jack plug
(input, output)

1 (tip) = send
2 (ring) = return
3 (sleeve) =
ground

1 (tip) = hot
2 (ring) = cold
3 (sleeve) =
ground

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3

Female XLR

Male XLR

3

2

1

2

1

Sleeve

Ring

Tip

Male XLR

Tip

Sleeve

Ring

Female XLR

Input and output

sockets on rear of

external device

Rear of VeniceF console

1/4” TRS Jack

Screen

Send

Return

Send

Return

Tip

Sleeve

Ring

Sockets on

rear of

external

device

Rear of VeniceF console

Sleeve

Ring

Tip

1/4” TRS Jack

Sleeve

Tip

Input

Output

Sleeve

Tip

Screen

Input

Output

1/4” TS Jack

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

Figure 2: Connecting to unbalanced equipment

However, if you do have to connect to unbalanced devices, the following wiring is
recommended for best results.

Important:
If you have any audio problems, see Appendix E "Best Grounding Practice" on
page 103.

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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-off socket in the
FireWire section of
the rear panel for
connecting a 6-pin,
FireWire 400
connector

Important:
If you have any
audio problems
these may be due
to ground loops
(see Appendix
E "Best Grounding
Practice" on
page 103).

1 = N/A
2 = N/A
3 = ground
4 = 12V

N/A

Headphones socket in
the local monitor
section of the control
surface for connecting
a 1/4” TRS Jack plug.
There is also one
under the armrest on
the desktop versions.

1 (tip) = left
2 (ring) = right
3 (sleeve) =
ground

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A

B

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 on/off via the mains switch on the rear panel.

Mains power supply input on the rear panel. A. Mains on/off switch. B. Mains power
supply socket (IEC connector).

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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 connecting or
disconnecting the FireWire cable!

This chapter shows you how to prepare your PC/Mac for using FireWire, how to update
the FireWire driver and how to troubleshoot FireWire. For information on how to use
FireWire with the ‘bundled’ recording software, refer to the Software Application Guide.

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Installing FireWire on a PC

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 the Venice F is turned OFF

• Connect your Venice F FireWire port to your computer’s FireWire port

• Turn ON your Venice F

• Turn ON your Computer

• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers

When disconnecting the Venice F

• Shut down record software

• Turn OFF your monitor speakers

• Turn OFF your Venice F

• Disconnect your Venice F

This section shows how to install and set up FireWire on a PC running the Windows®
operating system. This procedure comprises three main steps:

• “Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC”

• “Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to your PC”

• “Step C — Configuring the FireWire settings for the VeniceF”

Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC

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Do not connect the FireWire cable to the PC before installing the device
driver.

Important:
Before installing the FireWire de
sure it is the latest version by checking the www.midasconsoles.com
website. This is important, as you may not be able to use FireWire properly
with an older version of the device driver.

>> To install the FireWire device driver

The FireWire device driver software can be found on www.midasconsoles.com

1

(Depending on your PC’s configuration, a window
you want Windows to do. If so, select the Open folder to view files option
and then click OK.)

Double-click the “MidasFW-Installer.exe” file to start the setup wizard.

2

3 In the Setup - Midas FW window

(right), click Next.

vice driver, we recommend that you make

may open asking you what

4 In the Select Destination Location

window, click Next.
You can change the install location by

typing it in or using the browse facility.

5 In the Select Additional Tasks

window, click Next.
You can choose to create a desktop

icon by selecting the Create a
desktop icon option.

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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 testing”

compatibility window appears, click

Continue Anyway.

9 To complete the installation, select the

Yes, restart the computer now
option and then click Finish.

You must restart your PC before using the VeniceF driver you have just
installed.

After restarting your PC, proceed to the next step (see “Step B — Connecting the
VeniceF to your PC” on page 20).

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6-pin (VeniceF)

9-pin

4-pin

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 driver, you will need to install the VeniceF device software. This is so that your
PC will recognise the VeniceF whenever they are connected together.

>> To connect the PC to the console

Do not attempt the following procedure until you have completed Step A
(see “Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC” on page 17).

1 Switch off the VeniceF.
2 Connect the VeniceF to the PC using the appropriate FireWire cable, while

observing the following precautions. Plug the 6-pin connector into the FireWire
socket of the FireWire section on the rear of the console. Connect the other end
of the cable into the PC.

Figure 3: Some typical FireWire connectors

Make sure you use the correct FireWire cable connector with your PC.

When plugging the FireWire connector into your PC, make sure the
connector is the correct way up and take great care not to exert too much
force.

3 In the Found New Hardware Wizard

window, select the No, not this time
option and then click Next.

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