Midas verona-lss-1 Service Manual

OPERATORSMANUAL

AND

SERVICEINFORMATION Iss 1

KlarkTeknikGroup,

KlarkTeknikBuilding,

WalterNashRoad,

Kidderminster.

Worcestershire.

DY117HJ.

England.

Tel:+441562741515

Fax:+441562745371

Email:sales@ktgplc.com

Website:www.midasconsoles.com

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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 a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers 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. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus is 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.

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Tel: +44 1562 741515. Fax: +44 1562 745371

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Declare that a sample of the following product:-

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Attention! Where applicable, the attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer or user is drawn to special limitations of use which must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance with the above directives. Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on request and are available in product manuals.

A Subsidiary of Telex Communications, Inc.

Thank You for using a Midas Verona mixing console. The Verona has been developed to meet the needs of demanding live sound engineers and meets the quality of build and performance that you would expect from a Midas.

The Verona is an all purpose FOH, Monitor or FOH and Monitor Hybrid console that is quickly and easily configurable. Each mono input channel offers microphone and line inputs, direct output and insert points and four band sweep equaliser stage. In addition the Verona has a flexible buss structure allowing the engineer to mix in stereo or LCR.

The Verona, also allows the user to route to any of 20 other busses (8 Auxiliary Busses, 8 Group Busses and 4 Matrix Busses) for even the most demanding application.

All backed up, of course, by the standard Midas Three Year Warranty.

Please take the time to complete and return the registration card and, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, also read this operators manual.

Finally,

Enjoy your new Midas Verona Console!

Contents

ATTENTION: Installation and power 6

Mono Input Channels 7

Rear Panel and Gain 8 Equalisation 9 Auxiliary Outputs 10 Pan and Routing 11 Metering and Automutes 12

Multifunction Input Channels 13

Rear Panel and Gain 14 Channel Equalisation 15 Auxiliary Outputs 16 Pan and Routing 17 Metering, Automutes and Hints and Tips 18

Output Module 19

Output Module notes 20 Groups 21 Matrix 22 Meters 24 Features 26

Setting up the Verona 27

Functional Block Diagrams 33

Mono Input 34 Multifunction Input 35 Group/Matrix Module 36 Master Module 37

Dimensions and Weights 39

Specification and Features 41

Crib Sheet 45

Operators Manual - Page 5

ATTENTION

The following special limitations must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility performance.

Power Connection

The console should only be operated with the power supply connected to ground via the ground in the mains connector.

Audio Connections

The console should only be operated with high quality twisted-pair audio cables. All connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when connected to the console. All jack connector shells should be connected to the cable screen. All XLR plugs should have pin one (1) connected to the cable screen.

INSTALLATION

Position

The position of the console will vary from venue to venue. However, when positioning the console for front of house usage 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 (e.g. from a balcony).

Also try to avoid placing the console near or on any power distribution units or power amplifiers.

Power

If using an external power supply, it should be located as far away from the console as the connecting cable will allow. The power supply should be set for the voltage supply available in your area and plugged into the mains outlet using the cable provided.

Electric Fields

If the console is operated in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal, the signal to noise ratio may be degraded. Degradation of up to 60dB may be experienced under extreme conditions (3V/m, 90% modulation).

THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITH

THE MAINS EARTH DISCONNECTED

Please note that the power supply contains LETHAL VOLTAGES greatly in excess of

the mains voltage and that it’s rails can produce extremely large currents which

could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted. All testing and servicing should

ONLY be carried out by a qualified engineer.

ConnectionsConnections

To ensure the correct and reliable operation or your Midas Verona console, only high quality screened twisted pair audio cable and metal bodied connectors should be used.

Female XLR

PUSH

Pin 1 - Screen/Ground

Pin 2 - Hot Signal Pin 3 - Cold Signal

Male XLR

Note: Sockets are viewed from the front face.

Quarter Inch Jack

TRS Signal TRS Insert TRS Headphone

Sleeve Screen/Ground Screen/Ground Screen/Ground Ring Cold Signal Insert Return Right Tip Hot Signal Insert Send Left

Pin 1 - Screen/Ground Pin 2 - Hot Signal Pin 3 - Cold Signal

RCA (Tape In/Out)

Centre - Signal Surround - Screen

The Venice’s Tape In/Out sockets are unbalanced and operate at a nominal signal level of -10dBu.

For increased protection against interference use metal bodied RCA plugs.

Operators Manual - Page 6

Mono Input Channel

Operators Manual - Page 7

Mono Input ChannelsMono Input Channels

48v -15

padpower

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

mono

stereo

l r

pan

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

SOLO

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Rear Panel

mic

insert

mic

+60+15

ins

160

400

direct

out

line L

20k

line

PUSH

mic

200

+15

Front Panel

eq on

The actual number of mono input channels on your Verona will depend upon your choice of frame, however functionality

remains the same

48V Power - When depressed, the Verona will apply 48 volts phantom power to the microphone input. This is used to power condenser microphones, direct inject boxes and other devices that require phantom power.

The red phantom LED will light to indicate that 48V phantom is in operation.

Mic Ø - The mic phase switch, when

depressed, causes a 180 degree phase change (with respect to the input signal) to occur in the input amplifier such that the channel signal will have opposite polarity to the input signal.

The mic phase switch is commonly needed where two microphones are used facing each other (for example when using a microphone on both the top and bottom of a snare drum). Ordinarily the two microphones would be out of phase causing

cancellation when the console sums the two signals into the output. Reversing the phase of one signal causes the microphones to have the same phase and no cancellation.

Hi-Pass - The high pass switch enables high pass filter on the microphone input. This is commonly used to remove handling noise, bass rumble through coupling with the stage or mains hum.

The Verona channel inputs are located on the rear of the console. Each mono channel provides

one insert point on a single TRS jack socket. one direct output on a single impedance balanced quarter-inch jack socket one line in quarter-inch TRS balanced jack socket one mic XLR female

The insert point is unbalanced and requires a conventionally wired insert lead where:

Tip - Channel Signal Send Ring - Channel Signal Return Sleeve - Signal Common Ground

The direct out and insert points operate at a nominal level of 0dBu.

Balanced XLR and Jack inputs are conventionally wired:

XLR - 1. Screen - 2. Hot Signal - 3. Cold Signal TRS - T. Hot Signal - R. Cold Signal - S. Screen

-15dB Pad - The Pad switch provides 15dB

attenuation to the input signal allowing for the connection of high output microphones and line level signals without overloading the channel input amplifier. Overloads are indicated on the in-channel meter by the red LED at the top.

48v -15

padpower

+30 +45

Mic Gain - The mic gain is continuously variable from +15dB to +60dB (0dB to +45dB with the Pad enabled). The actual value of the gain required will depend upon the source and should ideally be set such

mic gain

+60+15

that peaks in level on the input should not

mic

ins

cause the input amplifier to overload (occasional peaks of +12dB is okay, +18dB is too high).

Ins - The ins switch enables the channel insert point by connecting the insert return to the channel signal path so that compressors, gates or other dynamic and signal processors or effects can be used.

160

High Pass Frequency - The cutoff

hi-pass

400

frequency of the high pass filter is continuously variable from 20Hz to 400Hz.

MIDAS

Operators Manual - Page 8

48v -15

padpower

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

mono

stereo

l r

pan

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

Mono Input ChannelsMono Input Channels

Channel Equalisation

+60+15

ins

160

400

20k

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

Treble (Gain) - The gain of the treble equaliser is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.

Treble (frequency) - The centre frequency of the treble equaliser is continuously variable from 2kHz to 20kHz.

Hi-Mid (Gain) - The gain of the hi-mid equaliser is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB

200

+15

eq on

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

with a centre detent at 0dB.

Hi-Mid (frequency) - The centre frequency of the hi-mid equaliser is continuously variable from 400Hz to 8kHz.

Lo-Mid (frequency) - The centre frequency of the lo-mid equaliser is continuously variable from 100Hz to 2kHz.

Lo-Mid (Gain) - The gain of the lo-mid equaliser is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.

Bass (frequency) - The centre frequency of the bass equaliser is continuously variable from 20Hz to 200Hz.

200

Bass (Gain) - The gain of the bass equaliser is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB with a centre detent at 0dB.

+15

EQ On - The Equaliser can be enabled by depressing the EQ On switch. Otherwise changes on the Equaliser controls have no effect. This can be used to compare the sound with and without EQ

during sound check.

EQ Off (aux pre) - If desired, the channel signal can be sent to the auxiliary outputs without equalisation. Depressing the EQ Off (Aux Pre) switch causes pre-fader auxiliary sends 1-6 to be

sourced before the channel equaliser (Pre-EQ). Note: Post fader sends are always Post EQ.

Each mono input channel of the Verona has a four (4) band sweep EQ allowing tonal control over the input signal.

SOLO

MIDAS

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Operators Manual - Page 9

48v -15

padpower

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

mono

stereo

l r

pan

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

Mono Input ChannelsMono Input Channels

Auxiliary Outputs

+60+15

ins

160

400

20k

switch is depressed). As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to the aux send control only.

Post-Fade aux sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute, EQ and channel Fader. As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to the aux send control AND the channel fader.

Typical uses of auxiliaries are:

Application Pre/Post Fade Reason

Stage Monitors Pre (Post-EQ) The level in the monitor stays constant so that

200

+15

eq on

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

Effects Sends Post The level sent to the effects is proportional to the

Multi Track Recording Pre (Pre-EQ) The recording is made at constant level without or Monitors from FOH any equalisation so that changes in the mix level

Mixed Recording Post(Post-EQ) If the aux is set to unity, the FOH mix is (for the artist) replicated on the aux output including EQ but

Aux sends 1 through 6 are globally switched Pre or Post Fader. However, Aux 7 and 8 may be

individually sourced either Post Fader or Pre Fader using the selector switch on the channel and can not be set pre-EQ.

Please note that, for illustration puposes, auxiliary 1 through 5 sends have been omitted but work in the same manner as auxiliary 6 (illustrated).

Aux Send Level - The auxiliary send level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB.

The Verona has 8 auxiliary outputs which can be used for effects sends, monitors or as extra assignable outputs from the console.

Pre-Fade auxiliary (aux) sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute and EQ but before the channel fader (and EQ if the Aux Pre EQ

the engineer can change the FOH level without affecting the performer.

level on the fader so the balance between wet (processed) and dry (un-processed) sound stays the same even when the channel level is changed

and EQ can be set in post-production. (You can also use the Direct Out for this but the output will be at unity).

excluding PAN.

SOLO

MIDAS

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Aux 7/8 Pre - Auxiliary 7 and 8 sends are assignable Pre of Post fader. When depressed, the auxiliary is sources pre-fader (i.e. the channel fader has no effect upon the level of the signal sent to the auxiliary).

Note: When a channel Mute is enabled, aux sends for the channel are also muted.

Operators Manual - Page 10

48v -15

padpower

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

mono

stereo

l r

pan

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

SOLO

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

MIDAS

Mono Input ChannelsMono Input Channels

Pan and Routing

+60+15

ins

160

400

20k

Group sends are post channel equalisation, mute and fader.

The group sends can be configured in either of two modes:-

1. Pre-Pan (mono)

Each group is sent the same mono signal.

i.e. Selecting 1, 2 & 3 will send to each group equally.

2. Post-Pan (stereo)

200

Each pair of groups behave as if they were stereo groups. The mono signal is positioned in a stereo field by the pan control. The Left signal is routed to the odd numbered buss and the right to the even numbered

+15

buss. i.e. Selecting groups 1, 2 & 3 with pan hard left will result in signal being routed to groups 1 & 3 only.

eq on

This configuration is made by depressing the ‘Groups Pan’ key for stereo group operation or released for mono group mode.

This selection, however, is on a channel-by-channel basis and so some may be assigned to the groups as mono or as stereo depending upon the desired usage.

For example:

Group 1-8 - Depressing the group switch

Similarly, with pan hard right, signal will be sent only to group 2.

Application Config. Reason

Multitrack Recording Mono Inputs can be sent to a particular input on the multitrack recorder

Alternative/Delay Output Stereo The Group would behave in the same manner as the stereo

routes the channel signal to the group busses as described above.

Mono - Depressing the mono switch routes the channel signal to the mono buss (postEQ, mute and fader).

Pan - The pan control allows the channel signal to be positioned in a stereo field when routed to the stereo buss or when group sends are configured to be stereo. The pan control allows continuous adjustment of the

image from hard left, to hard right with a centre detent and obeys a constant power law (i.e. -3dB at the centre so that the output power remains at unity).

Groups Pan - As described above the Verona’s group sends may be configured by depressing the ‘Groups Pan’ key for stereo group operation or released for mono group mode.

The Verona is a flexible mixing console with eight group buss outputs plus stereo and mono outputs.

Groups

Signal can be routed to any of the eight group busses by depressing the corresponding group select switch.

without affecting the stereo image used at FOH.

output allowing for separate levelcontrol but retaining the original

stereo image from FOH.

Stereo - Depressing the stereo switch

groups

mono

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

stereo

routes the channel signal to the stereo (main left and right) buss (post-EQ, pan, mute and fader).

Master SIS - The master SIS switch will enable the spacial imaging system whereby the channel pan control operates in a different way. When panned hard left, signal is routed to the stereo left output as normal, similarly when panned hard right, the signal is routed to the stereo right output as normal. However, when panned

centre, the signal is routed ONLY to the mono output creating a LCR (left-centreright) system instead of the normal LR (left-right) system.

l r

pan

You may use SIS mode if using a centre speaker for speech or solo instruments

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

while retaining the stereo for backing vocals and instruments.

Mute - The mute switch mutes the channel signal. Note that signal will still be sent to the insert point and to the direct output. The mute status of the channel is indicated by the corresponding mute LED

Operators Manual - Page 11

48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

Mono Input ChannelsMono Input Channels

padpower

+60+15

ins

160

400

-15 +15 5k 10k

treble

-15 +15 1k

hi-mid

4003k8k

300 1k

lo-mid

100

-15 +15

50 100

bass

-15

aux pre

off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

mono

stereo

Solo - When depressed, the channel signal will be sent to the After Fade Listen (AFL)

20k

stereo and Pre Fade Listen (PFL) mono

SOLO

outputs. The solo LED indicator will

4 LED Meter - Each input channel contains in-channel monitoring allowing the user to monitor the input signal without the need for

using the PFL. illuminate to show that the channel solo is active.

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

The Left and Right Monitor and the PFL console outputs can be used, for example, when operating from within a booth to hear selected solos and not the whole FOH mix.

200

+15

eq on

Note: If Solo In Place is activated on the console, any active input solos will replace the master outputs completely until the solo is removed.

Channel Fader - The channel fader allows for continuous adjustment of the channel level from off (-inf) to +10dB.

At 0dB, the output of the channel to the Stereo, Mono and Group busses will be at unity (i.e. no boost or cut in level from the input).

Mute 1,2,3 & 4 - The Verona has four (4) automute busses that can be controlled from the centre section of the

The in-channel meter is especially useful

when setting the microphone gain of a

channel. Also, as the, meter is post-EQ, it is

possible to see the effect that the channel

equalisation has upon the level. It may be

necessary to turn the input gain down when

excessive EQ is used to prevent the channel

from overloading.

-18db - Signal Present 0dB - Normal Level +12dB - High Level +18dB - Overload (Peak)

Note: The LED meter and the direct output

are fed from the same source and are Post-

Insert and EQ but Pre-Fader and Mute. The

channel in-line meter and direct output are

unaffected by the channel mute or

automutes.

console. To assign an input channel to an automute, switch in the desired mute switch.

Commonly, these are used to mute similar channels, for example:

Channels Reason

Drum Mics Allows the engineer to mute the whole drum kit at once.

l r

pan

groups master pan s i s

MUTE

SOLO

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

MIDAS

Choir Overheads Allows the engineer to quickly remove all choir mics at once

Orchestra Parts Allows the engineer to zone mics together (e.g. Brass, Strings,

etc.) and mute sections together if they were not playing.

Note that if any assigned automute or the channel mute is activated then the channel will be muted until all assigned automutes and the channel mute are removed (i.e. the mutes work like a logical OR where any single or combination of mutes will mute the channel output).

Operators Manual - Page 12

Multi Function

Input Channel

Operators Manual - Page 13

48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

line gain

mono

treble

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

mono

groups pan

stereo

image

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

pan

MUTE

SOLO

MIDAS

Rear Panel

padpower

+60+15

ins

80Hz

+20

wide

+15

500

1k2

+15

Front Panel

eq on

The actual number of multifunction input channels on your Midas Verona will depend upon your choice of frame. However, each frame functions in essentially the same way.

stereo

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Multi Function Input ChannelsMulti Function Input Channels

mic

insert

mic

direct

out

line L

line

PUSH

mic

48v Power - When depressed, the Verona will apply 48 volts phantom power the channel’s microphone input to power condenser microphones, direct inject boxes or other devices that require phantom power.

The red phantom power LED will light to indicate that phantom power is being applied.

Mic Ø - The microphone phase switch causes a 180 degree phase change (with respect to the input) to occur in the input amplifier inverting the phase of the microphone signal to the channel. This is generally desirable when trying to sum two signals that are out of phase which would lead to cancellation (especially at low frequencies). For example, when trying to use microphone signals from both the top and bottom head of a snare drum.

Note: On stereo channels, the phase switch has no effect upon the left and right line inputs.

80Hz

hi-pass

+20

line gain

stereo

mono

image

wide

The Verona channel inputs are located on the rear of the console. Each multifunction channel provides:

one insert point on a single TRS jack socket; two quarter-inch TRS balanced line in jack socket inputs; one mic XLR female.

The insert point operates on the XLR microphone input only (i.e. not on the line inputs) and is unbalanced and conventionally wired insert where:

Tip - Channel Signal Send Ring - Channel Signal Return Sleeve - Signal Common Ground

The direct out and insert points operate at a nominal level of 0dBu.

Balanced XLR and Jack inputs are conventionally wired:

XLR - 1. Screen - 2. Hot Signal - 3. Cold Signal TRS - T. Hot Signal - R. Cold Signal - S. Screen

Hi-Pass - The high pass switch enables an 80Hz high pass filter on the microphone input. This

is commonly used to remove handling noise, bass rumble through coupling with the stage or mains hum.

Line Gain - The line gain is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +20dB allowing for low level line signals to be trimmed to obtain the optimal signal level. The pre-fade input signal level can be monitored using the in-channel LED meter (discussed later in this section).

Image - The image control controls the stereo image of the channel and is continuously variable from mono through Left-Right stereo to a wide stereo image. The wide stereo image uses phase cancellation techniques to create a ‘wider’ sounding signal by removing an amount of signal common to both the left and right signals.

Operators Manual - Page 14

48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

Pad - The Pad switch provides 15dB attenuation on the input to allow the connection of high output microphones and line level signals (to the microphone input) without overloading the channel’s input amplifier.

padpower

Note: On multifunction channels, the Pad switch has no effect upon the left & right line level inputs.

Mic Gain - The microphone gain is

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continuously variable from +15dB to +60dB (effective channel input gain 0dB to +45dB with pad enabled). The pre-fade

ins

channel input level can be monitored on the in-channel LED meter (discussed later in this section).

Ins - The insert switch enables the channel insert point by connecting the insert return to the channel signal signal path. This allows for the insertion of dynamic processors or effects into the signal path (for example, compression, limiting or gating of microphone signals).

Note: On stereo channels, the channel insert has no effect upon the left and right line inputs.

48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

line gain

mono

treble

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

mono

stereo

image

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

padpower

+20

stereo

Multi Function Input ChannelsMulti Function Input Channels

+60+15

ins

80Hz

treble

wide

Treble - The treble shelving EQ gain is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB.

+15

500

1k2

+15

eq on

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

+15

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

+15

eq on

Hi-Mid Gain - The Hi-mid gain is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB.

Hi-Mid Frequency - The centre frequency of the hi-mid EQ is continuously variable from

600Hz to 8kHz allowing the operator to select the desired centre frequency for the equaliser.

500

Lo-Mid Frequency - The centre frequency of the lo-mid EQ is continuously variable from 100Hz to 1.2kHz allowing the operator to select the desired centre frequency for the equaliser.

1k2

Lo-Mid Gain - The Lo-mid gain is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB.

Bass Gain - The bass shelving EQ gain is continuously variable from -15dB to +15dB.

EQ On - The channel equalisation stages are enabled by depressing the EQ on switch.

Otherwise the settings of the channel EQ will have no effect.

EQ Off (aux Pre) - When depressed, auxiliary sends 1 through 6 will be sourced preequalisation. Otherwise auxiliary sends will be sourced post EQ. The use of this option depends upon how the auxiliary sends are to be used.

Channel Equalisation

The Verona’s multifunction channels each have treble and bass shelving EQ and hi and lo-mid sweep EQ stages for tonal control.

groups pan

pan

MUTE

stereo

SOLO

MIDAS

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

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48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

line gain

mono

treble

-15

stereo

image

Multi Function Input ChannelsMulti Function Input Channels

padpower

+60+15

ins

80Hz

+20

wide

Pre-Fade auxiliary (aux) 1-6 sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute and EQ but before the channel fader (and EQ if the Aux Pre EQ switch is depressed). As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to

+15

the aux send control only.

Auxiliary Outputs

Note: Multifunction channel signals are summed into a mono signal which can be routed to the auxiliary busses by the channel aux sends.

The Verona has eight (8) auxiliary outputs which can be used for effects sends, monitor sends or as extra assignable outputs from the console.

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

mono

groups pan

pan

MUTE

stereo

SOLO

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

stereo

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

+15

Post-Fade aux sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute, EQ and channel Fader. As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to the aux send control AND the channel fader.

500

1k2

+15

eq on

Typical uses of auxiliaries are:

Application Pre/Post Fade Reason

Stage Monitors Pre (Post-EQ) The level in the monitor stays constant so that

the engineer can change the FOH level without affecting the performer.

Effects Sends Post The level sent to the effects is proportional to the

level on the fader so the balance between wet (processed) and dry (un-processed) sound stays the same even when the channel level is changed

Multi Track Recording Pre (Pre-EQ) The recording is made at constant level without

any equalisation so that changes in the mix level and EQ can be set in post-production. (You can also use the Direct Out for this but the output will be at unity).

Mixed Recording Post (Post-EQ) If the aux is set to unity, the FOH mix is

replicated on the aux output including EQ but excluding PAN.

Aux sends 1 through 6 are always globally switchable pre or post fader. However, Aux 7 and 8 may individually be sourced either Post Fader or Pre Fader using the selector switch on the channel and can not be pre-EQ.

Please note that, for illustration puposes, auxiliary 1 through 4 sends have been omitted but work in the same manner as auxiliary 6 (illustrated).

aux 5

Aux Send Level - The auxiliary send level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB.

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

Aux 7/8 Pre - Both aux 7 and aux 8 are assignable Pre or Post fader. When depressed, the auxiliary is sourced pre-fader (i.e. the channel fader has no effect upon the level of the signal sent to the auxiliary).

Note: When a channel Mute is enabled, aux sends for the channel are also muted, however when a signal is sent pre-fader (for example to stage monitoring) the signal will continue to be sent to the auxiliary buss even when the channel fader is at the off position. This can be very embarrassing, for example, when queueing up backing tracks during a show without the channel mute enabled (and playing the track to whoever may be on stage at the time)

NOTE: Stereo modules can equally be used for mono signals (plugged in via the microphone socket). The EQ on the stereo channels has fixed frequency high and low sections which are optimised for vocals.

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48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

line gain

mono

treble

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

mono

groups pan

stereo

image

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

pan

MUTE

SOLO

MIDAS

padpower

+20

stereo

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Multi Function Input ChannelsMulti Function Input Channels

Pan and Routing

+60+15

ins

80Hz

Signal can be routed to any of the eight group busses by depressing the corresponding group select switch.

wide

+15

500

1k2

Group sends are post channel equalisation, mute and fader.

The group sends can be configured in either of two modes:-

1. Pre-Pan (mono)

The stereo signals are sent to the busses as a mono sum of L & R regardless of the pan control.

2. Post-Pan (stereo)

Each pair of groups behave as if they were stereo groups. The relative odd and even numbered send level

+15

eq on

This configuration is made by depressing the ‘Groups Pan’ key for stereo group operation or released for mono group mode.

This selection is on a channel-by-channel basis and so some may be assigned to the groups as mono or as stereo depending upon the desired usage which is especially useful if the stereo input is to be used as a mono input.

For example:

Group 1-8 - Depressing the group switch

is controlled by the pan control.

Application Config. Reason

Multitrack Recording Mono Inputs can be sent to a particular input on the

Alternative/Delay Output Stereo The Group would behave in the same manner as

routes the channel signals as described above.

Mono - Depressing the mono switch routes the channel signals to the mono buss (postEQ and fader).

Pan - The pan control allows continuous reciprocal adjustment of the stereo image created by the channel. In the case of a mono microphone signal this will be a simple L-R pan, where, with a stereo signal this will be a balance allowing the user to determine the relative output power to each the Left and Right ouput. At all points the pan retains constant power (i.e. -3dB at the centre, 0dB at each extreme).

Groups Pan - As described above the Verona’s group sends may be configured by depressing the ‘Groups Pan’ key for stereo group operation or released for mono group mode.

Note: That SIS is not available on stereo input channels.

The Verona is a flexible mixing console with eight group buss outputs plus stereo and mono outputs.

Groups

multitrack recorder without affecting the stereo image used at FOH.

the stereo output allowing for separate level control but retaining the original stereo image from FOH.

Stereo - Depressing the stereo switch

groups

1-2

3-4

routes the channel signals to the stereo (main left and right) buss (post-EQ, pan and fader).

Mute - The mute switch mutes the channel signal. Note that signal will still be sent to

5-6

the insert point and to the direct output. The mute status of the channel is indicated by the corresponding mute LED.

The channel can also be muted by the four (4) assignable mute groups which will be explained later in this section.

mono

7-8

stereo

Solo - When depressed, the channel signal

l r

pan

will be sent to the AFL stereo and PFL mono outputs. The solo LED indicator will illuminate to show that the channel solo is

groups pan

stereo

MUTE

SOLO

active.

The Left and Right Monitor and the PFL console outputs can be used, for example, when operating from within a booth to hear selected solos and not the whole FOH mix.

Note: If Solo In Place is activated on the console, any active solos will replace the master outputs completely until the solo is removed.

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48v -15

+30 +45

mic gain

mic

hi-pass

line gain

mono

treble

-15

hi-mid

lo-mid

-15

bass

-15

aux pre

eq off

aux 1

aux 2

aux 3

aux 4

aux 5

aux 6

aux 7

pre

aux 8

pre

groups

mono

groups pan

stereo

image

1k5

6003k8k 300

100

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

pan

MUTE

SOLO

padpower

+20

stereo

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Multi Function Input ChannelsMulti Function Input Channels

+60+15

ins

80Hz

Mute 1,2,3 & 4 - The Verona has four (4)

wide

automute busses that can be controlled from the centre section of the console. To assign an input channel to an automute,

+15

500

1k2

+15

eq on

switch in the desired mute switch.

Commonly, these are used to mute similar channels, for example:

Channels Reason

Drum Mics Allows the engineer to

mute the whole drum kit at once.

Choir Overheads Allows the engineer to

quickly remove all choir mics at once

Orchestra Parts Allows the engineer to

zone mics together (e.g. Brass, Strings, etc.) and mute sections together if they were not playing.

-18

mute 1

mute 2

mute 3

mute 4

Multi Function Module hints & Tips

I want direct outs for recording but multi function channels don’t have any . . .

The multi function channels don’t have a specifically labelled direct output BUT, if you are using a microphone input and don’t need to use the insert channel, you can insert a standard unbalanced quarter-inch jack lead into the insert point and use this as a direct output. This will work on the condition that you do not activate the insert point on the channel strip (the insert switch) as this will cause signal to the channel to be lost.

To see for yourself why this works, look at the block diagrams later in the manual.

I’m running monitors from FOH and I've run out of auxes for effects . . .

To add effects to a mono mic on a multifunction channel, use the insert send of the channel into the effects unit and the stereo outputs into the stereo line inputs of the same channel. Use the mic gain for the mic and the line gain for the effect return level. Now the aux sends and channel fader will control both the mic and effects.

4 LED Meter - Each input channel contains in-channel monitoring allowing the user to monitor the input signal without the need for using the PFL.

The in-channel meter is especially useful when setting the microphone gain of a channel. Also, as the, meter is post-EQ, it is possible to see the effect that the channel equalisation has upon the level. It may be necessary to turn the input gain down when excessive EQ is used to prevent the channel from overloading.

Note: The LED meter is Post-Insert and EQ but Pre-Fader and Mute.

Channel Fader - The channel fader allows for continuous adjustment of the channel level from off (-inf) to +10dB.

At 0dB, the output of the channel to the Stereo, Mono and Group busses will be at unity (i.e. no boost or cut in level from the input).

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Output Module

groups -

auxes -

masters -

matrixes -

talk buss -

solo control -

automutes -

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Output Module NotesOutput Module Notes

Before looking at the function of the output section of the console it is essential that the user is first comfortable with a few of the consoles features that affect groups, matrixes and auxes. Rather than discuss these features in each section (although they will be repeated there) an understanding of their function in a more general context is desirable.

Group Aux Changeover

group

aux c/o

The Verona achieves this flexibility using the group aux c/o (changeover) switch. Each output can be individually ‘changed over’ so that the group output path becomes that of the aux output and vice versa.

Why not buy a monitor or FOH console?

The Verona has been developed with real world sound engineers in mind. The real flexibility of the Verona is in the speed in which the change over can be made and also the ability to create a hybrid console that can be used for FOH and monitors for the smaller venue where you still need monitors but don’t have space or money for a monitor engineer or console.

Depressing the group aux changeover switch (using a pointed object such as a pencil) will connect the auxiliary buss to the group insert, group mute, group fader, group pan and finally the group output XLR.

The group buss is connected to the auxiliary output pot and to the auxiliary output XLR.

This routing flexibility is available on each group/aux buss.

aux

pre

Meter Changeover

The Verona is a dual purpose console. That is, that the Verona is equally as comfortable as a monitor console as it is as a front of house console.

What does this actually mean?

Monitor engineers tend to prefer the output faders on their console to operate the

auxiliary outputs (for monitors) where Front of House engineers would rather have their output faders for groups (either for sub mixes or delay/alternative outputs).

aux aux

mtx

Direct Inputs

The Verona has four (4) direct inputs on balanced TRS quarter-inch jack sockets located next to the matrix outputs on the rear panel which can be used for console linking or effects returns.

Mono - Routes the direct input to the main mono buss.

Mtx - Routes the direct input to the similarly numbered matrix buss (i.e. 1 through 4).

Solo - Routes the direct input to the mono PFL and stereo AFL buss

group meters

+21 +21

+18 +18

+15 +15

+12 +12

+9 +9

+6 +6

+3 +3

0 0

-3 -3

-6 -6

-9 -9

-12 -12

-15 -15

-18 -18

-21 -21

-24 -24

It is possible on the Verona to change the group meters to monitor the aux or matrix output rather than the group output. For example, if using the matrix outputs to drive delay speakers, it may be desirable to monitor the output from those outputs.

When depressed, the aux switch will send the aux signal to the meter array (note that, if you have used group aux c/o, the aux switch should really read group!).

When depressed, the mtx switch will send the matrix signal to the meter array. This switch ALWAYS overrides the aux meter select switch and must be released to allow the aux signal to be sent to the meter array.

Note: Meters are Post Fader and Post Mute

TIP

If you wish to understand more about how the Verona routes it’s signals, please refer to the block diagram section of this manual.

direct

input to

mono

stereomtx

+20

SOLO

Stereo - Routes the mono direct input to the main stereo Left and Right busses equally.

Level - The direct input level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +20dB.

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group meters

+21 +21

+18 +18

+15 +15

+12 +12

+9 +9

+6 +6

+3 +3

0 0

-3 -3

-6 -6

-9 -9

-12 -12

-15 -15

-18 -18

-21 -21

-24

-24 -24

aux

aux aux

mtx

direct

mono

Rear Panel

insert

G2 G1

matrix direct

aux out aux out

group group

Verona Group OutputsVerona Group Outputs

insert

in 1

Each group buss can be connected to external equipment by means of one single balanced male XLR socket (0dBu nominal level).

In addition to this, each group can be inserted into by means of a single unbalanced quarter-inch TRS jack conventionally wired (0dBu nominal level).

Group Insert Group Output

XLR Sockets 1- Screen 2 - Signal Hot 3 - Signal Cold

TRS Insert Jacks T - Signal Send R - Signal Return S - Screen

Front Panel

group

aux c/o

group 1

group

to mtx

mono

group 1

aux 1

MUTE

SOLO

l r

pan

MUTE

SOLO

+10

aux pre

pre

fade

stereo

master

group

aux

c/o

aux

pre

Group Aux C/O - The group auxiliary changeover switch is described on the previous page. When enabled, auxiliary signals are routed into the group output controls and hence group should be mentally changed to ‘aux’.

group 1

Group to Mtx - The group to mtx switch routes the group signal to the matrix send pots (discussed later in this section).

Mono - When depressed, the signal will be

sent to the main mono buss via the master

group

to mtx

mono

stereo

pre

fade

Pre-Fade (Group to Mtx) - When depressed, the signal sent to the matrix send pots is sourced pre-fader and hence the level will be proportional to the matrix send pot only. This may be desirable if using the matrix for recording or monitoring (e.g. stage side fills).

sis switch.

l r

Pan - The pan control allows the channel signal to be positioned in a stereo field when routed to the stereo buss. The pan control allows continuous adjustment of the image from hard left, to hard right with a centre detent and obeys a constant power law (i.e.

-3dB at the centre so that the output remains at unity).

pan

master

MUTE

group 1

SOLO

s i s

Stereo - When depressed, the signal will be sent to the main stereo buss via the pan and master sis switch.

Mute - The mute switch mutes the group signal at all points after the insert return (and hence any matrix sends).

s i s

Solo - The solo switch sends the group signal to the AFL stereo and PFL mono

the signal is routed to the stereo right output as normal. However, when panned centre, the signal is routed ONLY to the mono output creating a LCR (left-centreright) system instead of the normal LR (left-right) system.

busses.

Fader - The fader allows continuous adjustment of the group output level from off (-inf) to +10dB.

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group meters

+21 +21

+18 +18

+15 +15

+12 +12

+9 +9

+6 +6

+3 +3

0 0

-3 -3

-6 -6

-9 -9

-12 -12

-15 -15

-18 -18

-21 -21

-24

-24 -24

aux

aux aux

mtx

direct

mono

Rear Panel

matrix matrix matrix matrixdirect direct direct direct

4 3 2 1in 4 in 3 in 2 in 1

XLR Wiring

Pin 1 - Shield, Pin 2 - Hot Signal, Pin 3 - Cold Signal

Verona Matrix OutputsVerona Matrix Outputs

The Verona’s matrix outputs can be found on the rear of the console.

Four male XLR sockets are provided, one for each matrix output.

Front Panel

The matrix provides another four outputs from the console which can be ‘made’ from a combination of the consoles other outputs.

The matrix signal can be made by combination of the group buss signals and mono, left and right master signals. They can be used to drive additional speaker zones or as effects sends from the groups (like the auxes from inputs)

group

aux c/o

group 1

group to mtx

mono

group 1

aux 1

MUTE

SOLO

l r

pan

MUTE

SOLO

+10

aux pre

pre

fade

stereo

master

mono

direct

input to

group 1

group 2

stereomtx

+20

SOLO

Group (1-8) - The group level sent to the matrix is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB. Unity (0dB) is also marked on the scale allowing signal to be routed to the matrix without any attenuation or gain.

Each of the groups (1-8) has it’s own individual matrix send level.

s i s

group 3

group 4

group 5

group 6

group 7

group 8

matrix 1

mono master

left master

right master

+10

matrix 1

MUTE

SOLO

Mono Master - The master mono signal sent to the matrix is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB. Unity (0dB) is also marked on the scale allowing signal to be routed to the matrix without any attenuation or gain.

Left Master - The master left signal sent to the matrix is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB. Unity (0dB) is also marked on the scale allowing signal to be routed to the matrix without any attenuation or gain.

Right Master - The master right signal sent to the matrix is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +6dB. Unity (0dB) is also marked on the scale allowing signal to be routed to the matrix without any attenuation or gain.

Alternatively, the auxiliaries can be routed to the matrix by depressing the group/aux changeover switch. This is especially useful for generating additional monitor mixes or re-routing existing monitor mixes (for example if artists are moving around to other parts of the stage).

The overall level of the matrix output is controlled by the Matrix x pot (where x is the number of the matrix 1 through 4) and is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB.

Mute - The matrix output can be muted immediately after the group and master matrix sends.

Solo - The solo switch routes the matrix signal to the mono PFL and the stereo AFL buss.

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group meters

+21 +21

+18 +18

+15 +15

+12 +12

+9 +9

+6 +6

+3 +3

0 0

-3 -3

-6 -6

-9 -9

-12 -12

-15 -15

-18 -18

-21 -21

-24

-24 -24

aux

aux aux

mtx

direct

mono

Verona Aux OutputsVerona Aux Outputs

Rear Panel

aux out aux out aux out aux outaux out aux out aux out aux out

8 6 4 27 5 3 1

XLR Wiring

Pin 1 - Shield, Pin 2 - Hot Signal, Pin 3 - Cold Signal

Front Panel

The Verona provides eight independent auxiliary outputs which are controlled in this section.

The Verona’s auxiliary outputs can be found on the rear of the console.

Eight male XLR sockets are provided, one for each auxiliary output.

group

aux c/o

group 1

group to mtx

mono

group 1

aux 1

MUTE

SOLO

l r

pan

MUTE

SOLO

+10

aux pre

pre

fade

stereo

master

group

aux c/o

Group Aux C/O - The group auxiliary changeover is described at the beginning of this section. When depressed, group signals

aux

will be controlled in this section and hence aux

pre

should be mentally interchanged with ‘group’.

Aux Pre - The auxiliary pre switch is the global control which determines whether the auxiliary is taken from the input channel pre fader or post fader. This switch can be found on each of the auxiliaries 1 through 6. On aux 7 and 8 these are assignable individually pre/post on the channel modules.

Pre-Fade auxiliary (aux) sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute and EQ but before the channel fader (and EQ on 1-6 if the Aux Pre EQ switch is depressed). As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to the aux send control only.

Post-Fade aux sends are sourced after the channel Insert, Mute, EQ and channel Fader. As a result, the actual level sent to the aux buss is proportional to the aux send control AND the channel fader.

Typical uses of auxiliaries are:

Application Pre/Post Fade Reason

Stage Monitors Pre (Post-EQ) The level in the monitor stays constant so that

the engineer can change the FOH level without affecting the performer.

Effects Sends Post The level sent to the effects is proportional to

the level on the fader so the balance between wet (processed) and dry (un-processed) sound stays the same even when the channel level is changed

Multi Track Recording Pre (Pre-EQ) The recording is made at constant level without or Monitors from FOH any equalisation so that changes in the mix level

and EQ can be set in post-production. (You can also use the Direct Out for this but the output

s i s

will be at unity).

Mixed Recording Post (Post-EQ) If the aux is set to unity, the FOH mix is

aux 1

(for the artist) replicated on the aux output including EQ but

excluding PAN.

MUTE

SOLO

+10

Auxiliary Master Level - The output level of the auxiliary is continuously variable from off (inf) to +10dB.

Auxiliary Mute - When depressed, the auxiliary signal is muted at every point after the master send level.

Auxiliary Solo - When depressed, the auxiliary signal is sent to the stereo AFL and mono PFL busses.

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Verona Master OutputsVerona Master Outputs

left

1505k500

freq

generator

+15 +60

talk

master meters

+21

+18

+15

+12

+9+9+9+9+9

+6+6+6+6+6

+3+3+3+3+3

00000

-3-3-3-3-3

-6-6-6-6-6

-9-9-9-9-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

solo meters

pfl

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

+10

stereo

right

tape

SOLO

talk mic

insert

insert insert

The Verona’s main outputs are located on the rear of the console and provide:

MLMC

Output Source Connector Nom. Level

+21

+18

+15

+12

PUSH

monitor

talk out

talk

tape

out

monitorpfl out

Master L Left Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu Master C Mono Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu Master R Right Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu Monitor L AFL Solo L Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu PFL Out PFL Solo Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu Monitor R AFL Solo R Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu Tape Out L Master Left RCA Phono -10dBu

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+21

+18

+15

+12

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+10

NEUTRIK

master

shown on the solo meters. The solo meters are pre monitor or phones output mute and level

master master

C L

and so are unaffected by changes in the headphone level or the level sent to the monitor ouptuts.

Tape Out R Master Right RCA Phono -10dBu Talk Out Talk Buss XLR Male (Bal) 0dBu

Also provided are Master L-C-R insert points on conventionally wired quarterinch TRS jacks (0dBu nominal level), tape inputs (RCA Phono, -10dBu nominal level) and Talk Input (Male XLR balanced, 0dBu nominal level).

Master Meters

The master meters show the actual peak ouput level from the console’s left, right and centre (mono) busses.

Note that these meters are post master fader and post master output mute.

Solo Meters

The solo (AFL L, AFL R and PFL) buss levels are

master meters

+21

+18

+15

+12

+9+9+9+9+9

+6+6+6+6+6

+3+3+3+3+3

00000

-3-3-3-3-3

-6-6-6-6-6

-9-9-9-9-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

left

solo meters

pfl

left

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

right

+21

+18

+15

+12

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

master

talk

external

solo in place

groups

1-2

auto

3-4

5-6

mute

7-8

mono

stereo

aux

matrix

masters

pfl

SOLO

monitor

phones

stereo pre

to mono

MUTE MUTE

left

SOLO SOLO

stereo mono

local

+10

MUTE

insert

MUTE

right

mono

1505k500

The Verona provides a signal generator which can be routed to any of the console’s outputs.

freq

tapetape

+20+20

Freq - The output frequency of the generator is continuously variable from 50Hz to 5kHz allowing the user to test, for example, three or four bands of a crossover system.

monomono

+10

generator

stereostereo

SOLOSOLO

+10

+15 +60

talk

talk mic

Generator Level - The level of the generator output is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB.

Generator On - Enables the Signal Generator

Talk Mic Gain - The gain of the talk microphone input

is continuously variable from +15dB to +60dB.

NEUTRIK

Talk Mic - The talk mic socket is a conventionally wired XLR male and is supplied with 48v phantom power allowing the connection of condenser microphones.

Talk On - When depressed, the talk microphone input is enabled and routed to the talk buss. When enabled, all local outputs are attenuated by 20dB to help prevent feedback.

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generator

+15 +60

external

groups

mono

aux

SOLO

phones

left

freq

talk

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

pfl

master meters

+21

+18

+15

+12

+9+9+9+9+9

+6+6+6+6+6

+3+3+3+3+3

00000

-3-3-3-3-3

-6-6-6-6-6

-9-9-9-9-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

solo meters

pfl

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

+10

stereo

master

solo in place

auto

mute

stereo

matrix

masters

monitor

local

right

tape

SOLO

talk mic

Verona Master OutputsVerona Master Outputs

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

talk

mono

aux

external

groups

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

stereo

matrix

solo insolo in placeplace

autoauto

mutemute

mastersmasters

+21

+18

+15

+12

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+10

NEUTRIK

pfl

SOLO

monitor

phones

+10

MUTE

local

+10

MUTE

Talk External - Talk external enables the talk out and talk in signals on the rear of the console. The talk in signal is summed with the internal talk mic and generator signals.

Groups 1-8 - When depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to the group buss.

Mono - When depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to the mono buss.

Stereo - When depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to the stereo buss.

Aux - When depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to the aux buss.

Matrix - When depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to the matrix buss.

Note: Essentially with all buttons depressed, the talk buss signal is routed to all the consoles busses (except the local outputs and direct outputs).

PFL Solo - When depressed, the local monitor and headphones signal is sourced from the PFL mono signal rather than the AFL stereo default.

Phones/Local Level - The local and headphones level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB.

Phones/Local Mute - The local and headphones signal can be muted by depressing the mute switch.

+10

MUTE

stereo pre

insert

to mono

MUTE MUTE

left

SOLO SOLO

stereo mono

MUTE

right

mono

+10

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left

1505k500

freq

generator

+15 +60

talk

master meters

+21

+18

+15

+12

+9+9+9+9+9

+6+6+6+6+6

+3+3+3+3+3

00000

-3-3-3-3-3

-6-6-6-6-6

-9-9-9-9-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

solo meters

pfl

+21

+18

+15

+12

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

mono

+10

stereo

right

tape

SOLO

talk mic

Verona Master OutputsVerona Master Outputs

The controls on this page are those directly responsible for the main outputs from the console.

Stereo to Mono - When depressed,

+21

+18

+15

+12

a sum of the stereo left and right signals are routed to the mono signal buss via the pre insert switch.

Pre Insert - When depressed, the stereo signal sent to the mono buss

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+21

+18

+15

+12

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

-24

+10

The setting of this depends upon the circumstances (and the usage of the centre mono ouptut). For example, if an independent graphic EQ or limiter is required to control the mono centre speaker, then it may not be required (or desired) to have the graphic EQ/limiter inserted into the left and right output affect the mono centre.

Mute - Each of the left right and centre outputs have individual channel mutes which mute the signal post fader.

Solo - When depressed, the stereo or mono signal is routed to the PFL mono and AFL stereo busses.

is sourced from the stereo signals before the stereo insert points. Otherwise the signal is taken after the stereo inserts.

Output Level - Each output level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB.

NEUTRIK

stereo pre

insert

to mono

MUTE MUTE

left

SOLO SOLO

right

MUTE

mono

stereo mono

Verona FeaturesVerona Features

master

talk

external

solo in place

groups

1-2

auto

3-4

5-6

mute

7-8

mono

stereo

aux

matrix

masters

pfl

SOLO

monitor

phones

stereo pre

to mono

MUTE MUTE

left

SOLO SOLO

stereo mono

local

+10

MUTE

insert

MUTE

right

mono

The tape input on the rear of the console can be

routed to the main mono or stereo busses by pressing the Mono or Stereo switches. The level of the tape input is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +20dB (the nominal input level is

tape

+10

referenced to -10dB).

Solo - When depressed, the tape input signal is

mono

routed to the stereo AFL and mono PFL busses.

+10

master

solo in

place

auto

mute

masters

WARNING: Solo in place is a major function and should be used for sound check ONLY. Please read this information carefully!

Solo in Place - When depressed with a small object (eg. screwdriver or pencil tip), the solo

in place switch causes all active input solos on the console to be exclusively routed to the main outputs of the console. (i.e. mute all un-soloed inputs).

i.e. If a solo is in place, only those active solos will be heard from the main front of house speakers. This is a major function worthy of note.

The solo in place function is more at home in studio surroundings where the engineer would expect only to hear active solos through the monitors. It’s uses in live sound reinforcement are limited but include:

At sound check, Solo In Place could be used to check or EQ (or adjust insertions,

effects etc.) for one or a number of channels at once without having to turn down or mute each of the undesired channels (which may upset the onstage monitors an hence the musicians!).

Auto Mute Masters - The auto mute masters are used to enable the mute groups (1

stereo

SOLO

through 4) as assigned on the input channels.

Again, these switches are a major function worthy of note (i.e. don’t forget that you have them enabled and the channels assigned or channel mutes will not be released).

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Setting up the

Verona

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Setting Up The VeronaSetting Up The Verona

The Verona was designed with real world sound engineers in mind, working in the real world. With it’s flexible routing and dual purpose functionality, the Verona is as happy running monitors as it is front of house. For engineers that haven’t got a great deal of experience in live sound engineering, here are a few helping guidelines.

Gain

The Verona has two types of input channel; Mono and Multi Function (Stereo) both of also have a mono microphone input. Gain is provided on these channels to allow the operator to obtain the optimal signal for the system.

Microphone Gain +15dB to +60dB (0dB to +45dB with pad switch enabled) Mono Channel Line Gain 0dB to +45dB (-15dB to 30dB with pad switch enabled) Stereo Channel Line Gain Off to +20dB

Each channel of the Verona includes an in-line channel LED meter indicating the channel level (measured after the channel insert and EQ but before the channel fader). With the insert and EQ disabled, the in-channel meter will show the level at the input in four stages:-

-18dB - Signal Present 0dB - Normal operating level +12dB - High Signal Level +18dB - 3dB before channel overload (clipping)

The input gain of the channel can be used to obtain the best operating level for the console. Too small a signal level (too little gain) and the best signal to noise ratio will not be achieved; too high a signal level (too much gain) and there is the chance of overloading the channel causing distortion.

Clearly, the gain should be positioned between these two points, to gain an optimal signal to noise ratio without overloading the channel. The ideal level for input channels would be around +6dB with occasional illumination of +12dB.

Headroom

A channel signal is only permitted to swing high and low by an amount fixed by the power supply. If the maximum output of the Verona channel strip is +21dBu (0dBu = 0.775 volts RMS) then imagine the following situation:

Headroom is the amount of spare ‘swing’ available to the system. If 6dB headroom was desired at all times, a maximum level of +15dB is required to retain the headroom.

To prevent overload, the gain must be set to a point that even the highest output from the microphone during sound check has some headroom left to prevent any surprises during the show!

The consoles Busses (e.g. Left and Right Main buss) are the point where all channel signals are summed together. In normal operation, it is unlikely that all channels will receive the same signal at the same time so typically when 48 channels are summed together a gain of around 6 to 9dB will be seen. It is important to leave some headroom in the summing amplifiers so that they do not overload, should the sum exceed the maximum level.

The Effect of EQ

Channel equalisation should be used with care. Boosting or cutting equaliser bands can make monitoring your actual input level very difficult. Excessive boosting of EQ (+15dB is available on each band)will have the same effect as applying more gain to the input, taking up valuable headroom. Consider backing off the channel gain when using large amounts of boost (if you have to use large amounts of boost) to retain a sensible level at the output.

Excessive EQ cut can have a similarly undesirable effect. If a large amount of signal is cut in the equaliser section, gain may be used to ‘make up’ the level lost in the equaliser. However, the input pre-amplifier still has the same amount of available headroom. If gain, added to ‘make up’ the loss in the equaliser, exceeds the maximum level into the microphone pre-amp then the channel won’t appear to be overloaded but the microphone pre-amp will. Turning off the equaliser will reveal the true story, whereby the microphone pre-amp may be overloaded. It is worth considering whether such large amounts of EQ cut is really required, or whether it is being used rather more as a volume control (in which case the input gain could be set to a normal operating level and the output adjusted on the channel fader).

TIP: You can monitor the level pre-EQ and post-EQ using the in-channel LED meter by switching the EQ in and out during sound check.

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Midas verona-lss-1 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Mono Input Channel

Output Module