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OPERATORS M A N U A L

Klark Teknik Group, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderm inster. Worcestershire. DY11 7HJ. England. Tel:+44 (0) 1562 741515 Fax:+44 (0) 1562 745371 Email: [email protected] W ebsite: m idasconsoles.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, ase placed on this apparatus. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactures instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 o perate normally, or has been dropped. 11. To completely disconnect mains power from this apparatus, the power supply cord must be unplugged. For US and CANADA only: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two bla des and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrican for replacement of the absolete outlet.

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I M P O R T A N T S E R V ICE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 1. Security regulations as stated in the EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and the CSA E65 - 94 have to be obeyed when servicing the appliance. 2. Use of a mains separator transformer is mandatory during maintenance while the appliance is opened, needs to be operated and is connected to the mains 3. Switch off the power before retrofitting any extensions, changing the mains voltage or the output voltage. 4. The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any accessible metal piece (metal enclosure), respectively between the mains poles has to be 3 mm and needs to be minded at all times. The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any switches or breakers that are not connected to the mains (secondary parts) has to be 6 mm and needs to be minded at all times. 5. Replacing special components that are marked in the circuit diagram using the security symbol (Note) is only permissible when using original parts. 6. Altering the circuitry without prior consent or advice is not legitimate. 7. Any work security regulations that are applicable at the location where the appliance is being serviced have to be strictly obeyed. This applies also to any regulations about the work place itself. 8. All instructions concerning the handling of M O S - circuits have to be observed. Note: SAFETY COMPONENT (HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL PART ONLY)

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VENICE CONNECTORS
VENICE 160

VENICE 240

VENICE 320

Tape IN / OUT Input / Output XLR Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot Pin 3: Cold Lamp out Pin 1: Chassis Pin 2: n.c. Pin 3: Ground Pin 4: +12V

External Power Supply

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ATTENTION!
The following special limitations apply to the console and 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 its mains supply connector.

AUDIO CONNECTIONS
The console should only be operated with high quality screened twisted pair audio cables. A ll connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when they are plugged into the console. All JACK connector shells should be connected to the cable screen. All XLR connectors should have pin 1 connected to the cable screen.

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% m odulation).

INSTALLATION
There are a number of points to consider when installing a mixing console. Many of these points will have been addressed before the console is even unpacked but it is worth repeating them.

POSITION
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 not in close proxim ity to power distribution equipment or other potential sources of interference. Provision should be made for some flat surface surrounding the console to prevent people using it as a table top.

INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY T he console is equipped with an internal power supply. It must be set for the appropriate line voltage and pluged
in to the mains outlet using the supplied cable.

MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING
The console is shipped with a specified mains voltage setting (see rear panel marking). If the mains voltage is ever changed by the mains voltage selector at the bottom of the console, the mains fuse has to be changed as well to the rating matching the selected voltage on the label.

ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY FOR VENICE 240/320
The power supply should be located as far from the console as the connecting cable will allow. It should be set for the appropriate line voltage and plugged into the mains outlet using the supplied cable. The external power-supply overrides the internal supply after power on. The internal supply acts in this case as spare supply.

THE CONSOLE AND THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITH THE MAINS EARTH DISCONNECTED
Please note that the power supply contains LETHALVOLTAGES and that its rails can produce extremely large currents which could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted. All testing and servicin g should ONLY be carried out by qualified engineers.

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CONTENTS

Mono Input Channel Stereo Input Channel Groups Effects Monitor AUXes Master A/B Tape In Talkback / Phones & Speak Display / Lamp / Phones Block Diagram s Specifications Dimensions

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Rack Mounting

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M IDAS VENICE M O N O INPUT CHANNEL

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The Venice Mono Channel is equipped with an XLR input, which can be used for M ic or Line level signals up to +22dBu. An additional ¼ inch jack socket, provides an input for line level signals, which require protection against accidental 48 volt connection. The Line input gives 20dB of permanent attenuation to the input signal which will allow the connection of extreme high linelevel signals up to +42dBu. The HI PASS switch connects the the 80Hz hi-pass-filter in the input channel signal path before the insert point and equaliser.

The +48V led monitors if phantom power is assigned. The +48V switch for each channel is placed on the rear-panel of the console. It connects +48V phantom power to the XLR input connector. This is suitable for a condenser microphone or DI box. The GAIN control gives continuous adjustment of the input amplifier gain from 0dB to +60dB for the M ic input and - 20dB to + 40dB for the Line input.

The HI MID control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent.

The TREBLE control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The treble equaliser acts on 12kHz with a traditional M IDAS shelving response. The HI M ID FREQ control gives continuous adjustment of the frequency range that the hi mid equaliser acts on from 400Hz to 8kHz with a 1 octave bandwith.

The LO MID control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent.

The LO MID FREQ control gives continuous adjustment of the frequency range that the lo m id equaliser acts on from 100Hz to 2kHz with a 1 octave bandwith. The BASS control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The bass equaliser acts on 80Hz with a traditional M I D A S s h e l v i n g r esponse.

The EQ switch connects the equaliser in the input channel signal path.

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The FX controls give continuous adjustment of the post fader level sent from the input channel to the FX busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The MON controls give continuous adjustment of the pre- fader and pre- equaliser signal sent from the input channel to the MON busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

The AUX controls give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the AUX busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. AUX1 and 2 can be configured globally for pre- or post-fader operation by pressing the PRE/POST switch on the appropriate A U X -rail in the master section.

The PAN controls the channel placement within the master stereo- or group mix and has a constant power law. i.e. - 3dB at the centre position and 0dB or off at either extreme setting. The MUTE switch mutes the input channel at all points after the insert send, including all auxiliary sends.

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The SOLO switch sends the input channel signal to the PFL / mono-and AFL / stereo busses. If the sw itch is engaged, the mon1/2 meters are automatically used for solo metering.

The SIGNAL (-16dBu) / PEAK (+16dBu) display monitors the peak signal level of the pre fader input channel.

The FADER gives continuous adjustment of the input channel level from + 10dB to off.

The 1-2 switch connects the post fader channel signal to the group 1-2 busses via the pan control.

The 3-4 switch connects the post fader channel signal to the group 3-4 busses via the pan control.

The MAS switch connects the post fader channel signal to the master stereo bus via the pan control.

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M IDAS VENICE STEREO INPUT CHANNEL

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The Venice stereo input channel is equipped with an XLR input which can be used for M ic or Line level signals up to +22dBu. Two additional ¼ inch jack sockets, provide an input for Stereo- or Mono Line level signals up to +28dBu. The stereo channel features the same hi-value m icrophone pre-amp as the mono channel. Because the stereo input channel uses independet circuits for M ic and Stereo Line , it is possible to have all inputs connected at the s a m e t i m e , w i t h o u t i n t e r f erence.

The +48V switch for each channel is positioned at the rear panel of the console. It connects +48 V phantom power to the XLR input connector. This is suitable for a condenser m icrophone or DI box.

The M IC GAIN control gives continuous adjustment of the input amplifier gain from 0dB to + 60dB for the M ic input. The HI PASS switch connects the the 80Hz hi-pass-filter in the input channel signal path right after the m ic input amplifier.

The LINE TRIM control gives continuous adjustment of the stereo input amplifier gain from 20dB to + 20dB for the Stereo Line input.

The HI MID control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The HI M ID equaliser acts on 3kHz with a 1.4 octaves bandwith.

The TREBLE control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The treble equaliser acts on 12kHz with a traditional M IDAS shelving response.

The BASS control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The bass equaliser acts on 80Hz with a traditional M IDAS shelving response.

The LO MID control gives continuous adjustment of boost and cut from + 15dB to - 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The LO M ID equaliser acts on 300Hz with a 1.4 octaves bandwith.

The EQ switch connects the equaliser in the input channel signal path.

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The FX controls give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the FX busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The FX controls are connected post-fader and send the mixed left/right signal to the FX busses. The M O N controls give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the MON busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The M O N controls are connected pre fader, pre equaliser and send the mixed left/right signal to the MON busses.

The AUX controls give continuous adjustment of the mixed left/right signal level sent from the input channel to the AUX busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. AUX1 and 2 can be configured globally for pre- or postfader operation by pressing the PRE/POST switch on the appropriate A U X -rail in the master section.

The MUTE switch mutes the input channel at all points, including all auxiliary sends.

The BAL (pan) control is used to balance the relative levels of the left and right channel signals that are sent to the masters or groups. The control has a constant power law, i.e. -3dB at the centre position and + 0dB or off at either extreme setting. If the Stereo channel used as mono input, the B A L A N C E (pan) controls the channel placement within the master stereo- or group m ix.

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The SOLO switch sends the input channel signal to the PFL/ mono and AFL/ stereo busses. If the switch is engaged, the mon1/2 meters are automatically used for solo metering.

The SIGNAL (-16dBu) / PEAK (+16dBu) display monitors the peak signal level of the pre fader input channel.

The FADER gives continuous adjustment of the input channel level from + 10dB to off.

The 1-2 switch connects the post fader channel signal to the group 1-2 busses via the bal (pan) control.

The 3-4 switch connects the post fader channel signal to the group 3-4 busses via the bal (pan) control.

The MAS switch connects the post fader channel signal to the master stereo bus via the bal (pan) control.

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M IDAS VENICE M A STER SECTION

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The PAN controls the group placement within the master stereomix and has a constant power law i. e. -3dB at the centre position and 0dB or off at either extreme setting.

The SOLO switch sends the group signal to the PFL / mono and AFL / stereo busses. If the switch is engaged the mon 1/2 meters are automatically used for solo metering

The MAS switch connects the post fader group signals to the stereo master bus via the pan control.

The SIGNAL (-16dBu) PEAK (+16dBu) display monitors the signal level of the group bus.

The GROUP faders give continuous adjstment of the sub group output levels from +10dB to off.

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The FX SEND control gives continuous adjustm e n t of the FX send output level from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The M O N controls give continuous adjustment of the pre- fader signal sent from the FXreturn channel to the MON busses. The level adjustment is from + 10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The 1-2 switch connects the post fader FX- return left signal to the group 1 bus and right signal to the group 2 bus. The 3-4 switch connects the post fader FX- return left signal to the group 3 bus and right signal to the group 4 bus. The MUTE switch mutes the FXreturn at all pointes.

The M A S switch connects the post fader FX- return stereo signal to the stereo master bus.

The SOLO switch sends the FXreturn signal to the PFL / mono and AFL / stereo busses. If the switch is engaged the mon 1/2 meters are automatically used for solo metering

The FADER gives continous adjustment of the FX- return level from +10dB to off.

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T h e M U T E s w itch mutes the monitor send output signal. The SOLO switch routes the m onitor send signal to the PFL/ mono and AFL/ stereo busses. If the switch is engaged, the mon 1 / 2 m e t e r s a r e a u t o matically used for solo metering.

The M O N S E N D fader gives continuous adjustment of the monitor send signal from +10dB to off.

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The global AUX PRE/POST switch configures the aux bus either in pre- fader (mon) or post-fader (fx) operation. The LEDs next to the switch provide indication of status.

The MUTE switch mutes the aux send output signal. It does not affect the aux return.

The AUX SEND control gives continuous adjustment of the aux send output level from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

The AUX RETURN control gives continuous adjustment of the stereo aux return level from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control. The aux return signals are directly routed to the L/R master busses.

The SOLO switch routes the aux send signal to the PFL/ mono and AFL/ stereo busses. Whenever a solo switch is engaged the man 1/2 display is auto matically used for solo metering.

The M O N controls give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the aux return to the MON busses. The level adjustment is from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

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The TAPE inputs provide a feed from an unbalanced phono source to the stereo master busses or to phones and speakers outputs. The TAPE IN level control provides nom inal adjustment from +20dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

The MAS switch connects the TAPE IN signal to the master L/R busses right after the master mute switch. This allowes i. e. background music during a show, even when the master m u te sw itch is engaged. The MAS switch should be off during recording via TAPE OUT.

The MASTERS B rotary control gives continuous adjustment of the masters B (stereo/mono) output level from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

The PRE/POST switch changes the signals sent to the masters b outputs from pre master fader to post master fader.

By the STEREO/M O N O switch the Master B outputs can be configured in two modes. In STEREO mode the master b outputs are fed with the stereo left and right m ix signals. In Mono mode they are fed with the sum m ed left and right m ix signal.

The MUTE switch mutes all signals sent to master and master b outputs. Only the Tape In signal to masters is not affected by the MUTE switch.

The BAL control is used to balanced the relative levels of the left and right master signals that are sent to the masters outputs. The control has a constant power law, i. e. 0dB at the centre position and +3dB or off at either extreme setting .

The stereo Fader gives continous adjustment of the left and right m ix levels from +10dB to off.

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The talkback LEVEL control gives continuous adjustment of the talkback signal from +50dB to off. The talkback input accepts a maximum input level of +8dBu.

The non-latching M O N switch connects the talkback mic to mon1 and mon2 busses.

The non-latching AUX switch connects the talkback m ic to aux1 and aux2 pre-busses.

The PHONES level control gives continuous adjustment of the level from +10dB to off at the phones output a&b.

The non-latching GRP switch connects the talkback m ic to all group busses.

The non-latching M A S switch connects the talkback m ic to left and right master busses.

The SPEAKERS level control gives continuous adjustment of the signal at the speakers left and right output from +10dB to off with 0dB at the centre position of the rotary control.

The SOURCE switch controls whether the tape in or master signal is present at the headphones and control room speaker outputs, if no solo button is engaged.

The SOLO control adjusts the incom ing solo level before sending it to the headphones and speaker outputs. The control range is -20dB to +20dB with 0dB in centre position.

If a solo button is engaged the PFL / AFL switch controls whether the mono pre fader listen or the stereo after fader listen signal is present at the headphones and control room speaker outputs.

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The input for a TALKBACK Microphone is provided via a 3pinfemale XLR connector. The +48V Phantom power is permanently connected which is suitable for condenser m icrophones.

A convenient connection for two 12V desk lamps is provided via the 4pin-female XLR connectors. The power rating 5W is the maximum rating per output and may not be exceeded.

The 1/4 inch jack sockets provide stereo outputs for two PHONES. Both outputs are controlled via the phones rotary control.

Whenever a solo button is engaged the SOLO led turns on and the mon 1/2 metering is autom a tically used as solo meter. In pfl-mode the mon1 meter displays the signal level in dBu of the selected solo source at the pre- fader position. In afl-mode the mon1 (afl-l) and mon2 (afl-r) meters are active and display the signal levels in dBu in the stereo image at the after- fader position.

T h e M O N m eters display the post fader peak signal levels of the monitor outputs. Whenever a solo button is engaged the meter displays the peak signal levels of the selected pfl or afl solo source.

The MASTER meters monitor the peak signal levels of the m aster outputs left and right (post fader).

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BLOCK DIAGRAMS

Mono Channel

Stereo Channel

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FX-send, FX-return

Aux, Groups and Talkback

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Master, Monitor, Tape and Solo

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MIDAS VENICE SERIES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Features and Specifications
Inputs (total) Mono-Inputs (M ic/Line) with Inserts Stereo-Line/Mono-Mic-Input Channels Stereo-Effect-Returns (Line) Stereo-Tape-Return (Line) Busses Subgroups Aux Pre-Fader (Monitor) Aux Post-Fader (Effects) Aux switchable Pre/Post-Fader Master L/R Mono-PFL Stereo-AFL Outputs Subgroups (with Inserts) Aux Pre-Fader (Monitor) Aux Post-Fader (Effects) Aux switchable Pre/Post-Fader Master (with Inserts) Master B Out (switchable Mono/Stereo, pre-post Fader) Tape Send (Recording) Direct Outputs (1/4 inch Jack) Stereo-Headphones Stereo-Speakers Size (m m /inch) W idth Depth Heights Weight (kg/lbs) Power Consumption Mains Voltage Additional Features Connector for desk lamps 19"-rack-mounting- kit, rotatable connector panel External Power Supply (EPS 1200, not included) Accesories 4 2 2 2 impedance balanced 1/4 inch jacks XLR (balanced) impedance balanced 1/4 inch jacks XLR (balanced) 2 XLR (balanced) 2 XLR (balanced)

Venice 160
30 8 4/4 4

Venice 240
38 16 4/4 4 1 left/right 15 4 2 2 2 2 1 2

Venice 320
46 24 4/4 4

1 Stereo (Phono) 16 24 2 Stereo-1/4 inch jack 2 impedance balanced 1/4 inch jacks 8 490 / 19.3" 568 / 22.4" 194 / 7.6" 16,4 / 36.2 75W 698 / 27.5" 568 / 22.4" 194 / 7.6" 21,1/ 46.5 95W 906 / 35.7" 568 / 22.4" 194 / 7.6" 25,8 / 56.9 120W

110V/120V/220V/230V/240V, 50-60Hz 2 x 12V/5W (4-Pin XLR) yes yes Dust Cover (included) 12 V Desk Lamp (not included) Input Transformer (not included)

yes yes -

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Venice Technical Specifications
Input Impedance Input Gain M ic Line M ic Line Mono Channel Line Stereo Channel Line Level Inputs Maximum Input Level M ic Line Level Inputs Line Mono Channel Line Stereo Channel M ic (gain + 40dB) M ic (gain + 40dB) Line M ic to M ix (gain + 60dB) M ic EIN ref. 150ohms (gain + 60dB) 2k Balanced 20k Balanced Continuously variable from 0dB to + 60dB Continuously variable from - 20dB to + 40dB Continuously variable from - 20dB to + 20dB 0dB + + + + 22dBu 22dBu 42dBu 28dBu

CMR at 100Hz CMR at 1kHz Frequency Response (20 to 20kHz) Noise (20 to 20kHz) System Noise (20 to 20kHz)

Typ. 75dB > 85dB > 45dB + 0dB to - 1dB - 129dBu

Summing Noise (16 channels routed with faders down) Line to M ix Noise (16 channels routed at 0dB, pan centre) Distortion at 1kHz M ic to Insert (+ 30dB gain, + 20dBu output) M ic to M ix (+30dB gain, + 20dBu output) Crosstalk at 1kHz Channel to Channel M ix to M ix Channel to M ix Fader Attenuation Switch Rejection All Line Outputs Headphones Master Outputs on XLR All other Outputs on XLR All Outputs on 1/4 inch jacks Headphones M ic Line

- 90dBu

- 86dBu

Typ 0.0007% < 0.009% < < < > > - 80dB - 80dB - 80dB 100dB 100dB

Output Impedance Maximum Output Level

75 Ohms Balanced Source To drive 32ohms + + + + 25dBu 22dBu 22dBu 22dBu/600ohms

Nominal Signal Level

- 60dBu to 0 dBu 0dBu

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Equaliser Mono Channel

Hi Pass Slope Hi Pass Frequency Treble Gain

12dB / Oct 80Hz Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 12k Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB Continuously variable Centre from 400Hz to 8k 1 Oct. (Q = 1.4) Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB Continuously variable Centre from 100Hz to 2k 1 Oct. (Q = 1.4) Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 80Hz

Treble Frequency Hi Mid Gain

Hi Mid Frequency Hi Mid Bandwidth Lo Mid Gain

Lo Mid Frequency Lo Mid Bandwith Bass Gain

Bass Shelving Frequency

Equaliser Stereo Channel

Hi Pass Slope Hi Pass Frequency Treble Gain

12dB / Oct 80Hz Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 12k Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 3k 1.4 Oct. (Q = 1) Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 300Hz 1.4 Oct. (Q = 1) Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB 80Hz

Treble Frequency Hi Mid Gain

Hi Mid Frequency Hi Mid Bandwidth Lo Mid Gain

Lo Mid Frequency Lo Mid Bandwidth Bass Gain

Bass Shelving Frequency

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DIMENSIONS

Venice 160

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Modification for Venice 160 Rack Mounting
The Venice 160 comes with additonal rack mounting brackets. For modification you need a Torx screwdriver type T20 (fig.1) and Phillips screwdrivers type Ph1 (fig. 2) and type Ph2 (fig.3). To modify the Venice 160 for rack mounting follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the unit from mains by all means. Remove all cables (mains, audio, lamp, etc.). 2. Loosen the 16 screws shown in fig. 4 with the Torx screwdriver and remove the two plastic side covers and the armrest. Keep the side covers, the armrest and the screws for later use. Attention: If you wish to rotate the connection panel in addition to the rack bracket mounting (fig. 6), perform steps 3 ­ 8. If not, proceed directly to step 9. 3. Turn the unit upside down and place it carefully on a smooth support. 4. Loosen the 8 screws fastening the cover sheet and the connection panel on the sides of the unit (fig. 5) with the Phillips screwdriver type Ph1. 5. Then dismount the connection panel with the 6 screws (fig. 5). Be careful not to unplug the cable connectors by mistake. Then remove the cover sheet via 3 further screws. 6. The cover sheet must be mounted with the angular side up, like shown in fig. 6. The connection panel is now mounted in such a way that the mains socket is left upwards on the unit (fig. 6). 7. The cover sheet and the connection panel are fastened additionally with 8 screws on the sides of the unit. 8. Turn the unit and place it with the control panel upside. 9. Finally the rack brackets are fastened with the screws contained in the mounting set (fig. 7) by using the Phillips screwdriver type Ph2. Warning: Use only screws which were loosened during modification or such ones, which are contained in the mounting set.

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