Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Stage Rack Features
The VENUE Stage Rack provides the primary audio connec-
tions to your VENUE system, handling mic/line source input,
and output to monitors and the main speaker system.
The Stage Rack has a flexible I/O scheme that offers the follow-
ing capacity:
• Up to 48 inputs with remotely controllable mic preamps
and individually selectable Phantom Power
• Up to 48 outputs
Components
Included Components
The following components are included in a base Stage Rack
configuration:
• Stage Rack unit with 6 SRI (Stage Rack Analog Input)
cards and 1 SRO (Stage Rack Analog Output) cards
•2 AC power cords
Additional Required Components
The following component must be purchased separately:
• Digital Snake cable: this cable can be purchased directly
from Digidesign or assembled by your preferred vendor
using the following cable recommendations.
• Connector (x4): BNC male
• Cable Type: Coaxial, 75 ohm
• Max Length: 250 ft (76 m) Belden 1885A or
500 ft (152 m) Belden 1694A
Expansion Options
Expanded Stage Rack I/O Each Stage Rack can be expanded
with up to a total of 6 input cards and 6 output cards, for a to-
tal of up to 48 inputs or up to 48 outputs. Stage Rack Expan-
sion I/O includes analog input and output (such as SRI and
SRO cards), digital input and output (such as DSI and DSO
cards), and ANO A-Net Output Cards, designed to interface
with Aviom
®
Pro16™ Series personal monitoring devices.
Additional Stage Rack A second Stage Rack can be added to a
VENUE system, for a total of up to 96 inputs or up to 96 out-
puts. (A second Stage Rack requires an additional Digital Snake
card be installed in the FOH Rack.)
Redundant Digital Snake An optional redundant Digital Snake
cable can be run between the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack.
This redundant Snake automatically takes over communica-
tion if the first Snake cable fails.