OPERATORS M A N U A L Klark Teknik Group, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderm inster. Worcestershire. DY11 7HJ. England. Tel:+44 1562 741515 Fax:+44 1562 745371 Email:sales@ktgplc.com W ebsite: m idasconsoles.
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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.
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.
CONTENTS Mono Input Channel Page 6 Stereo Input Channel Page 10 Groups Page 15 Effects Page 16 Monitor Page 17 AUXes Page 18 Master A/B Tape In Page 19 Talkback / Phones & Speak Page 20 Display / Lamp / Phones Page 21 Block Diagram s Page 62 Specifications Page 65 Dimensions Page 68 Rack Mounting Page 69 5
M IDAS VENICE M O N O INPUT CHANNEL 6
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 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 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.
M IDAS VENICE STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 10
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 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 AUX controls give continuous adjustment of the mixed left/right signal level sent from the input channel to the AUX busses.
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 FADER gives continuous adjustment of the input channel level from + 10dB to off. The SIGNAL (-16dBu) / PEAK (+16dBu) display monitors the peak signal level of the pre fader input channel. The 1-2 switch connects the post fader channel signal to the group 1-2 busses via the bal (pan) control.
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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 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.
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.
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 SOLO switch routes the aux send signal to the PFL/ mono and AFL/ stereo busses.
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 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. By the STEREO/M O N O switch the Master B outputs can be configured in two modes.
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 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. 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.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS Mono Channel Stereo Channel 22
FX-send, FX-return Aux, Groups and Talkback 23
Master, Monitor, Tape and Solo 24
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) Venice 160 30 8 4/4 4 Busses Subgroups Aux Pre-Fader (Monitor) Aux Post-Fader (Effects) Aux switchable Pre/Post-Fader Master L/R Mono-PFL Stereo-AFL Venice 240 Venice 320 38 16 4/4 4 1 left/right 46 24 4/4 4 15 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 Outputs Subgroups (with Inserts) Aux Pre-Fader (Monitor) Aux
Venice Technical Specifications Input Impedance M ic Line 2k Balanced 20k Balanced Input Gain M ic Continuously variable from 0dB to + 60dB Line Mono Channel Continuously variable from - 20dB to + 40dB Line Stereo Channel Continuously variable from - 20dB to + 20dB Line Level Inputs 0dB Maximum Input Level M ic Line Level Inputs Line Mono Channel Line Stereo Channel + + + + CMR at 100Hz M ic (gain + 40dB) Typ.
Equaliser Mono Channel Equaliser Stereo Channel Hi Pass Slope Hi Pass Frequency Treble Gain 12dB / Oct 80Hz Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB Treble Frequency Hi Mid Gain 12k Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB Hi Mid Frequency Continuously variable Centre from 400Hz to 8k Hi Mid Bandwidth 1 Oct. (Q = 1.
DIMENSIONS Venice 160 28
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: fig. 1 1. Disconnect the unit from mains by all means. Remove all cables (mains, audio, lamp, etc.). 2. Loosen the 16 screws shown in fig.
