Operation Manual

VeniceF

Operator Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Midas VeniceF mixing console. The VeniceF range of consoles

have been developed to meet the needs of demanding live sound engineers and provide

the solution for any audio mixing application in live sound or studio environments. The

VeniceF meets the quality of build and performance that you would expect from a Midas

console.

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The VeniceF was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance

audio equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set

that offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very best of British

design and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient manufacturing methods,

and will give you many years of reliable service.

Midas has total confidence in the quality and reliability of this product. To back this up,

this product comes with the standard Midas three year warranty.

Please take the time to register your product by completing and returning the

registration card or by registering on our website at www.midasconsoles.com.

So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, please read this Operator

Manual and, finally, enjoy your Midas VeniceF!

Overview of the VeniceF

The VeniceF is a premium quality, robust, live sound and studio, small format mixing

console. The VeniceF is available in three sizes — F16, F24 and F32 — and there is also

a rack mount version (F16R). The incorporation of FireWire®, bridges the gap between

analogue and digital audio consoles by offering the user the ease-of-use, warmth, feel,

and zero-latency of analogue, combined with the power, choice and flexibility of

outboard digital processing. Physically, it’s a one-piece solution provided in a

substantial chassis with cosmetic trim suitable for use and storage in a road flight case

(not provided). All circuitry — analogue, digital and power — is housed inside this box.

Equally at home as an all-purpose front of house (FOH) or studio console, the VeniceF

can also be used for monitors. The VeniceF is quickly and easily configurable, with each

mono input channel offering microphone (mic) and line inputs, direct out and insert

points, and a four-band fully swept equaliser stage. In addition, the VeniceF has a