CPU, DSP, and System Drives provides, in conjunction with a Stage Rack for remote stage The FOH Rack houses the CPU, DSP, hard drive and CD-ROM connections, local I/O, computer, and DSP processing for drive that run the VENUE software on your VENUE system.
64 channels of 24 bit/48kHz recording and playback audio with one card, or 128 If you need to clean the surface of the FOH Rack unit, use a dry channels with two cards. cloth. Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, or abrasives to the surface.
USB Port The Power switch applies power to the FOH Rack and starts The USB port on the front panel of the FOH Rack is a USB 2.0 the VENUE system. port. This port supports iLoks, USB key disks, and other USB devices.
The AC Power connectors accept standard IEC-type AC power cables. FOH Rack power supplies are auto-power selecting Adding a second Snake card to the FOH Rack enables the use (100V to 240V) and automatically work with a standard mod- of a second Stage Rack, expanding Stage I/O to 96 channels.
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Input MIDI I/O Analog I/O 1–8 2-Track Analog I/O Figure 3. FOH Rack I/O section MIDI I/O Ports 2-Track Analog Inputs and Outputs These MIDI In and Out Ports provide 16 channels of MIDI in- These 2-Track analog connections are used for input and out- put and 16 channels of MIDI output.
1 x 28 awg Pair, 4 x 24awg + Drain + Foil and Braid shield Rack Bundle: 5 x 28 awg, Foil shield Talkback (TB) Bundle: 4 x 28 awg, Foil shield Headphone (HP) Bundle: 4 x 28 awg, Foil shield FOH Rack...
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Connector Pinouts FOH Link cable CAN BUNDLE pinouts CAN BUNDLE FOH Link cable VGA BUNDLE pinouts CAN 1 H VGA BUNDLE CAN 1 L RED DATA CAN 2 H GREEN DATA CAN 2 L BLUE DATA CAN 3 H CAN 3 L RED GND CAN 4 H GREEN GND...
of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the front panel of the FOH Rack. On each end, be sure to align the notch in the connector housing with the slot in the plug, and to rotate the collar until the connector is fully latched.
To connect a Stage Rack to the FOH Rack: Connect the send snake to the Stage 1 Out port of the Stage Rack to the Stage 1 In port on the FOH Rack. Connect the return snake to the Stage 1 Out Port of the FOH Rack to the Stage 1 In port on the Stage Rack.
FOH Rack USB Ports Stage Rack The USB ports on the front and back panel of the FOH Rack let VENUE console you connect iLoks, USB key disks and other USB devices. (An additional, secure USB port is located inside the FOH Rack chassis as well;...
Chapter 3: Mechanical Specifications FOH Rack Mechanical Specifications VENUE FOH Rack Specifications (Maximum Configuration) Dimensions (H x W x D) 17.5 x 17.0 x 15.1 inches (445 x 432 x 384 mm) Rack Spaces 10 U Weight 74 lbs (33.7 kg) Power Requirements 90–260 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 220 W...
Sample Rate Conversion 32 to 96 Always active (SRC) 2–Track S/PDIF Input Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment Type Unbalanced, co-axial (RCA) Format S/PDIF (IEC-60958 Type II) Termination Word Length Sample Rate Sample Rate Conversion 32 to 96 Always active (SRC) FOH Rack...
Com Input (XLR/TRS) Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment Type Neutrik combi XLR/TRS Sensitivity –2 to –32 Equals 0 dBFS. Switch- able in 6 gain steps Phantom Power 6mA (switchable on Mix Rack back panel) Input Impedance Ohms FOH Outputs Analog Line Outputs 1–8; 2–Track Analog Outputs; Monitor L/R Parameter Specification Limit...
MIDI In 5-Pin DIN F MIDI Out 5-Pin DIN F Word Clock In BNC-F Word Clock Out BNC-F FOH Link Multi-Pin 55-pin Snake 1 & 2 In BNC-F Snake 1 & 2 Out BNC-F Ethernet (ECx) RJ-45 100BaseT FOH Rack...
Appendix A: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) This model Avid FOH Rack complies with the following standards regulating Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the interference and EMC: • FCC Part 15 Class B European Union • EN 55103-1 E3 •...
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Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. FOH Rack...
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Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product informat Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.co...
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