Power Connection; Audio Connections; Electric Fields - Midas VENICE Operator's Manual

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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