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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Unpacking and Assembling VENUE Profile ........
Page 6 Simple and Expert Operational Modes ............. . 91 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 7 Chapter 10. Aux Sends and Variable Groups ............93 Configuring Aux and Variable Group Busses .
Page 8 Undoing Changes Using the History Feature ............172 viii VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 9 Chapter 21. Snapshots ................173 Snapshots Page .
Page 10 VENUE Profile Systems: Output Signal Flow........
Page 11: Part I Overview And Installation
Part I: Overview and Installation...
Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction To Venue Profile
I/O scheme, powerful digital processing, and expansion options for integrated Pro Tools record- ing and artist-controlled monitor mixing. VENUE Profile Systems and Features The VENUE Profile console can be used with one Mix Rack, or with FOH Rack and Stage Rack units. Figure 1. VENUE Profile console Profile Console Control Features Console I/O •...
Page 14 VENUE Mix Rack System VENUE Profile System VENUE Profile Console with Mix Rack VENUE Profile Console with FOH Rack and Stage Rack FOH Rack Features Mix Rack Features The FOH Rack is used with one or more Stage Racks, and pro- The Mix Rack provides all stage and mix position I/O for vides mix position I/O for VENUE Profile systems.
Page 15: System Components
Stage Racks are used with an FOH Rack, and provide all stage The following components must be purchased separately: audio I/O for VENUE Profile systems. Up to two Stage Racks • Video Display (15-inch or greater flat-panel VGA display can be used simultaneously, supporting up to 96 total inputs.
Page 16 96 channels of Stage I/O. Snake fails. Record and Playback Options VENUE Profile does not support console expansion via D-Show Sidecar units. FWx Record/Playback Option This FireWire-based option lets you record or play back up to 18 channels of audio with a Pro Tools LE™...
Page 17: Operational Requirements
Cleaning and Maintenance VENUE Profile Systems Use a dry cloth to clean the VENUE Profile top surface when needed. Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, Connection between the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack is made or abrasives to the surface.
Page 18: Registration
Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware. Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button News and Events Get the latest news from Digidesign or sign up for a Pro Tools demo. Right-click Click with the right mouse button...
Page 19: Chapter 2. Configuring And Connecting Profile
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting Profile The chapter shows how to connect the components of a To assemble the Video Monitor Mount: VENUE Mix Rack and VENUE Profile system. Remove the Video Monitor Mount components from their packaging. Unpacking and Assembling...
Page 20 Tighten all screws to secure the monitor in its new position. the mount with the front panel USB and Headphone ports so they remain accessible. Tighten the lock nuts to secure the assembled Trackball Mount to the console. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 21 Using the Trackball Mount The Trackball Mount can be removed and set up quickly. Always disconnect USB and headphones from the front panel before removing or attaching the Trackball Mount. To remove the Trackball Mount: Holding the Trackball Mount in one hand, loosen the lock nuts that secure it to the front of the console.
Page 22: Connections For Venue Mix Rack Systems
Connections for VENUE Mix Rack Systems This section describes system and audio connections for VENUE Mix Rack systems. (For VENUE Profile systems, see “Connections for VENUE Profile Systems” on page 15). To connect the Profile console to a Mix Rack: Connect one end of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the back panel of the Profile console.
Page 23 Stage Inputs 1–48 (Analog Mic/Line XLR Inputs) The Stage Input section provides 48 channels of analog mic/line inputs (XLR), to connect stage input sources. Use a standard an- alog snake cable to run lines from the stage to the Mix Rack (analog snake cable not included). Then connect the snake to Stage inputs 1–48.
Page 24 The FOH Link port connects the Profile console to the system rack (Mix Rack, or FOH Rack in conjunction with one or more Stage Racks). Word Clock I/O The Word Clock In and Word Clock Out ports let you inte- grate external digital devices with Mix Rack. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 25: Connections For Venue Profile Systems
“Connections for VENUE Mix Rack Systems” on page 12). VENUE Profile FOH Link Cable FOH Rack (Front) FOH Rack (Back) Digital Snake Cables Stage Rack (Front) Primary Snake Redundant Snake Figure 5. VENUE Profile system component connections Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting Profile 15...
Page 26: Connecting The Stage Rack To The Foh Rack
Connect the return snake to the Stage 1 Out port on the FOH Rack, and to the Stage 1 In port on the Stage Rack. The connectors on Digidesign’s Digital Snake cable are color coded, so that the white cable connects to the white-outlined ports.
Page 27 Connecting a Second Stage Rack If a second Stage Rack is used, an additional Snake Card must be installed in the FOH Rack. See the Snake Card Guide for more information. To connect a second Stage Rack: Using a BNC cable (included with the additional Snake card), connect the Word Clock Out port on the first Snake card to the Word Clock In port on the second Snake card.
Page 28: Audio Connections
SRO Card. Digital I/O If your Stage Rack includes a digital I/O option, see “Digital In- puts and Sample Rate Conversion” on page 22. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 29 FOH Rack 2-Track Com Mic Phantom Power AES/EBU I/O Monitor 2-Track Digital Outputs Format selector Com Mic Gain Com Mic 2-Track Input MIDI I/O S/PDIF I/O Analog I/O 1–8 2-Track Analog I/O section section (Optional) Digital I/O 1–8 Analog I/O 9–16 Figure 10.
Page 30: Profile Console Connections
Other USB Devices Adjust talkback send level by pressing the Talkback switch VENUE Profile provides USB ports on the top panel (near the in the Talkback/Osc section and turning the level knob. meters) and on the back panel. Use these ports to connect iLok Smart Keys, USB flash disks or other compatible USB devices.
Page 31: Powering Up The System
Solo in Place. VENUE Profile console • Initiating power up of amplifiers and other down-stream systems when VENUE Profile is started up or shut down. Racks: • Mix Rack GPI functions, as well as footswitch assignment, are managed using the Events List in the Options >...
Page 32: Enabling A Second Stage Rack
Sample rate conversion (SRC) can also be disabled (DSI card only). This provides the lowest possible input path latency, but requires that care be taken to synchronize the source and other devices accordingly (see “Synchronizing External Digi- tal Source Devices” on page 23). VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 33 Even when SRC is disabled, connecting an unsynchronized Using Word Clock Out from the Stage Rack device to a DSI input causes SRC to automatically be re-en- (Stage Rack with DSI Card) abled. This lets audio continue passing without interruption. Connect the Word Clock Out provided on the DSI card to the corresponding digital device.
Page 34 External digital device DSI card AES (or ADAT) Set device to slave to incoming Word Clock FOH Rack House clock source Word Clock In Using a distributed house (master) to clock a VENUE system and an external device VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 35: Part Ii System Description
Part II: System Description...
Page 37: Chapter 3. Venue Profile Control Overview
Profile provides 24 bankable input channel strips in Input Channel sections, an Assignable Channel Section (ACS), eight bankable output channel strips plus a Mains fader in the Output Masters section, as well as global controls and comprehensive metering. Chapter 3: VENUE Profile Control Overview 27...
Page 38: Input Channels And Faders
Auto Safe Mode If the Safe LED is lit, the channel will not re- spond to Snapshot-driven changes. If the LED is off, that channel will respond to any applicable changes driven by Snapshots (subject to the current Recall Safe settings, if Recall Safe is enabled). VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 39 For LED scales, see “Gate Status LED” on page 113. ments. A flashing LED indicates that the channel is assigned to the corresponding Mute Group (1–8). Stereo Pan LED This LED indicates when the channel is assigned to a stereo Groups bus. Chapter 3: VENUE Profile Control Overview 29...
Page 40 When the send is on, all LEDs light in a clockwise se- holding the encoder initiates Gain Guess, in which the quence from the lower left to the send level. VENUE system automatically sets a nominal input gain level based on the incoming signal. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 41 Flip to Faders Aux (n) Level and Pan (stereo-linked sends 25–48, and so on. only) FX Returns Banks FX Return channels 1–8 to Input faders 1–8, or FX Returns 9–16 to Input faders 9–16. Chapter 3: VENUE Profile Control Overview 31...
Page 42: Assignable Channel Section
The Bus Assigns switches are the primary routing controls for the currently selected channel, letting you bus it directly to the Mains (L–R) bus or to any other mono or stereo group. L–R C/Mono Group 1–8 Stereo Pan Bus assign switches VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 43 The Selected Channel display section include two 10-segment Selected Channel meters, a 6-character LCD display and LEDS for Status and Solo state. EQ section and controls See Chapter 17, “EQ.” LCD Display Meters LEDs Selected Channel meters, displays and LEDs Chapter 3: VENUE Profile Control Overview 33...
Page 44: Output Masters
Output encoders select and adjust plug-ins. levels. Groups Assigns the Output Faders to Group levels. When in Variable Groups mode, this switch assigns the Output Faders to control Variable Groups. VCAs Assigns the Output Faders to VCAs. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 45: Master And Global Controls
Chapter 22, “Events.” Console Mode The Config Mode switch toggles the system between Config Cancel and Show modes. This switch cancels the current operation, such as Multi-Select or Multi-Assign modes. Console Mode Chapter 3: VENUE Profile Control Overview 35...
Page 46: Meters
Mains The Mains meters provide constant level indication of the house (Mains) output. For more information, see Chapter 13, “Metering.” Top panel USB port and status LEDs For more information, see Chapter 28, “Troubleshooting.” VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 47: Chapter 4. Basic Commands And Modes
Chapter 4: Basic Commands and Modes Tool Tips Control Overview With the mouse or trackball, place the cursor over a screen Most features and controls that are used during a performance item to see a brief explanation in the banner display. are available from both the console and on-screen.
Page 48: Config Mode And Show Mode
Double-click the Mode display in the Status Bar, located in lower-right hand corner of the screen. tem is locked. Events All Event triggers and actions that include console or GPI/Footswitch functions are disabled while the system is locked. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 49: Global Modifier Switches
MIDI and MTC Global Modifier Switches While the system is locked: VENUE Profile provides a set of global modifier switches: • Snapshots continue to be recalled via MTC, either inter- Multi-Select (Shift), Default (Alt), Fine (Ctrl) and User. These nally or externally generated.
Page 50: Software Screen Pages And Tabs
Double-press the Fine switch. The switch LED lights. Viewing pages Select or adjust one or more channels, parameters, or pro- cessors. Press the Fine switch again to exit latching mode. User The User switch is reserved for future use. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 51 Overview of Software Pages Filing The software screen provides the following pages and tabs. Load, save, and transfer shows and presets, and access the con- sole History. Inputs Select, name, configure, and adjust parameters for input chan- nels and FX Returns. Filing (Load tab) See Chapter 20, “Shows and File Management.”...
Page 52 Options page (System tab for VENUE Mix Rack system shown) See Chapter 12, “Patchbay.” Plug-Ins See Chapter 6, “Options.” Configure and arrange plug-in racks by assigning plug-ins; patch/route and manage plug-ins. Plug-In page See Chapter 18, “Plug-Ins.” VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 53: Chapter 5. Navigating And Selecting Channels
Chapter 5: Navigating and Selecting Channels FX Returns Banking Banking Input Channels and FX The FX Returns switches bank FX Return channels 1–8 or 9–16 Returns to input faders 1–8 or 9–16, respectively. Many VENUE configurations utilize more physical inputs When only one FX Return bank is selected, other input faders than input faders.
Page 54 Show file. Enabling and Using Bank Safe Mode Bank Safe mode can be enabled on-screen from the Options > Interaction page. To enable Bank Safe mode on-screen: Go to the Options > Interaction page. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 55 Bank Safe status. This applies You can continue working uninterrupted knowing Bank Safe to channels 1–16 on VENUE Profile. status will not be reset to its state prior to when the Backup Personality was activated.
Page 56: Banking The Output Section
Input or Outputs screen. Click to select channel To remove a channel from a selection: Control-click (or Fine-click) a highlighted channel. See “Screen Controls” on page 48 for additional on-screen Clicking on-screen to select a channel features. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 57: Targeting Plug-In Inserts
Multi-Assign Type Text Search The Multi-Assign switch in the Output section is used to route Type Text search lets you use the keyboard for fast navigation multiple channels to the selected output bus. to a channel, or to quickly go to a specific snapshot or event. You can enter the first characters of a channel name or the ab- solute channel number to target that channel on the ACS.
Page 58: Screen Controls
Any offset between the faders is maintained until at least one of the faders is minimized (moved to –INF) or maximized (set to +12 dB). Adjusting a parameter value by dragging over its text box Selected channels Dragging multiple faders on-screen VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 59: Screen Shortcuts
To copy and paste channel settings on-screen: Screen Shortcuts Do one of the following: The on-screen Fader display provides the following right-click • Right-click on a channel fader in the fader display across shortcuts. the lower half of the screen and choose Copy. –...
Page 60 Blank strip in position 16, Right-click menu shown On-screen, right-click on the destination strip (where you want to move the selected channel). Choose Move Selected Strip Here from the pop-up menu. Snapshots cannot store and recall custom console channel position. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 61 Split Stereo The behavior when splitting a stereo strip into Adding Blank Strips two mono strips is as follows: Blank strips can be inserted manually, and are also created au- • If a blank strip is located immediately adjacent to the tomatically when you use the Make Stereo command.
Page 62: Input Channel Presets
Use caution when previewing Input Channel To rename, duplicate, overwrite or delete a Channel Preset: Presets with a live source. Right-click the preset name in the Channel Preset window and choose Rename, Duplicate, Delete, or Overwrite. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 63 Channel Compatibility and Input Channel Presets The following describe how different types of channel data is handled when storing or loading Input Channel Presets. Channel Names and Presets New presets automatically inherit the current Input Channel Name, or you can give them a custom name in the Presets window.
Page 64 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 65: Chapter 6. Options
Chapter 6: Options The Options page provides several tabs. Of these, the System System and Devices tabs are where most system configuration settings and options are enabled and customized: (System Configuration) • The System screen provides the primary tools by which The System page lets you allocate DSP resources used for rout- you configure mixing, routing, and processing options.
Page 66 Click to choose a Main Bus mode. 24, 32, 48, or 64 input processing channels. • You can configure a VENUE Profile system to use 16, 24, Click Apply; the system restarts. 32, 48, 64, 80, or 96 input processing channels (higher settings require two Stage Racks).
Page 67: Devices
To change the Aux/Group Bus Configuration: Other Options and Settings Put the system in Config mode. Click the Edit button on-screen. Busses Click to select a Bus Configuration option. The Busses page lets you customize characteristics for the Aux, Solo, Matrix, and Main busses. Click Apply;...
Page 68 To change Stereo Group Panning Operation: the Mains fader. Put the system in Config mode. Click to select Simple or Expert mode. For more information on these options, see “Simple and Ex- pert Operational Modes” on page 91. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 69 Pickoffs Snapshots The Pickoffs page lets you control the bus pickoff point on in- The Snapshots page provides several snapshot preference set- put strips, as well as specify source and insert points for output tings to optimize Snapshot operation. busses. The Pickoffs page also provides master control for De- lay Compensation.
Page 70 Talkback Dim Level Sets the dim level, which is the amount of attenuation applied to the mix on the output bus when Talk- back is activated. Route Enables Route Talkback to Selected mode, to assign the Talkback signal to the currently selected output channel(s). VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 71 Routing Osc, 2-Track and Talkback Tap Tempo Use the Patchbay to assign the Oscillator, 2-Track inputs, or Lets you set the global system tempo, toggle system tempo Talkback input to an Input or FX Return fader. on/off, and choose to display tempo in BPM or ms. You can use the on-screen Route buttons to route oscillator, On Turn on the global tempo sync by clicking the On switch 2-track and talkback signals to outputs.
Page 72 “Bank Safe Mode for Input Safe Switches” on page 44. Ethernet Control Ethernet Control settings let you configure ECx Ethernet Con- trol for remote control of the VENUE system over a wireless Ethernet network. For more information, see Chapter 30, “ECx.” VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 73 Lights Events Console and LED/Display settings let you adjust the bright- The Events tab of the Options page lets you use the Event List ness of the following items: to customize the function of switches, footswitches and Gen- eral Purpose Interface (GPI)-connected devices. For informa- Console Lights Adjust brightness of external lights connected tion, see Chapter 22, “Events.”...
Page 74 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 75: Part Iii Signal Routing
Part III: Signal Routing...
Page 77: Chapter 7. Inputs And Input Routing
Chapter 7: Inputs and Input Routing This chapter shows how to do the following: Click Apply. The system restarts with the new Input Channel configuration. • Configure inputs (system settings for input channels), name channels, Make Stereo and Split to Mono) Audio will be interrupted when this configuration change •...
Page 78: Assigning Input Sources To Channels
2-Track sources to input channels (see “Routing the Oscilla- grid and type a name; press Tab on the keyboard to go to the tor” on page 126). next channel and Shift+Tab to go to the previous channel. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 79: Routing Input Channels
Routing Channels to Aux Sends Routing Input Channels Input channels and FX Returns can be routed to Aux sends us- Input channels and FX Returns can be routed to the Mains, ing the input encoders, using the ACS, or on-screen. Groups/Var Groups, Auxes, Matrix mixers and PQ busses.
Page 80: Using Built-In Dynamics And Eq
While engaged, the Multi Assign and output Select switch LEDs flash. Press the Select switch on the inputs or outputs you want as- signed to the currently targeted VCA. Use the Input and Out- put Fader bank switches to access the desired channel strips. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 81: Using Inserts On Channels
Compressor/Limiter To adjust Expander/Gate controls from the ACS: Target a channel by pressing its Select switch. To engage the built-in Compressor/Limiter on the selected Press the Select switch next to the Exp/Gate In switch and channel: meter in the ACS Dynamics section. The switch lights to indi- Press the Comp/Lim In switch in the ACS Dynamics sec- cate control of the Expander/Gate, and indicator LEDs below tion.
Page 82 Assigning Hardware Inserts to Inputs You can assign hardware inserts to Input channels and FX Re- turns directly from the Inputs page or from the Patchbay. Click to set HW Insert location Setting a hardware insert location in the Inputs page VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 83: Adjusting Input Controls
Activating and Bypassing Inserts Setting Input Gain After hardware and plug-in inserts are assigned, they can be Gain can be controlled from individual channel strips or from the ACS section. activated and bypassed from the from the ACS section or the corresponding Input page controls.
Page 84 L–R. Width controls are not available on mono channels. switch lights when the pad is applied to the Stage input. The Gain Guess feature turns the Pad on or off as needed to accommodate incoming signal level VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 85 Input Polarity (Phase) Invert Channel Solo The polarity of any input channel or FX return signal can be Three Solo modes are available: Solo In Place (SIP), Pre-Fader inverted. With stereo channels, only the left channel is in- Listen (PFL), and After-Fader Listen (AFL), and several options verted.
Page 86: Using Input Direct
Go to the Inputs page. Click the Input Direct button in the Config section of the In- puts page for the selected channel. The button flashes to indi- cate Input Direct mode is active. Input Direct Input Direct button VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 87: Chapter 8. Outputs And Output Routing
Chapter 8: Outputs and Output Routing This chapter shows how to do the following: Click Edit. • Configure and name Mains, outputs and busses • Assign outputs and busses to hardware outputs in the Patchbay • Route outputs to Mains, Groups, Aux Sends, and Matrix mixers •...
Page 88: Assigning Busses To Hardware Outputs
Go to the Patchbay page and click the Outputs tab. Selecting a bus configuration To the left of the channel grid, click the Mains, PQ, Mtx (Ma- Click Apply. The system restarts with the new bus configura- trix), Aux or Grp (Groups) tab. tion. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 89: Routing Group Outputs To The Mains Busses
Click in the channel grid to assign a bus or Matrix/PQ mixer In the Bus Assigns section, press the L–R (left and right) or output (listed on the left) to a hardware output (listed across C/Mono (center/mono) switch so that it is lit. the top).
Page 90: Using Inserts On Output Busses
In the Inserts section of the Outputs page, do one of the fol- vated. (Hardware insets cannot be bypassed from the Profile lowing: console; use the on-screen control instead.) • Click the Hardware Insert pop-up menu and choose an insert destination directly from the menu. – or – VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 91: Adjusting Output Controls
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQs on Output Busses A built-in 31-band Graphic EQ can be inserted on any of the Output Fader Output bus types. A maximum of 24 Graphic EQs are avail- assignment able, depending on the how they are configured. For more in- switches formation on configuring and using Graphic EQs, see “Graphic EQ for Outputs”...
Page 92: Adjusting Main Bus Controls
Left, Right, or Center/Mono out- put strips to assign control of the corresponding busses to the Mains Fader. Press the Mute switch to toggle the mute status of the as- Fader signed busses. Mains Fader and controls in the Output section VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 93: Direct Outputs
Mains Bus Delay Direct Outputs A variable delay (from 0 to 500 ms) can be applied to any of All input channels and output buses feature Direct Outputs. the Mains busses. Available destinations for Direct Outputs include: To apply delay to a Main bus: •...
Page 94: Matrix Mixers
See Chapter 11, “Matrix and Personal Q Mixers.” or output channels you want to assign to the VCA. Press the flashing Multi-Assign switch to confirm the assign- ment, or press the Cancel switch to cancel the assignment. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 95 Channel Strips Show VCA Contribution Turning Channel VCA Indication On and Off The effective gain of any channel is equal to the combination By default, channel VCA indication is on. You can turn off VCA indication in the Options > Interaction page. of its individual channel fader, plus any (all) VCA level changes that affect that channel.
Page 96 • Press the FX Returns 1-8 switch. • Press a GEQ switch. • In the on-screen dialog, click Exit VCA Spill. Selecting Other VCAs While Spilled Selecting another VCA while spill mode is active automati- cally spills that VCA. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 97: Chapter 9. Groups
Chapter 9: Groups This chapter shows how to do the following: To route channels to any number of Group busses: • Configure Group busses Target one or more channels. • Route Groups In the Bus Assigns section, press any of the Group switches •...
Page 98: Managing Group Bus Assignments
Un- used channel strips are left blank and inactive. If the Group contains more than 16 members only the first 16 members are shown. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 99 Click the Input Assign pop-up menu at the bottom of the Viewing Group Bus Assignments On-Screen Members list, choose Replace With Mix From, then choose the When a Group bus channel is targeted on-screen, its members Group whose assignments you want to copy to the currently are shown in a list on the right side of the Outputs page.
Page 100: Group Bus Signal Flow Options
Group pan to the Output encoders. contribution to the odd and even sides of the bus pair. Turn a rotary encoder to adjust the pan for the correspond- ing mono Group. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 101: Simple And Expert Operational Modes
To control stereo Group output balance and width: To set the link status of individual mono Group busses on a channel (Expert Mode only): Press the Pan switch in the Output encoder section. Make sure Stereo Group Panning is set to Expert Mode. Turn a rotary encoder to adjust the balance for the corre- Select an input channel or FX return whose signal you want sponding stereo Group.
Page 102 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 103: Chapter 10. Aux Sends And Variable Groups
Chapter 10: Aux Sends and Variable Groups This chapter explains the following Aux Sends operations: Click Edit. • Configuring Aux Send busses • Routing to Aux Sends • Adjusting Aux Send parameters • Managing Auxes Bus Pair Links Configuring Aux and Variable Group Busses Up to 16 Aux busses are available.
Page 104: Routing Inputs To Aux Busses
Activating Pre pickoff for an Aux Send (Inputs page shown) • Press the Flip to Faders switch, then adjust the channel When the Pre button is lit, the selected Pre pickoff point is fader. used. When the Pre button is off, the pickoff point is Post-Fader. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 105: Routing Aux Busses To Outputs And Plug-Ins
To route channels to Aux Sends busses using the ACS: Routing Aux Busses to Outputs and Do either of the following: Plug-Ins • To select a single channel, press its Select switch. Aux and Var Group busses can be routed to hardware outputs •...
Page 106: Adjusting Aux Send Controls
To set the Aux Send pan to follow Channel pan: Go to the Options page and click the Busses tab. On any linked bus pairs, select the Follows Channel Pan op- tion. This setting is applied globally to the corresponding Aux Send. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 107: Managing Aux Bus Assignments
Copying Assignments Between Busses Managing Aux Bus Assignments You can copy the current input assignments from one Aux or Variable Group bus (or Mains) to another bus of either type. If Viewing Aux and Variable Group Bus the busses are linked, assignments can be copied from other Assignments linked busses.
Page 108 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 109: Chapter 11. Matrix And Personal Q Mixers
Chapter 11: Matrix and Personal Q Mixers The Outputs section offers 8 mono Matrix mixers and 8 stereo Personal Q (PQ) mixers for setting up alternate mixes, fill and delay feeds, and cue, monitor or press mixes. Matrix Mixers Each of the 8 available Matrix mixers can receive up to 12 channels of input. Input sources can be any combination of Auxes, Groups or Mains busses, or any of the eight available Matrix User Sends.
Page 110: Personal Q Mixers
Personal Q mixer from a remote location. See the VENUE Personal Q Guide for details. If no PQ Controllers are used, the PQ mixers are still avail- able for use as stereo Matrix mixers controllable from the console. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 111: Configuring Matrix And Pq Mixers
To stereo link Matrixes: Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers Put the system into Config mode. The 12 Inputs for each Matrix and PQ mixer can be any com- Go to the Options > Busses page. bination of these 35 potential sources: In the Matrix section, click Edit.
Page 112 Toggling one channel from Off to On results in both channels switching On; toggling one of the linked channels from On to Off results in both channels switching Off. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 113 For any assigned User Inputs, click the Pickoff pop-up menu Configuring User Inputs and choose the desired pickoff for that User Input source. You can assign up to eight User Inputs to be available globally Choices include Top of Channel, Insert Return, and to the Matrix mixers and, separately, up to eight User Inputs Pre/Post-Fader (for Input Channels) or Top of FX Return and to be available globally to the PQ mixers.
Page 114: Adjusting Matrix And Pq Mixer Input Controls
Press the Pan switch located below the Prev Page and Next Page switches. Adjust the Output Encoder 1–8 to adjust pan on Matrix in- puts 1–8. To access inputs 9–12 for the current mixer, press the Next Page switch. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 115: Adjusting Matrix And Pq Mixer Output Controls
Delay Compensation with Matrix and Adjusting Matrix and PQ Mixer Output PQ Mixers Controls VENUE automatically compensates for the delay offsets that can arise when combining different signal paths within a Ma- Matrix and PQ Mixer Output Levels trix or PQ mixer. Matrix and PQ output levels are controlled by the Output fad- Additional Information about Delay Compensation ers.
Page 116: Working With A Pq Controller
Press the Master Volume encoder knob. A call message appears on the Profile console display that identifies which PQ Controller is calling. The Call LED on the PQ Controller flashes until the message is cleared from the console display. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 117: Chapter 12. Patchbay
Chapter 12: Patchbay The main tools and sections of the Patchbay screen are the Accessing the Patchbay following: To show the Patchbay screen: Tabs Press the Patchbay switch, located in the View Modes sec- The Patchbay is navigated using the following tabs. tion, or click the Patchbay tab on-screen.
Page 118 Type a new name and press Enter on your keyboard. Unavailable I/O When naming channels in the Patchbay, press Tab on the Unavailable I/O (grayed columns) keyboard to go to the next channel and Shift+Tab to go to the previous channel. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 119: Navigating The Patchbay
Type Text Search Scrolling in the Patchbay Type Text search lets you use the keyboard for fast navigation To scroll through the channel list (vertically): to a channel. You can enter the first characters of a channel Move the cursor over a channel name at the left of the name or the absolute channel number to target that channel Patching Grid, then press the Up or Down Arrow keys on the on the ACS.
Page 120 To assign a hardware input source to multiple Input Channels or input is active. The corresponding channel’s Source LED on FX Returns: the Stage Rack DSI Card lights to indicate AES or ADAT. Go to the appropriate Input tab in the Patchbay. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 121: Warning When Stealing Inputs Or Outputs In The Patchbay
Warning when Stealing Inputs or VENUE System Information Export Outputs in the Patchbay The System Information Export feature lets you generate an HTML (text) document that details the system’s hardware, The Patchbay indicates hardware outputs that are already in software and currently loaded Show file configurations. This use by dimming the column number for that physical output.
Page 122: Patch List Export
Patch List Lists the contents of each Patchbay page. A com- plete patch list is included in the System Information Export, Digidesign VENUE Patch List or a detailed patch list can be exported separately from the Patchbay (see next).
Page 123: Chapter 13. Metering
Chapter 13: Metering VENUE provides signal metering on the channels, in the me- Compressor/Limiter Gain Reduction Meter tering section, and on-screen. The LEDs in the Compressor/Limiter meter show the amount of gain reduction being applied to the input channel by the built-in Compressor/limiter from right to left, according to Channel Meters the following scale:...
Page 124: Acs Input And Dynamics Meters
0 dB Green 12 dB Green -3 dB Green 21 dB Green -9 dB Green 36 dB Yellow -15 dB Green 6 (left) 60 dB Yellow -21 dB Green -30 dB Green 10 (bottom) -60 dB Green VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 125: Metering Section
Selecting Output Meter Display Metering Section To select an output type for metering: The Metering section includes Bus and Main Outputs meters. Press the Select switch in the metering section to cycle through available choices (Auto, Aux 1–8, Aux 9–16, Personal Qs, Matrixes or Groups).
Page 126: Metering Options
Peak Hold Time. Press Enter to confirm the setting. Peak Mode Meters follow the characteristics of a standard peak meter. In this mode, meter response is instantaneous, showing the true peak level of the metered signal. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 127: Chapter 14. Solo And Monitor Busses
Chapter 14: Solo and Monitor Busses Solo Bus Modes Selecting a Solo Mode Three Solo modes are offered: Pre-Fader Listen (PFL), The Solo mode can be selected from the Solo/PFL section or After-Fader Listen (AFL) and Solo In Place (SIP). on-screen.
Page 128: Solo Operation Options
Auto Cancel Off, Input Priority Off Solos are additive, and so- loed inputs and outputs are heard together Auto Cancel Off, Input Priority On Solos are additive, and so- loed inputs temporarily replace soloed outputs. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 129: Solo Bus Operation
Soloing VCAs Solo Bus Operation When you solo a VCA, its member channels are soloed. If the VCA members include a combination of input and output Soloing Channels channels, their solo status follows any Solo switch options. See “Solo Operation Options” on page 118. Solo operation depends on the type of channel being soloed, and on any selected Solo switch options.
Page 130: Monitor Bus Operation
2-Track return with- out having to disable Mix to Monitors. Assigning monitor output to a bus-fed plug-in Mix to Monitors The Mains mix (the signal present on the Mains busses) can be sent to the Monitor bus. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 131 The following diagrams show the signal flow for PFL and AFL Sending the Main Mix to the Monitor Bus modes. Monitor Output from an L-C-R Main Mix Level Trim (PFL) The stereo Mix to Monitors signal is derived from the L–C–R Input Channel Main mix by adding a –3 dB signal from the Center channel to Solos (PFL)
Page 132 You can set up an Event to toggle Cue on Mains on or off. See Chapter 22, “Events.” While Cue on Mains is enabled, the Mains busses remain available on-screen, and can be targeted to the ACS. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 133: Talkback, 2-Track And Oscillator Controls
Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls Talkback Mic You can assign Talkback microphone input, 2-Track source in- connector puts, and the built-in Oscillator to any Input Channel or FX Return. Talkback, 2-Track, and built-in Oscillator output can Talkback be routed to any output busses. switch Level control 2-Track...
Page 134 To the left of the channel grid, click the Channels tab or the • AR (Analog Right) FX Returns tab. • DL (Digital Left) At the top of the channel grid, click the FOH tab. • DR (Digital Right) VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 135 Activating 2-Track Input and Setting Level Routing to the 2-Track Outputs You can route any output bus or Direct Output to the 2-Track To feed 2-Track input to the Monitor and Mains busses: outputs. Go to the Options > Misc screen. To route any output bus to the 2-Track outputs: In the 2-Track section, click the Input Fed to Monitors and Masters pop-up and select Analog 2-Track or Digital 2-Track.
Page 136: Routing The Oscillator
If you select Variable Sine, you can set the sine wave fre- quency with the on-screen frequency control (directly to the right of the Signal pop-up). Click the on-screen In button in the Oscillator section. Set oscillator level by slowly raising the on-screen Level en- coder. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 137: Chapter 15. Muting And Mute Groups
Chapter 15: Muting and Mute Groups Muting Mute Groups Channels can be muted in three ways: explicitly (lit solid), Channels can be assigned to any of the 8 available Mute with the channel mute switch; implicitly (flashing), as a result Groups.
Page 138 Mute Groups, VCAs and Explicit Mutes Channels can be muted in three ways: Explicitly Using the channel Mute switch. Implicitly As a member of a Mute Group or VCA. – and – Implicitly As a result of another channel being soloed. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 139: Function Switches
Press a flashing Mute switch to explicitly unmute the chan- Function Switches nel. Its Mute switch is now unlit. VENUE Profile provides 8 Function switches (F keys). Press the same (now unlit) Mute switch again to explicitly mute the channel. Its Mute switch is now lit solid.
Page 140 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 141: Part Iv Processing
Part IV: Processing...
Page 143: Chapter 16. Dynamics
Chapter 16: Dynamics VENUE Mix Rack and Profile systems offer the following dy- Built-In Compressor/Limiter namics features: • A built-in Compressor/Limiter and Expander/Gate is One built-in Compressor/Limiter (Comp/Lim) is available on available on each input channel. each input channel. The Comp/Lim defaults to compression, •...
Page 144: Built-In Expander/Gate
Attack Increases or decreases the attack time for the Exp/Gate. Adjusting Dynamics Gate Hold Increases or decreases the time the gate holds. The VENUE Profile console provides Dynamics controls in in- put channel strips, the ACS, and on-screen. Release Increases or decreases the release time for the Exp/Gate.
Page 145 To adjust Threshold from an input strip: Software Screen Dynamics Controls Press an Encoder Assign switch (Comp/Lim, or Exp/Gate). The software screen lets you adjust built-in or plug-in dynam- ics on-screen, with simultaneous access to Comp/Lim and Rotate a channel encoder to adjust Threshold. Exp/Gate parameters (including their side-chain settings).
Page 146: Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics
• If the plug-in does not map to the ACS, press the Insert Mode switch in the Output section. Use the Output en- coders to adjust parameters; use the Previous Page and Next page switches to access other parameters. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 147: Dynamics Settings And Presets
Click the Comp/Lim or Exp/Gate Presets icon on-screen. Dynamics Settings and Presets Presets Comp/Lim Built-in Dynamics settings can be copied and pasted between channels. Settings can also be stored, loaded, and transferred as dynamics Presets. Presets Exp/Gate Copying and Pasting Dynamics Settings To copy and paste dynamics settings: Built-in dynamics Presets buttons Right-click anywhere in the Comp/Lim or Exp/Gate areas of...
Page 148 Key signal is sourced. The top of channel pickoff can be as much as 18 dB louder than other pickoff points and Key Listen on a Dynamics plug-in does not route the signal sources. to the Solo bus, but to the plug-in output. Use caution. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 149: Chapter 17. Eq
Chapter 17: EQ The following EQ features are available: Built-In EQ Parameters • A built-in EQ is available on each input channel and FX return. • Graphic EQs are available for use on output channels. • EQ plug-ins can be used on input and output channels. Each input channel provides a fourth-order high-pass filter •...
Page 150: Adjusting Eq
EQ with variable Q. When in Shelf mode, the Hi module is a high-shelf EQ, and the Lo module is a low-shelf EQ. For in- In/Out structions on configuring these bands for Bell or Shelf mode, EQ controls in the ACS see “Adjusting EQ” on page 140. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 151 To adjust EQ parameters from the ACS: Software Screen EQ Controls Target a channel by pressing its Select switch. You can adjust the built-in EQ using dedicated on-screen but- tons for band in/out and bell/shelf toggling. Press the EQ In switch to enable built-in EQ on that chan- nel.
Page 152: Channel Modes Affecting Eq
Insert Mode switch in the Output section. Use the Output encoders to adjust parameters; use the Previous Page and Next page switches to access other pages, bands, and parameters. For more information, see Chapter 18, “Plug-Ins.” VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 153 Configuring Graphic EQs Graphic EQ Controls Input faders 1-16 provide control of Graphic EQ frequency To configure the number of Graphic EQs: bands. You can also adjust graphic EQs on-screen. Put the system into Config mode. Go to the Options page and click the System tab. Click the Edit button on-screen.
Page 154: Eq Settings And Presets
• To load a preset and close the Presets window, dou- ble-click the preset. • To save the current graphic EQ settings as a new preset, click New and enter a name for the preset file. • To cancel without changing settings, click Cancel. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 155 0 dB ±15 dB 0 dB Q/Bandwidth 10 to 0.5 Shelf only none Fader Banks and Graphic EQ Frequency Bands VENUE Profile Fader Banks and Graphic EQ Frequency Bands Bank 1 20 to 630 Hz) Fader Freq 20 Hz 25 Hz 31.5 Hz...
Page 156 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 157: Chapter 18. Plug-Ins
For complete information on VENUE-compatible plug-ins, are locked out and unavailable. visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com). Plug-In actions that interrupt audio require Config mode. Plug-Ins Quick Start For more information, see “Config Mode and Show Mode”...
Page 158 Click the Return to D-Show shortcut on the desktop to re-launch the VENUE D-Show software. Go to the Options page and click the Plug-Ins tab. Verify that the manually installed plug-in appears in the Console list of available plug-ins. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 159: Managing Plug-Ins On The System
(install an older version over a newer version). It is not possible to connect a VENUE system to the Internet directly. See the VENUE plug-in pages on the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) for the most up to date information. iLok USB Smart Key Plug-Ins supporting web authorizations through iLok.com can be authorized for your iLok Smart Key...
Page 160 This filtered list is saved with the Show file. • Plug-ins that are not available but are in use remain in the rack and display a warning icon in their rack slot, and are listed italicized in plug-ins menus. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 161: Overview Of Working With Plug-Ins
Right-click the specific plug-in name from the right-hand Click the Device selector and choose Previous Installs. list and choose the Uninstall option for the selected plug-in. Right-click Device selector Choosing a Device Select the plug-in and choose Install. If the desired plug-in is not listed, it must be re-installed from the original CD-ROM or other media.
Page 162: Plug-In Racks
This lets you quickly see what plug-ins Plug-Ins can be placed in any rack slot. Use the different are available, and adjust their routing. racks to organize processing functions such as Dynamics, EQ, Reverb, or Group Inserts. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 163 Zoom View (Plug-In View Mode) Identifying Rack Slots In Zoom view, a single rack remains on-screen to the left, and The racks indicate which plug-in is currently targeted by high- the rest of the screen displays the targeted plug-in. lighting its rack slot controls in blue. Targeted plug-in (rack slot highlighted in...
Page 164 Power turns the rack slot on or off. When off, the plug-in con- into that rack slot. Plug-Ins are arranged by process type (such sumes no DSP. as EQ, Dynamics, and Delay). For more information, see “As- signing and Routing Plug-Ins” on page 155. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 165: Assigning And Routing Plug-Ins
Snapshots Menu Plug-In Formats The Snapshots menu provides tools to manage snapshot-re- Plug-Ins inserted on channels must be symmetrical (in other lated plug-in features from within the Plug-Ins screen. Using words, mono in/out or stereo in/out). Plug-Ins on busses can the Snapshots menu, you can quickly check to see which ex- be asymmetrical (mono-in/stereo or multichannel out).
Page 166 Clicking the Channel Insert selector (top) The plug-in appears in the Inserts list for that channel. To open the window for an inserted plug-in, click its name in the channel Inserts list. A plug-in assigned to a rack slot VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 167: Adjusting Plug-Ins
On the Console serve Aux busses for other uses, with control over send level VENUE Profile provides plug-in controls in the ACS and Out- using the channel Direct Out level control. put encoder sections for real-time interaction with plug-ins.
Page 168 To view encoder values and bus names for Input or FX Return channels: Press the Source switch, located in the Display section to the left of the input Mute/Solo/Select switches. Insert Mode switch Encoders and Insert mode switch in the Output section VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 169 Bypassing Plug-Ins Plug-ins On-Screen The software screen can be used to patch, route, or re-route To bypass a plug-in from the console: plug-ins during a performance, even while in Show mode. Select the channel on which the plug-in is inserted. Plug-Ins must be installed on the system and assigned to a In the Insert Processing section of the ACS, press the In/Out rack slot to be available while mixing.
Page 170: Plug-In Presets And Snapshots
Click the New button at the left of the screen. Do one of the following: • To leave the folder at its default name, press Enter. – or – • Type a new name and press Enter. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 171: Plug-In Dsp Usage
Create New Snapshot Containing this Plug-In Adds a new snap- Plug-In DSP Usage shot to the snapshot list in which only plug-ins are scoped. This snapshot is inserted immediately after the currently tar- Plug-Ins utilize DSP resources when they are assigned to a rack geted snapshot, which may not necessarily be the last snap- slot, and that rack slot is powered on.
Page 172: Plug-In Latency And Processing Delay
#1 latency + 2 + plug-in #2 latency + 2 + 3. If plug-in #1 has 12 samples of latency, and plug-in #2 has 15, total latency will be 34 samples (12 + 2 + 15 + 2 + 3). VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 173: Chapter 19. Hardware Inserts
Chapter 19: Hardware Inserts Mix Rack and FOH Racks let you route signals to and from external devices as hardware inserts. Hardware inserts can be used on input channels, FX returns, Groups, Auxes, Matrixes, Personal Qs, and Mains. Mix Rack and FOH Rack provide 8 analog hardware insert channels. Up to 16 analog and 8 digital hardware inserts can be used with an FOH Rack (requires an I/Ox expansion option).
Page 174 In the Inserts section of the Outputs page, click the hard- ware insert indicator so that it lights red. Click to set HW Insert location In/Out Setting a hardware insert location in the Inputs page VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 175: Part V Shows
Part V: Shows...
Page 177: Chapter 20. Shows And File Management
Chapter 20: Shows and File Management Data can be stored, recalled and transferred between VENUE Creating Show Folders systems. There are three types of information files that can be managed separately, as follows: To create a new Show Folder: Go to the Filing page and click the Save tab. Show Files These files are used to store, recall and transfer sys- tem settings, snapshot, and events.
Page 178: Loading Shows
You can also right-click a Show file name and choose lect the folder. Any Show files in the folder are displayed in the Duplicate to duplicate the file. Shows column. In the Shows column, click a Show file name to select it. Click the Load button. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 179: Working With Presets
Show files include VENUE system configuration settings (such Built-in 4-band EQ, 31-band Graphic EQ, Compressor/Lim- as the type of console (VENUE Profile or VENUE D-Show Main iter, Expander/Gate, and Input Channel Presets and Sidecars); the number of Mix Engines; Number of Input Channels, FX Returns, and EQs;...
Page 180 To delete a Preset file: In the left column, click a Preset file name to select it. Click the Delete button. You can also right-click a Preset file name and choose De- lete to delete the Preset. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 181: Transferring Settings, Shows And Presets
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets You can copy Console Settings, Shows, and Presets to and from a portable storage device (such as a USB key disk) for backup, transfer from standalone software, and transfer be- tween systems. Settings, Shows and Presets cannot be loaded onto the desti- nation system directly from the portable storage device, but must first be transferred to the system before loading.
Page 182: Undoing Changes Using The History Feature
Show file for each day since the console was last cleared. Show Files in the History Tab The auto-saved Show files displayed in the History Tab are named according to the date and time of their creation, and cannot be renamed. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 183: Chapter 21. Snapshots
Chapter 21: Snapshots Snapshots let you flexibly store and recall a wide range of mixing parameters. Snapshots are commonly used to store the mixer setup and levels for individual scenes, songs or sound cues in a performance. Snapshots store information about channels and mix parameters, and can also include MTC, tempo, and crossfade instructions.
Page 184 Edit Enables Edit mode. Lets you adjust parameters freely and apply those changes to one or more snapshots. Changes can Data type be applied in Absolute or Relative fashion. Notes not currently scoped (gray) Data Type Scope buttons showing different scope states VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 185 Channel Scope Controls Selected Channel Indication Channels are included or excluded from snapshots by clicking The Snapshots page indicates the currently selected channel. them on-screen in the Snapshot Channel Faders display. The If the selected channel is not scoped in the currently se- Snapshot faders display the scope status of each channel on lected snapshot, it is indicated with a blue highlight.
Page 186: Snapshot Controls On The Console
Previous Instantly recalls the snapshot prior to the most re- cently recalled snapshot. This switch mirrors the Recall Previ- Chase MTC ous button in the Snapshots page. Enables or suspends automated recall of snapshots when ei- ther the MTC Read or MTC Generate option is enabled. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 187 Turn the Select knob in the Snapshots section. Navigating the Snapshots List Snapshots are highlighted in color in the Snapshots list to in- To select or de-select non-contiguous snapshots: dicate the following: Ctrl-click the snapshot names in the Snapshots list. Green Indicates the last recalled snapshot Red Indicates the currently targeted snapshot Yellow Indicates that the snapshot is both the last recalled...
Page 188: Creating Snapshots
To add or edit comments for a snapshot: Double-click the Notes header or click the list icon to ex- pand the Notes field. Double-click in the Notes field and enter text. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 189: Recalling Snapshots
Recalling Snapshots The Snapshot Recall buttons combine target and recall actions in one step, causing the previous or next snapshot to be instantly active. These buttons cannot be used to Targeting Snapshots preview snapshots before recalling them. Targeting a snapshot lets you preview which data types and Targeting Before Recalling Snapshots channels will be affected by that snapshot before recalling it.
Page 190: Recall Safe And Channel Automation Safe
Recall Safe tab transfer Recall Safe configurations. For more information, see and plug-ins tabs “Using Scope Sets” on page 182. Channel Snapshot List, Parameter matrix Type Recall, and Store tabs Displays and controls in the Recall Safe page VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 191 The display state of the Parameter and Channel grid icons in- Parameter Matrix dicate safe status for that column or row as follows: The parameter matrix is a scrollable grid in which you can safe parameters and channels. You can undo and redo parameter None A dark Parameter or Channel grid icon indicates that no matrix operations.
Page 192 From the Recall Safe page, click the Scope Set icon to display Safing Channels” on page 183. the Scope Set window. If necessary, choose the appropriate Scope Sets folder by clicking and selecting it from the Folder selector. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 193: Managing Snapshots
Do any of the following: In the Input Safe Switches section, select the Act as Automa- tion Safes option. • To preview an existing Scope Set, click its name in the Scope Sets window. Press the Safe switch in the Input section, or click the •...
Page 194 To clear the contents of a snapshot: locked, record mode is exited, the REC button becomes un- Select the snapshots you want to clear. available for that snapshot, and subsequent incoming MIDI messages are not captured. Click Clear. Cleared snapshots are renamed “<Empty>.” VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 195: Making Changes To Snapshots
Duplicating Snapshots Making Changes to Snapshots Snapshots can be duplicated from the Snapshots list. You can There may be situations where you need to change specific pa- undo Duplicate commands. rameters in existing snapshots while leaving other parameters unchanged. To duplicate snapshots: For example, if a guitarist changes instruments in the middle Select the snapshots you want to duplicate.
Page 196 Cancel button on-screen, or by pressing the ESC key on your computer key- board. The selected snapshots are updated according to your changes and your choice of Absolute or Relative edit. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 197: Preview Mode
Recall and Edit an Existing Snapshot Recall a snapshot to pre- Preview Mode view its settings and make any adjustments necessary, being sure to re-store the snapshot before exiting Preview mode. Preview mode lets you recall, store and edit snapshots without Storing a snapshot in Preview mode does not affect previously affecting the current mix.
Page 198 Take advantage of Tool Tips in the banner display to con- firm what action the Undo button will revert. See “Undoing Only those controls that can be stored and recalled via Snapshot Commands” on page 189. snapshots are available for offline previewing and editing. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 199: Undoing Snapshot Commands
You must explicitly add or update plug-in (or MIDI) data to Not Available in Preview Mode update snapshots, whether or not Preview mode is enabled. The only controls not available while in Preview mode are You can do this from the main Snapshot page, or from the those controls which are not able to be stored or recalled via plug-in racks.
Page 200: Disabling Snapshots
“Adding Tempo Data to Snapshots” on page 191). To add a MIDI message to a snapshot: Target the snapshot you want to modify. Double-click the word MIDI in the MIDI/Plug-Ins list header to expand the MIDI list. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 201: Adding Tempo Data To Snapshots
Click Add and choose a message from the pop-up menu. Safing MIDI Message Output You can temporarily disable output of embedded MIDI mes- sages so that they are not sent when a snapshot is recalled, even when the MIDI data type is scoped. MIDI output is automatically suspended while in Preview mode.
Page 202: Adding Plug-In Data To Snapshots
Multiple snapshots can be selected, and others can be added to or removed from the selection, at any time prior to adding, removing, or updating plug-ins and snapshots. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 203 To add a plug-in to multiple snapshots from the Plug-Ins page: Updating a Plug-In Across Multiple Snapshots Create a multi-selection of snapshots on the Snapshots page Go to the Plug-Ins page. To update a plug-in across snapshots from the Snapshots page: Click the Snapshots menu for the plug-in to be added and Select an individual snapshot, or create a multi-selection of choose Add This Plug-In To Selected Snapshots.
Page 204: Snapshot Options
Click to scope Fader and/or Pan as needed in the appropriate snapshots. (For a listing of parameters by data type, see “Pan, Balance and Width Crossfade Reference” on page 195.) VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 205 Pan, Balance and Width Crossfade Reference Pan, Balance and Width Crossfade Parameter Reference Balance Width Inputs† Input Mono Channel Stereo FX Return Stereo Output Mono/Stereo-linked Mas- ters†† Matrix Mono/Stereo-linked Groups Mono Stereo Variable Groups Mono/Stereo-linked † Crossfade does not apply to Pan for channel Aux sends. ††...
Page 206: Snapshot Data Types And Parameters
Channel delay time & in-circuit MIDI All MIDI messages that were added to the associated MIDI list for that snapshot. Plug-Ins Rack slot settings, in-circuit state, and I/O routing for each plug-in added to plug-ins list for that snapshot VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 207: Chapter 22. Events
Chapter 22: Events This chapter introduces the Events window, and explains how Terminology to use the Event List. Event A user-defined combination of one or more triggers and one or more actions. Each event serves as a type of software “macro”...
Page 208: The Events Window
Multiple events can be selected to test, reset, duplicate, Event List items, commands and displays clear or delete them, but only one new event can be created at one time. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 209 Triggers Actions The Triggers list shows the name and properties of each trigger The Actions list shows the actions defined in the currently se- defined for the currently selected event, as well as commands lected event, as well as commands to create and manage ac- to create and manage triggers.
Page 210: Creating Events
To duplicate an event: Events selected in the Event List Select one or more events in the Event List. Click the Duplicate button on-screen. Or, right-click a se- lected event and choose Duplicate. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 211: Creating Triggers
Disabling an active event does not automatically de-activate Deleting and Clearing an Event any associated actions configured for While Active behavior. Deleting an event removes it permanently from the Event List. Use the Reset command instead (see “Resetting Events” on Clearing an event leaves the named Event in the Event List but page 204).
Page 212 To choose a logical operator for the current event: Select the desired event to display its assigned triggers. Click the Operators pop-up menu (by default, this pop-up menu displays “OR”) and choose AND, OR, or XOR. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 213: Creating Actions
Managing Triggers in the Triggers List Creating Actions Triggers in the list can be edited, duplicated and deleted. Each event can have up to eight actions. You create new ac- tions by selecting them from the Add pop-up menu. Once Editing Triggers added, you can customize actions by editing their properties, as available.
Page 214: Testing Events
Event List. For more information, see “Selecting Events” on page 200. Ready Event is currently false (not triggered) Disabled Event is disabled and can not be triggered Test Event has been manually triggered VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 215: Snapshots And Events
To reset an event: Snapshot Modes and Event Status Select one or more events in the Event List. (See “Selecting While in Propagate or Edit modes, events-driven snapshot re- Events” on page 200.) call is suspended. Click the Reset button. Or, right-click an event and choose While in Preview mode, triggers that occur in the online state Reset to reset an Active or in-Test event back to a Ready state.
Page 216: Default Settings, Templates And Examples
Closed Mute Ch 1 While Active Toggle Input Safe Switch mode Function Switch 1 Pressed Input Safe Switch Mode Tap Tempo Function Switch 1 Pressed Tap Tempo Cue on Mains Function Switch 1 Pressed Cue on Mains VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 217: Tap Tempo For Plug-Ins
To quickly test the switch trigger, click the Test button, or Using the Templates press the Footswitch. Adjust the trigger State for your foot- To add any of the Events listed in the table, do the following switch, as necessary, for its open/closed orientation. (For in- (using the first template, Talkback (Toggle) as an example): structions, see “Editing Trigger Type and Properties”...
Page 218 Tempo Data to Snapshots” on page 191. Tempo Sync Tempo Sync in Digidesign ModDelay and Line6 Echo Farm Tap the assigned Tap Tempo trigger (Function switch or Foot- switch) in time with the music. At least two taps are needed to set the tempo;...
Page 219: Trigger Types
Trigger Types The following table lists the available trigger types and properties, along with a description of each. Table 23. Trigger List, with default settings Trigger Type Property 1 Property 2 Description Fader Above Channel name/number Fader level –inf to +12 dB Fader moved above threshold level (Default: –60 dB) Fader Below...
Page 220: Action Types
Absolute Edit Mode Enters Edit mode when trigger is true; exits via Absolute when trigger Toggle (default) goes false Relative Edit Mode Enters Edit mode when trigger is true; exits via Relative when trigger Toggle (default) goes false VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 221 While Active Both Toggle (default) Variable Groups Mode Latch (default) Toggles Variable Groups Mode on/off (VENUE Profile and D-Show only) While Active (only if console config is 24-bus Toggle (default) mode) Input Safe Switch Mode Cycles through Input Safe Switch...
Page 222 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 223: Chapter 23. Synchronization
Chapter 23: Synchronization VENUE systems provide a set of MIDI-based synchronization Control MTC playback from the MTC generator controls by features that allow automation and remote control of snap- doing any of the following: shots, and triggering of external devices when snapshots are •...
Page 224 Up and Down Arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected value. Press Enter or click another snapshot MTC value to accept the entry. Right-click menu for items in the Snapshots list VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 225: Remote Control Of Snapshot Recall
Enabling Snapshots for Automated Recall Remote Control of Snapshot Recall With time code values assigned to snapshots, you can then The VENUE system can be set to recall snapshots in response enable snapshots for recall with time code playback. to MIDI control messages sent from an external device such as an AV controller system.
Page 226: Triggering Of External Devices On Snapshot Recall
The MIDI Snapshot Output Safe command does not affect the option to send on specific MIDI channels. You can only turn off this feature by deselecting the “Snapshots Send on Channel” option. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 227: Chapter 24. Using The Standalone Software
To remove the VENUE Standalone software: Hardware Configuration Launch the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel. Choose Digidesign VENUE, then follow the instructions In the Standalone software, you can simulate the hardware on-screen. configuration of a destination system from the Devices tab of the Options page.
Page 228: Simulating A Venue Configuration
Scope Sets icon. Adding Stage Rack inputs and outputs In the left column, select the items you want to transfer from VENUE to the portable storage device. Transferring Show files from VENUE Click the Transfer button. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 229 Transfer and Load Data to the Creating and Editing Shows and Presets Standalone Software Use the techniques explained throughout this guide to assign Connect the USB storage device to your laptop. Make sure routing, rename channels, and to configure other parameters. the drive is mounted before proceeding.
Page 230: Exporting System Information And Patchbay Information
The Patchbay names appear in an open HTML file that you can save and print, or open in an HTML-compatible applica- tion for formatting or other modification. For more informa- tion, see “Patch List Export” on page 112. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 231: Part Vi Specifications
Part VI: Specifications...
Page 233: Chapter 25. Mechanical Specifications
Chapter 25: Mechanical Specifications VENUE Profile Console Mechanical Specifications Maximum Height (front) 3.2 inches (81 mm) Maximum Height (rear) 6.8 inches (169 mm) Maximum Width 45.21 inches (1150 mm) with endcaps 44 inches without endcaps Maximum Depth 31.11 inches (790 mm) Weight 90 lbs (40.8 Kg)
Page 234 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 235: Chapter 26. Audio Specifications
Chapter 26: Audio Specifications VENUE Profile Console Audio Specifications Internal Sample Frequency 48 kHz External Sample Frequency 48 kHz +/– 10 ppm (word clock input) Processing Delay less than 2.8 ms (96 channels, stage input through L–R bus to stage output)
Page 236 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 237: Chapter 27. Signal Flow Diagrams
Chapter 27: Signal Flow Diagrams VENUE Profile Systems: Input Signal Flow Chapter 27: Signal Flow Diagrams 227...
Page 238: Venue Profile Systems: Output Signal Flow
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Page 239: Chapter 28. Troubleshooting
Chapter 28: Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting and problem solving information. It includes a table of problems and solutions that pro- vides answers to common questions, explains on-screen text messages, and refers you to specific sections later in this chapter or elsewhere in this guide for details and instructions.
Page 240 Follow the instructions on-screen to reset the racks (see backup personality being in effect, a plug-in “Re-Initializing the Plug-In Racks” on page 232). has failed, or some circumstances have caused the DSP engines to require a reset. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 241: In Case Of System Failure
Table 29. Troubleshooting Errors and Messages Symptom or Message Possible Cause Solution Power Supply Alert A power supply is failing or is not plugged in. Click Review to show the Options > Devices page. Reset units A power supply jumper switch is set incor- as needed (see “Hardware Monitoring Window”...
Page 242 Shortly after you confirm that you want the racks brought (such as a break between songs, intermission, or similar). back online, plug-ins resume processing audio and all param- eters become available for editing. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 243: Performing A Soft Reset
Clear dialog. If you do not see the backup and clear dialog, DigiTest is hardware diagnostics software for VENUE systems. repeat the restart process and try again. Only use DigiTest at the request of a Digidesign technician to diagnose specific hardware problems. Chapter 28: Troubleshooting 233...
Page 244: Hardware Monitoring Window
Hardware Monitoring window will provide infor- If you are unsure about how to troubleshoot a computer and mation that will be useful in troubleshooting while in contact its files, it is recommended that you contact Digidesign with Digidesign VENUE customer service. VENUE customer service.
Page 245: Using The System Restore Cd To Update Or Restore The System
Updating or Re-Installing Updating or re-installing system soft- serted System Restore CD. Continue to step 4. ware lets you replace Digidesign software (including new in- stallers for factory-installed plug-ins) but preserve any saved Some models of USB keyboards require repeated pressing of Shows and Presets.
Page 246 The System Restore CD reinstalls all system software and fac- tory-installed plug-in installers only. DigiRack Plug-ins and any additional plug-ins from Digidesign or its Development Partners must be re-installed separately. (Factory-installed plug-ins will be available from the Previous Installs selector to re-install immediately after a system restore;...
Page 247: Part Vii Reference
Part VII: Reference...
Page 249: Chapter 29. Control Surface Reference
Chapter 29: Control Surface Reference This chapter describes the ports and connectors on the VENUE Profile console. VENUE Profile Console USB port Back Panel Connectors Talkback USB (2) and Headphones Figure 20. VENUE Profile connectors Top Panel USB Port Front USB Ports Two USB 1.1 ports are provided on the front of console.
Page 250: Gpi (General Purpose Interface)
Options > Events page. USB Port A single USB 1.1 port is provided on the back panel for inter- facing with iLoks, keyboards, pointing devices or key disks. Console Lights These two XLR3-F jacks connect to the included console lights. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 251 GPI Input Connector Pin Assignments GPI Output Specifications The D-Show Profile GPI Input is a male DB-25 connector. A 25-pin, female D-Sub connector provides a total of 8 Gen- eral Purpose Interface (GPI) Outputs. GPI Input Connector Pin Assignments • Outputs are isolated, floating relay contacts (contact clo- Pin Number Function Comments...
Page 252: Gpi Wiring Diagrams
All ground pins are con- iary power nected together internally Reserved Do not use DB25F Pinout Wiring a Relay to Drive GPI DB25F No ground reference needed Pinout for Profile DB25F GPI Output port (looking at back of console) between systems. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 253 Wiring a Logic Signal to Drive GPI GPI Output Driving and Powering an LED DB25F DB25M Ground reference needed between systems. Connect one side of the relay to Ground. GPI Output Examples GPI Output Driving an Externally Powered LED The following diagrams depict wiring examples for a cus- tomer-provided DB25 male connector, to connect to the fe- male GPI Output connector on D-Show Profile.
Page 254 GPI Output Driving a Logic Input DB25M Ground reference needed between systems. GPI Output Driving a Relay Using an External Power Supply DB25M External Power Supply VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 255: Chapter 30. Ecx
Chapter 30: ECx VENUE Profile systems include ECx Ethernet Control. ECx lets Installing ECx Host Software you control a VENUE system remotely over an Ethernet net- work, using compatible wired or wireless network equipment The ECx host software enables your VENUE system to com- (purchased separately).
Page 256 Locate and double-click the ECx host software uninstall pro- gram (C:\Program Files\D-Show Ethernet Control Software\ Uninstall.bat). The ECx host software is uninstalled, and the D-Show soft- ware automatically restarts. The ECx folder will remain on your VENUE system hard drive after uninstalling, VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 257: Overview Of Ecx Setup And Configuration
Overview of ECx Setup and Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP Configuration to VENUE You can control your VENUE system (the “host”) with a re- VENUE systems work with standard wireless routers or WAP mote computer (the “client”) using standard VNC (Virtual devices.
Page 258: Setting Venue And Client Ip Addresses
Wireless Network Connection icon and choose Properties. Under Ethernet Control, click Edit. Ethernet Control section of the Interaction page Select “Use the Following Address” and enter the following: • IP address: 10.0.0.1 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Default Gateway: 10.0.0.1 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 259 In the Connection Properties window, double-click Internet Do one of the following depending on the configuration of your network: Protocol (TCP/IP). • If you are using a wireless network, go to “Establishing a Wireless Connection” on page 251. – or – •...
Page 260 After setting the IP address for your VENUE system using DHCP, you need to do the same for your client computer. Click OK to close the Network Connection Properties win- dow. Go to “Enabling Remote Operation” on page 252. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 261: Establishing A Wireless Connection
In the Connection Properties window, click the Wireless To automatically set the IP address on a Mac: Networks tab. Launch System Preferences > Network. Choose Airport from the network connections services list. Click the Advanced button, then click the TCP/IP tab. Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 menu.
Page 262: Enabling Remote Operation
WAP device a network name, see your device’s documentation. Go to “Enabling Remote Operation” on page 252. UltraVNC Viewer window The client launches and displays the VENUE system screen. You can then view and operate all on-screen controls from the client computer. VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 263: Disconnecting Ecx
To enable remote operation with a Mac client computer: Double-click the “Chicken of the VNC” icon to launch the application. Enter the IP address of the ECx host (your VENUE system). Enter the password (VENUE’s default password is “pass- word”) and click Connect. Chicken of the VNC window The client launches and displays the VENUE system screen.
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Page 265: Index
index Numerics busses linked Matrix stereo 101 0 dBVU 161 Busses page 57 1–8 (Bus LED) 29 bypass 2-Track 60 EQ in out 139 48V 74 bypassing plug-ins 154 A Unit has gone Offline 234 Absolute (editing snapshots) 185 LED 29 Cancel 35 target and channel Select switch 31 CD-ROM...
Page 266 General Purpose Interface (see GPI) global modifiers 39 Input pinouts 241 input specifications 240 Output pinouts 242 output specifications 241 pulse and duration 204 Status display (Events) 199 wiring diagrams 242 Graphic EQs 81 configuring 56, 143 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 267 green (snapshot) 177 ground (GPI outputs) 241 Latch (Event action behavior) 204 Groups LCDs and Variable Groups 78 options 63 banking 46 LCR 56 spill 88 levels using 87 plug-ins 161 Variable Groups 93 limiter Guess (gain) 30 adjusting 134 defaults 134 side-chain 137 linked Matrixes 101...
Page 268 Push-Pin (plug-in view) 160 parametric EQ 139 Patchbay displays and indicators 108 navigating 109 Q 140 overview 107 route multiple via click and drag 110 source and destination display 108 warning when reassigning 111 Patching Grid 108 Peak Hold 116 VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 269 Shows and plug-in management while loading 150 rack slots 152 side-chain 137 racks 152, 233 assigning for plug-ins 157 ratio assigning source (gate only) 138 compressor/limiter 133 signal routing Ready to Resume 232 display in Patchbay 108 Recall 174, 179 inputs 68 Next 176 Simple Mode 91...
Page 270 61 Trackball Mount 10 XOR (Event List) 202 transfer 171 Triggers 199 creating 202 list 209 yellow (snapshot) 177 troubleshooting plug-ins 150 restore and replace all software 235 Type Text search 47 zero see Clear Console VENUE Profile Guide...
Page 272 DIGIDESIGN TECHNICAL SUPPORT (USA) PRODUCT INFORMATION 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Digidesign Online Support Center For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA at www.digidesign.com/support visit us on the web at www.digidesign.com...

DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Part I Overview and Installation

Chapter 1. Introduction to VENUE Profile

Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting Profile

Part II System Description

Chapter 3. VENUE Profile Control Overview

Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes

Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels

Chapter 6. Options

Part III Signal Routing

Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing

Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing

Chapter 9. Groups

Chapter 10. Aux Sends and Variable Groups

Chapter 11. Matrix and Personal Q Mixers

Chapter 12. Patchbay

Chapter 13. Metering

Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses

Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups

Part IV Processing

Chapter 16. Dynamics

Chapter 17. EQ

Chapter 18. Plug-Ins

Chapter 19. Hardware Inserts

Part V Shows

Chapter 20. Shows and File Management

Chapter 21. Snapshots

Chapter 22. Events

Chapter 23. Synchronization

Chapter 24. Using the Standalone Software

Part VI Specifications

Chapter 25. Mechanical Specifications

Chapter 26. Audio Specifications

Chapter 27. Signal Flow Diagrams

Chapter 28. Troubleshooting

Part VII Reference

Chapter 29. Control Surface Reference

Chapter 30. Ecx

Index

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