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9322-62809-00 REV A 08/10

VENUE Profile Guide

and VENUE Software 2.9

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Part I Overview and Installation11
Chapter 1. Introduction to VENUE Profile13
- VENUE Profile Systems and Features13
- System Components15
- VENUE Profile Expansion Options15
- Operational Requirements17
- Connection Requirements17
- System Requirements and Compatibility18
- Registration18
- Conventions Used in this Guide18
- About Www.avid.com19
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting Profile21
- Unpacking and Assembling VENUE Profile21
- Assembling the Video Monitor Mount and Trackball Mount21
- Connections for VENUE MIX Rack Systems24
- Connections for VENUE Profile Systems27
  - Connecting the Stage Rack to the Foh Rack28
  - Audio Connections30
- Profile Console Connections32
- Powering up the System33
- Powering down the System33
- Setting the System Clock33
- Enabling a Second Stage Rack34
- Digital Inputs and Sample Rate Conversion34
Part II System Description37
Chapter 3. VENUE Profile Control Overview39
- VENUE Profile Top Panel39
- Input Channels and Faders40
- Assignable Channel Section44
- Output Masters46
- Master and Global Controls47
- Meters48
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes49
- Control Overview49
- Config Mode and Show Mode50
- System Lock50
- Global Modifier Switches51
- Software Screen Pages and Tabs52
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels55
- Banking Input Channels and FX Returns55
- Banking the Output Section58
- Selecting and Targeting Channels58
- Targeting Plug-In Inserts59
- Screen Controls60
- Screen Shortcuts61
- Input Channel Presets64
Chapter 6. Options67
- System67
- Devices69
- Other Options and Settings70
Part III Signal Routing77
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing79
- Configuring Inputs79
- Assigning Input Sources to Channels80
- Routing Input Channels81
- Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ82
- Using Inserts on Channels83
- Adjusting Input Controls85
- Using Input Direct88
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing89
- Configuring Outputs89
- Assigning Busses to Hardware Outputs90
- Routing Group Outputs to the Mains Busses91
- Using Inserts on Output Busses92
- Adjusting Output Controls93
- Adjusting Main Bus Controls94
- Direct Outputs95
- Matrix Mixers96
- Personal Q Mixers96
- Assigning and Using Vcas96
Chapter 9. Groups99
- Configuring Group Busses99
- Routing Inputs to Group Busses99
- Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses99
- Managing Group Bus Assignments100
- Group Bus Signal Flow Options102
- Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls102
- Simple and Expert Operational Modes103
Chapter 10. Aux Sends and Variable Groups105
- Configuring Aux and Variable Group Busses105
- Routing Inputs to Aux Busses106
- Routing Aux Busses to Outputs and Plug-Ins107
- Adjusting Aux Send Controls108
- Managing Aux Bus Assignments109
Chapter 11. Matrix and Personal Q Mixers111
- Matrix Mixers111
- Personal Q Mixers112
- Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers113
- Adjusting Matrix and PQ Mixer Input Controls116
- Adjusting Matrix and PQ Mixer Output Controls117
- Snapshot Data and Parameters for Matrix Mixers117
- Working with a PQ Controller118
Chapter 12. Patchbay119
- Accessing the Patchbay119
- Overview of the Patchbay119
- Navigating the Patchbay121
- Assigning Channels in the Patchbay121
- Warning When Stealing Inputs or Outputs in the Patchbay123
- VENUE System Information Export123
- Patch List Export124
Chapter 13. Metering125
- Channel Meters125
- ACS Input and Dynamics Meters126
- Metering Section127
- Metering Options128
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses129
- Solo Bus Modes129
- Selecting a solo Mode129
- Solo Operation Options130
- Solo Bus Operation131
- Solo Safing Channels131
- Monitor Bus Operation132
- Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls135
- Routing the Oscillator138
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups139
- Muting139
- Mute Groups139
- Function Switches141
Part IV Processing143
Chapter 16. Dynamics145
- Built-In Compressor/Limiter145
- Built-In Expander/Gate146
- Adjusting Dynamics146
- Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics148
- Dynamics Settings and Presets149
- Side-Chain Keys and Filters149
Chapter 17. EQ153
- Built-In EQ Parameters153
- Adjusting EQ154
- Channel Modes Affecting EQ156
- Graphic EQ for Outputs156
- EQ Settings and Presets158
Chapter 18. Plug-Ins161
- Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins161
- Managing Plug-Ins on the System163
- Overview of Working with Plug-Ins165
- Plug-In Racks166
- Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins169
- Adjusting Plug-Ins171
- Plug-In Presets and Snapshots174
- Plug-In DSP Usage175
- Plug-In Levels175
- Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay176
Chapter 19. Hardware Inserts177
- Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels177
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management181
- Creating Shows181
- Loading Shows182
- Working with Presets183
- Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets185
- Undoing Changes Using the History Feature186
Chapter 21. Snapshots187
- Snapshots Page187
- Snapshot Controls on the Console190
- Snapshots List190
- Creating Snapshots192
- Recalling Snapshots193
- Recall Safe and Channel Automation Safe194
- Managing Snapshots198
- Making Changes to Snapshots200
- Preview Mode201
- Undoing Snapshot Commands204
- Disabling Snapshots204
- Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots205
- Adding Tempo Data to Snapshots206
- Pro Tools Markers and Snapshots206
- Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots207
- Snapshot Options208
- Snapshot Data Types and Parameters211
Chapter 22. Events213
- Introduction213
- The Events Window214
- Creating Events216
- Creating Triggers217
- Creating Actions219
- Testing Events220
- Resetting Events220
- Snapshots and Events221
- Default Settings, Templates and Examples222
- Tap Tempo for Plug-Ins223
- Trigger Types225
- Action Types226
Chapter 23. Synchronization229
- Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code229
- Remote Control of Snapshot Recall231
- Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall232
- Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall232
- Synchronizing with Word Clock and Digital Audio Input232
Chapter 24. Using the Standalone Software233
- System Requirements233
- Installing the Standalone Software233
- Simulating a VENUE Configuration234
- Transfer and Filing Quick Start234
- Exporting System Information and Patchbay Information236
Part VI Specifications237
Chapter 25. Mechanical Specifications239
Chapter 26. Audio Specifications241
Chapter 27. Signal Flow Diagrams243
- VENUE Profile Systems: Input Signal Flow243
- VENUE Profile Systems: Output Signal Flow244
Chapter 28. Troubleshooting245
- Problem Solving245
- In Case of System Failure247
- Performing a Soft Reset249
- Hardware Monitoring Window250
- Resetting Hardware Components250
- Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System251
Part VII Reference253
Chapter 29. Control Surface Reference255
- VENUE Profile Console255
- GPI (General Purpose Interface)256
- GPI Wiring Diagrams258
Chapter 30. Ecx261
- Ecx Capabilities and Features261
- Ecx Components261
- System Requirements261
- Installing Ecx Host Software261
- Overview of Ecx Setup and Configuration263
- Connecting a Computer Directly to VENUE263
- Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP to VENUE263
- Setting VENUE and Client IP Addresses264
- Establishing a Wireless Connection267
- Enabling Remote Operation268
- Disconnecting Ecx269
- Changing the Ethernet Control Password269
Appendix A. Compliance Information271
- Environmental Compliance271
- EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)271
- Safety Compliance272
Index273

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