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VENUE
Profile
™
Guide
and VENUE D-Show® Softw
are V
er
sion 2.8.1
Guide Part Number: 9322-61364-00 REV A
2
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
5
Part I Overview and Installation
11
Chapter 1. Introduction to VENUE Profile
13
VENUE Profile Systems and Features
13
System Components
15
VENUE Profile Expansion Options
15
Operational Requirements
17
Connection Requirements
17
Registration
18
Conventions Used in this Guide
18
About Www.digidesign.com
18
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting Profile
19
Unpacking and Assembling VENUE Profile
19
Assembling the Video Monitor Mount and Trackball Mount
19
Connections for VENUE MIX Rack Systems
22
Connections for VENUE Profile Systems
25
Connecting the Stage Rack to the Foh Rack
26
Audio Connections
28
Profile Console Connections
30
Powering up the System
31
Powering down the System
31
Setting the System Clock
31
Enabling a Second Stage Rack
32
Digital Inputs and Sample Rate Conversion
32
Part II System Description
35
Chapter 3. VENUE Profile Control Overview
37
VENUE Profile Top Panel
37
Input Channels and Faders
38
Assignable Channel Section
42
Output Masters
44
Master and Global Controls
45
Meters
46
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes
47
Control Overview
47
Config Mode and Show Mode
48
System Lock
48
Global Modifier Switches
49
Software Screen Pages and Tabs
50
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels
53
Banking Input Channels and FX Returns
53
Banking the Output Section
56
Selecting and Targeting Channels
56
Targeting Plug-In Inserts
57
Screen Controls
58
Screen Shortcuts
59
Input Channel Presets
62
Chapter 6. Options
65
System
65
Devices
67
Other Options and Settings
67
Part III Signal Routing
75
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing
77
Configuring Inputs
77
Assigning Input Sources to Channels
78
Routing Input Channels
79
Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ
80
Using Inserts on Channels
81
Adjusting Input Controls
83
Using Input Direct
86
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing
87
Configuring Outputs
87
Assigning Busses to Hardware Outputs
88
Routing Group Outputs to the Mains Busses
89
Using Inserts on Output Busses
90
Adjusting Output Controls
91
Adjusting Main Bus Controls
92
Direct Outputs
93
Matrix Mixers
94
Personal Q Mixers
94
Assigning and Using Vcas
94
Chapter 9. Groups
97
Configuring Group Busses
97
Routing Inputs to Group Busses
97
Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses
97
Managing Group Bus Assignments
98
Group Bus Signal Flow Options
100
Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls
100
Simple and Expert Operational Modes
101
Chapter 10. Aux Sends and Variable Groups
103
Configuring Aux and Variable Group Busses
103
Routing Inputs to Aux Busses
104
Routing Aux Busses to Outputs and Plug-Ins
105
Adjusting Aux Send Controls
106
Managing Aux Bus Assignments
107
Chapter 11. Matrix and Personal Q Mixers
109
Matrix Mixers
109
Personal Q Mixers
110
Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers
111
Adjusting Matrix and PQ Mixer Input Controls
114
Adjusting Matrix and PQ Mixer Output Controls
115
Snapshot Data and Parameters for Matrix Mixers
115
Working with a PQ Controller
116
Chapter 12. Patchbay
117
Accessing the Patchbay
117
Overview of the Patchbay
117
Navigating the Patchbay
119
Assigning Channels in the Patchbay
119
Warning When Stealing Inputs or Outputs in the Patchbay
121
VENUE System Information Export
121
Patch List Export
122
Chapter 13. Metering
123
Channel Meters
123
ACS Input and Dynamics Meters
124
Metering Section
125
Metering Options
126
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses
127
Solo Bus Modes
127
Selecting a solo Mode
127
Solo Operation Options
128
Solo Bus Operation
129
Solo Safing Channels
129
Monitor Bus Operation
130
Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls
133
Routing the Oscillator
136
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups
137
Muting
137
Mute Groups
137
Function Switches
139
Part IV Processing
141
Chapter 16. Dynamics
143
Built-In Compressor/Limiter
143
Built-In Expander/Gate
144
Adjusting Dynamics
144
Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics
146
Dynamics Settings and Presets
147
Side-Chain Keys and Filters
147
Chapter 17. EQ
149
Built-In EQ Parameters
149
Adjusting EQ
150
Channel Modes Affecting EQ
152
Graphic EQ for Outputs
152
EQ Settings and Presets
154
Chapter 18. Plug-Ins
157
Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins
157
Managing Plug-Ins on the System
159
Overview of Working with Plug-Ins
161
Plug-In Racks
162
Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins
165
Adjusting Plug-Ins
167
Plug-In Presets and Snapshots
170
Plug-In DSP Usage
171
Plug-In Levels
171
Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay
172
Chapter 19. Hardware Inserts
173
Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels
173
Part V Shows
175
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management
177
Creating Shows
177
Loading Shows
178
Working with Presets
179
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets
181
Undoing Changes Using the History Feature
182
Chapter 21. Snapshots
183
Snapshots Page
183
Snapshot Controls on the Console
186
Snapshots List
186
Creating Snapshots
188
Recalling Snapshots
189
Recall Safe and Channel Automation Safe
190
Managing Snapshots
193
Making Changes to Snapshots
195
Preview Mode
197
Undoing Snapshot Commands
199
Disabling Snapshots
200
Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots
200
Adding Tempo Data to Snapshots
201
Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots
202
Snapshot Options
204
Snapshot Data Types and Parameters
206
Chapter 22. Events
207
Introduction
207
The Events Window
208
Creating Events
210
Creating Triggers
211
Creating Actions
213
Testing Events
214
Resetting Events
214
Snapshots and Events
215
Default Settings, Templates and Examples
216
Tap Tempo for Plug-Ins
217
Trigger Types
219
Action Types
220
Chapter 23. Synchronization
223
Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code
223
Remote Control of Snapshot Recall
225
Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall
226
Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall
226
Synchronizing with Word Clock and Digital Audio Input
226
Chapter 24. Using the Standalone Software
227
System Requirements
227
Installing the Standalone Software
227
Simulating a VENUE Configuration
228
Transfer and Filing Quick Start
228
Exporting System Information and Patchbay Information
230
Part VI Specifications
231
Chapter 25. Mechanical Specifications
233
Chapter 26. Audio Specifications
235
Chapter 27. Signal Flow Diagrams
237
VENUE Profile Systems: Input Signal Flow
237
VENUE Profile Systems: Output Signal Flow
238
Chapter 28. Troubleshooting
239
Problem Solving
239
In Case of System Failure
241
Performing a Soft Reset
243
Hardware Monitoring Window
244
Resetting Hardware Components
244
Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System
245
Part VII Reference
247
Chapter 29. Control Surface Reference
249
VENUE Profile Console
249
GPI (General Purpose Interface)
250
GPI Wiring Diagrams
252
Chapter 30. Ecx
255
Ecx Capabilities and Features
255
Ecx Components
255
System Requirements
255
Installing Ecx Host Software
255
Overview of Ecx Setup and Configuration
257
Connecting a Computer Directly to VENUE
257
Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP to VENUE
257
Setting VENUE and Client IP Addresses
258
Establishing a Wireless Connection
261
Enabling Remote Operation
262
Disconnecting Ecx
263
Changing the Ethernet Control Password
263
Index
265
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