Midas SIENA User Manual

Telex Communications (UK) Ltd,
Klark Teknik Building,
Walter Nash Road,
Kidderminster.
Worcestershire.
DY11 7HJ.
England.
Tel:+44 1562 741515
Fax:+44 1562 745371
Website: www.midasconsoles.com
OPERATORS MANUAL
MIDAS Siena audio mixing console
DOC02-Siena Issue 1.0 - Janruary 2005
Telex Communciations (UK) Ltd.
In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be
subject to change without notice. This Operators Manual was correct at the time of writing. E&OE.
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Midas SIENA Specifications

General

USB Interface	Yes
Phantom Power	Yes
Faders	16
EQ	Yes
A/D Resolution	24-bit

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

ATTENTION

Power Connection

Details on connecting the console's power supply to ground.

Input Channels

Rear Panel

Describes the rear panel connections for input channels.

Front Panel

Details the front panel controls for input channels.

Channel Equalisation

Explains the four-band EQ controls for tonal adjustment on input channels.

Mix Sends (Auxiliary Sends and Groups)

Details the 16 mix busses for auxiliary sends or group outputs.

Routing to the Stereo Master Output

Describes how to route channel signals to the stereo master output.

Master Section

Mix Bus Outputs (Auxiliary Send/Group Masters)

Details the 16 mix bus outputs used for auxiliary sends or group masters.

Mix Bus 1-8 Master Controls

Describes the master controls for mix bus outputs 1-8.

Mix Bus 9-16 Master Controls

Describes the master controls for mix bus outputs 9-16.

Stereo Master and Monitoring Controls

Overview of stereo master and monitoring controls.

Direct Input Master Controls

Local Monitoring and Headphone Outputs

The Solo System (AFL and PFL)

Explains the hierarchical solo system and master AFL/PFL selector.

Stereo Master Output Controls

Describes the controls for the stereo master left and right outputs.

Setting up the Siena

Setting the Correct Input Gain

Guidance on setting the optimal input gain for microphone and line inputs.

Busses and Routing

Monitors (Creating Auxiliary Sends)

Dual Purpose Front of House (FOH) and Monitor Applications

Using the console for both FOH and monitor mixes simultaneously.

Specification and Features

Siena Features

Siena Specification

Presents technical specifications for the Siena console.

Equalisation

Power Supply Information

Servicing and Maintenance