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Midas Venice 320 Analog Live / Recording Mixing Console

Estimated price for orientation: 1 500 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Analog/Digital: Analog
Number of Channels: 32



The Venice 320 has 24 mono mic and line inputs, four stereo input channels that feature the same mic pre as the mono channel including a high-pass filter. In addition there are four stereo line inputs (two line -level inputs to accept stereo signals) it also has six auxes - two pre, two post, and two switchable. There are four subgroups, master stereo, and master "b" output which is switchable mono/stereo, pre or post fader, and an extra 10dB of gain on the output, plus direct outs from all 24 mono mic inputs. Back panel connections are as follows: subgroups have four impedance balanced 1/4-inch jacks; the two pre-fader mono send have two balanced XLR jacks; the two post-fader aux has two 1/4-inch balanced jacks, the two independently switchable pre/post aux sends, stereo master, and master "b" out, are all on balanced XLRs. Inserts are available for all 24 mono inputs, subgroups and master stereo out via single point 1/4-inch jacks. There are also two stereo 1/4-inch headphone jacks switchable PFL/AFL.Input gain for a mic is continuously variable from 0 dB to +60 dB, as with line input in a mono channel from -20 dB to +40 dB. Phantom power (48V) is switchable individually per channel and controlled from a switch on the rear connector panel with a 48V status LED on the top panel for each channel. Input line level (0 dB) into a stereo channel is continuously variable from -10 to +20 dB.The most important and impressive feature is the quality of the mic preamps. All of the Venice series consoles have been equipped with the same XL4 preamps from their larger cousin. The XL4s can handle a maximum input level of +22 dB from 15 Hz to 100 kHz. Cross talk at 1 kHz was rated at <-80 dB channel to channel.The EQ has incredible sound and versatility. The EQ on the mono channels starts off with a 2nd order Butterworth high-pass filter at 80 Hz. Treble is ± 15dB at 12 kHz (shelving). High-mid and low-mid are both ± 15 dB, with continuously variable frequency selection. High-mid at 400 Hz to 8 kHz (one octave bandwidth) and low-mid at 100 Hz to 2 kHz (one octave bandwidth). Bass is ± 15dB at 80Hz (shelving). The EQ on the stereo channels is as follows: treble at ± 15dB at 12 kHz (shelving), high-mid at ± 15 dB at 3 kHz (one-four octaves BW), low-mid at ± 15dB at 300 Hz (one-four octaves BW), and bass at ± 15 dB at 80 Hz (shelving). There is an individual EQ "on" switch for each input strip.Each input is fitted with its own pan knob, mute and solo switch. Group assignments are switched as 1-2, 3-4 and/or master. It is possible to choose the solo signal to be PFL or AFL at the master headphone out. Incoming signal to both mono and stereo channels is displayed with two LED's. Green for signal preset and red for peak signal. The Venice is also outfitted with long-life "super-slide" faders from ALPS.The comprehensive master section on Venice features four high-resolution LED bargraphs. These meter monitor 1 and 2 as well as master left and right. The monitor bargraph is automatically switched to solo (PFL or AFL) if any channel solo button is engaged. The four subgroups can be routed to the stereo master or used as independent outputs from the rear connector panel. An XLR talk back input is also provided on the front surface and controlled with a rotary pot for gain. The talkback may be routed via a series of nonlatching switches to monitors, aux groups, and masters. Dimensions for this small wonder are only 35.7 inches wide x 22.4 inches deep x 7.6 inches tall, and the 320 weighs only 57 pounds.This particular Venice console was used as a sub tape mixer effects mixer for a project studio. It was never taken out on the road or subject to any environment other than where it was originally placed. Always solid, never failing great analog mixer with phenomenal preamps.Email with any questions.