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All-in-One I/O and Processing Component
VENUE Mix Rack is the key component to one of Digidesign’s most affordable VENUE live sound systems. As an alternative to employing a local VENUE FOH Rack and remote Stage Rack in a system, Mix Rack combines all I/O, computer control, and processing power into a single compact enclosure. It’s compatible with VENUE D-Show® and VENUE Profile™ consoles, offers expandable DSP for optimal TDM plug-in processing, employs VENUE D-Show® control software, and enables full Pro Tools® integration with an optional interface card.
Features
- Durable 11-space steel rack houses local and remote I/O, computer control (Windows XPe platform), and processing cards
- 48 high-quality, fully recallable, analog XLR mic/line inputs (maximum capacity); 16 analog XLR line outputs (expandable to 32)
- Supports up to three DSP Mix Engine cards (comes standard with two), allowing up to 64 processing channels to be mixed using a D-Show or Profile console, with ample headroom for TDM plug-in processing
- 8 analog TRS line inputs and outputs
- Dedicated analog and digital 2-track connections, 1x1 MIDI I/O, Word Clock I/O, and intercom and talkback facilities
- ECx interface for remote control of the system via a wired or wireless laptop or computer
- Includes D-Show software, the industry’s easiest yet most comprehensive graphical user interface, for system control and show file portability
- Supports optional cards for A-Net® connectivity, expanded analog or AES digital output, Pro Tools HD® or Pro Tools LE® integration, and more
The Complete VENUE System
Mix Rack is an integrated I/O and processing component option, and an integral part of a complete VENUE Mix Rack System. Select the system below to see how Mix Rack fits in.
VENUE Mix Rack System |
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Complete VENUE system based around the Profile console offers the most affordable entry into VENUE.
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VENUE SC48 |
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The definitive, all-in-one live sound console
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Digidesign
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94014
www.digidesign.com
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All-in-One I/O and Processing Component
An alternative to the local VENUE FOH Rack and remote Stage Rack system, the 11-space VENUE Mix Rack combines all stage and local I/O, computer control, and DSP processing into a single compact rack enclosure. Mix Rack offers much of the same functionality as FOH Rack and Stage Rack, and is compatible with VENUE D-Show® and VENUE Profile™ consoles.
Compact Design
Designed with small- to mid-sized venues, houses of worship, regional sound reinforcement companies, and corporate A/V events in mind, Mix Rack provides the hallmarks of a VENUE system — high-quality sound and unparalleled flexibility — in a compact footprint. For larger touring operations, Mix Rack complements your existing VENUE inventory, allowing you to scale a system for any size event. Since it fulfills the functionality of the usual two-component I/O and processing system, Mix Rack fits nicely into venues where stage real estate is at a premium. It can also easily replace an analog console; simply drop Mix Rack right into the existing analog snake system.
Integrated I/O, Computer, and DSP Processing
Mix Rack offers integrated and expandable I/O, computer control, and DSP processing in one rack (an analog snake is required to interface with Mix Rack). It features an embedded Windows XPe computer platform running VENUE D-Show® software as the central point of control for the entire VENUE system. Mix Rack comes standard with two DSP Mix Engine cards (expandable to three for additional TDM plug-in processing), 48 mic/line inputs, and 16 outputs (expandable to 32). It also includes a host of local I/O, including MIDI I/O, ancillary I/O, and a COM input that can handle either microphone or intercom inputs, at no expense to mic/line input or output counts.
One Software Platform — Total File Portability
All VENUE components operate under one common software platform — D-Show software, the industry’s easiest yet most comprehensive control software. D-Show software sets new standards in operational efficiency and workflow, giving you instant access to and full control over any function of the system. Just a simple button push on the console or click from the screen gives you access to inputs, outputs, show files, snapshots, patchbays, plug-ins, and more. And because all VENUE systems share this same software platform, you can create and load show files for use on any VENUE console; no need to learn new software or build new show files if you switch VENUE consoles or re-scale your system.
Creative Processing with Bundled Plug-ins
Mix Rack comes with the powerful and newly updated VENUEPack 3.0 plug-in bundle, which offers some of the best professional processing in the industry from Digidesign®, Bomb Factory®, and Focusrite. This bundle is worth thousands of dollars just on its own! And if you upgrade Mix Rack with an additional DSP Mix Engine card, you’ll get VENUEPack Pro 3.0 included too, which features some of the industry’s most highly coveted plug-ins.
Customize with Mix Rack Options
Mix Rack has a number of options available to meet your interface and processing needs. Whether you want more processing power, need to expand your output count, need to supply A-Net® connectivity with Aviom® Pro16™ Series devices, or integrate Pro Tools|HD® or Pro Tools LE® recording and playback for Virtual Soundcheck and multitrack archiving (Mix Rack provides a single slot for one Pro Tools option), Mix Rack options are easy to install and deploy.
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Mix Rack Specifications (at maximum configuration)
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Dimensions ( H x W x D)
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19.25 x 19 x 18 inches (489 x 483 x 458 mm)
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Rack Spaces
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11 U
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Weight
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100 lbs (45.4 kg)
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Power Requirements
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AC 100–240V, 50–60 Hz, 360 W
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Word Clock In/Out Connectors
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BNC female (2)
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USB Ports (3)
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USB 2.0
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FOH Link Connector (to Main Unit)
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MIL connector
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Max FOH Link Cable Length
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11 ft (3.35 m)
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Mix Rack General Audio Specifications
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Internal Sample Rate
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48 kHz
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External Sample Rate
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48 kHz +/-10 ppm (Word Clock input)
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Processing Delay (Latency)
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Less than 2.3 ms
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Internal Processing
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Up to 48-bit, fixed point (288 dB internal dynamic range)
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Frequency Response
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20 Hz – 20 kHz BW (+/-0.2 dB, relative to 1 kHz)
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Dynamic Range
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110 dB (analog stage input to analog stage output, +24 dBu, A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz BW)
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Crosstalk
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-100 dB (adjacent stage input to L-R bus, @ 1kHz)
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Residual Output Noise
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-90 dBu
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Maximum Voltage Gain
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84 dB (stage input to L-R bus, channel & L-R faders @ max
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Mix Rack Stage I/O (standard configuration)
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AI16 Analog Input Card (3)
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Connector (x16)
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XLR3-F, balanced
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Phantom Power
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+48V (individually switchable per channel via software)
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Gain
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+10 dB to +60 dB
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Maximum Input Level
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+32 dBu with pad (0 dBu = 0.775V rms)
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Pad
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20 dB
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Input Impedance
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pad off: 5.5K Ohm; pad on: 3.8K Ohm
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EIN
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-126 dBu (maximum gain, 150 Ohm source, 20 Hz – 20 kHz BW, unweighted)
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THD + N
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0.003% (minimum gain, pad off, -1 dBFS output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW
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A/D Converter Latency
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0.25 ms
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AO16 Analog Output Card (1)
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Connector (x16)
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XLR3-M, balanced
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Maximum Output Level
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+24 dBu (0 dBu = 0.775V rms)
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Output Impedence
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50 Ohm
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D/A Converter Latency
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0.58 ms
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Mix Rack FOH I/O
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Com Input
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Connector
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Neutrik combi XLR/TRS
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Phantom Power
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+15V @ 6mA (switchable on Mix Rack back panel)
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Gain
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-2 dBu to -32 dBu, 6 steps
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Input Impedance
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20K Ohms
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Talkback Mic Input
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Connector
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XLR3-F
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Phantom Power
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+15V @ 6mA (always on)
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Gain
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-20 dBu (fixed)
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Input Inpedance
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20K Ohms
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Analog Line Inputs 1–8; 2-Track Analog Inputs
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Connector
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1/4-inch TRS
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Maximum Input Level
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+24 dBu
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Input Impedance
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10K Ohms
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THD + N
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0.003%
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Analog Outputs 1–8; 2-Track Analog Outputs; Monitor L/R
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Connector
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1/4-inch TRS
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Maximum Output Level
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+24 dBu
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Output Impedance
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50 ohms
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Digital Inputs
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2-Track AES
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Connector
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XLR3-F
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Format
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AES/EBU
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Word Length
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24-bit
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Sample Rate
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48 kHz
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Sample Rate Conversion
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32 kHz to 96 kHz
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2-Track S/PDIF
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Connector
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RCA co-axial
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Format
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SPIDF (IEC-60958)
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Word Length
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24-bit
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Sample Rate
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48 kHz
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Sample Rate Conversion
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32 kHz to 96 kHz
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Digital Outputs
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2-Track AES
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Connector
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XLR3-M
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Format
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AES/EBU
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Word Length
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24-bit
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Sample Rate
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48 kHz
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Sample Rate Conversion
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None
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Dithering
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None
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Channel Status Info
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Pro, Audio 48K, No Emphasis
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2-Track S/PDIF
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Connector
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RCA coaxial
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Format
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SPIDF (IEC-60958)
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Word Length
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24-bit
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Sample Rate
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48 kHz
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Sample Rate Conversion
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None
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Dithering
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None
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Channel Status Info
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Consumer, Audio, 48K, Non-copy, 2-Channel, General Category, Level 2 Clock
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Mix Rack Synchronization and Control I/O
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MIDI In
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5-pin DIN F (1)
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MIDI Out
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5-pin DIN F (1)
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Word Clock In
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BNC-F (1)
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Word Clock Out
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BNC-F (1)
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FOH Link
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55-pin (1)
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Ethernet (ECx)
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RJ-45 (100BaseT)
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Customize with Mix Rack Options
VENUE Mix Rack has a number of options available to meet your interface and processing needs. Whether you want more processing power, need to expand your output count, need to supply A-Net® connectivity with Aviom® Pro16™ Series devices, or integrate Pro Tools|HD® or Pro Tools LE® recording and playback for Virtual Soundcheck and multitrack archiving (Mix Rack provides a single slot for one Pro Tools option), Mix Rack options are easy to install and deploy.
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AI16 Analog Input Card |
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Option card for Mix Rack and VENUE SC48 provide 16 balanced mic/line XLR analog inputs, with 48V of phantom power per input.
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AO16 Analog Output Card |
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Option card for Mix Rack and VENUE SC48 provide 16 balanced XLR analog line outputs.
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AT16 A-Net Output Card |
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Option card for Mix Rack and VENUE SC48 provide 16 discrete audio channel streams for A-Net® integration, enabling personal monitoring via Aviom® networks and Pro16™ Series mixers.
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DSP Mix Engine Card |
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Option card for FOH Rack and Mix Rack provides additional DSP power for increased mixer and plug-in processing capacity.
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FWx Option Card |
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Option card for FOH Rack or Mix Rack provides direct Pro Tools LE® integration with a VENUE system for up to 18 channels of Pro Tools® recording and playback without requiring any additional audio interfaces.
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HDx Option Card |
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This interface option allows record or playback of up to 128 channels of audio directly from a VENUE D-Show or VENUE Profile system via Pro Tools|HD with no need for additional audio interfaces.
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XO16 Output Card |
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Option card for Mix Rack and VENUE SC48 provide 8 channels of digital output as AES/EBU pairs via four XLR connections, plus 8 channels of analog output via balanced XLR connections.
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| Downloads |
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Mix Rack Datasheet
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0.14 MB
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Mix Rack Guide for VENUE Systems
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0.54 MB
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VENUE Mix Rack Drawing (DXF)
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0.47 MB
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VENUE Mix Rack Drawing (PDF)
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0.11 MB
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