Midas Venice

[aussie_techie]

Originally Posted by Clueless

Um, there are 2 aux sends that are pre-EQ (called Monitor), 2 that are post-EQ (called FX), and 2 that are switchable (called Aux). The aux sends are, by default, post-EQ.

The operator's manual contains block diagrams, if you are interested. I don't know where Jay got the idea that all the sends are pre-EQ.

I know this was an old post but what gets me about the venice is that the pre fade sends are in the middle. If you use 4 pre fade sends for monitors then fine but if you needed 4 post fade sends it would be awkward having monitors in the middle and there is no way to have 6 post fade sends. maybe there is with jumpers but no easy way that you can reconfigure on each job. with 6 sends the middle pair should always be switchable if all pairs arnt going to be.

[nigel saunders]

Originally Posted by Stratfreak

Yeah, you definitely should check into the Midas Venice. I have the 32 channel Venice and the Soundcraft Ghost 32 channel. I just did a comparison and practically crapped in my pants at how easy it is to dial in the proper eqing with the Midas. In my opinion it blows the Soundcraft away.

Finally an eq that works in a musical way. It's not a recording board and lacks features of a recording board but damn...it friggin sounds goooood!!!

You won't regret the sound of it. You might regret that it doesn't have a flip switch (or return channels) , but you may figure out a work around.

If you're gonna mostly just use it for mixdown/summing, then your gonna love that sweet baby. That Midas Venice sure makes me seem like I know what I'm doing. LOL

I keep singing the praises of the Midas because it is so great. It doesnt matter that was designed as a live desk. Got mine for £1000 second hand. The pre's are great and the EQs used in small amounts are good.
I had tried summing boxes and had been disappointed but this is a different animal. Tracking, mixing, summing all good.

[MichaelPatrick]

I track large classical and a bit of smaller chamber ensembles straight from dedicated preamps and bring tracks home to mix on a Venice 160. It kicks butt. I'm picky about sonics and, trust me, there is no downside to summing in this board (except HFs are spectrally limited to 20K).

When I first got it I took it out to track a few concerts through the preamps. They are outstanding and work great for all but the most meticulous classical recording tastes. Everything I've gotten out of this board was easily usable at worst (rare) and killer sounding at best (virtually anything I use it for).

For rock, synths, techno, country, hip hop, and other genres, I can't imagine a better performing board anywhere near the price. Four or six preamps of this quality alone would cost a fortune in outboard gear.

Again, I use top outboard preamps and mics and have no problem mixing classical on it. Good stuff.

Good luck hunting!

[iluvatar]

Hey guys, how do you think the eq's on the Venice & Verona compare to each other and to the APB Dynasonics Spectra?

-Dan.

[Clueless]

Originally Posted by iluvatar

Hey guys, how do you think the eq's on the Venice & Verona compare to each other [...]?

-Dan.

Having a great-sounding variable LPF on every channel is a huge feature. I also like the variable high shelving EQ of the Verona.

The Verona is everything you'd expect in terms of an upgrade for Venice.

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[slaphappygarry]

I have used a 320 loads to mix and to track on location with.

Its a FANTASTIC unit. The EQ's are very powerful and, even at their most extreme, very musical.

My only problem is that there are no Solo's, just PFL's which, unless your in cans, is a pain. But I get used to it very quickly.

You wont be dissapointed. Infact, every pro sound hire company in the world should have one of these so get one for a day and demo it.

G

[iluvatar]

Originally Posted by Clueless

Having a great-sounding variable LPF on every channel is a huge feature. I also like the variable high shelving EQ of the Verona.

The Verona is everything you'd expect in terms of an upgrade for Venice.

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Going for the soft sell, eh?

No, I do a bit of mixing at a church that really needs (but, of course, can't currently afford) a new desk. Their current Yamaha MG32FX functions as well as it can - it just sounds like poo and loses all the insert points to the Aviom system (not that they have any dynamics yet anyways). I've been trying to keep an eye out for options so that when the time comes, I can point them in the right direction.

-Dan.

[TC Custom Audio]

Just about any input to any output will give you about +23dbu of headroom before clipping. That's pretty good. And, the THD, noise floor, etc. seems to consistently meet or exceed the stated specs. It pretty much sounds like the bigger Midas desks; basically, it's just smaller, has fewer outputs and lacks automation. But, sonically, it's tops.

And, yeah, the EQ's are pretty nice.

[Withnail]

The Midas Venice is fantastic!


/ Richard