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Using your VeniceF as a

FireWire audio interface

IMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the

FireWire cable to your VeniceF when the console

is powered up, as this may result in damage to

sensitive components. Always switch o the

console before co nnecting or disconnecting the

FireWire cable!

PC version

This is the Quick Start Guide for the VeniceF consoles.

It shows you how to get your console and Windows PC

ready to use the FireWire serial bus. For full details, see the

VeniceF Operator Manual.

 It is strongly recommended that when

connecting or disconnecting the VeniceF to a PC/Mac/

Laptop computer you do so in the following manner:

When Connecting the VeniceF

• Ensure that the computer is turned OFF

• Ensure that the VeniceF is turned OFF

• Connect your VeniceF FireWire port to your

computer’s FireWire port

• Turn ON your VeniceF

• Turn ON your Computer

• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers

When disconnecting the VeniceF

• Shut down record software

• Turn OFF your monitor speakers

• Turn OFF your VeniceF

• Disconnect your VeniceF

Step A — Installing the device driver

 Do not connect the FireWire cable to your

PC before installing the device driver.

(1) Visit www.midasconsoles.com to download the

latest drivers.

(2) Launch MidasFWInstaller.exe to start the setup

wizard. In the Setup - Midas FW window,

click Next.

(3) In the Select Destination Location window,

click Next.

(4) Click Next.

(5) In the Ready to Install window, click Install.

(If a release notes Window opens, close it.) The

Installing window of the Setup - Midas FW

window will display the installation progress.

(6) If the Windows “Logo testing” compatibility window

appears, click Continue Anyway.

(7)

To complete the installation, select the Yes, restart

the computer now option and then click Finish.

 You must restart your PC before using

the VeniceF driver you have just installed.

After your PC has restarted, go to Step B.

Step B — Installing the hardware device

 Do not attempt the following procedure

until you have completed Step A.

The VeniceF must be switched o before the FireWire cable

is connected to it.

(1) Switch o the VeniceF.

(2) Connect the VeniceF to your PC using the appropriate

FireWire cable, while observing the following

precautions. Plug the 6-pin connector into the

FireWire socket of the FireWire section on the rear

of the console. Connect the other end of the cable

into the PC.

 Make sure you use the correct FireWire

cable connector with your PC.

 When plugging the FireWire connector

into your PC, make sure the connector is the correct

way up and take great care not to exert too much force.

Some typical examples of FireWire connectors are

shown below.

(3) In the Found New Hardware Wizard window,

select the No, not this time option and then

click Next.

(4) Select the Install the software automatically

(Recommended) option, and then click Next. The

wizard will perform a search.

(5) When the Windows “Logo testing” compatibility

window appears, click Continue Anyway.

(6) After the wizard has nished installing the device

hardware, click Finish.

You should see the following balloon on your desktop.

You are now ready to use FireWire with the VeniceF console.

The default settings of the Midas FW

software you have just installed should be

adequate for use. However, if you want to

change these settings, open the settings

window by clicking the Midas FW desktop icon. For full

details, refer to the VeniceF Operator Manual.

If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as

humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop

problems—refer to the Operator Manual for details.

4-pin

6-pin

(VeniceF)

9-pin

Mac computer version

This is the Quick Start Guide for the VeniceF consoles.

It shows you how to get your console and Mac computer

ready to use FireWire. For full details, see the VeniceF

Operator Manual.

 It is strongly recommended that when

connecting or disconnecting the VeniceF to a PC/Mac/

Laptop computer you do so in the following manner:

When Connecting the VeniceF

• Ensure that the computer is turned OFF

• Ensure that the VeniceF is turned OFF

• Connect your VeniceF FireWire port to your

computer’s FireWire port

• Turn ON your VeniceF

• Turn ON your Computer

• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers

When disconnecting the VeniceF

• Shut down record software

• Turn OFF your monitor speakers

• Turn OFF your VeniceF

• Disconnect your VeniceF

Step A — Installing the device driver

 Do not connect the FireWire cable to your

Mac computer before installing the device driver.

(1) Visit www.midasconsoles.com to download the

latest drivers.

(2) Launch MidasFWInstaller.exe to start the setup

wizard. In the Setup - Midas FW window, click Next.

(3) Double-click the “MidasFW-x.x.x.xxxx.pkg” le.

(4) At the Introduction stage, click Continue.

(If your Mac computer has another hard drive connected,

the Destination Select stage will let you select another

install location.)

(5) At the Installation Type stage, click Install.

(If a password message appears, enter your password

and continue.)

(6) At the Installation stage, click Continue.

(7) After the driver has been installed successfully,

click Restart.

Your Mac computer should switch o and on again

automatically to nish the installation procedure.

 Your Mac computer must restart before

you can use the device driver you have just installed.

After your Mac computer has restarted, go to Step B.

Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to

your Mac computer

 Do not attempt the following procedure

until you have completed Step A.

The VeniceF must be switched o before the FireWire cable

is connected to it.

(1) Switch o the VeniceF.

(2) Connect the VeniceF to your Mac computer using

the appropriate FireWire cable, while observing the

following precautions. Plug the 6-pin connector

into the FireWire socket of the FireWire section on

the rear of the console. Connect the other end of the

cable into the Mac computer.

 Make sure you use the correct FireWire

cable connector with your Mac computer.

 When plugging the FireWire connector

into your Mac computer, make sure the connector is

the correct way up and take great care not to exert too

much force.

Some typical examples of FireWire connectors are

shown below.

You are now ready to use FireWire with the

VeniceF console.

The default settings of the Midas FW

software you have just installed should be

adequate for use. However, if you want to

change these settings, open the settings

window by clicking the Midas FW desktop icon. For full

details, refer to the VeniceF Operator Manual.

If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as

humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop

problems—refer to the Operator Manual for details.

4-pin

6-pin

(VeniceF)

9-pin

FireWire and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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