FOH Rack

for VENUE Systems

PN 9321-62799-00 REV A 08/10

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FOH Rack Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Included Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Expansion Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FOH Rack Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FOH Rack Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FOH Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Connecting the FOH Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Consoles to the FOH Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the FOH Rack to the Stage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ancillary Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powering the System Up and Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3. Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

FOH Rack Mechanical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 4. Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FOH Rack General Audio Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FOH Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FOH Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Synchronization and Control I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Contents iii
iv FOH Rack
Chapter 1: Introduction

The VENUE FOH Rack is an expandable rack component that CPU, DSP, and System Drives
provides, in conjunction with a Stage Rack for remote stage
connections, local I/O, computer, and DSP processing for The FOH Rack houses the CPU, DSP, hard drive and CD-ROM
VENUE D-Show systems and VENUE Profile systems. drive that run the VENUE software on your VENUE system.
VENUE software is installed at the factory. The CD-ROM drive
lets you update or restore your VENUE system software, and
install compatible plug-ins from their installer discs.
FOH Rack Features
A standard FOH Rack includes three Mix Engine cards, which
Audio I/O provide DSP for plug-ins and mixing. You can add two op-
tional Mix Engine cards, up to a maximum of five.
8 pairs of analog I/O for hardware inserts, or for input
and output of line-level program material from the FOH
Redundant Power Supply Units (PSUs)
position.
Analog and Digital (AES or S/PDIF) 2-Track inputs and Each FOH Rack comes with dual redundant, field replaceable
outputs. (100V to 240V nominal, 5060 Hz) PSUs with auto redundant
Com mic input, with gain control and phantom power. failover and LED status indication.
Monitor outputs to connect to near field monitor speak-
ers at the mix position.
Included Components
Synchronization and Control I/O
The following components are included in a standard
MIDI In and Out ports, providing 16 channels of MIDI FOH Rack configuration:
input and 16 channels of MIDI output.
1 FOH Rack unit
Word clock I/O for digital clock synchronization.
1 FOH Link cable (for connection to a VENUE D-Show
USB 2.0 ports for USB disks, iLoks, and other USB devices.
Main/Sidecar or a VENUE Profile console)
100 BaseT Ethernet (ECx) port for Ethernet-based remote
control. 2 IEC power cables

Snake 1 and 2 connectors (to Stage Rack) VENUE system software

VENUE Standalone software and user guides
ECx Ethernet Control software
VENUEPack Pro plug-in bundle and iLok

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Expansion Options Operational Requirements

I/O Options Temperature and Ventilation

IOx Card This option expands FOH Rack local I/O capabilities, The FOH Rack unit should be operated away from heat sources
offering eight channels of AES3 digital I/O and eight channel and with adequate ventilation.
pairs of 1/4 TRS analog I/O.
Storage
For more information on the IOx Card, see the IOx Card
guide. The FOH Rack unit should be stored and transported at tem-
peratures not lower than 0 degrees F (18 degrees C) and not
Snake Card This option lets you to add another Stage Rack to exceeding 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
your VENUE System, giving you up to 96 channels of Stage
I/O.
Operation
The FOH Rack unit should be operated at temperatures not
DSP Expansion
lower than 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and not exceeding
To increase the amount of DSP available for plug-in process- 115 degrees F (40 degrees C).
ing, you can add two additional Mix Engine cards (up to a
maximum of five) to the FOH Rack.
Water and Moisture
The FOH Rack unit should be operated away from sources of
Record and Playback Options
direct moisture and should be kept clear of liquids that might
FWx Record/Playback Option This FireWire-based option card spill into the unit. If condensation is present on the unit, leave
provides direct Pro Tools LE integration for up to 18 chan- the unit to dry in ambient air for at least one hour before pow-
nels of 24 bit/48kHz recording and playback audio. ering the unit on.

HDx Record/Playback Option This option card provides direct

Pro Tools|HD integration for up to 64 channels of 24 Cleaning and Maintenance
bit/48kHz recording and playback audio with one card, or 128
If you need to clean the surface of the FOH Rack unit, use a dry
channels with two cards.
cloth. Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, or
VENUE MADI Option Card This option card lets you send or re- abrasives to the surface.
ceive up to 64 channels of MADI digital audio to or from an
external MADI device such as an Avid HD MADI interface Power Connections
(which you can use to record or playback audio with a
Pro Tools|HD system) or a third-party MADI device. Each power supply in the FOH Rack requires its own power
connection. Each power supply is auto voltage-selecting
(100V to 240V). A modular IEC power cable is provided for
each power supply in the unit.

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FOH Rack Front Panel

USB port

FOH Link
connector

Power Reset
switch buttons

Figure 1. FOH Rack front panel

Power Switch USB Port

The Power switch applies power to the FOH Rack and starts The USB port on the front panel of the FOH Rack is a USB 2.0
the VENUE system. port. This port supports iLoks, USB key disks, and other USB
devices.

Reset Buttons
CD-ROM Drive
Pressing both Reset buttons simultaneously instigates a full
system restart. The built-in CD-ROM drive is for installing software updates,
plug-ins, and other data. The CD-ROM drive is read-only. No
Use the Reset buttons only in the event of an emergency. data can be written to blank discs placed in the drive.

FOH Link Connector

The FOH Link connector accepts the FOH Link cable that con-
nects the FOH Rack to your D-Show Main Unit or Profile. This
cable provides all the data and audio connections between
your console and the FOH Rack.

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FOH Rack Back Panel

IO section

ECx port
Snake
Expansion input and
section output section

Hard
drive
bay

AC power
connectors
USB port and power
supplies

Figure 2. FOH Rack back panel

ECX Port Active LED Green LED lights to indicate that connection to
FOH Rack is active for the corresponding Snake. Only one
Use the ECx port to connect a laptop, tablet, or a wireless Snake can be active at a time.
router to the FOH Rack to control your VENUE system re-
motely, enabled by ECx Ethernet Control host and client soft- Sig LED Green LED lights to indicate that signal is present on
ware. (This port does not support networking or any commu- the corresponding Snake.
nication other than ECx.)
All Snake LEDs flash when no Snake signal is present.
To use ECx, you must first install the host and client software
applications. See the VENUE D-Show Guide or the VENUE
Power Supply
Profile Guide for more information on installing and using
ECx. The FOH Rack contains two power supplies. The redundant
power supply automatically takes over in the event of a loss of
Snake Input and Output Section power to, or failure of, the primary power supply.

The Snake card accepts a digital snake cable (Snake 1) and an

AC Power Connectors
optional redundant cable (Snake 2) that connects the
FOH Rack to the Stage Rack. The AC Power connectors accept standard IEC-type AC power
cables. FOH Rack power supplies are auto-power selecting
Adding a second Snake card to the FOH Rack enables the use
(100V to 240V) and automatically work with a standard mod-
of a second Stage Rack, expanding Stage I/O to 96 channels.
ular power cord when connected to an AC receptacle in any
country.
Snake Connectors
The power supplies in FOH Rack have their own power
The FOH Rack snake connectors consist of two pairs of
switches. These must be in the On postition in order to power
BNC-style connectors (Snake 1 In and Out, Snake 2 In and
up the FOH Rack via the front panel power switch.
Out), and two pairs of signal status indicators.

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I/O Section

Com Mic Phantom Power 2-Track Digital

Format selector
2-Track
Monitor AES/EBU I/O
Com Mic Gain Outputs
Com Mic 2-Track
MIDI I/O Input S/PDIF I/O Analog I/O 18
2-Track Analog I/O

Figure 3. FOH Rack I/O section

MIDI I/O Ports 2-Track Analog Inputs and Outputs

These MIDI In and Out Ports provide 16 channels of MIDI in- These 2-Track analog connections are used for input and out-
put and 16 channels of MIDI output. The MIDI I/O ports are put of analog audio material, which can be routed to the Main
used in sending and receiving Snapshot MIDI messages, and bus. These are balanced 1/4-inch TRS connectors.
in receiving MIDI Time Code from external devices.
2-Track Digital Inputs and Outputs
Com Mic, Gain Control, and Phantom Power
These 2-Track digital connections are used for input and out-
The Com Mic connector and associated controls let you inte- put of digital audio material, which can be routed to the Main
grate a com system with your VENUE system. The Gain con- bus. Stereo AES/EBU or S/PDIF I/O connectors are selectable
trol operates in steps of 3 dB. If required, phantom power may with the AESSPDIF switch. These connectors support 24-bit,
be applied to the Com mic with the Mic Power switch. 48 kHz digital signals. Input signals with other sample rates
are sample-rate converted to 48 kHz.
Monitor Outputs
Analog Inputs and Outputs (18)
These 2 Monitor Outputs are used for output to the near-field
monitoring system. These are 1/4-inch balanced TRS connec- These 8 pairs of analog inputs and outputs are used for hard-
tors. ware inserts, or for input and output of program material from
the front of house position. These are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS
connectors.

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FOH Link Cable

TB Bundle HP Bundle
+ Foil Shield + Foil Shield

Rack Bundle
Overall Shield + Foil Shield
+Foil/Braid Shield

USB Bundle
+Foil Shield VGA Bundle
+ Foil Shield

CAN Bundle
+ Foil Shield Drain Wire

Figure 4. FOH Link cable specifications and connector pinout diagram

Connector Specifications CAN Bundle:

9 x 28 awg, Foil shield
P1: KPT 60 ZIFF connector w/ metal backshell
Cannon P/N: KPSE06E22-55PF42F0 (housing) Overall Shield: 360 degree Foil and 65% Braid + Drain
Cannon P/N: 030-9036-000 (contacts) Overall Jacket: PVC, Black, UL
P2: KPT 55 Position w/ cable clamp, solder cup Connect all shields to the connector shell and to position EE on each
Cannon P/N: KPSE06E22-55PF42F0 (housing) connector.
Cannon P/N: 030-9036-000 (contacts)

Cable Specifications
VGA Bundle:
3 x 75 Ohm Coax, 2 x 24 awg Pair, 3 x 28awg
+ Foil and Braid shield

USB Bundle:
1 x 28 awg Pair, 4 x 24awg + Drain
+ Foil and Braid shield

Rack Bundle:
5 x 28 awg, Foil shield

Talkback (TB) Bundle:

4 x 28 awg, Foil shield

Headphone (HP) Bundle:

4 x 28 awg, Foil shield

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Connector Pinouts FOH Link cable CAN BUNDLE pinouts

P1 CAN BUNDLE P2
FOH Link cable VGA BUNDLE pinouts

P1 VGA BUNDLE P2 Y CAN 1 H Y

U RED DATA U r CAN 1 L r

A GREEN DATA A Z CAN 2 H Z

T BLUE DATA T s CAN 2 L s

V ID V a CAN 3 H a

B RED GND B b CAN 3 L b

S GREEN GND S E CAN 4 H E

n BLUE GND n F CAN 4 L F

W GND W D CAN CS D

C ID C FOH Link cable USB BUNDLE pinouts

m ID m P1 USB BUNDLE P2

p HSYNC p K USB 5+ K

X VSYNC X J USB GND J

k VGA SHIELD k H USB D+ H

d USB D d
FOH Link cable RACK BUNDLE pinouts
G USB SHIELD G
P1 RACK BUNDLE P2
f USB +5 f
HH RACK PSU HH
c USB GND c
BB RACK GND BB

CC RACK SHD CC Not connected: AA, FF, z, x, w, v, u, t, q, e, L, g

DD SPR 1 DD

GG SPR 2 GG

FOH Link cable TALKBACK BUNDLE pinouts

P1 TB BUNDLE P2

R TB P R

j TB N j

y TB GND y

P TB SHEILD P

FOH Link cable HEADPHONE BUNDLE pinouts

P1 HP BUNDLE P2

N HP L N

i HP R i

h HP GND h

M HP SHEILD M

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8 FOH Rack
Chapter 2: Connecting the FOH Rack

Connecting Consoles to the FOH Rack

FOH Rack can be used with a Profile console or a D-Show Main unit/Sidecar console.

To connect Profile and the FOH Rack:

Connect one end of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the back panel of the Profile console. Connect the other end
of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the front panel of the FOH Rack. On each end, be sure to align the notch in the
connector housing with the slot in the plug, and to rotate the collar until the connector is fully latched.

Figure 5. FOH Link connection between Profile (left) and FOH Rack (right)

To connect the D-Show Main Unit and the FOH Rack:

Connect one end of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the back panel of the Main unit. Connect the other end of

the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the front panel of the FOH Rack. On each end, be sure to align the notch in the con-
nector housing with the slot in the plug, and to rotate the collar until the connector is fully latched.

Figure 6. FOH Link connection between D-Show Main unit (left) and FOH Rack (right)

Chapter 2: Connecting the FOH Rack 9

 Connecting the FOH Rack to the Stage Rack
The FOH Rack is connected to the Stage Rack with the Digital Snake cable (available separately from Avid). It is recommended
that you use a second, redundant Digital Snake cable connected to Snake 2 ports on each unit.

To connect a Stage Rack to the FOH Rack:

1 Connect the send snake to the Stage 1 Out port of the Stage Rack to the Stage 1 In port on the FOH Rack.

2 Connect the return snake to the Stage 1 Out Port of the FOH Rack to the Stage 1 In port on the Stage Rack.

The connectors on Avids Digital Snake cable are color coded, so that the white connector connects to the white-outlined ports on
the Stage Rack and the FOH Rack.

3 If you are using a second redundant snake, connect it to the Snake 2 ports on each unit in the same manner.

If you are using a second redundant snake, the primary and the redundant snake must be the same length.

When the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack are powered up, the primary snake connection is indicated by the solid Active LED
(marked Active). If the Snake Signal LEDs flash, a Snake connection has not been established.

If there are problems with the Digital Snake connection, double check that all the BNC connectors are fully secured. If the
problem persists, try reversing the connectors connected to the In and Out ports on one end.

Signal LED Signal LED

Redundant Snake
connects here

Connectors with white sleeves

attach to terminals with white labels
(Avid Digital Snake Cable only)

Redundant Snake
connects here

Figure 7. Detail of Digital Snake cable connection between Stage Rack (left) and FOH Rack (right)

If a second Stage Rack is used, an additional Snake Card must be installed in the FOH Rack. See the Snake Card Guide
for more information.

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Ancillary Connections Powering the System Up and Down
(AC Power, Synchronization and Optional Connections) Powering Up

AC Power Connectors Faders move when power is turned on. Before powering up the
system, make sure all fader paths are clear of obstructions.
The AC Power connectors accept standard AC power cable, for
powering each of the two redundant power supply units. FOH Power up the system in the following sequence:
Rack power supplies are auto-power selecting (100V to 240V, 1 VENUE console
5060Hz) and automatically work with a standard modular
power cord when connected to an AC receptacle in any coun- 2 FOH Rack
try.
Each unit has a separate power switch.
The power supplies in FOH Rack have their own power
3 Stage Rack
switches. These must be in the On position in order to power
up the FOH Rack via the front panel power switch. 4 Any connected computers for recording/playback options

5 Audio monitoring system

ECx Port
Powering Down
The ECx port lets you connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable for re-
mote control of the system from a laptop or tablet computer. Power down the system in the following sequence:

See the VENUE D-Show Guide or the VENUE Profile Guide 1 Audio monitoring system

for more information on ECx. 2 Any connected computers for recording/playback options

3 FOH Rack
USB Ports
4 Stage Rack
The USB ports on the front and back panel of the FOH Rack let
you connect iLoks, USB key disks and other USB devices. (An 5 VENUE console
additional, secure USB port is located inside the FOH Rack
chassis as well; use this internal port to connect and secure a
pre-loaded iLok to always be available to that FOH Rack sys-
tem.)
Restarting the System
If at any time during setup or performance it becomes neces-
sary to restart the system, you can restart the entire system or
Word Clock I/O
reset individual hardware devices.
The Word Clock In Out ports transmit and receive word clock
signals, letting you integrate external digital devices with For more information on restarting your VENUE system
FOH Rack. The ports are also used to integrate a second Snake and resetting system hardware, see the Troubleshooting
card into your system. chapter of the guide that came with your console (VENUE
Profile Guide, or VENUE D-Show Guide).
For more information on using FOH Rack word clock I/O,
see the guide that came with your console. See the Snake
Card guide for more information on setting up a second How to Proceed
Stage Rack.
To learn how to operate your VENUE system, see the
VENUE Profile Guide or VENUE D-Show Guide that came with
your console.

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Chapter 3: Mechanical Specifications

FOH Rack Mechanical Specifications

VENUE FOH Rack Specifications (Maximum Configuration)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 17.5 x 17.0 x 15.1 inches (445 x 432 x 384 mm)

Rack Spaces 10 U

Weight 74 lbs (33.7 kg)

Power Requirements 90260 VAC, 5060 Hz, 220 W

Snake 1 In/Out Connectors (to Stage Rack) BNC female (2)

Snake 2 In/Out Connectors (to Stage Rack) BNC female (2)

Word Clock In/Out Connectors BNC female (2)

USB Ports (3) USB 2.0

Environmental

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Storage Temperature 0 to +140 deg F 18 to +60 deg C

Operating Temperature +40 to +115 deg F +4 to +40 deg C

Storage humidity range 5 to 95 % Non-condensing

Operating humidity range 20 to 80 % Non-condensing

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Chapter 4: Audio Specifications

FOH Rack General Audio Specifications

Audio, general

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Internal Sample 48 kHz

Rate

External Sample 48 +/ 10 ppm (word clock input) kHz

Rate

Processing Delay Less than 2.8 max ms 48 channels, stage input through LR bus to
(latency) stage output

Internal up to 48-bit, fixed point 288 dB internal dynamic range

Processing

Frequency +/ 0.5 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz BW, relative to 1 kHz

Response

Dynamic Range 108 min dB Analog stage input to analog stage output,
re +24 dBu, A-weighted, 20 Hz 20 kHz BW

Crosstalk 100 max dB Adjacent Stage inputs to LR bus, @ 1 kHz

Residual Output 90 max dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz BW

Noise

Maximum Voltage 84 dB Stage input to LR bus, channel & LR

Gain faders @ max

All measurements at Fs=48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance, unless otherwise specified.

0 dBU = 0.775Vrms.

Chapter 4: Audio Specifications 15

 FOH Inputs

Analog Line Inputs 18; 2Track Analog Inputs

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Balanced, 1/4-inch TRS

Female

Maximum Input Level +24 max dBu

Input Impedance 10k Ohms

THD+N 0.003 max % 1 dBFS output, 20 Hz

to 20 kHz BW

2Track AES Input

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type XLR3-F

Format AES/EBU

Termination 110 Ohm

Word Length 24 bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion 32 to 96 kHz Always active

(SRC)

2Track S/PDIF Input

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Unbalanced, co-axial

(RCA)

Format S/PDIF (IEC-60958

Type II)

Termination 75 Ohm

Word Length 24 bit

Sample Rate 48 nom kHz

Sample Rate Conversion 32 to 96 kHz Always active

(SRC)

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Com Input (XLR/TRS)

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Neutrik combi XLR/TRS

Sensitivity 2 to 32 dBu Equals 0 dBFS. Switch-

able in 6 gain steps

Phantom Power +15 VDC 6mA (switchable on

Mix Rack back panel)

Input Impedance 20k Ohms

FOH Outputs

Analog Line Outputs 18; 2Track Analog Outputs; Monitor L/R

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Balanced, 1/4-inch TRS

Female

Maximum Output Level +24 max dBu

Output Impedance 50K Ohm

2Track AES Output

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type XLR3-M

Format AES/EBU

Word Length 24 bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion None

(SRC)

Dithering None

Channel Status Info Pro, Audio 48K, No

Emphasis

Max Cable Length 100 meter Without equalization,

110 ohm cable

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 2Track S/PDIF Output

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Unbalanced, co-axial

(RCA)

Format S/PDIF (IEC-60958

Type II)

Output Impedance 75 Ohm

Word Length 24 bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion None

(SRC)

Dithering No

Channel Status Info Consumer, Audio, 48K,

Non-copy, 2-Channel,
General Category, Level
2 Clock

Headphone Output

Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment

Type Unbalanced, 1/4-inch Located on console

TRS Female

Output Impedance 50 Ohm

Max RMS Power Output 20 mW at +21 dBu with 32 Ohm

headphones

130 mW at +21 dBu with 600

Ohm headphones

Synchronization and Control I/O

Ancillary Connector Count Type

MIDI In 5-Pin DIN F 1

MIDI Out 5-Pin DIN F 1

Word Clock In BNC-F 1

Word Clock Out BNC-F 1

FOH Link Multi-Pin 1 55-pin

Snake 1 & 2 In BNC-F 2

Snake 1 & 2 Out BNC-F 2

Ethernet (ECx) RJ-45 1 100BaseT

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Appendix A: Compliance Information

Environmental Compliance EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)

This model Avid FOH Rack complies with the following standards regulating
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the interference and EMC:
FCC Part 15 Class B
European Union EN 55103-1 E3
EN 55103-2 E3
AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B
CISPR 22 Class B

FCC Compliance for United States

Radio and Television Interference

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve We, Avid, 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human Daly City, CA 94014-3886, USA
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off 650-731-6300
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office declare under our sole responsibility that the product
or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. FOH Rack
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Proposition 65 Warning (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
Communication Statement
after handling. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
Perchlorate Notice 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
the following disclosure statement: Perchlorate Material special handling may and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Recycling Notice particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Appendix A: Compliance Information 19

 Australian Compliance Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

Avid
4) Follow all instructions.

Canadian Compliance 5) Do not use this equipment near water.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du manufacturers instructions.
Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CE Compliance
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
(EMC and Safety) polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformit Europnne) mark on this compliant
equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

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Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information
2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information,
Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com