Midas VeniceF VF24

Version one rack.
Connectors XLR microphone input
Line input, direct out Jack symmetric
Jack insert

16 mono channels, 4 stereo (dual mono)
48 V, 80 Hz low cut, 4-band EQ (two semi-para and para 2) and phase reverse channel
6 to XLRF, 2 stereo returns Jack
7 matrices XLRF
4 groups mix

Firewire 24 items - 24 returns with ProTools, Logic, Reason ... 24bits/44, 1 or 48khz

Only negative, no ball sync possible, no automation or total recall

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, drivers are installed, you plug the firewire and go.
(Incidentally, the USB key provided with not working, drivers are available for the site, but for those who want to use the example and exercises it should be possible to ask Midas to recover otherwise)

Manuel pro but clear.

Analog console so it's easy to use. The EQ knobs are still a little tight.

The possibility of inserting plug-ins allows a good mix of analog and digital.

SOUNDS

The highlight is the sound, it sounds great, transparent preamp and converters level.

The EQ is very effective, I use the EQ plug-in for cleaner catch and EQ console for coloring => complementarity top!

The stereo channels allow you to add a little EQ that goes on a mix.

Found not breathing.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for six months after testing other analog and digital consoles.

The big highlight for me is the EQ, the summons, the firewire interface and of course the price / quality ratio.
I can use this console to both the studio but also to the live recording.

With the same budget I would do exactly the same choice, or perhaps opt for the F32 version for large mixes, but by combining digital buses and 24 channels can already mix a lot.
With a higher budget I would opt for a digital Midas especially handy to have total recall anyway, but considering the price it takes to have a digital console for good, it is not immediately .

table non-rackable
ultra complete connectivity
sampling 24bits/44, 1 or 48khz
Mic inputs: 16 mono plus 4 stereo XLRF
Line inputs: 16 mono plus 4 stereo TRS
For returns: 2 stereo TRS
Playback input: 1 RCA stereo
Talkback mic input: 1 XLRF
To mix busses: 6 XLRM
Audio Subgroup: 4 XLRM
Matrix: 7 x 2 XLRM
Stereo master output XLRM
Mono master output XLRM

equalizer is semi-p + 2 on the ends for parametric mids
no effect section included but the interface lets you use the firewire plug on trachea for example
no automation, no sync

UTILIZATION

simple configuration
manual clear
installation of the soft and super stable connection. any crash in osx.6 Live8 and since I have.
negative after the inserts are firewire. a selector pre / post insert at the top is firewire and despite this we cope differently

SOUNDS

the console has a super sound conversion is very good, we can do is you want and the trouble to cable, décabler with firewire. for me the sound is the highlight of this console. The equalizer is great, very soft while settling well in the frequencies, it can sculpt the sound well, I do not use the EQ plugs since I my midas. The preamp is really good, I think, however complete my midas preamp with some character, those of the midas being neutral.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months now
I tried the Allen & Heath, Mackie DB8, and neve heard in the studio session SSL, Neotek.
the conversion is excellent, I find the sound better than my apogee convertos I had.
what I like most is the sound combined with the firewire interface
what I like least is the inserts after the firewire, I miss also the stereo but also good ...
having had the console has an unbeatable price is for me an excellent investment.
the same type of console there is not much competition for midas and the choice I would do with his eyes closed.