VU16 — Venice 16. Twelve Midas Preamps. USB Native. Rack-Optional.

The compact Venice USB console. Sixteen input channels, 12 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers, and a 24-bit USB audio interface — packaged as a free-standing surface with an optional 13U rack-mount configuration.

Twelve Midas Preamps. Midas EQ.

Eight mono and four stereo input channels carry 12 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers. The industry-acclaimed Midas 4-band swept-channel EQ on every input — the same musical curve found across the Venice family.

USB Native, Rack-Optional

A 24-bit USB audio interface streams up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Analogue or USB select on stereo channels enables real-time DAW plug-in returns. Six aux sends, four subgroups, 7 x 2 matrix — all USB-routable. The chassis stands free on the desk or installs into a 13U rack.

Specification Highlights

• 16 input channels (8 mono + 4 stereo)
• 12 Midas microphone preamplifiers
• Midas 4-band swept-channel EQ
• 24-bit USB audio interface, 8 in / 8 out
• Free-standing or 13U rack-mount
• 6 aux sends, 4 subgroups, 7 x 2 matrix — USB-routable
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode PSU
• Designed and engineered in the U.K.

Who It's For

This product is obsolete. Original VU16 units remain in service across small-format live venues, project studios and houses of worship. Reference current Midas digital consoles for active equivalents.