Avid VENUE S6L Digital Mix Console

Mix and record live productions of any size with ease. Avid VENUE | S6L delivers the unmatched processing power and sound clarity artists and engineers rely on to present the best show possible. From direct AAX and Waves plug-in support and 128 tracks of Pro Tools recording, to full system modularity and 300+ processing channels, the S6L unified platform gives you the mixing efficiency, creativity, and flexibility you need to meet the demands of any gig. And now with its newly expanded line of five control surfaces, three engines, and four I/O racks to choose from—with 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility across all—it’s easy to configure and scale the perfect system for your needs.

• 48 channel faders across 6 Channel Fader Modules, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module
• 160 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 5 Channel Knob Modules
• 1 Master Touchscreen (central screen for quick navigation, parameter identification, and control)
• 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters, such as channel banking, snapshots, and monitoring)
•  5 Channel Touch Modules (touchscreen display provides access and control to parameters in Meters view and Channel view)
•  Local analog I/O, digital I/O, and ancillary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for venue software display.

Avid VENUE | S6L delivers 100% hardware compatibility across all of its components, providing the same renowned sound clarity throughout the line.When working with a large number of performers and channel inputs that require complex routing, S6L-48D provides the extended control and ease you need in a large-format control surface. It’s ideal for dual-operator workflows to handle large broadcast events and theater productions.Have the maximum number of faders and controls at your fingers to handle large-scale concert performances, broadcast events, and high-end theater productions.

Control Surface

12-inch daylight-visible touchscreens

1 Master Touchscreen, 5 Channel Touch Modules.

Faders

48 + 2

Knob Modules with high-resolution OLEDs and tri-color function indicators

160 assignable knobs across 5 Channel Knob Modules.

Master Live Module

Graphic TFTs with soft buttons; Touch and Turn assignable encoder; 2 assignable faders; monitoring, layout and snapshot controls; transport controls and function buttons.

Metering

30-segment meters per channel, with pre- and post-fade metering options; Nominal indicator, Expander/Gate status and Compressor/Limiter gain reduction meters.

Analog inputs

8 XLR mic/line inputs with 48V and signal present LEDs.

Analog outputs

8 XLR outputs with mute and signal present LEDs.

Digital inputs

4 pairs of XLR stereo AES/EBU (8 channels total).

Digital outputs

4 pairs of XLR stereo AES/EBU (8 channels total).

Headphone outputs

2 independent 1/4" TRS stereo headphone jacks.

Ancillary I/O

DVI-D video out, 5 USB 2.0 (2 rear, 2 front, 1 internal), ECx Ethernet port for wired/wireless remote control, GPIO (8 in/8 out), 2 footswitch, Linear Time Code input, MIDI I/O.

Ethernet AVB ports

2 etherCON (copper), 2 selectable as etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber); redundant ring topology.

Power supply

Dual redundant, internal hot-swappable PSUs.

Engine

E6L-112 Get the power and performance you need to handle any small to mid-size live production in a more affordable engine that supports up to 112 input channels.

Harness the power of VENUE live production software

The brain behind all of E6L's processing muscle is the VENUE live production software. If you're new to mixing with VENUE, you'll find that its straightforward tabbed-page architecture lets you navigate quickly and easily through the pages essential for routing and mixing. If you're already familiar with VENUE software, there's virtually no learning curve with the S6L system thanks to Avid's dedication to making your mix experience as uncomplicated as possible. And with increased-visibility updates to the interface, it's just as easy to mix an outdoor music festival in the full sun as it is inside a darkened theater. On top of that, VENUE software offers seamless integration with Pro Tools, providing you with incredibly powerful live recording capabilities. In fact, VENUE software automatically creates a Pro Tools session from your current VENUE show file, complete with all track names and patching, giving you simultaneous control over your live mixing and recording rigs.

A wealth of plug-in processing power

When you mix on a VENUE | S6L system, you have access to the same effects plug-ins that are used in the world's top recording studios. And you can use lots of them! Thanks to the S6L's HDX-powered DSPs, you've got enough processing power to polish and fine-tune each and every channel of your mix to perfection. Compatible with both Avid and third-party 64-bit AAX DSP plug-ins, the S6L ensures that you have an amazingly vast number of choices for effects and sound processing.

Massive mix bus capacity for powerful monitoring

Thanks to its massive mix bus capacity, the VENUE | S6L system is able to handle dozens of stereo in-ear monitor mixes, wedge mixes, and backline mixes without breaking a sweat, all while providing immediate one-touch access to any mix on its faders. You get two independent stereo solo buses that are assignable to any physical output, so you can easily connect it to a cue belt pack and/or listen wedge. You also get two built-in headphone jacks on the S6L control surface.