Innovation Takes Center Stage
Get the performance, sound quality, and features that countless live sound professionals have come to rely on in a system architecture that’s built for the future. The modular Avid S3L System is comprised of a high-performance HDX-powered processing engine running AAX plug-ins, scalable remote I/O that can live on stage or in a rack, and a head-turning, compact control surface that’s built for the road, but equally at home in the studio.
A fault-tolerant Gigabit Ethernet network connects all devices and uses the open Ethernet AVB and EUCON standards for maximum performance and flexibility. Award-winning VENUE software drives the system, and with Virtual Soundcheck and direct Pro Tools integration, re-creating the sound of the studio has never been easier—or more accessible.
Key benefits
Experience uncompromising performance with HDX-powered processing
Re-create the sound of the studio with integrated Pro Tools AAX plug-ins
Configure the modular system with up to 64 mic pres
Get reliable Ethernet AVB connectivity, without the cable bulk
Record directly to Pro Tools (or other DAW) through your laptop’s Ethernet port
Control Pro Tools and other DAWs using the S3 control surface as a EUCON controller (feature coming soon)
Fit the system anywhere and transport with ease—perfect for fly gigs and bus tours
Get the celebrated hallmarks of Avid live sound systems
Take your VENUE show files with you on a USB key for use on any Avid live system
E3 engine
Runs VENUE software, mission control for the entire system
High-performance, HDX-powered processing engine (supports AAX DSP plug-ins)
24 aux busses, LCR, plus 8 mono matrixes and 8 VCAs
2-track recording/playback using standard USB Flash drives
Local and ancillary I/O
Three Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports, featuring latching etherCON connectors
Separate Ethernet port for remote control using a laptop or tablet
E3 engine*
Software
VENUE software
Input channels
64 (with full processing)
Busses
24 aux busses, LCR, plus 8 mono matrixes and 8 VCAs
Onboard EQ
4-band parametric EQ on every input and output channel
Graphic EQs
16
Onboard dynamics
Compressor/limiter and expander/gate on every input and output channel
DSP
HDX, 32-bit floating point
Plug-in support
AAX DSP (supports Avid and third-party AAX DSP plug-ins)
Pro Tools integration
Record/play back up to 64 audio tracks on a computer over the Ethernet AVB network—no Pro Tools interface required (computer not included)
2-track USB
Stereo record/playback via USB Flash drive (transport and playlist integrated into VENUE software)
Analog inputs
4 XLR mic/line inputs
Analog outputs
4 XLR line outputs
Digital I/O
4 channels of AES3 input and output (XLR)
Ancillary I/O
GPIO (2 in/2 out), Word Clock in/out
Additional connections
3 Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports, 1 ECx Ethernet port (for wired/wireless remote control), 1 DVI video port, 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 1 front, 1 internal)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.5 x 19 x 14.6 inches (8.8 x 48.3 x 37.1 cm)
Rack spaces
2U
