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
