Description AVID Pro Tools S3 Control Surface Studio The Pro Tools S3 from Avid is a sixteen channel, EUCON-enabled, compact desktop control surface that is professionally designed capable of offering a streamlined and versatile mixing solution for audio applications. While its small form factor is making it ideal for space-confined or on-the-go music and post mixing, it still capable to provide a extensive efficiency for faster turnarounds in project studios or large facilities alike. The ergonomic design and full EUCON support is built for allowing the tightly integrated editing, recording, and mixing control with several choices of DAWs. Because the controller is application-aware, switching between different DAW sessions happens in seconds. In addition, the surface is capable to be customized for a specific task with the use of up to twelve custom mixer layouts which is capable to be recalled at any time. And to be able of providing a further tight integration, the S3 comes featuring a built-in 4 x 6 interface, this allows for mixing, recording and monitoring sessions with the use of just the surface and a laptop. Or audio is capable to be monitored with the use of the control surface in standalone mode with no additional audio interface required. Sixteen channel strips, each with a touch-sensitive motorized fader and ten-segment signal level meter Thirty-two touch sensitive push-button rotary encoders for panning, gain control, plug-in parameter adjustments, and more (sixteen channel control, sixteen assignable), each with a tricolor LED function indicator Thirty-two high resolution OLED displays for viewing track names/numbers, detailed metering data (from mono to 5.1 surround), parameter names/values, current automation mode, and more Keys for solo, mute, channel select, record/automation-enable on every channel Touch strip provides easy access to transport controls Can be used alongside Artist Transport if full jog/shuttle wheel controls are needed Dozens of dedicated buttons and switches for navigation, automation, control assignment and software control Built-in 4 x 6 AVB Core Audio interface includes two XLR microphone/line inputs, two 1/4" TRS line inputs, two XLR line outputs, two 1/4" TRS line outputs, and a stereo headphone output Specifications Channel strips/faders 16 (up to 6 fader banks) Encoders 32 total (each with highresolution OLEDs and tri–color function indicator)— 16 assignable encoders, 8 channel control encoders, 8 global control encoders Metering 16 10–segment meters, with pre–and post–fade metering options Analog inputs 4 total—2 XLR mic/line inputs and 2 TRS line inputs for connecting mics, instruments, and other devices for recording(supports 48 kHz and 96 kHz, Mac only—get more details) Analog outputs 4 total—2 XLR line outputs and 2 TRS line outputs for connecting studio monitors(supports 48 kHz and 96 kHz, Mac only—get more details) Headphone output 1 (1/4–inch TRS) with level control Ancillary I/O 2 USB 2.0 ports (for connecting a keyboard and mouse), 1 footswitch port (1/4–inch TRS),Kensington lock slot Height (front, rear w/knobs) 1.3 inches, 2.8 inches (3.2 cm, 7.2cm) Width 28 inches (71 cm) Depth 14.3 inches (36.3 cm) Weight 13.8 lbs (6.2kg)
