The S6L-24C and S6L-16C control surfaces, the E6L-112 engine and the Stage 32 and Local 16 I/O racks are now available. Since its introduction in 2007, Avid VENUE | Profile quickly became the standard for festivals and one of the most in-demand live mixing consoles for concerts. Now VENUE | S6L is quickly replacing Profile as the console of choice for sound companies around the world. Its unprecedented processing power, superior sound quality and I/O support will boost your mixing capabilities at every stage.
Why Move to AVID VENUE | S6L?
- Enjoy the same familiar VENUE workflows with full file compatibility
- Get twice the inputs and outputs to handle the biggest bands and productions
- Mix bigger, more complex shows with more than 300 processing channels
- Deliver better-sounding mixes with pristine 96 kHz sound quality
- Get creative with built-in AAX DSP plug-ins, plus the deepest Waves SoundGrid integration of any system
- Enjoy improved Pro Tools recording and Virtual Soundcheck workflows over Ethernet AVB
- Scale a system up or down with 100% hardware and software compatibility.
The Next Stage of Live Sound
Mix and record live productions of any size with ease. Avid VENUE | S6L delivers powerful processing and sound clarity that artists and engineers trust to deliver the best show. From direct support for AAX and Waves plug-ins and 128 Pro Tools recording tracks to complete system modularity and more than 300 processing channels, the unified S6L platform brings the mixing efficiency, creativity and flexibility you need to meet the demands of any gig. And now, with its recently expanded lineup of five control surfaces, three engines and four I/O racks to choose from, with 100% hardware, software and overall file compatibility, it's easy to set up and scale the perfect system to suit your needs.
Do More With a Single Solution
When it comes to mixing live sound, efficiency, clarity and reliability are of absolute importance. According to the manufacturer, Avid VENUE | S6L is the industry's only unified live sound platform that offers 100% software and hardware compatibility, as well as online file interoperability. It is also the only system that offers Waves and AAX plug-in control directly from the console to elevate mixes, and built-in 128-track Pro Tools recording/playback with Virtual Soundcheck, saving hours of prep. You also get three years of 24/7 priority support to make sure the show always goes on.
Meet Any Live Sound Challenge
S6L delivers relentless performance and reliability through its advanced engine design and smart workflows to handle any live production. Its modularity and flexibility make it easy to scale any system, with a choice of five control surfaces, three engines and four I/O racks, plus networking options that include Ethernet AVB, Dante and MADI, meeting the demands of any live sound application within almost any budget. It can even share I/O across multiple networked systems, providing more workflow possibilities and cutting costs.
Mix and Record High-Quality Audio
With its top-grade architecture, audio engine and high-performance preamps, S6L delivers incredible clarity, warmth and presence. It also provides the most integrated, cost-effective and redundant Pro Tools recording workflow, eliminating the need for costly audio interfaces. And it supports the same audio plug-ins and outboard gear emulations used on countless recordings, so the studio sound can easily be recreated live.
Boost Performance With Massive Power
From big concert tours and Broadway shows to small clubs and corporate events, today's productions are bigger and more complex than ever. That's why Avid designed an innovative engine for S6L: the VENUE | E6L, which combines two powerful technologies working together. With a state-of-the-art real-time processing engine and dedicated DSP plug-in processing, you get unmatched processing capability for handling an extraordinary number of channels, without complications.
VENUE | S6L-48D
When working with a large number of performers and channel inputs that require complex routing, the S6L-48D provides the extended control and ease you need on a large-format control surface. It's ideal for dual-operator workflows and for handling large broadcast events and theatrical productions.
- 48 channel faders on 6-channel fader modules, plus 2 assignable faders on the Master Live Module
- 160 assignable channel knobs (encoders) via 5-channel knob modules
- 1 master touchscreen (central display 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 (the touchscreen provides access to and control of parameters in Meters view and Channel view)
- Local analog I/O, digital I/O and auxiliary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for the VENUE software display
VENUE | S6L-32D
S6L-32D provides the mixing control and ease needed to support any live sound application on a 32-fader control surface.
- 32 channel faders on 4 channel fader modules, plus 2 assignable faders on the Master Live Module
- 96 encoders on 3 knob modules
- 1 master touchscreen (central display for quick navigation, parameter identification and control)
- 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters such as channel banking, snapshots and monitoring)
- 3-channel touch modules (the touchscreen provides access to and control of parameters in Meters view and Channel view)
- Local analog I/O, digital I/O and auxiliary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for the VENUE software display
VENUE | S6L-24D
Get complete hands-on control and a broad view of your mix with a versatile control surface that delivers powerful performance in a smaller footprint.
- 24 channel faders on 3 channel fader modules, plus 2 assignable faders on the Master Live Module
- 64 assignable channel knobs (encoders) on 2-channel knob modules
- 1 master touchscreen (central display for quick navigation, parameter identification and control)
- 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters such as channel banking, snapshots and monitoring)
- 2-channel touch modules (the touchscreen provides access to and control of parameters in Meters view and Channel view)
- Local analog I/O, digital I/O and auxiliary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for the VENUE software display
VENUE | S6L-24C
For smaller spaces and better portability, the S6L-24C provides easy hands-on control and powerful performance on a more streamlined, affordable control surface.
- 24 channel faders on 3 channel fader modules, plus 2 assignable faders on the Master Live Module
- 32 assignable channel knobs (encoders) via the 1-channel knob module
- 1 master touchscreen (central display for quick navigation, parameter identification and control, plus channel and meter views)
- 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters such as channel banking, snapshots and monitoring)
- Local analog I/O, digital I/O and auxiliary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for the VENUE software display
VENUE | S6L-16C
Get the easiest entry into VENUE | S6L with an ultra-portable 16-fader control surface that is expansive in its capabilities. It's ideal for corporate events and live applications where space is limited.
- 16 channel faders on 1 channel fader module, plus 2 assignable faders on the Master Live Module
- 32 assignable channel knobs (encoders) via the 1-channel knob module
- 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters such as channel banking, snapshots and monitoring)
- Local analog I/O and auxiliary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for the VENUE software display
