Avid S3L-X System Package

The power of Avid VENUE—everywhere

Go from stage to studio and beyond. With Avid VENUE | S3L-X, you get the incredible sound clarity, power, and efficiency of VENUE in an ultra compact system. But that’s not all. Archive shows directly to Pro Tools. Streamline FOH, monitor, and broadcast workflows by sharing the same I/O across multiple networked systems. You can even set up a mobile recording/mixing studio using just the control surface and Pro Tools on your laptop, making S3L-X the most versatile system in live sound. And with the latest VENUE software, you gain new touchscreen workflows for faster navigation, plus support for the new VENUE | On-Stage iOS app for remote monitor mix control.

S3 control surface
Channel strips/faders 16 (up to 6 fader banks)
Encoders 32 total (each with high-resolution 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 talkback, audience mics, or playback devices for live applications;
or mics, instruments, and other devices for studio recording
Analog outputs
4 total—2 XLR line outputs and 2 TRS line outputs for connecting recording devices or near-field monitors
Headphone output 1 (1/4-inch TRS) with level control
Ancillary I/O
2 Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports (for connecting a keyboard and mouse only), 1 footswitch port (1/4-inch TRS),
2 console light ports, Kensington lock slot
EUCON integration Use S3 as a standalone control surface to record, edit, and mix Pro Tools (included) and other
Height (front, rear w/knobs) 1.3 inches, 2.8 inches (3.2 cm, 7.2 cm)
Width 28 inches (71 cm)
Depth 14.3 inches (36.3 cm)
E3 engine
Software Runs Avid VENUE software on built-in 64-bit Windows OS
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
Plugin support
AAX DSP (supports Avid and third-party AAX DSP plugins,
with 64-bit support in VENUE 4.5)
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
Weight 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Stage 16 remote I/O
Analog inputs 16 XLR mic inputs/preamps
Analog outputs 8 XLR line outputs
Digital outputs 4 channels of AES3 output
Dimensions (H x W x D)
6.9 x 19 x 8.1 inches (17.6 x 48.3 x 20.6 cm) with ears/handles out
(rackmount configuration)
Rack spaces 4U
Weight 15.8 lbs (7.1 kg)
Connections 2 Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports (up to four Stage 16 boxes can be daisy-chained)
Snake cable type Shielded 350 MHz Cat5e or better (Neutrik etherCON connectors required)
Maximum snake cable length
328 feet (100 meters)