AVID S6L 32D

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  • Digital audio mixing console with multiple screens and numerous controls.

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  • Avid s6L audio mixing console with multiple faders, knobs, and digital screens.

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  • The Avid VENUE | S6L-32D provides the mixing control and ease you need to support any live sound application in a 32-fader control surface.

    Mix and record live productions of any size with ease. Avid VENUE | S6L delivers the unmatched processing power and sound clarity artists and engineers rely on to present the best show possible. From direct AAX and Waves plug-in support and 128 tracks of Pro Tools recording, to full system modularity and 300+ processing channels, the S6L unified platform gives you the mixing efficiency, creativity, and flexibility you need to meet the demands of any gig. And now with its newly expanded line of five control surfaces, three engines, and four I/O racks to choose from—with 100% hardware, software, and show file compatibility across all—it’s easy to configure and scale the perfect system for your needs.

    • Up to 256 input channels with the flagship E6LX-256 engine

    • 96 aux/group buses, plus LCR and AFL/PFL/Solo buses

    • 32 channel faders across 4 Channel Fader Modules, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module

    • 96 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 3 Channel Knob Modules

    • 1 Master Touchscreen (central screen 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 (touchscreen display provides access and control to parameters in Meters view and Channel view)

    • Local analog I/O, digital I/O, and ancillary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for VENUE software display

  • Work Surface

    • Faders:

      • 32 channel strips + 2 assignable master faders

    • Channel Knob Modules (CKM):

      • 3 CKMs

      • Each with 32 color-coded encoders + displays + tri-color indicators

    • Touchscreens:

      • 1 Master Touchscreen (central navigation)

      • 3 Channel Touch Modules

    • Assignable Controls:

      • 96 assignable encoders (knobs)

    • Master Live Module:

      • Dual TFT displays

      • Touch & Turn encoder

      • Snapshot, monitoring, layout, and system control

    • Layouts:

      • Up to 48 user-definable fader layouts

    Rear (Local I/O & Connectivity)

    • Analog I/O:

      • 8 × XLR mic/line inputs

      • 8 × XLR outputs

    • Digital I/O:

      • 8 × AES3 inputs (XLR)

      • 8 × AES3 outputs (XLR)

    • Network:

      • 2 × etherCON (AVB networking to engine/stage)

    • USB:

      • 5 × USB-A (2-track record/playback)

    • MIDI:

      • 1 × MIDI In / 1 × MIDI Out

    • Phantom Power:

      • +48V on mic inputs

    Options (System-Level Expandability)

    (Primarily via E6L engine and cards)

    • DSP Expansion:

      • Up to 4 × HDX DSP cards

    • I/O Expansion:

      • Modular Stage 16 / Stage 64 racks

      • Multiple racks can be networked

    • Option Cards:

      • Dante (Dante integration)

      • Waves SoundGrid (WSG-HD)

      • MADI

      • Thunderbolt

    • I/O Slots (Engine):

      • Up to 12 card slots

    • Redundancy:

      • N+1 redundant power supplies (engine)

    Signal Processing (E6L Engine Dependent)

    • Max Input Channels: up to 192

    • Mix Busses: 96 + LCR

    • Matrix: 24 × 24

    • Sample Rate: 96 kHz

    Input Processing

    • HEAT saturation

    • HPF / LPF

    • 4-band parametric EQ

    • Expander/Gate

    • Compressor/Limiter

    • Delay

    • 4 plugin inserts + hardware insert

    Output Processing

    • 7-band parametric EQ

    • Compressor/Limiter

    • Delay

    • 4 plugin inserts + hardware insert

    Additional Processing

    • 48 VCAs

    • 32 × 31-band graphic EQs

    • Up to 400 plugin slots

    • AAX DSP plugin support (64-bit)

    Audio Specifications

    • Internal Processing: 96 kHz / 64-bit (AAX DSP environment)

    • Local I/O Capacity (Surface):

      • 16 × 16 max (local only)

    • System Capacity:

      • Scales to hundreds of I/O channels via stage racks

    • Metering:

      • Multi-segment LED per channel

    Physical

    • Dimensions:

      • 51.3 × 15.3 × 31 in (130.4 × 38.8 × 78.7 cm)

    • Weight:

      • ~154 lb (70 kg)

    • Mounting:

      • Not rackmountable

    • Display:

      • 12" daylight-viewable touchscreen

Available options

  • A large Avid VENUE audio engine with a black design and purple logo.

    E6LX 256

    A more powerful VENUE engine offering up to 256 input channels and increased DSP capacity. Designed for larger productions, it enables more extensive mixing, higher plugin counts, and greater system flexibility while maintaining the stability and low latency of the S6L platform.

  • Audio mixing and routing equipment with multiple input/output ports, control knobs, and digital display, labeled 'Stage64' by Avid.

    Stage 64

    A modular 64-channel remote I/O rack designed for Avid VENUE | S6L systems. It delivers high-quality mic/line inputs and outputs with redundant power and network options, connecting via AVB for reliable, low-latency audio transport. Ideal for scalable stage and broadcast deployments.

  • AAVID VENUE EALAUX audio equipment rack unit.

    E6LX 128

    A compact, high-performance processing engine for S6L systems, supporting up to 128 input channels. Built on HDX DSP architecture, it provides ultra-low latency, robust plugin processing, and reliable performance for small to mid-sized live productions.

  • A musical hardware device called SUPERTRACK LIVEBOX D with a digital display, illuminated logo in the center, and a power button on the right.

    Waves

    Waves’ SoundGrid technology enables you to run Waves plugins in real time and with super-low latency on your Avid console, allowing maximum plugin control, reliably fast processing speeds and the ultimate live sound performance for FOH, Monitor, Broadcast and Theatre engineers.

  • Black audio equipment with yellow grille, two USB ports, and a small digital display showing IP addresses.

    Fourier transform

    The transform.engine and transform.go are low-latency, reliable plugin hosts, with the ability to host any Windows 10 compatible VST3 plugins that can be installed and licensed offline.

  • Computer network interface card (NIC) with Ethernet ports and a coaxial port.

    Dante Option card

    Expands S6L systems with Dante audio networking, allowing seamless integration with other Dante-enabled devices. Ideal for broadcast, installed systems, and complex routing scenarios requiring flexible, scalable audio-over-IP workflows.

  • A circuit board with multiple BNC connectors labeled OUT and IN for communications or video signals.

    Madi option card

    Adds MADI connectivity for interfacing with broadcast consoles, recording systems, and legacy digital infrastructure. Supports high channel counts over a single connection, making it a reliable solution for long-distance and high-density audio transport.

  • A circuit board with two Ethernet ports, labeled 1 and 2, and a metal bracket with some holes and markings.

    WSG Option Card

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