Avid VENUE | S6L delivers 100% hardware compatibility across all of its components, providing the same renowned sound clarity throughout the line. Here’s a look at all of the control surface, engine, and I/O options available to help you configure the perfect system for your live sound needs.
Build Your Own System
Step 1: Choose your control surface
VENUE | S6L-48D
Have the maximum number of faders and controls at your fingers to handle large-scale concert performances, broadcast events, and high-end theater productions.
VENUE | S6L-48D
When working with a large number of performers and channel inputs that require complex routing, S6L-48D provides the extended control and ease you need in a large-format control surface. It’s ideal for dual-operator workflows to handle large broadcast events and theater productions.
- 48 channel faders across 6 Channel Fader Modules, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module
- 160 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 5 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)
- 5 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
VENUE | S6L-32D
Get a versatile mid-size control surface to take on any size production, from concert tours and theater installations, to houses of worship and broadcast events.
VENUE | S6L-32D
S6L-32D provides the mixing control and ease you need to support any live sound application in a 32-fader control surface.
- 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
VENUE | S6L-24D
Get the same VENUE mixing efficiency and control in a smaller 24-fader control surface that’s ideal for smaller tours and club, theater, and church installations.
VENUE | S6L-24D
Get full hands-on control and extensive visual insight into your mix with a versatile control surface that packs powerful performance in a smaller footprint.
- 24 channel faders across 3 Channel Fader Modules, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module
- 64 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 2 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)
- 2 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
VENUE | S6L-24C
Get the same VENUE mixing efficiency in a more compact and affordable 24-fader control surface that’s ideal for tours, festivals, corporate events, and live sound installations.
VENUE | S6L-24C
For smaller spaces and better portability, S6L-24C provides easy hands-on control and powerful performance in a more streamlined and affordable control surface.
- 24 channel faders across 3 Channel Fader Modules, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module
- 32 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 1 Channel Knob Module
- 1 Master Touchscreen (central screen for quick navigation, parameter identification, and control, plus Channel and Meters view)
- 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 ancillary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for VENUE software display
VENUE | S6L-16C
Get all the hallmarks of VENUE in a compact control surface that offers powerful performance in a portable solution for smaller spaces and budgets.
VENUE | S6L-16C
Get the easiest entry into VENUE | S6L with a 16-fader control surface that’s ultra-portable, but expansive in its capabilities. It’s ideal for corporate events and live applications where space is tight.
- 16 channel faders across 1 Channel Fader Module, plus 2 assignable faders in the Master Live Module
- 32 assignable channel knobs (encoders) across 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 ancillary I/O, including ECx for remote control and DVI for connecting an external monitor (sold separately) for VENUE software display
Step 2: Choose your engine
VENUE | E6L-192
Take on the largest, most complex live productions with a high-performance engine that delivers maximum processing power and support for 192 input channels.
VENUE | E6L-192
- 192 input channels
- 96 mix busses + LCR
- 200 plugin rack slots
- 24 x 24 matrix
- Includes 1 HDX-192 DSP card for sound processing (supports up to 4)
- 4 expansion slots to add capabilities through option cards, including Waves SoundGrid support, Ethernet AVB, and MADI I/O—see what’s available
VENUE | E6L-144
Get extraordinary processing power and support for up to 144 input channels in a high-performance engine that’s ideal for mid-size live productions.
VENUE | E6L-144
- 144 input channels
- 64 mix busses + LCR
- 125 plugin rack slots
- 16 x 16 matrix
- Includes 1 HDX-192 DSP card for sound processing (supports up to 2)
- 4 expansion slots to add capabilities through option cards, including Waves SoundGrid support, Ethernet AVB, and MADI I/O—see what’s available
VENUE | E6L-112
Get the power and performance you need to handle any small- to mid-size live production in a more affordable engine that supports up to 112 input channels.
VENUE | E6L-112
- 112 input channels
- 48 mix busses + LCR
- 100 plugin rack slots
- 16 x 16 matrix
- Includes 1 HDX-192 DSP card for sound processing (supports up to 2)
- 2 expansion slots to add capabilities through option cards, including Waves SoundGrid support, Ethernet AVB, and MADI I/O—see what’s available
Step 3: Add the I/O you need (mix and match one or more racks)
Stage 64
Connect up to 64 analog, digital, and/or Dante inputs in a single rack that offers maximum I/O flexibility to support the biggest productions.
Stage 64
- Supports up to 64 inputs and 32 outputs (choose from a variety of analog I/O, digital I/O, and Dante card options—see what’s available)
- 64-channel MADI split
- 10U rack
- Network up to three Stage 64 racks together to reach the maximum 192 inputs supported by the E6L-192 engine
- Scale your I/O, get more I/O distribution flexibility, or add local I/O by mixing and matching Stage 64 with other VENUE | S6L I/O racks
Stage 48
Connect up to 48 analog inputs in a single fixed I/O rack that offers the pristine sound of Stage 64 in a more budget-friendly option.
Stage 48
- Supports up to 48 analog inputs and 24 analog outputs
- Enable recording flexibility/redundancy with the 48-channel MADI split
- Add analog I/O to any S6L system in a more affordable 8U rack
- Mix and match Stage 48 with other I/O racks for more distribution flexibility
Stage 32
Connect up to 32 analog, digital, and/or Dante inputs in a rack that offers maximum I/O flexibility in a smaller footprint for stage or remote I/O needs.
Stage 32
- Supports up to a maximum 32 channels of inputs or outputs or a combination of both (choose from a variety of analog I/O, digital I/O, and Dante card options—see what’s available)
- 32-channel MADI split
- 5U rack
- Network multiple Stage 32 racks together, up to the maximum number of inputs supported by your chosen E6L engine
- Scale your I/O, get more I/O distribution flexibility, or add local I/O by mixing and matching Stage 32 with other VENUE | S6L I/O racks
Stage 16
Connect up to 16 inputs for small live productions—or expand or distribute I/O across any performance space—with this compact I/O rack.
Stage 16
- Provides 16 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, and 4 AES digital outputs
- 4U rack
- Network multiple Stage 16 racks together, up to the maximum number of inputs supported by your chosen E6L engine
- Network Stage 16 with one or more Stage 64 or Stage 32 racks to provide more I/O distribution flexibility
Local 16
Expand your local I/O capabilities—or add primary local I/O if mixing on the S6L-16C control surface—with this compact I/O rack.
Local 16
- Provides 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 8 AES digital inputs, and 8 AES digital outputs
- 3U rack
- Serves as the primary local I/O component for S6L-16C