Avid VENUE S6L-16C 16 + 2 Fader Control Surface

VENUE | S6L-16C takes the 24C and scales it down into an ultra-compact footprint. This console comes into its own when space is at a premium but you do not want to compromise on audio quality or processing power. Again, all the same modules designed for the larger consoles are used here, providing S6L workflows on 16 faders and 32 encoders. Remember, even though this is a small format console, it can be connected to any E6L engine and leverage the full capacity of that engine.

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 plugin 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 with its expanded line of five control surfaces, three engines, and five I/O racks (including the new Stage 48) 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.

Do more with a single solution

When it comes to mixing live sound, efficiency, sound clarity, and reliability are of critical importance. Avid VENUE | S6L is the industry's only unified live sound platform that offers 100% software, hardware, and show file compatibility and interoperability across the entire line. It's also the only system that offers direct Waves and AAX plugin control from the console to elevate mixes, and 128 tracks of built-in Pro Tools recording/playback with Virtual Soundcheck, saving hours of prep time. Plus, you get three years of 24x7 priority support to ensure the show always goes on.

Meet any live sound challenge

S6L delivers unrelenting performance and reliability through its advanced engine design and intelligent workflows to handle any live production. Its modularity and unmatched flexibility make it easy to scale a system with your choice of five control surfaces, three engines, and five I/O racks(including the new Stage 48), plus the networking options you need-including Ethernet AVB, Dante, Milan, and MADI-to meet the demands of any live sound application, on almost any budget. You can even share I/O across up to three networked systems, providing more workflow possibilities while cutting costs.

Mix and record high-quality audio

With its premium-grade architecture, audio engine, and high-performance preamps, S6L delivers incredible clarity, warmth, and presence throughout the signal path. It provides the most integrated, cost-effective, and redundant Pro Tools recording workflow, eliminating the need for expensive audio interfaces. It also supports 2-track recording and playback from a USB flash drive. And it supports the same audio plugins and emulations of prized outboard gear used in countless recordings, so you can easily re-create the sound of the studio-live.

Pump up performances with massive power

From large concert tours and Broadway shows, to smaller club and corporate events, today's stage productions are bigger and more complex than ever. That's why we designed a groundbreaking engine for S6L-the VENUE | E6L-which combines two powerhouse technologies that work in concert together. With a state-of-the-art real-time processing engine and dedicated DSP plugin processing, you get unrivaled processing capabilities to handle an extraordinary number of channels-without the complication or stress.

Key Features

• 1 Master Live Module (provides control over global system parameters, such as channel banking, snapshots, and monitoring)
• 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
• 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
• Graphic TFTs with soft buttons; Touch and Turn assignable encoder; 2 assignable faders; monitoring, layout and snapshot controls; transport controls and function buttons
• 30-segment meters per channel, with pre- and post-fade metering options; Nominal indicator, Expander/Gate status and Compressor/Limiter gain reduction meters
• 1 XLR mic/line analog input
• 2 XLR analog outputs
• 1x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone jack
• DVI-D video out, 5 USB 2.0 (2 rear, 2 front, 1 internal), ECx Ethernet port for wired/wireless remote control, GPIO (8 in/8 out), 2 footswitch, Linear Time Code input, MIDI I/O
• 2 etherCON (copper), 2 selectable as etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber); redundant ring topology; supports Luminex GigaCore 26i and GigaCore 10 AVB switches for redundant star configuration

Product Specifications

Height (front, rear): 3.6, 8 inches (91, 205 mm)
Width: 26.4 inches (671 mm)
Depth: 31 inches (787 mm)
Weight: 72 lbs (33 kg)