New Device: S6L Console from Venue Lineup Unveiled
In a significant leap forward for professional live sound applications, Avid has unveiled the Venue S6L, a groundbreaking live mixing system designed for demanding tours and events. The innovative system, which offers high-performance preamps and a host of other advanced features, is now available for purchase.
The Venue S6L was introduced at the National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) and has since garnered widespread acclaim, reinforcing Avid's position as a technological leader in the industry. The system's success is evident from the enormous number of pre-orders it received from audio businesses worldwide before its official release.
## Key Features
The S6L system is highly modular, allowing users to customise and expand their setup as needed. It supports a range of hardware configurations, including various console surfaces and stage racks, ensuring flexibility and scalability.
The system provides top-notch audio processing capabilities, including support for high sample rates (up to 96 kHz) and integration with Waves plugins via SoundGrid technology for enhanced EQ, compression, and other effects. The control surface offers a highly intuitive interface with customisable workflows, allowing mix engineers to efficiently manage complex shows.
The S6L system supports a wide range of I/O options, including analog, digital, and Dante networking capabilities, making it versatile for various live sound applications. Seamless integration with other Avid products, such as Pro Tools, allows for efficient recording and playback capabilities directly from the console.
## Capabilities
The S6L is designed to handle complex live sound mixes with ease, offering features like subgrouping, VCA control, and matrix mixing. Tightly integrated with Waves plugins, it allows for surface control of plugin parameters directly from the console. Compatible with Pro Tools, it offers virtual soundcheck without an external interface, making setup and soundcheck processes more efficient.
One of the first customers for the S6L was the events services provider 8 days a week of Niederdorfelden, who described the Venue S6L as one of the top products in their portfolio. The system's modular system and I/O components can be freely configured, providing users with the flexibility to tailor their setup to their specific needs.
The Venue S6L provides graphical feedback and displays important functions on high-definition touchscreens and OLED displays, enhancing usability and efficiency. Its Dolby Atmos support enables immersive audio mixing for live performances, pushing the boundaries of live sound engineering.
Kyle Kim-Hays, Avid senior vice president and chief marketing officer, stated that the pre-orders clearly demonstrated high demand for the Venue S6L. The system's win of multiple awards since its introduction at NAB further fuels Avid's ambition to continue innovating and pushing the market's envelope with new technologies. The Venue S6L has not included option cards in its core systems, which are available as separate purchases.
In conclusion, the Avid Venue S6L is a powerful tool for live sound engineers, offering a combination of advanced audio processing, flexible configuration options, and seamless integration with other professional audio systems. Its innovative features and high-quality performance make it a game-changer in the live sound industry.
The Venue S6L, a pioneering live mixing system with advanced features such as high-performance preamps and modular setup options, is also recognized for its integration with cutting-edge technology like Waves plugins and SoundGrid technology for exceptional audio processing. Furthermore, the system's success can be observed in the numerous pre-orders it received from worldwide audio businesses, underscoring its position as a game-changer in the live sound industry and reinforcing Avid's position as a technological leader.
