Announcing Avid S3L Live Sound Systems

[Bruce Paine]

Announcing Avid S3L — which offers all the benefits of VENUE systems — the world’s leading family of touring consoles.

Press Release:
http://www.avid.com/press-room/S3L-D...d-Live-Systems

Product Information:
www.avid.com/products/S3L-System

Feature Highlights

• Experience uncompromising performance with HDX-powered processing
• Re-create the sound of the studio with integrated Pro Tools AAX plug-ins
• Get reliable Ethernet AVB connectivity, including a fault tolerant ring topology, without the cable bulk.
• Configure the modular system with up to 64 remote, recallable mic pres
• Record directly to Pro Tools (or other DAW) through your laptop’s Ethernet port
• Control Pro Tools and other DAWs using the S3 control surface as a EUCON controller (feature coming soon)
• Fit the system anywhere and transport with ease — perfect for fly gigs and bus tours
• Get the celebrated hallmarks of Avid live sound systems
• Take your VENUE show files with you on a USB key for use on any Avid live system

Why this is important...

• Intuitive VENUE SW and ergonomic control surface minimize the learning curve of operation—enables the transfer of show files from larger VENUE systems to S3L
• Support of open EUCON and Ethernet AVB network protocols ensures compatibility with a variety of Avid and 3rd party products — now and in the future
• Modular architecture and networked connectivity ensure maximum flexibility in configuring systems and placing I/O
• Replaces costly and heavy analog cabling and fixed snake head systems — place your I/O up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the console for maximum fidelity over inexpensive, lightweight 350 MHz Cat5e cable
• Provides the most streamlined, economical approach to integrating Pro Tools recording
• Enables users to mix Pro Tools sessions as an integrated EUCON controller (upcoming feature)
• Delivers ultimate flexibility with system modularity that leverages open AVB and EUCON technology, ensuring simple and cost-effective integration into any environment
• Re-create the sounds of the studio a live setting, with simple, built-in support for the same high-resolution plug-ins used on countless recordings without separate computer or external connections

For pricing and descriptions of the different models, please refer to your Live Sound/VENUE reseller or the Avid S3L web page for product information. The S3L-Systems are expected to be available for order today, Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

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Bruce Paine
Community Administrator
Avid Pro Audio Community