Avid Venue E6L-192 - 192-Channel 5U Rackmount E6L Engine with 24 x 24 Matrix and 96 Mix Busses for S6L Control Surface in Black Finish

The Avid Venue E6L-192 Engine is a 5U rackmount powerhouse designed to meet the processing needs of high-end live productions, offering pristine audio performance, exceptional expandability, and advanced system integration. Serving as the core engine for VENUE S6L systems, the E6L-192 supports up to 192 input channels and 96 mix busses plus LCR, making it an ideal solution for mid- to large-scale live sound applications, including concert tours, theater, broadcast, and festival setups. It enables engineers to manage complex productions with flexibility, efficiency, and superior sonic control.

The E6L-192 is equipped with a 24 x 24 matrix and includes one HDX-192 DSP Expansion Card with support for up to four cards total, allowing up to 400 plugin slots for native 64-bit AAX DSP processing. Engineers can also integrate Waves SoundGrid systems using the optional WSG-HD card or through MADI connectivity. Built with an N+1 redundant power architecture and hot-swappable power supplies, the E6L-192 ensures uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments where downtime is not an option.

It offers comprehensive input and output processing capabilities, including HEAT (Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology), HPF/LPF, 4-band parametric EQ, dynamics, delay, and up to eight plugin inserts per channel. Outputs feature 7-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, delay, and full graphic EQ support for every output and matrix. With 48 VCAs, stereo solo busses, and full matrix routing, the E6L-192 offers system-wide control and flexibility at a high level of detail.

Designed for deep integration with Avid's S6L surfaces and Pro Tools systems, the engine supports up to 128 channels of recording and playback via Ethernet AVB and is equipped with two AVB-192 network cards for redundant audio networking. It also includes 8 expansion card slots, five USB ports, Word Clock I/O, and complete compatibility with Luminex GigaCore AVB switches. A 3-year Avid Advantage Elite Live support plan is included, offering 24/7 technical assistance, priority service, software updates, and same-day hardware exchange - providing unmatched support and peace of mind for professionals who rely on the system every day.

Features

• High-performance 5U rackmount engine with 192 input channels for VENUE S6L systems
• 96 mix busses plus LCR for flexible routing in complex live sound environments
• 24 x 24 matrix for configurable signal distribution across outputs and submixes
• Includes one HDX-192 DSP card with support for up to four for plugin processing
• 400 plugin slots for native 64-bit AAX DSP and Waves SoundGrid compatibility
• Full input processing with HEAT, HPF/LPF, PEQ, dynamics, delay, hardware inserts, and plugin inserts
• Comprehensive output processing including 7-band PEQ, dynamics, delay, and graphic EQs
• Supports up to 128 channels of Pro Tools recording/playback via Ethernet AVB
• Dual AVB-192 cards with four ports total, supporting copper or fiber with redundant topology
• Supports I/O sharing across three S6L systems with automatic gain compensation
• 48 VCAs and stereo solo busses with independent control for flexible mix grouping
• Five USB 2.0 ports for file transfer and configuration
• 8 expansion option card slots for future-proof connectivity and upgrades
• Word Clock I/O on BNC for external sync integration
• N+1 redundant hot-swappable internal power supplies for uninterrupted performance
• 3-year Avid Advantage Elite Live support plan with 24/7 access, software updates, and hardware exchange
• Compact rackmount form factor at 19 x 16.9 x 8.6 inches and 74 lbs

Specifications

General

• Sample Rates: 96 kHz
• Input Channels: 192
• Input Processing: HEAT, HPF, LPF, 4-band PEQ, Expander/Gate, Compressor/Limiter, Delay, 8 plugin inserts, hardware insert (4x Pre-fade, 4x Post-fade)
• Mix Busses: 96 + LCR
• Output Processing: 7-band PEQ, Compressor/Limiter, Delay, 8 plugin inserts, hardware insert (4x Pre-fade, 4x Post-fade)
• Matrix: 24x24
• VCAs: 48
• Stereo Solo Busses: 2, with independent control
• Graphic EQs (31-band): All Outputs and Matrixs
• Digital Signal Processing: Supports up to 4 HDX-192 DSP Expansion Cards for plugin processing; includes one card
• Plugin Support: 64-bit AAX DSP; also supports Waves SoundGrid systems through the WSG-HD Option Card for full integration with S6L, or over MADI
• Plugin Slots: 400
• Pro Tools Integration: Record/play back up to 128 audio tracks via Ethernet AVB
• Expansion Option Card Slots: 8
• Ethernet AVB Ports: Includes two AVB-192 Ethernet AVB Network Cards with two ports (per card), selectable as etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber), with redundant ring topology; supports Luminex GigaCore 26i and GigaCore 10 AVB switches for redundant star configuration
• I/O Sharing: Supports up to three S6L systems, up to 192 inputs total (requires two AVB-192 Ethernet AVB Network Cards to share I/O)
• Word Clock I/O: Clock I/O BNC, 75 Ohm coaxial
• USB Ports: 5 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 back, 1 internal)
• Power Supply: N+1 redundant, internal hot-swappable PSUs
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 19 x 16.9 x 8.6 inches
• Rack Spaces: 5U
• Weight: 74 lbs