Avid Venue S6L-24D - 24-Channel Touchscreen Audio Control Surface with 64 Assignable Knobs and 8 XLR Inputs/Outputs in Black Finish

The Avid Venue S6L-24D is a compact yet highly capable 24-channel touchscreen audio control surface built for professional live sound environments where space, speed, and sound quality are critical. Part of the VENUE S6L series, the S6L-24D delivers studio-grade sonic performance, deep software integration, and future-ready expandability within a more portable footprint - perfect for tours, festivals, houses of worship, and installed systems. Built on Avid's unified VENUE platform, it ensures full compatibility with all S6L components and show files, allowing seamless transitions between systems without compromising session data or control layouts.

The S6L-24D features 24 motorized faders plus two assignable faders, paired with two Channel Knob Modules offering 64 touch-sensitive, tri-color encoders with high-resolution OLED feedback for hands-on control of channel functions, plugins, and mixes. Two Channel Touch Modules and a central Master Touch Screen provide responsive visual workflows, giving engineers intuitive control over metering, channel views, layout assignments, and parameter tuning. The Master Live Module adds customizable soft keys, transport control, and monitoring tools for efficient operation during dynamic live productions.

With 8 analog mic/line inputs and outputs via XLR, 4 pairs of stereo AES/EBU I/O, and dual headphone outputs, the S6L-24D supports flexible local I/O alongside full AVB/Milan networking support for remote I/O sharing. It is designed for dual-operator workflows, enabling FOH and monitor engineers to operate from a single surface using independent fader zones. The control surface supports up to 128 channels of 96kHz recording and playback with Pro Tools integration via VENUE Link and includes Virtual Soundcheck capabilities to fine-tune mixes with recordings from previous performances - without performers present.

Engineered with high headroom, ultra-low latency, and pristine audio fidelity, the S6L-24D offers robust system processing with support for up to 192 input channels, 99 mix buses, and 400 plugin slots for native AAX DSP and Waves integration. The surface is equipped with redundant power supplies, network-ready connectivity, and modular compatibility with optional Dante, MADI, or Milan cards - ensuring long-term adaptability for evolving productions.

Features

• 24 motorized faders plus 2 assignable faders for mix flexibility in a compact footprint
• Two Channel Knob Modules with 64 tri-color encoders and OLED displays for real-time feedback
• Two Channel Touch Modules and one Master Touch Screen for fast visual navigation and parameter control
• Master Live Module with soft keys, assignable encoder, transport, and snapshot controls
• 96kHz sample rate and 64-bit floating point processing for pristine live audio
• 8 XLR mic/line inputs and 8 XLR analog outputs with LEDs for signal and mute status
• 4 stereo pairs of AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on XLR for additional digital connectivity
• Dual independent headphone outputs with high-output drive and low impedance
• Snapshots and Events system to automate scene transitions and function key actions
• Virtual Soundcheck to mix using previous Pro Tools recordings in place of live mics
• Dual-operator support with two independently assignable fader zones
• Up to 128 channels of recording and playback via Pro Tools with VENUE Link
• Support for 400 plugin rack slots for AAX DSP and Waves SoundGrid plugins
• Up to 192 input and 123 output processing channels with built-in HEAT and dynamics
• 99 mix buses including 48 VCAs and 24 matrixes with full processing
• Redundant hot-swappable internal power supplies for mission-critical reliability
• Four AVB network ports with etherCON and SFP for copper and fiber connectivity
• Optional expansion via Dante, MADI, or Milan cards for future-ready integration
• Compact and portable at 38.9 x 31 x 15.3 inches with a weight of 119 lbs

Specifications

Control Surface

• Integrated Touch Screens: 1 Master Touch Screen, 2 Channel Touch Modules
• Faders: 24 channel strips + 2
• Channel Knob Modules (CKM): 2 CKMs, each with 32 color-coded encoders, 32 high-resolution displays, and tri-color indicators
• Master Live Module: 2 TFT displays with Soft Keys; Touch and Turn assignable encoder; 2 assignable faders; monitoring, layout and snapshot controls; transport controls and function buttons
• Metering: 30-segment meters per channel, with pre- and post-fade metering options; Nominal indicator, Expander/Gate status and Compressor/Limiter gain reduction meters
• Analog Inputs: 8 XLR mic/line inputs with 48V and signal present LEDs
• Analog Outputs: 8 XLR outputs with mute and signal present LEDs
• Digital Inputs: 4 pairs of XLR stereo AES/EBU (8 channels total)
• Digital Outputs: 4 pairs of XLR stereo AES/EBU (8 channels total)
• Headphone Outputs: 2 independent 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone jacks
• Ancillary I/O: DVI-D video out, 4 USB 2.0 (2 rear, 1 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
• AVB Audio Network Ports: 4, each providing etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber optic, Single- or Multi mode) connections
• Lights: Built-in
• Power Supply: 2 (1+1) redundant, internal hot-swappable PSUs

System Processing

• Internal Sample Frequency: 96 kHz
• Internal Processing: Up to 64-bit floating point
• Processing Delay: As low as 2.27 ms (Stage 64 analog input, through Mains L-R bus to Stage 64 analog output, redundant star)

Analog Mic/Line Inputs

• Connector: 8 XLR-F
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Phantom Power: +48V
• Input Sensitivity:
  • +14 dBu (+/-0.25 dB) @1 kHz (Pad Off)
  • +34 dBu (+/-0.25 dB) @1 kHz (Pad On)
• Pad Depth: 20 dB (+/- 0.25 dB), 1 kHz, 50 Ohm
• Gain Accuracy: ±0.25 dB @ all gains
• Gain:
  • +10 dB to +60 dB (Pad Off)
  • -10 dB to +40 dB (Pad On)
• Input Impedance: ~4 k Ohms
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz -0.2 dB @ all gains
• THD+N:
  • <0.0004% @+2 dBu, @1 kHz, @20 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz filter
  • <0.0005% 20-20 kHz, @+10 dBu, @10 dB gain, 20 Hz-20 kHz filter
• EIN: -127 dB, 150 Ohm source, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Converter Group Delay: 12.6/Fs = 0.131 ms
• Dynamic Range: >118 dB, A - weighted @ 1 kHz
• CMRR:
  • >60 dB @60 Hz
  • >80 dB Typical @100 Hz (20 dB gain)
  • >70 dB Typical @20 Hz-20 kHz (20 dB gain)
• LEDs: Signal Present (green), +48V (red)

Analog Line Outputs

• Connector: (8) XLR-M
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Output Sensitivity: +24 dBu (+/-0.25 dB) @1 kHz, 100 k ohm
• Gain Accuracy: ±0.25 dB, 20-20 kHz, all gain settings
• Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz, -0.15 dB
• THD+N:
  • <0.0005% @ 1 kHz (-5 dBFS)
  • <0.0005 @ 20-20 kHz (-5 dBFS)
• Converter Group Delay: 7/Fs = 0.073 ms
• Dynamic Range: >117.5 dB, A-weighted @1 kHz
• Mute Depth:
  • >125 dB @ 1 kHz (-10 dBFS)
  • >115 dB @ 20-20 kHz (-10 dBFS)
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Differential
• Crosstalk:
  • >120 dB @ 1 kHz (-10 dBFS)
  • >100 dB @ 20-20 kHz (-10 dBFS)
• LEDs: Signal Present, Mute

Digital Inputs

• Connector: (4) XLR-F
• Format: AES 3 (AES/EBU)
• Word Length: 24-bit
• Termination: 110 Ohms
• Max Cable Length: 328 feet (100 meters)
• Supported Sample Rates: 24 kHz to 210 kHz per input pair (SRC is always active)
• Level: n/a
• Channel Status Info: n/a
• Dithering: n/a
• LEDs: n/a

Digital Outputs

• Connector: (4) XLR-M
• Format: AES 3 (AES/EBU)
• Word Length: 24-bit
• Termination: 110 Ohms
• Max Cable Length: 328 feet (100 meters)
• Supported Sample Rates: 96 kHz
• Level: ~3.6V pp maximum (i.e., +/- 1.8V)
• Channel Status Info: Pro Audio 96 kHz, No Emphasis
• Dithering: No
• LEDs: Signal Present (green), Mute (red) per AES pairs

Headphone Outputs

• Connector: (2) TRS-F
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
• Output Impedance: <3 Ohms
• Max Output Power (RMS):
  • >600 mW, 32 Ohm, 1 kHz, 1% THD
  • >190 mW, 300 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD
  • >100 mW, 600 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD
• Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB, -15 dBFS
• THD+N:
  • <0.0007%, 1 kHz, -2 dBFS, >300 ohms
  • <0.0025%, 20-20 kHz, -5 dBFS, 300 ohms, 20 kHz filter
  • <0.0015%, 1 kHz, -5 dBFS, 32 ohms
  • <0.0025%, 20-20 kHz, -4 dBFS, 32 ohms, 20 kHz filter
• Group Delay: 7/Fs = 0.073 ms
• Dynamic Range: >110 dB, 20-20 kHz, A-weighted

Physical

• Length: 38.9 inches
• Width: 31 inches
• Height: 15.3 inches
• Weight: 119 lbs