Avid Venue S6L-32D - 32-Channel Touchscreen Audio Control Surface with 96 Assignable Knobs and 8 XLR Inputs/Outputs in Black Finish

The Avid Venue S6L-32D is a premium 32-channel touchscreen audio control surface designed for high-performance live sound environments, offering an ideal balance between powerful control and compact footprint. Built around the unified VENUE platform, the S6L-32D delivers unmatched audio quality, total system flexibility, and seamless integration with Pro Tools and third-party plugins, enabling engineers to mix live performances with studio-grade precision and speed. With native support for 96kHz sampling and a massive 64-bit processing engine, it empowers sound professionals to handle the most complex shows with ease.

This control surface features 32 channel faders plus two additional assignable faders, alongside three Channel Knob Modules with a total of 96 touch-sensitive, tri-color rotary encoders. Each encoder is paired with a high-resolution OLED display, allowing intuitive visual control of levels, EQ, dynamics, and plugin parameters. The S6L-32D also includes a central Master Touch Screen and three Channel Touch Modules, providing responsive access to channel views, metering, and advanced layout customization. The Master Live Module enhances operational fluidity with soft keys, transport controls, and snapshot recall tools, making it ideal for complex live show management.

From its industry-first Virtual Soundcheck to full snapshot and event automation, the S6L-32D offers a deeply integrated mixing workflow. Dual-operator capability enables both FOH and monitor engineers to work simultaneously on the same surface, while networked I/O sharing and AVB/Milan connectivity reduce cabling, setup time, and costs. The system includes local analog and digital I/O, with eight XLR mic/line inputs, eight XLR outputs, and four stereo pairs of AES/EBU digital I/O - ensuring high-fidelity audio path from input to output. Optional cards allow expansion via Dante, MADI, Milan, or Waves SoundGrid.

With up to 128 channels of 96kHz Pro Tools recording and playback, 400 plugin slots, and ultra-low latency architecture, the S6L-32D redefines what's possible in live audio. Its modular design is scalable to fit touring rigs, installed venues, or broadcast environments. With built-in USB ports, AVB audio network support, footswitch inputs, GPIO, and more, the S6L-32D offers complete control and connectivity in one highly capable and rugged surface.

Features

• 32-channel audio control surface with touchscreen workflow and 2 assignable faders
• Three Channel Knob Modules with a total of 96 color-coded encoders and OLED displays
• Three Channel Touch Modules and one Master Touch Screen for detailed control
• Master Live Module with soft keys, layout management, snapshot recall, and transport controls
• 96kHz sampling and up to 64-bit internal floating point processing for superior audio quality
• 8 analog XLR inputs and 8 analog XLR outputs with signal and mute indicators
• 4 pairs of stereo AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on XLR for additional connectivity
• 2 independent stereo headphone outputs with high headroom and low output impedance
• Dual-operator mixing capability with fader zone assignments
• Snapshots and Events automation for instant recall of complex show settings
• 128-channel recording and playback integration with Pro Tools via VENUE Link
• Virtual Soundcheck feature using previous Pro Tools recordings to prep mixes
• 400 plugin rack slots for 64-bit AAX DSP plugins with Waves SoundGrid support
• Up to 192 input processing channels and 123 output processing channels with built-in HEAT
• Up to 99 mix buses including 48 VCAs and 24 matrixes
• Redundant hot-swappable internal power supply for uninterrupted performance
• AVB audio networking ports with copper and fiber support including Milan compatibility
• GPIO, footswitch, USB, MIDI I/O, and ECx Ethernet for remote control and automation
• Compact footprint at 51.3 x 31 x 15.3 inches and weight of 155 lbs

Specifications

Control Surface

• Integrated Touch Screens: 1 Master Touch Screen, 3 Channel Touch Modules
• Faders: 32 channel strips + 2
• Channel Knob Modules (CKM): 3 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: 51.3 inches
• Width: 31 inches
• Height: 15.3 inches
• Weight: 155 lbs