Specifications

S3L System Guide2
S3L System Features
S3L System Processing
The S3L system provides the following processing features and
capabilities:
• 64 input processing channels, each with built-in High-Pass
Filter, Dynamics and EQ processors
• 35 output processing channels, each with a built-in Com-
pressor/Limiter and 4-band fully parametric EQ
• 16 assignable 31-band Graphic EQs available for output
channels
• Three Main busses, configurable as Left–Center–Right or
Left–Right+Mono
• 27 busses total (24 mix busses plus three Main busses),
eight mono stereo-linkable Matrixes, and eight VCAs
• 20 plug-in rack slots for Pro Tools compatible plug-ins
S3L System Recording and Playback Features
S3L provides the following recording and playback capabilities:
• 64 channels of fully integrated recording and 64 channels of
playback with a compatible Pro Tools system, including
true Virtual Soundcheck capability
• VENUE Link, providing Pro Tools and VENUE interoper-
ability and interconnection, including Pro Tools Transport
control from the S3 control surface
• Built-in USB 2-track recording and playback
S3Control Surface
The S3 control surface provides system controls, mix position au-
dio I/O, and control and utility connections.
System Controls
• 16 bankable fader strips, each with a touch-sensitive fader,
one multi-purpose assignable rotary encoder, solo, mute
and select controls
• Level meters on each fader strip
• Channel Control section for control of input settings, Dy-
namics and EQ settings (built-in or plug-ins), and Aux
sends
• Eight rotary encoders for global control of parameters such
as output level controls and plug-ins
• Touch Strip for customizable control of system parameters
• Eight customizable function switches providing instant ac-
cess to up to 16 system parameters
Audio I/O
• Two analog mic/line XLR inputs with mic preamps for con-
necting microphones or line-level devices at the mix posi-
tion
• Two analog line inputs and four analog line outputs for con-
necting other line-level devices at the mix position
Control and Utility Connections
• Two Neutrik etherCON RJ-45 Ethernet Network ports for
connecting to the E3 engine and/or a compatible Pro Tools
system
• Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse/trackball (only)
• One 1/4-inch stereo headphone connector
• One 1/4-inch TRS footswitch connector
• Two XLR console light connectors (LED console lights re-
quired)
E3 Engine
The E3 engine provides mix position audio I/O, and connections
for synchronization, utility and control. The E3 engine also
houses the main CPU, DSP, and system drives for the S3L sys-
tem. The E3 engine is located at the mix position along with the
console.
Audio I/O
• Four analog mic/line XLR inputs with mic preamps for
connecting microphones or line-level devices at the mix po-
sition
• Four analog line-level XLR outputs
• Two stereo AES/EBU digital inputs
• Two stereo AES/EBU digital outputs
Synchronization, Control and Utility Connections
• Three Neutrik etherCON RJ-45 Ethernet Network ports for
connecting to the S3 control surface and Stage 16 boxes
• One standard RJ-45 Ethernet port for connecting to a client
computer or networking equipment to enable ECx Ethernet
Control remote system control
• Three external USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB storage
devices (for data transfer, and for 2-track recording and
playback), iLok USB Smart Keys (for plug-in authoriza-
tion), and compatible MIDI devices
• One internally-mounted, secure USB 2.0 port for an iLok
• 16 channels of MIDI input and 16 channels of MIDI output
via a compatible external USB MIDI interface
• DVI video monitor port for software screen display
• Word clock I/O for digital clock synchronization
• One RJ-45 (100 BaseT Ethernet) port for ECx Ethernet
Control remote system control
• One GPIO port (DB9 connector) providing two GPI inputs
and two GPI outputs
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