Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction to the S3L System 3
CPU, DSP, and System Drives
The E3 engine houses the CPU, Avid Pro Tools|HDX-powered
DSP, and system drives that provide the processing power to run
the VENUE software and plug-ins for your system. The USB
ports on the E3 engine allow you to do the following:
• Update and restore your VENUE system software
• Install compatible plug-ins
• Transfer VENUE Show files and other data
• Record and play back 2-track audio
Stage 16
Stage 16 provides remote stage I/O for S3L systems in a 4U
rack-mountable enclosure. The S3L system supports redundant
audio snake connections to up to four Stage 16 boxes. Audio
snake connection are made using supported Ethernet cables (see
“Audio Network Connections” on page 5).
Audio I/O
• 16 analog inputs with remotely controllable mic preamps
and individually selectable phantom power
• Eight analog outputs
• Four AES digital output channels (on two stereo connec-
tors)
Control Connections
• Two Neutrik etherCON RJ-45 Ethernet Network ports for
connecting to the E3 engine and to other Stage 16 boxes
Power Supply Units (PSUs)
One external universal PSU (100V to 240V nominal 50–60 Hz) is
provided with the console. The E3 engine and Stage 16 box each
have an internal universal PSU (100V to 240V nominal 50–60
Hz).
What’s Included
S3 Control Surface
Each S3 control surface includes the following:
• S3 control surface
• Avid mouse pad
• One (1) external power supply
• One (1) IEC power cable, North American standard
• S3L System Quick Setup Guide
• Other documentation, including a Health and Safety
Guide, a Welcome Letter, and a Registration card
• VENUE Tech Support card (for obtaining tech support for
your system)
E3 Engine
Each E3 engine includes the following:
• E3 engine
• Hardware for rack installation
• Replacement screws
• One (1) IEC power cable, North American standard
• S3L System Software & Plug-Ins pack
• Pro Tools software package
• S3L Software Installation Guide
• Other documentation, including a Health and Safety
Guide, a Welcome Letter, and a Registration card
• VENUE Tech Support card (for obtaining tech support for
your system)
S3L System Software & Plug-Ins Pack
VENUE System Restore USB Drive The VENUE System Re-
store USB Drive contains VENUE System Restore software.
This software is used for S3L system maintenance only. Keep this
drive with the system at all times.
S3L Plug-Ins iLok An iLok USB key (2nd generation) is included
in this package to store your S3L plug-in licenses. To run the S3L
plug-ins on your S3L system, this iLok containing plug-in li-
censes must be connected to your E3 engine at all times.
Do not use this drive for anything other than VENUE Sys-
tem Restore software. Do not use this drive to store
VENUE Show files, audio files, or any other data or soft-
ware, including VENUE software updates.
For more information on the activation process for your
S3L system software, go to www.avid.com/activationcard
and select S3L.