Specifications

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Chapter 25: Pro Tools Recording and Playback
The S3L system provides direct connection to a computer run-
ning Pro Tools software. No additional audio hardware is re-
quired to connect your S3L system to Pro Tools.
A single Ethernet connection lets you record multi-track
Pro Tools sessions of performances using a variety of S3L system
audio sources, including digital splits of your Stage inputs, chan-
nel Direct Outputs, and bus outputs. You can also play back
multi-track audio from Pro Tools through your S3L system to in-
tegrate pre-recorded tracks with your live mix, or to monitor your
Pro Tools recording on your S3L system.
By combining recording and playback features, you can perform
a true Virtual Soundcheck: play back the tracks from a previous
performance, adjust the mix, and have the changes remain when
you switch back to your live mix.
When performing these tasks, use VENUE Link to exchange data
between systems to simplify and enhance live recording and play-
back workflows.
Pro Tools Recording and Playback
Capabilities and Features
S3L and Pro Tools provide the following features:
• A direct digital connection (24-bit, 48 kHz Ethernet AVB
audio) over a Cat 5e (350 MHz or higher required) Ethernet
cable between your S3L system and a qualified computer
running a compatible version of Pro Tools software
• Support for connection to the Ethernet port or Thunderbolt
port (using an Ethernet-to-Thunderbolt adapter) on the
Pro Tools computer
• Up to 64 channels of simultaneous I/O between your S3L
system and Pro Tools, letting you record S3L system audio
and simultaneously play back Pro Tools tracks through
your S3L system
• An automatic one-for-one direct digital split of all assigned
Stage input channels without needing to crosspatch or con-
figure the VENUE software Patchbay
• Freely assignable Pro Tools I/O for recording output bus-
ses, submixes, Direct Outputs, and for playing back tracks
from Pro Tools and monitoring a Pro Tools recording
• Fully-integrated Virtual Soundcheck, including the ability
to toggle individual inputs between live Stage inputs and
Pro Tools Virtual Soundcheck inputs
• Support for VENUE Link, providing S3L system and
Pro Tools integration and interoperability
Pro Tools Compatibility
Pro Tools 11.0 and higher on a qualified Mac computer running
OS X 10.8.4 and higher
DUH required for using Pro Tools with your
S3L system.
Avid can on
ly assure compatibility and provide support for hard-
ware and software it has tested and approved. For complete sys-
tem requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating sys-
tems, hard drives, and third-party devices compatible with your
S3L system, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
For basic stereo recording and playback, use the built-in
2-track USB recorder/player. See Chapter 24, “2-Track
USB Recording and Playback.”