Specifications

S3L System Guide256
S3L and Pro Tools Overview
The Ethernet AVB connection between your S3L system and
Pro Tools provides up to 64 channels of simultaneous Pro Tools
I/O. This bi-directional AVB audio connection lets you send S3L
system audio to Pro Tools for recording, and simultaneously re-
ceive audio from Pro Tools for playback. The S3L system pro-
vides several different types of Pro Tools I/O for recording and
playback.
This connection also provides the VENUE Link communication
link between systems.
Pro Tools Recording Outputs
The Ethernet AVB audio connection carries the following types
of output signals from the S3L system to Pro Tools for recording:
Direct Digital Splits Any Stage inputs assigned to S3L system in-
put channels are automatically sent to Pro Tools as unprocessed
direct digital splits. A Pro Tools session recorded using direct
digital splits are an essential part of the Virtual Soundcheck
workflow. See “Enabling Direct Digital Splits” on page 258.
Assignable Pro Tools Outputs For any system input channels
not assigned Stage inputs as their sources, assignable recording
outputs are available, up to the maximum number of available
Pro Tools I/O channels. Assignable outputs can be used to send
the Main L/R mix, submixes from sources such as Matrix and
Groups, the Direct Outs of S3L system I/O channels, and audi-
ence mics to Pro Tools.
Pro Tools Playback Inputs
The Ethernet AVB audio connection carries the following types
of input signals from Pro Tools to the S3L system for playback:
Virtual Soundcheck Inputs Any S3L input channel with a Stage
input as its source is automatically assigned a corresponding
Pro Tools Virtual Soundcheck input. The source for that S3L sys-
tem input channel can then be toggled between its assigned Stage
input and its corresponding Virtual Soundcheck input, either
globally or individually. When Virtual Soundcheck inputs are ac-
tive, you can make adjustments to your mix using pre-recorded
Pro Tools tracks derived from direct digital splits of your Stage
inputs. All changes carry over when you switch back to live Stage
inputs. You can also choose to apply any Input Gain changes
made to input channels when switching back to Stage inputs. See
“Using Virtual Soundcheck” on page 259.
Assignable Pro Tools Inputs For any system input channels not
assigned Stage inputs as their sources, assignable Pro Tools in-
puts are available, up to the maximum number of available
Pro Tools I/O channels. Assignable inputs can be used to monitor
your Pro Tools recording on your S3L system, or to incorporate
pre-recorded audio tracks into your live mix.
Pro Tools Input Mode
In Pro Tools Input mode, audio from Pro Tools is the main source
of audio for your S3L system. Stage inputs on your S3L system
are replaced with inputs from Pro Tools. Unlike Virtual Sound-
check mode, changes made to Input Gain settings while operating
in Input mode cannot be applied when switching back to Stage in-
puts. See “Using Input Mode” on page 263.
VENUE Link
VENUE Link is a communication link between your S3L and
Pro Tools systems. Using this link, you can transfer data between
systems and control Pro Tools from the S3L system. VENUE
Link is also an integral part of the Virtual Soundcheck workflow.
Use features such as Create Session from VENUE to properly and
quickly create a Virtual Soundcheck-compatible Pro Tools ses-
sion.
No separate Ethernet connection for VENUE Link is required.
See “Enabling VENUE Link” on page 263 and “Using VENUE
Link” on page 265.
A direct connection between the S3L system and Pro Tools
is required when connecting the S3L system to Pro Tools.
Network equipment such as routers, hubs, and switches are
not supported for S3L network connections to Pro Tools.