Specifications

Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting 21
Audio and Control Connections, Switches, and Indicators
Before making any audio connections, make sure your audio monitoring system is turned down or muted.
S3 Control Surface Connections and Switches
Audio Connections
S3 control surface audio I/O is assigned to VENUE system chan-
nels using the Patchbay, under the
Console tab.
• To assign inputs, see “Assigning Input Sources to Chan-
nels” on page 74.
• To assign outputs, see “Assigning Busses to Hardware Out-
puts” on page 89.
1 – Analog Mic/Line Inputs 1–2
(Two XLR Connectors)
 Connect microphones and/or line-level analog audio sources
such as audio playback devices to these inputs.
2 – Analog Line Inputs 3–4
(Two 1/4-inch TRS Connectors)
 Connect line-level analog audio sources such as electronic
keyboards and effects units to these inputs.
3 – Analog Outputs 1–4
(Two XLR Connectors, Two 1/4-inch TRS Connectors)
 Connect these outputs to destinations such as system proces-
sors and near field monitors.
4 – Headphone Output
 Connect a standard 1/4-inch stereo headphone connector to
this connector. Volume is controlled using the Headphone volume
knob located along the right-front edge of the S3 control surface.
5 – Network Ports A and B
(Two RJ-45 Ports with etherCON Connectors)
 Connect the E3 engine to one of these ports using a supported
audio network cable.
 Connect a compatible Pro Tools system to one of these ports
using a supported audio network cable for integrated Pro Tools
recording, playback and interoperability.
Control, Power and Light Connections
6 – USB Ports
 Connect a USB computer keyboard and a USB mouse for con-
trol of the VENUE system on-screen.
7 – Footswitch Connector
(1/4-inch TRS Connector)
 Connect a footswitch to this connector. The footswitch can be
normally open or normally closed, latching or momentary. Func-
tions such as Tap Tempo for delay times are assigned to these
connectors using the on-screen
Options > Events tab.
8 – DC Power In
This connector accepts the DC cable from the included power
supply adapter.
9 – Power Switch
The rocker-type power switch applies power to the S3 control
surface. It can be left in the On position for use with power se-
quencers.
10 – Console Lights
(Two XLR-F Connectors)
 Connect console lights (not included) to these connectors. You
can adjust the brightness of the console lights from the
on-screen
Options > Interaction tab (see “Lights” on page 65).
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Each Network port has Act and Sig LEDs to indicate net-
work status. See.“Network Port Snake Act and Sig LEDs”
on page 277 for more information.
S3 control surface USB ports do not support iLoks, USB
flash drives, or other types of USB devices. Use the USB
ports on the E3 engine for these devices.