Specifications

S3L System Guide24
Stage 16 Connections and Switches
Stage 16 Audio Connections
Stage 16 audio I/O is assigned to VENUE system channels under
the
Stage 1–4 tabs in the Patchbay. Each Stage 16 has its own tab
in the Patchbay, which corresponds to the slot the Stage 16 is as-
signed to in the
Options > Devices tab.
• To assign Stage 16 inputs to VENUE system channels, see
“Assigning Input Sources to Channels” on page 74.
• To patch outputs, see “Assigning Busses to Hardware Out-
puts” on page 89.
1 – Analog Mic/Line Inputs
(16 XLR Connectors)
 Connect microphones and other line-level sources to these in-
puts.
2 – Analog Outputs
(Eight XLR Connectors)
 Connect these outputs to destinations such as house/mains,
monitors, additional zones, and feeds to other devices.
3 – AES Digital Outputs
(Two XLR AES/EBU Connectors)
 Connect these outputs to destinations such as system proces-
sors, AES input-equipped power amplifiers, or feeds to other dig-
ital devices. Four channels on two stereo connectors are provided.
4 – Ethernet Ports A and B
(Two RJ-45 Ports with etherCON Connectors)
 Connect the E3 engine and other Stage 16 boxes to these ports
using supported audio network cables.
Stage 16 Control and Power Connections,
Switches, and Indicators
5 – Power and Status LEDs
Two bi-color Power and Status LEDs on the front panel are pro-
vided to indicate operating mode status, error codes and warn-
ings.
6 – Mute Switch and LED
The Mute switch mutes all Stage 16 outputs. The switch LED
flashes red to indicate that all outputs are muted. This switch mir-
rors the on-screen
Mute button in the Options > Devices tab.
To mute all Stage 16 box outputs:
 Slide the Mute switch towards the Mute LED and hold for 2
seconds. The Mute LED flashes red, and a dialog box appears
on-screen indicating that outputs are muted on the respective
Stage 16 box.
To unmute Stage 16 box outputs:
 Slide the Mute switch towards the Mute LED again until the
LED stops flashing.
– or –
 Click the Exit button in the Mute All Outputs dialog box
on-screen.
AC Power Input (Back Panel)
The recessed AC power input accepts a standard AC power cable
(included). The Stage IO box power supply is auto power select-
ing (100V–240V, 50–60 Hz), and automatically works with a
standard modular power cable when connected to an AC recepta-
cle in any country.
Stage IO Box front panel
INPUT
ANALOG
OUTPUT
ANALOG
OUTPUT
AES DIGITAL
INPUT
ANALOG
OUTPUT
ANALOG
NETWORK
1234 5678
1
2
3
4
5 6
See “Power and Status LED Codes” on page 277 for more
information on the LED codes.