Installation guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Avid

S6 is a professional, modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Avid Pro Tools

and other EUCON

™

-compatible

DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). S6 is flexible and scalable, letting you choose the best system for your needs. Many different

configurations are possible with different numbers of faders, knobs, and displays. All systems let you place the master section in

any position, left-to-right, within a frame. More fader strips, knobs-per-strip, or displays can be added later.

This guide explains how to assemble the system frame, how to install modules, and how to configure your S6 system.

Before You Begin

• Make sure your workspace is clean, dry, is well lighted, and has ample room to work.

• Make sure you have a sturdy table or other flat surface, preferably with padding to protect the hardware. (If your system includes

Legs, you will use the Leg Frame instead of a table.)

• Make sure you have another person available to help lift, turn, and move the system during and after assembly.

• Identify and organize the packages that make up your purchased system (see Figure 1) to simplify the assembly process. All re-

quired tools are in the Side Covers package (see “What’s Included” on page 2)

1 – Master Module

Includes this guide and your M10 or M40 Master Module.

2 – Frame Components

Chassis kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Panel packages.

3 – Power and Connectivity

Power Supply Units (PSUs), Ethernet switch(es), Power Strip, and Cable Sets.

4 – Modules

Automation, Fader, Process, Knob, and Display Modules (the number and type vary depending on configuration).

Components and systems are heavy! Team lift, always. We recommend four people, one lifting each corner. Never attempt to move

systems that are five or more chassis in width. Disassemble it first (see Appendix A, “Expanding or Disassembling S6”). Also,

never move or lift a chassis (any size) by the Side Covers, Bolster, or Rear Panels (they can break). Move or lift while holding on

to the metal chassis (frame) instead.

Figure 1. Packages organized before assembling an example S6 M10 16-5 system: