Part of the latest lineup of VENUE engines, the E6LX-176 delivers expanded I/O, robust build quality and full system compatibility for large productions that demand more power and processing of VENUE systems. Perfect for tours, theaters, and integrators seeking scalable performance, these engines bring VENUE’s power and flexibility to more productions and integrate with existing VENUE systems.  

Backed by a 3-year Avid Elite Live Support plan, this processing engine guarantees continuous coverage, minimal downtime, and expert field backup.

Key Features

• Expanded Mixing Throughput: Seamlessly supports up to 176 simultaneous input processing channels and 96 independent mix buses plus LCR master routing.
• Expanded Matrix Engine: Features an extensive, high-density 32 x 32 matrix configuration alongside 48 VCAs and 2 independent stereo solo monitoring buses.
• Preinstalled Network Architecture: Outfitted with 2 preinstalled AVB-192 Ethernet Network Cards, providing immediate support for I/O sharing across multiple desks and redundant ring or star network topologies.
• Dedicated Plugin Processing: Powered by a factory-installed HDX DSP expansion card to natively host up to 400 internal, 64-bit AAX DSP plugin slots.
• Massive Expansion Infrastructure: Features 8 internal I/O expansion slots (double the capacity of legacy E6L engines), allowing massive scaling for audio transport option cards over time.
• DSP Upgrade Capability: Highly expandable motherboard architecture supports hosting up to 4 physical HDX DSP cards simultaneously to maximize raw processing power.
• Pro Tools & Record Tracking: Facilitates native, bi-directional recording and playback of up to 128 channels of audio directly over Ethernet AVB without specialized external interface hardware.
• Industrial Redundant Power: Shielded inside an ultra-rugged 5U rackmount frame containing dual-redundant internal power supply modules to guarantee zero performance downtime.

Technical Specifications

• Chassis Size: 5U Rackmount
• Height: 8.6 inches
• Width: 19.0 inches
• Depth: 21.2 inches
• Weight: 63 lbs
• Internal Sample Rate: Fixed 96 kHz processing across all signal paths.
• System Connectivity: 2 x BNC Word Clock I/O, 5 x etherCON Data I/O, 5 x high-speed USB 2.0 interface ports.

System Operational Note: The Avid VENUE E6LX-176 functions strictly as a centralized processing engine. It requires a compatible external VENUE S6L Control Surface frame and at least one Stage I/O Rack (each sold separately) for complete user command and stage audio pass-through.