Avid VENUE | E6LX-256 Engine with 3 Year Elite Live Support - 4935-01334-00

List $50,475.00

E6LX-256 offers the largest track count for VENUE S6L systems, providing more inputs and outputs to support complex bussing and subgroups. It enables theatrical shows with larger channel counts and more outputs, removing limitations to unleash the imaginations of show builders. E6LX-256 supports robust show design, monitoring, cueing, and mixing, with HDX DSP processing across every channel to deliver sound worthy of the largest audiences. It can be modularly integrated into existing systems to expand or modify setups and supports backwards compatibility across the unified Avid VENUE | S6L system.

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

Key Features

  • Flagship Mixing Throughput: Seamlessly supports up to 256 simultaneous input processing channels and 192 independent mix buses plus LCR master routing.
  • Massive Matrix Engine: Features an extensive, ultra-high-density 64 x 64 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-256 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.