The Avid VENUE S6L-16C is a premier, touring-grade digital audio control surface engineered for corporate events, houses of worship, theater productions, and compact live sound applications. Serving as the most ultra-portable, space-saving entry in the flagship S6L lineup, the S6L-16C features an exceptionally compact 16-fader footprint. It is specifically built to deliver the uncompromised processing capacity and raw mixing workflows of Avid's flagship unified platform, but scaled down for environments where space is at a premium and single-person load-ins are required.

Built to provide maximum mobility without sacrifice, this modular surface integrates physical layout efficiency, direct AAX and Waves plugin processing, and robust Ethernet AVB transport. This system includes 3 Years of Avid Elite Live Support, granting your clients 24/7 priority global phone access to expert live sound technicians and rapid next-day priority hardware advance-replacement parts shipping.

Key Features

• Physical Interface: Equipped with 16 channel faders across 1 Channel Fader Module, plus 2 independent, assignable master faders inside the Master Live Module (18 total faders).
• Tactile Control Density: Features 32 assignable, touch-sensitive channel knobs (rotary encoders) arranged across 1 Channel Knob Module, complete with high-visibility OLED track tracking displays.
• Visual Workflows: Employs a physical Master Live Module (MLM) providing immediate control over global parameters, channel banking, and snapshot recall. (Note: Unlike the D-Series or C-Series surfaces, it omits built-in screen modules to save space and weight, utilizing a DVI-D output for an external software display monitor).
• Local and Ancillary I/O: Rear connectivity includes local analog and ancillary lines featuring a dedicated mic/line input, stereo analog outputs, dual independent 1/4-inch TRS headphone monitoring jacks, alongside MIDI, GPIO, and ECx remote ports.
• Pro Tools & Record Tracking: Direct recording and playback up to 128 tracks over Ethernet AVB, enabling instantaneous Virtual Soundchecks to drastically streamline setup times.
• Dual-Operator Mixing: Supports designated multi-fader zone configurations, allowing a single surface to cost-effectively run Front of House (FOH) and monitors simultaneously.
• Fail-Safe Operation: Outfitted with dual-redundant, internal hot-swappable power supply units to guarantee zero downtime during critical live broadcasts or event operations.

Technical Specifications

• Height (Front / Rear): 3.6 inches / 8.0 inches (91 mm / 205 mm)
• Width: 26.4 inches (671 mm)
• Depth: 31.0 inches (787 mm)
• Weight: 68.3 lbs (31 kg)
• Network Protocol: Ethernet AVB (via etherCON copper or SFP fiber connections)
• Console File Compatibility: 100% interoperability and show file movement across the entire S6L lineup.

System Operational & Display Note: The Avid VENUE S6L-16C functions strictly as a modular control surface controller. It requires an external E6L Processing Engine and a Stage I/O Rack for complete audio pass-through. Additionally, an external touch monitor or display (each sold separately).