The Avid VENUE | Stage 32 (24x8) is a premium, modular remote I/O stage rack designed for high-density input and output distribution on any VENUE | S6L digital mixing system. Housed in a rugged 5U rack-mountable chassis, this factory-configured version comes fully populated with three SRI-192 Analog Input Cards and one SRO-192 Analog Output Card, delivering 24 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs out of the box.

Operating at a crystal-clear 96 kHz sample rate, the Stage 32 transmits pristine audio over a low-latency, redundant Ethernet AVB network via copper etherCON or fiber-optic SFP lines. Featuring dual redundant power supplies and an integrated 32-channel hardware MADI split output, this versatile stage box delivers uncompromised system resilience for mid-sized live sound, broadcast, house of worship, and touring applications.

Key Features

• Plug-and-Play VENUE Integration: Seamlessly expands I/O capacity for any Avid VENUE | S6L digital mixing environment.
• Pristine Audio Quality: Operates at 96 kHz with premium mic preamps for uncompromised live sound reinforcement.
• Maximum Hardware Resilience: Dual internal, hot-swappable redundant power supplies ensure zero downtime during live productions.
• Flexible Network Connectivity: Supports reliable, low-latency Ethernet AVB over both copper (etherCON) and fiber-optic (SFP) lines.
• Enterprise-Grade Support: Backed by a 3-Year Avid Advantage Elite Live Support Plan for 24/7 priority phone and web assistance.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 5RU Modular Rack Chassis
• Factory Configuration: 24 Analog Inputs / 8 Analog Outputs
• Installed Input Cards: 3 x SRI-192 Analog Input Cards (8 x XLR Mic/Line inputs each with premium preamps and +48V phantom power)
• Installed Output Cards: 1 x SRO-192 Analog Output Card (8 x XLR line-level outputs)Expansion Slots: 4 total slots (Fully populated / 0 slots remaining)
• Sample Rate: 96 kHzDigital Audio Split: 1 x Coaxial BNC MADI Output (Provides a direct 32-channel hardware split of all inputs)
• Network Connectivity: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports supporting etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber-optic) connections
• Power Infrastructure: Dual redundant internal PSUs