The Avid VENUE | Stage 48 (48x24) is a premium, high-density remote I/O stage rack engineered to provide massive input and output distribution for any VENUE | S6L digital mixing system. Housed in an 8U rack-mountable chassis, this fixed-format version comes pre-configured from the factory to deliver 48 analog inputs and 24 analog outputs out of the box. It is built using 100% of the same premium internal components as the larger Stage 64, giving engineers elite audio clarity at a highly competitive budget.

Operating at a crystal-clear 96 kHz sample rate, the Stage 48 transmits pristine audio over a low-latency, redundant Ethernet AVB network infrastructure via copper etherCON or fiber-optic SFP lines. Complete with dual redundant internal power supplies and an integrated dual MADI hardware split output, this robust stage box delivers uncompromised system resilience and advanced gain-sharing capabilities. It serves as the ideal high-capacity local or remote I/O foundation for regional tour systems, mid-to-large houses of worship, and professional broadcast installations.

Key Features

• Pre-Configured High-Density I/O: Supplies 48 premium XLR mic/line inputs and 24 XLR outputs instantly, without the need for manual card population.
• Stage 64 Audio Lineage: Crafted with the exact same mic preamps and circuitry as Avid's flagship Stage 64 chassis for uncompromised, transparent live sound.
• True Gain-Sharing Technology: Seamlessly shares stage inputs across up to three independent S6L systems simultaneously over a star network.
• Maximum Hardware Resilience: Outfitted with dual internal redundant power supplies to keep critical network audio running continuously through a power drop.
• 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: 8RU Rackmount Chassis
• Factory Configuration: 48 Analog Inputs / 24 Analog Outputs
• Internal Components: 6 x Pre-installed SRI-192 Analog Input Cards and 3 x Pre-installed SRO-192 Analog Output Cards
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Digital Audio Split: Dual Coaxial BNC MADI Outputs (Provides a direct 48-channel digital split at point of conversion)
• Network Connectivity: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports supporting copper etherCON (up to 100m) or fiber-optic SFP lines (up to 500m)
• Network Topologies Supported: Redundant Ring and Star configurations (via Luminex GigaCore AVB switches)
• Power Infrastructure: Dual redundant internal PSUs