The Avid VENUE | Stage 64 Base Chassis is the definitive, large-format remote I/O foundation designed to handle the most demanding scale of professional live sound reinforcement. Housed in a robust 10U rack-mountable chassis, this premium unpopulated base unit includes zero factory-installed I/O cards, giving system integrators and touring engineers complete freedom to customize its 12 internal expansion slots to meet massive project requirements.

Operating at a native 96 kHz sample rate, a single fully-loaded Stage 64 chassis handles up to 64 discrete input channels and 32 output channels, with the ability to network up to three frames simultaneously for a massive 192-input system infrastructure. It transmits pristine audio data over a low-latency, redundant Ethernet AVB network via copper etherCON or fiber-optic SFP lines. Engineered with a built-in front-panel headphone confidence monitor, dual BNC MADI hardware split outputs, and dual redundant internal power supplies, this flagship stage box delivers absolute, fail-safe system resilience for large-scale concerts, broadcast production, house of worship installations, and global touring ensembles.

Key Features

• Massive Flagship Customization: Features 12 internal card slots (8 for input modules, 4 for output modules) to mix and match analog, digital, or Dante connectivity.
• Pristine Audio Architecture: Supports full 96 kHz operational sample rates across all loaded channels for high-definition, transparent live sound.
• On-Chassis Diagnostics: Includes an integrated 1/4" TRS headphone confidence monitor jack with a dedicated channel selector display directly on the front panel.
• 64-Channel Hardware MADI Split: Equipped with dual BNC outputs that provide a direct, hardware-isolated 64-channel digital split of all inputs at the point of conversion.
• Maximum Hardware Resilience: Dual internal, hot-swappable redundant power supplies safeguard your network audio path against sudden power failures.
• 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: 10RU Rackmount Chassis
• Configuration Note: Base chassis only; option cards must be purchased separately
• Maximum I/O Capacity: Up to 64 Input Channels / 32 Output Channels per chassis
• Expansion Slots: 12 Total Slots (8 Input Slots / 4 Output Slots)
• Compatible Option Cards: SRI-192 Analog Input, SRO-192 Analog Output, DSI-192 Digital Input, DSO-192 Digital Output, and Dante option cards
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Digital Audio Split: 2 x Coaxial BNC MADI Outputs (Supports direct 64-channel digital splits at 48 or 96 kHz)
• Network Connectivity: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet AVB ports supporting etherCON (copper up to 100m) or SFP (fiber-optic up to 500m) connections
• Network Topologies Supported: Redundant Ring and Star configurations (via Luminex GigaCore AVB switches)
• Local Controls: Volume-controlled headphone jack, channel selection display, and Word Clock I/O (BNC, 75 Ohm coaxial)