Avid S3L (2013)
The Avid S3L was a compact, modular live mixing system. It brought the company's VENUE platform into a smaller, more portable form. It was built around three main hardware components - three main hardware components - and aimed at touring engineers, performance venues and broadcast applications that needed professional mixing in a tight space. Mix-Magazine (July 2013, p.60) reported a list price range of $18,000 to $28,000 depending on configuration, and noted AVB networking as a key connectivity feature.
An updated variant, the S3L-X, appeared by October 2014. It promised greater versatility and reliability for both stage and studio work.
Beyond the magazine coverage, little is documented about the S3L's production run or sales numbers.
Known specs (from period coverage)
- System type: Digital live mixing console (modular, three-component design)
- Processing: HDX-powered (64-bit floating-point)
- Network: AVB (Audio Video Bridging)
- Price (2013): $18,000–$28,000 depending on configuration
- Variant: S3L-X introduced October 2014
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