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Avid Technology VENUE S6L-48D System Manual

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  • Page 1 Avid VENUE | S6L System Guide VENUE Standalone Software Avid VENUE | S6L and Avid VENUE | Software 8.0 Software Installation Guide System Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices © 2025 Avid Technology, Inc., (“Avid”), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid. Please review our End User License Agreement: https://www.avid.com/legal/end-user-license-terms-for-avid-software For a current and complete list of Avid trademarks visit: http://www.avid.com/legal/trademarks-and-other-notices...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Part I: Overview 1 Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Installation and Setup S6L System Features S6L System Processing S6L System Recording and Playback Features S6L Control Surface Features S6L-48D S6L-32D S6L-24D S6L-24C S6L-16C E6LX/E6L Engine Features E6LX Engine Features E6L Engine Features Stage 64 I/O Rack Features Stage 48 I/O Rack Features...
  • Page 4 Water and Moisture Cleaning and Maintenance Cabling Requirements Power Connections Audio Network Connections Pro Tools Connections ECx Ethernet Control Connections System Requirements and Compatibility Resources Account Activation and Product Registration Support and Downloads Training and Education Products and Developers Activation Conventions Used in This Guide When Using a Mouse with S6L 2 S6L Control Surface Overview...
  • Page 5 Channel Strip Mode Channel Control Mode Encoder Color Coding Display of Bus-to-Bus Routing Channel Touch Module (CTM) Meters View Channel View (CTM) Master Live Module (MLM) Global Modifiers Snapshot Controls System Functions Assignable Encoder Monitoring Section Flex Channels Fader Banking Controls Left Soft Keys Right Soft Keys CKM Control Switches...
  • Page 6 3 E6LX Engine Overview E6LX Engine Features E6LX Cards and Features HDX-192 DSP Expansion Cards AVB-192 Network Cards MADI-192 MADI Option Cards WSG-HD Waves SoundGrid Option Card MLN-192 Milan Option Card Option Card Slot Guidelines E6LX Front Panel 1 - Status and System LEDs 2 - Shutdown (Reset) 3 - USB E6LX Back Panel...
  • Page 7 Stage 16 Local 16 Stage 64 and Stage 32 I/O Card Features and Capabilities SRI-192 Analog Input Card DSI-192 Digital Input Card SRO-192 Analog Output Card DSO-192 Digital Output Card DNT-192 Network Card Stage 64 Front Panel I/O Card Slots Stage 64 Controller Making Stage I/O Unit Connections Connecting and Assigning Stage I/O Units...
  • Page 8 Assigning Stage I/O Units Identifying Stage I/O Units Assigning Local 16 Using Multiple S6L Systems in Shared IO Configurations Using Multiple S6L Systems in Shared I/O Configurations Assigning Ownership of Output Slots IO Sharing Example Setting the System Clock How to Proceed Configuring Mains and Mix Buses Configuring the Mains Bus Configuring Mix Buses...
  • Page 9 Assigning Channels to a User Layout Banking the User Layout Working with User Layout Presets Examples of Creating and Editing Layouts Layouts View Layouts, Snapshots and Show Files Using Mains in a User Layout Bank Safing Channels Bank Safing Using the Channel Safe Switches/Button Bank Safing Using the Channel Knob Module (CKM) Bank Safing Using the Channel Menu Special Cases Affecting Bank Safe...
  • Page 10 Configuring and Patching Channels Assigning Channels to Outputs Assigning Channels Using Multi-Assign Assigning Channels to the Mains Assigning Channels to Groups AutoMix Using AutoMix AutoMix Attack and Release Snapshots and AutoMix Events and AutoMix Assign VCAs and Mute Groups from Channel Control Encoders Adjusting Input Parameters on the Control Surface Adjusting Input Gain 20 dB Pad...
  • Page 11 Adjusting Plug-Ins on the Control Surface Adjusting Inserted Plug-Ins Adjusting Bus-Fed Plug-Ins (Effect Returns) Using the CHANNEL Function Accessing CHANNEL Parameters Assigning Custom CHANNEL Parameters Clearing CHANNEL Assignments CKM Horizontal Mode and Overview Workflows Horizontal Mode Vertical Mode (No Channel Selected) Flipping Parameters to Faders (Flip to Faders Mode) Encoder Assign Mode Make Stereo and Make Mono from the Control Surface...
  • Page 12 Using Sends on Faders Follows AFL Mode Adjusting Stereo Sends in Sends on Faders Modes VCAs Trim Aux Sends in Sends on Faders Mode Adjusting Aux Sends on the External Screen Expanded Aux Sends View on the External Screen Set All Members Pre/Post for Auxes Send Levels Shown in Members List Copy Color to Members Bus-to-Bus Routing...
  • Page 13 Toggling Mute Groups On/Off Explicit and Implicit Channel Mute with Mute Groups and VCAs Snapshot Data and Parameters for Mute 14 Soloing and the Monitor Buses Configuring the Monitor Buses and Solo Options Selecting a Solo Mode Sends on Faders Follow AFL AFL Follows Sends on Faders Select Follows Solo Auto Cancel and Input Priority...
  • Page 14 Adjusting Headphone Level Part III: External VENUE Software Screen 15 External VENUE Software Screen Overview Viewing Pages and Tabs Using the External Screen Using Switches on the MLM Using the Computer Keyboard Overview of Software Pages Overview Inputs and Outputs Pages Filing Snapshots Patchbay...
  • Page 15 Adjusting Channel EQ on the External Screen Adjusting Graphic EQ on the External Screen Adjusting Dynamics on the External Screen Sidechain Dynamics Mix and EQ PRE DYN Input Direct Copying and Pasting Settings Copying and Pasting Channel Settings Copying and Pasting EQ Settings Copying and Pasting Dynamics Settings Configuring Channels on the External Screen Naming Channels...

  • Page 16: Stage

    Show Files Loading a Show System Configurations and Loading Shows Working with Presets Preset Folders Preset Files Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets Synchronizing Settings, Shows and Presets Import Snapshots and Events Undoing Changes Using the History Feature Show Folders in the History tab Show Files in the History tab Loading an Auto-Saved Show 18 Snapshots...
  • Page 17 Creating Momentary Snapshots Recalling Momentary Snapshots Editing Momentary Snapshots Snapshot Groups Assigning Snapshots to Groups Editing Grouped Snapshots Select all Snapshots in a Group Recalling Snapshots Targeting Snapshots Scoping Channels and Parameters Recalling Snapshots Managing Snapshots Storing Snapshots Locking Snapshots Clearing Snapshots Duplicating Snapshots Deleting Snapshots...
  • Page 18 Adding USB Playback and Recording Commands to Snapshots Adding Tempo Data to Snapshots Adding Pro Tools Markers Using Snapshots Snapshot Options Center Last Recalled Snapshot Confirm Snapshot Recall Enable Strip Control on Snapshots Tab Crossfade Time Pre Settings Classifying Aux Sends User Aux Scope User Aux Scope Example Using the User Aux Scope Grid...
  • Page 19 Visual Indicators and Displays Patching Input Sources to Input Channels Patching Output Channels to Hardware Outputs Patching Direct Outputs Direct Output Pickoff Points Unpatching and Clearing Assignments Multiple Input and Output Patching Warning When Stealing Inputs or Outputs in the Patchbay Shortcut for Locating Assignments Naming Channels from the Patchbay Type Text Search...
  • Page 20 “Jump To” Plug-Ins Pinning a Plug-In View Identifying Rack Slots Display of Unavailable or Inactive Plug-Ins Scope Indication in the Plug-Ins Page Rack Slots Rack Slot Controls Assigning Plug-Ins to Rack Slots Plug-In Formats (Mono/Stereo) Moving and Copying Plug-Ins Activating and Deactivating Plug-Ins Routing Plug-Ins Inserting Plug-Ins on Channels Routing Plug-Ins as Bus Processors (Effect Send/Return)
  • Page 21 Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay Initializing the Plug-In Racks Tap Tempo for Plug-ins Using Tap Tempo Tips for Using Tap Tempo Snapshots and Tempo Sync WSG-HD Waves SoundGrid Option Card and Waves Plug-Ins Setup and Configuration Preparing and Connecting the VENUE System for Waves Installation Downloading and Preparing the Waves Installer Transferring Licenses Using SoundGrid Plug-Ins...
  • Page 22 Smart Duplicate Using Smart Duplicate Events Presets Creating Triggers Adding Triggers to an Event Editing Trigger Type and Properties Managing Triggers in the Triggers List Channel X / Y Function Switches System Values as Triggers Creating Actions Adding Actions to an Event Editing an Action Type and Properties Selecting Actions Managing Actions in the Actions List...
  • Page 23 Buses Auxiliaries Solo and Monitor Operations Headphones Panning (Mains Center Divergence) Auto AutoMix Attack and Release Delay Compensation Primary Settings Additional Settings About Delay Compensation and Bus-to-Bus Routing Align Total Input Delay on Attentioned Channels Signal Routing Guidelines for ADC Hardware Inserts Plug-In Latency, Processing, and Routing Delay Snapshots...
  • Page 24 Ethernet Control Metering Channel Safe Switches Fader Configuration Lights Devices 1 – Engine 2 – HDX DSP 3 – Network 4 – Information Managing I/O from the Devices Page AVB Network Card Port Indicators Plug-Ins Help Using the Help Resources Part IV: Recording and Playback 23 Pro Tools Recording and Playback Pro Tools Compatibility...
  • Page 25 Synchronizing MADI Devices Time Code Automating Recall of Snapshots with Time Code Assigning Time Code Values to Snapshots Sorting Snapshots by Time Code Value Enabling Snapshots for Automated Recall Snapshot Chase to Time Code Remote Control of Snapshot Recall Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall 25 Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card Making Audio Connections...
  • Page 26 Milan Configuration Examples Single S6L System: MLN-192 Connected Directly to Milan Devices Single S6L System: MLN-192 to a Switch to Milan Devices Multiple S6L Systems: Redundant Star, MLN-192 to Milan Devices Milan Communication Between S6L Systems Milan Switch Connections 27 Hardware Inserts Connecting External Hardware Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels Reassigning Hardware Inserts...
  • Page 27 Offline or Unavailable Devices Hardware Monitoring Window Accessing Hardware Monitoring Collecting Log Files E6L Engine Emergency Shutdown E6LX “Remote” Mode Utility Mode Resetting the Plug-In Racks Using the System Restore Software Updating HDX-192 DSP Card Firmware Updating MADI-192 MADI Option Card Firmware Updating MLN-192 Milan Option Card Firmware Updating MLN-192 Milan Option Card Firmware (VENUE 7.2.4 and Lower) Configuring S6L Master Touch Screen (MTS) and External Monitor...
  • Page 28 Stage 32 Stage 16 Local 16 I/O S6L System Components LED Codes E6L Engine Stage 64 and Stage 32 Network Port Act and Sig LEDs Replacing S6L and E6L PSUs S6L Internal USB Port Remove the S6L Back Cover Internal USB Port Making Fiber-Optic Connections 31 Audio Specifications System Processing...

  • Page 29: Part I: Overview

    Part I: Overview Part I: Overview The topics in this section introduce you to the hardware and software components that make up a VENUE S6L system.

  • Page 30: Introduction To The Venue | S6L System

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Welcome to the VENUE | S6L digital live mixing system from Avid®. The S6L system includes the VENUE | S6L control surface, the VENUE | E6LX/E6L engine, up to six supported Stage I/O units: VENUE | Stage 64 I/O, Avid Stage 48 Remote I/O,VENUE | Stage 32 I/O, or VENUE | Stage 16 I/O, and up to two Local 16 I/O units.

  • Page 31: S6L System Recording And Playback Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L System Recording and Playback Features AVB-HD mode: Up to 216 x 216 channels of recording and playback with a compatible Pro Tools system, including true Virtual Soundcheck capability (requires 1x MLN-192 Milan Option card configured for AVB-HD mode).

  • Page 32: S6L-48D

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L-48D S6L-32D S6L-24D S6L-24C S6L-16C Digital outputs 4 pairs of XLR stereo AES/EBU (8 channels total) Headphone 2 independent 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone jacks 1 1/4-inch TRS outputs stereo headphone jack Ancillary I/O DVI-D video out, 4 USB 2.0 (2 rear, 1 front, 1 internal), ECx Ethernet port for wired/wireless remote control, GPIO (8 in/8 out), 2 footswitch, Linear Time Code input, MIDI I/O...

  • Page 33: S6L-32D

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L-32D S6L-32D...

  • Page 34: S6L-24D

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L-24D S6L-24D...

  • Page 35: S6L-24C

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L-24C S6L-24C...

  • Page 36: S6L-16C

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System S6L-16C S6L-16C Lights (S6L-24C and S6L-16C) The S6L-24C provides 2x connectors (3-pin XLR) on the top panel for connecting goose-neck LED console lamps. Note that only LED lights are supported on the S6L-24C. S6L-32D and S6L-24D control surfaces provide a built-in Light Bar to illuminate the surface.

  • Page 37: E6Lx/E6L Engine Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System E6LX/E6L Engine Features The E6L engine provides the real-time processing engine for input and output channels, and Pro Tools | HDX DSP processing card(s) for AAX DSP plug-ins. The E6L engine also provides connections for synchronization, control and utility in a 5U rack-mountable enclosure.

  • Page 38: E6L Engine Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System E6LX-256 USB ports 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 back), plus 1 internal USB port Power supply Dual redundant, internal Rack spaces VENUE E6LX E6L Engine Features The E6L-192, E6L-144, and the E6L-112 provide the following features and capabilities in their basic configuration: E6L-192 E6L-144...

  • Page 39: Stage 64 I/O Rack Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System E6L-192 E6L-144 E6L-112 Record/Playback AVB Audio Network Ports 2, each providing etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber optic) connections (Early E6L engines included a single AVB-192 card) I/O Sharing Supports combinations of Stage 64, Stage 32s, and Stage 16 racks, up to 192 inputs total (requires two AVB-192 Ethernet AVB Network Cards to share I/O) Word Clock I/O...

  • Page 40: Stage 48 I/O Rack Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System I/O Rack Stage 64 Word Clock Out BNC, 75 Ohm coaxial Power supply Dual redundant internal PSUs Rack spaces Stage 64 I/O Rack front panel (48 x 8 configuration shown) Stage 48 I/O Rack Features he Avid Stage 48 Remote I/O Rack lets you connect 48 analog inputs and 24 analog outputs in an 8U rack.

  • Page 41: Stage 32 I/O Rack Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Avid Stage 48 Remote I/O Rack The following table lists Stage 48 features and specifications: I/O Rack Stage 48 Maximum I/O 48 analog input channels, 24 analog output channels Sample rates 96 kHz AVB Audio Network Ports 2, each providing etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber optic) connections Maximum cable length...

  • Page 42: Stage 16 Remote Io Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Stage 32 I/O The following table lists Stage 32 features and specifications: I/O Rack Stage 32 Maximum I/O 32 input/output channels @ 96 kHz with one Stage 32 rack I/O card slots Sample rates 96 kHz AVB Audio Network Ports...

  • Page 43: Local 16 I/O Features

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System I/O Rack Stage 16 AVB Audio Network Ports 2 Neutrik etherCON RJ-45 Ethernet Network ports Maximum cable length 100 meters (328 feet) Power supply Internal universal PSU (100V to 240V nominal 50–60 Hz) accepting standard IEC AC power cables Rack spaces Local 16 I/O Features...
  • Page 44 1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System I/O Rack Local 16 Word Clock Out Power supply Dual redundant internal PSUs Rack spaces Local 16 I/O...

  • Page 45: What's Included

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System What’s Included See the VENUE S6L Installation Guide for a complete list of what’s included with each system, additional required items (required but not included), and optional items. Expansion Options S6L systems can be expanded to add analog or digital IO, plug-in processing capability, and connectivity by adding any of the following options.

  • Page 46: Operational Requirements

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System "HDX-192 DSP Expansion Cards" on page 100 "AVB-192 Network Cards" on page 100 "MADI-192 MADI Option Cards" on page 100 "WSG-HD Waves SoundGrid Option Card" on page 100 "MLN-192 Milan Option Card" on page 100 Operational Requirements Temperature and Ventilation S6L system devices should be operated away from heat sources and with adequate ventilation.

  • Page 47: Audio Network Connections

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Audio Network Connections Audio network connections between S6L system components can be made using either copper or fiber- optic audio network cables. Cable types can be mixed within a system, but only one type of connection (copper or fiber) can be used per audio network connection.

  • Page 48: Support And Downloads

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Support and Downloads Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid user community on the User Conference. https://www.avid.com/Support/index.html For S6L system-specific support, visit: www.avid.com/S6Lsupport...

  • Page 49: When Using A Mouse With S6L

    1  Introduction to the VENUE | S6L System Convention Action Double-Tap Quickly tap an on-screen element such as a name field to edit its name Options > System On the external VENUE software screen, touch Options, then touch the System tab to display the System page. Shift-touch/Ctrl-touch/Alt-touch On the external VENUE software screen, press and hold Shift (or other keyboard modifier) on the keyboard, then touch an...

  • Page 50: S6L Control Surface Overview

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview S6L Control Surface Overview The section provides an overview of S6L control surface controls, and front and back panel audio, control, and power connections. "S6L Control Surface Top Panel Overview" below "Fader Banks " on the next page "Channel Knob Modules (CKM)"...

  • Page 51: Fader Banks

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview S6L top panel (S6L-24D shown) "Fader Banks " below "Channel Knob Modules (CKM)" on page 57 "Channel Touch Module (CTM)" on page 64 "Master Live Module (MLM)" on page 69 "Master Touch Screen (MTS)" on page 81 Fader Banks Each fader bank provides eight channel strips to control input or output channels, depending on the type of channels banked to the faders.

  • Page 52: Channel Menu

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview "Channel Menu" below "Channel Safe" on the next page "Channel Display" on page 54 "Mute" on page 54 "Solo" on page 54 "Select" on page 54 "Attention " on page 55 "X and Y Switches" on page 55 "Channel and Gain Reduction Meters" on page 55 "Fader"...

  • Page 53: Channel Safe

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview S6L Channel Menu To use the Channel Menu: 1. Press Menu so it lights. The first page of the Channel Menu appears in the channel display. 2. Press Menu again to cycle through the available pages of Channel Menu options. 3.

  • Page 54: Channel Display

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview 2 - Safe LEDs These LEDs light to indicate channel safe status, as follows: When A lights green, Automation Safe is enabled. When S lights yellow, Solo Safe is enabled. When B lights green, Bank Safe is enabled. You can also safe channels using the Channel Knob Modules (CKM) and the Channel Menu.

  • Page 55: Attention

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview When any Channel is selected, the MTS enters Channel View for the selected channel. When no Channel is selected, the CKM is in Vertical mode for the faders directly below the CKM. If a Channel is selected but no parameter type was previously selected, the Channel parameters are displayed on the CKM.
  • Page 56 2  S6L Control Surface Overview (1) 0 dB Indicator The 0 dB indicator LED begins to light blue when the fader is near 0 dB. As the fader moves closer to 0 dB the LED gets brighter and is brightest when at 0 dB, making it easier to set the fader to 0 / unity. The 0 dB LED also lights blue when Flip to Faders is enabled and gain or a similar (dB) parameter is on the fader.

  • Page 57: Fader

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview LED Color LED illuminates at... LED at full brightness at... Yellow >6 dB gain reduction 9 dB gain reduction Yellow >9 dB gain reduction 15 dB gain reduction 6 (bottom) Yellow >15 dB gain reduction 21 dB gain reduction No LED illuminated Not in circuit...
  • Page 58 2  S6L Control Surface Overview (1) Encoder Display The encoder display shows the parameter that is targeted to the encoder, the value of the parameter (such as dB level for gain or frequency of an EQ band), and a “virtual” encoder showing the position of the encoder relative to the parameter value.

  • Page 59: Channel Strip Mode

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview (5) Channel Control Function Switch The Channel Control Function switch assigns a group of parameters for the currently selected channel to the 32 encoders on the CKM. See "Channel Control Functions" on page 61 for more information. (6) Parameter Bank Switches The Left and Right Parameter Bank switches let you assign the next or previous page of parameters to the encoders, and are available in both Channel Strip and Channel Control modes.

  • Page 60: Channel Control Mode

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Channel Strip mode default input channel parameters per page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Pages (Default) 7–N Function > Input Gate Comp/Lim Aux 1–4 Aux 5–8 (next) Gain EQ Hi Gate Comp Aux 1...
  • Page 61 2  S6L Control Surface Overview comprehensive control over parameters such as EQ, Dynamics, plug-ins, and Aux Sends for the currently selected channel. You can also create a custom set of controls for access to 32 assignable parameters. See "Adjusting Channel Parameters" on page 177 for more information.

  • Page 62: Encoder Color Coding

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview (3) EQ For input channels, EQ spills the built-in 4-band EQ plus high- and low-pass filters to the CKM. For output channels, EQ spills built-in 7-band EQ plus high- and low-pass filters to the CKM. If a graphic EQ (GEQ) is inserted on an output channel, pressing a lit Parameter Bank switch spills GEQ parameter to the encoders.

  • Page 63: Display Of Bus-To-Bus Routing

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Function Color Parameter Color Aux Sends/Matrix Purple* Inputs * If you change the color of an Aux or Group output channel, the encoders for the sends to that output channel light in the assigned color. Display of Bus-to-Bus Routing CKM display of bus-to-bus routing (introduced in VENUE 7.0) has been improved for better indication of channel and bus type, especially when using “mixed”...

  • Page 64: Channel Touch Module (Ctm)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview When viewing channels in a “mixed” Layout, the Mix 1, Mix 2, and Mix 3 buttons light purple when all strips are Input channels, yellow when all strips are Outputs, and alternate (flash) purple and yellow when both Input and Output channels are present on that 8–fader bank.
  • Page 65 2  S6L Control Surface Overview (1) Meters and Assignments This zone shows the associated channel’s channel number and name, and level and gain reduction for the channel. Touching this zone changes the view on the CTM to a Channel view of the currently selected channel.
  • Page 66 2  S6L Control Surface Overview Big Meters view (channels 2 and 3) Big Meters view provides essential channel information including number, name, color, and Groups and Mains assignment. Big Meters view persists when navigating away from and back to channels, and is also stored in Show files.

  • Page 67: Channel View (Ctm)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Channel View (CTM) Touching the Meters in Meters views automatically selects that channel and replaces Meters view with Channel view. Channel view provides a complete view of the selected channel’s parameters. Parameters in each touch zone are lit when that parameter is on, and dimmed when off. As in Meters view, touching a touch zone assigns its associated parameters to the associated CKM in Channel Control mode.
  • Page 68 2  S6L Control Surface Overview (6) Channel Tiles Channel view shows eight channel tiles at a time, mirroring the channels banked to the corresponding fader bank. Each channel tile shows the channel number and name. Touching a channel tile selects that channel, and targets that channel for processing, mirroring the function of the channel strip Select switch.

  • Page 69: Master Live Module (Mlm)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Master Live Module (MLM) The Master Live Module is the “center section” of your S6L control surface, providing system-wide controls including fader banking controls, snapshot control, transport control for playback and recording, monitoring, Mute Groups, Function switches, and more. The MLM also provides unique features such as two assignable Flex Faders, and two banks of Soft Keys, each featuring a display and associated Soft Keys and navigation switches.

  • Page 70: Global Modifiers

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Global Modifiers Multi-Select (Shift) Multi-Select lets you select or attention multiple channels, and then apply an action to all selected/attentioned channels for batch routing and assignment. For more information see "Selecting/Attentioning Multiple Channels (Multi-Select)" on page 174.
  • Page 71 2  S6L Control Surface Overview Fine (Ctrl) Fine lets you adjust controls (except for faders) on the console or on-screen with maximum resolution. For example, if by default a control adjusts a parameter in units of 1 dB, the Fine switch allows adjustment in units of 0.1 dB.

  • Page 72: Snapshot Controls

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Snapshot Controls The S6L control surface provides Snapshot controls in two locations on the MLM: in the Snapshots section and the Prev/Next switches, below the right-hand MLM display. For more information on using Snapshots, "Snapshots" on page 314.

  • Page 73: System Functions

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview System Functions The switches in this section provide control over a variety of system-wide functions. System Function switches Home Home lets you quickly return the control surface and all screens to their default states and view, but does not reset any parameters, as follows: Channel 1 is attentioned Channels are banked to the default split banking mode (where inputs are banked to outside fader...

  • Page 74: Assignable Encoder

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Assignable Encoder The Assignable knob section on the MLM can control Talkback level (when routed and IN) and Oscillator (when IN). Beginning in VENUE 6.2 you can assign any on-screen encoder function to the Assignable knob section. MLM Assignable To use the Assignable section: 1.

  • Page 75: Monitoring Section

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Monitoring Section The S6L system provides two discrete Monitor buses (Monitor bus A and B). The Monitoring section provide controls for the currently targeted Monitor bus. Monitoring section Monitoring Encoder The monitoring encoder lets you target a Monitor bus for control and provides level control for the targeted Monitor bus, as follows: Push the encoder to toggle the controls in the Monitor section between Monitor bus A and B.

  • Page 76: Flex Channels

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Flex Channels Two Flex Channels provide access to channels irrespective of the active fader layout or bank. Flex Channels 1 (left) and 2 (right) showiing default assignments You can configure the Flex Channels in the Fader Configuration section of the Options > Interaction page of the external screen.

  • Page 77: Fader Banking Controls

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview To latch a channel to the Flex Channel from the control surface: Double-press the channel strip Attention switch for the channel you want to latch to the Flex Channel. To latch a channel to the Flex Channel from the external screen: 1.

  • Page 78: Left Soft Keys

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview VCAs Banks only VCAs to all faders. Inputs Banks only input channels to all faders. Outputs Banks only output channels to all faders. Horizontal Banking Switches These switches provide horizontal banking of channels (“nudging”), and are available only when you have enabled one of the Fader Banking Mode switches.

  • Page 79: Ckm Control Switches

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview When Dual Operator mode is enabled, the Right Soft Key switches provide banking commands for the Right Zone. Mute Groups The S6L system provides 48 Mute Groups, which let you mute groups of channels with the press of a single Soft Key.

  • Page 80: Transport/Function Switches

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Tap Tempo Sets the system tempo for use as a beat clock for delay and echo plug-ins that support Tempo Sync. The switch blinks in time with the system tempo. For more information see "Tap Tempo for Plug-ins" on page 410.

  • Page 81: Master Touch Screen (Mts)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Initiates playback in the Pro Tools Transport. Arms the Pro Tools transport and initiates recording. All available Function Keys can be assigned and reassigned using "Events" on page 419 To access all Function Keys: 1. In the right Soft Keys on the MLM, press the switch for Function Keys. The first 12 currently assigned Function switches appear in the Soft Keys.
  • Page 82 2  S6L Control Surface Overview MTS Universe view showing Inputs Basics of Using the Universe View Touch a Channel Type button to show those channels. Touch a Channel Tile Function button so it lights to activate that function for the Channel Tiles . Touch a Channel Tile to Attention, Mute, or Solo that channel, depending on the active Channel Tile Function button.
  • Page 83 2  S6L Control Surface Overview Favorites Filter (Star) When enabled, shows only the channel tiles you have designated as favorites using the Star (Favorite Assign) Track Function button. 5 – Channel Tile Function Buttons Channel Tile Function buttons determine what happens when you touch a track tile. When you select a Channel Tile Function button, touching a track tile engages the selected function for that track, as follows: Attention Mirrors the function of the channel strip Attention switch.

  • Page 84: Meters View (Mts)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview To show only favorite channel tiles in the MTS: 1. Assign the desired channels to the channel tiles by touching a Channel Type button. 2. Tap the Favorite (Star icon) Channel Tile Filter button. 6 – Universe Scroller The Universe Scroller shows channel tiles for the channels currently banked to the S6L channel strips.
  • Page 85 2  S6L Control Surface Overview Tapping a Meter switches the MTS to the Channel view for the corresponding channel. Tapping < returns to Meters view. Meters view on the MTS S6L-24C Meters View on MTS When the MTS is in Meters View it shows the channels on the faders directly below it (OLEDs on those strips show a Selection outline).

  • Page 86: Channel View (Mts)

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Channel View (MTS) MTS Channel view provides a detailed view of the attentioned channel’s parameters, and provides most of the same on-screen elements as the "Channel View (CTM)" on page 67 on the CTM. The MTS channel view provides visual feedback for the attentioned channel’s parameters but, unlike the CTM Channel view, provides no touch zones for parameter control.

  • Page 87: S6L Control Surface Connections

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview S6L Control Surface Connections The S6L-32D, S6L-24D, and S6L-24C, and S6L-16C all have the same network and ancillary connections. Audio connections are identical on all except S6L-16C, as noted below. S6L control surface back panel (S6L-48D/32D/24D/24C) Audio Connections (S6L-32D/24D/24C) S6L control surface audio I/O is assigned to VENUE system channels using the Patchbay, under the Console...

  • Page 88: Network Connections

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview 1– Analog Mic/Line Input (XLR Connector) 2– Analog Outputs 1–2 (2 XLR Connectors) Network Connections (4) Network A and B (Two etherCON RJ-45 Ports, and two SFP Fiber-Optic Ports) The S6L control surface provides two connections (A and B) to connect the control surface to other S6L system components.

  • Page 89: Control And Ancillary

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Control and Ancillary (7) USB Ports (Two USB 3.0 ports) Connect USB peripherals such as external touch screen USB, keyboards, bluetooth transmitters for wireless keyboards and mice, flash drives (for data transfer), and iLoks (for plug-in authorizations) to these ports. (8) DVI-D Display Connector Connect a DVI-D compatible Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 minimum resolution (21.5-inch or greater touch display recommended) to this port to view the external screen.

  • Page 90: S6L Control Surface Power Connections

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview S6L Control Surface Power Connections Control surface back panel: S6L-32D and 24D (shown at left), S6L-24C and 16C (shown at right) S6L provides the following power connections, switches, and indicators: (1) Power Switch(es) These switches power S6L on and off, as follows: Applies power to each PSU in the S6L-32D and 24D, and launches system software.

  • Page 91: S6L Interior Secure Usb Port

    2  S6L Control Surface Overview Phones A (Left) and B (Right) S6L-32D/24D/24C control surface provide two discrete headphone outputs, Phones A (left) and Phones B (right), each with its own volume knob. S6L-16C provide a single headphone output. The Monitor buses feed the Phones outputs, and you can assign the Monitor Bus (A or B) that feeds each Phones output on the Options >...

  • Page 92: E6Lx Engine Overview

    3  E6LX Engine Overview E6LX Engine Overview The E6LX engine provides the real-time processing engine for input and output channels, HDX DSP processing card(s) for AAX DSP plug-ins, and audio network, synchronization, and utility connections. All E6Ls provide the same connection capabilities. Throughout this and other VENUE documentation, “E6LX”...
  • Page 93 3  E6LX Engine Overview VENUE E6LX...

  • Page 94: E6Lx Cards And Features

    3  E6LX Engine Overview E6LX Cards and Features You can install the following expansion cards in E6LX engines. HDX-192 DSP Expansion Cards Each E6LX engine provides a single HDX DSP card in its basic configuration and supports up to a maximum of four HDX DSP Expansion Cards, for increased plug-in processing.

  • Page 95: Option Card Slot Guidelines

    3  E6LX Engine Overview AVB-HD Mode MLN-192 cards can also be used for Pro Tools recording and playback, including full Virtual Soundcheck, by configuring the MLN-192 card for AVB-HD mode and connecting the card directly to an AVB-compatible Pro Tools computer. This mode is wholly distinct from Milan, and requires no additional switches or hardware other than a compatible Pro Tools system.

  • Page 96: E6Lx Front Panel

    3  E6LX Engine Overview E6LX Front Panel E6LX engine front panel The front panel of the E6LX engine provides the following controls, connections and indicators: 1 - Status and System LEDs These LEDs indicate the current status of the E6LX engine, as described in the following table. Status and System LEDs Color State...

  • Page 97: E6Lx Back Panel

    3  E6LX Engine Overview E6LX Back Panel E6LX engine back panel E6LX Engine Audio, Control, and Synchronization Connections The E6LX engine provides the following back-panel connections: 1 - Network STAGE and CONSOLE AVB-192 Network Card Slots These slots contain AVB-192 Network cards. Each AVB-192 card provides two AVB audio network connections (A and B) to connect the control surface to other S6L system components.

  • Page 98: E6Lx Engine Power Connections

    3  E6LX Engine Overview 3 - Word Clock In and Out (Two 75 Ohm Coaxial BNC Connectors) These ports let you connect to the word clock ports of external digital devices to sync all digital devices in your system. 4 – Utility (One RJ-45 Port, one VGA Display Port, and two USB 2.0 Ports) Use these ports for installing system software and for troubleshooting and maintenance only.
  • Page 99 3  E6LX Engine Overview Applies power to each PSU and launches system software. S6L must be connected to a powered-up E6L engine for the system software to fully launch. Powers down the corresponding control surface PSU(s). VENUE software must be shut down properly from the Options >...

  • Page 100: E6L Engine Overview

    4  E6L Engine Overview E6L Engine Overview The E6L engine provides the real-time processing engine for input and output channels, HDX DSP processing card(s) for AAX DSP plug-ins, and audio network, synchronization, and utility connections. All E6Ls provide the same connection capabilities. "E6L Cards and Features"...

  • Page 101: E6L Front Panel

    4  E6L Engine Overview Transmits and receives 128 channels of audio over AVB-Milan at 96 kHz Facilitates audio signal distribution on an AVB network in multi-venue installations Provides connection to 3rd-party AVB devices to distribute audio over the Milan AVB network Allows S6L system-to-system routing (such as between front of house and monitors, or broadcast) of up to 128 channels When combined with S6L support for star network topologies, MLN-192 lets you create a distributed...

  • Page 102: E6L Back Panel

    4  E6L Engine Overview Use these ports for installing system software and for troubleshooting and maintenance only. See "Using the System Restore Software" on page 533 for more information. E6L Back Panel E6L engine back panel (E6L-192/144 shown; E6L-112 back panel varies slightly as noted below) E6L Engine Audio, Control, and Synchronization Connections The E6L engine provides the following back-panel connections: Network (AVB-192 Network Card Slots)

  • Page 103: E6L Engine Power Connections

    4  E6L Engine Overview Expansion Card Slots The back panel of the E6L engine provides eight half-length PCIe slots for Option cards such as the MADI- 192 MADI Option Card. Slots 1–5 are at the lower right and slots 6–8 are in the middle (below the AVB slots). At the time of this writing: Up to four MADI-192 MADI Option cards can be installed in slots 1–4 in an E6L-192 or E6L-144.
  • Page 104 4  E6L Engine Overview Powers down the corresponding control surface PSU(s). VENUE software must be shut down properly from the Options > System page of the external screen before turning the power switch to off (0). See "Powering the System Up and Down" on page 119.

  • Page 105: Stage And Local I/O Rack Overview

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Stage I/O units for S6L systems include Stage 64, Stage 48, Stage 32, and Stage 16. For example configurations, requirements, and connection diagrams see the VENUE S6L Installation Guide.pdf. Stage 64 Stage 64 is modular, and can be configured with a variety of I/O cards.

  • Page 106: Stage 16

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview The Avid Stage 48 Remote I/O Rack lets you connect 48 analog inputs and 24 analog outputs in an 8U rack. Stage 48 provides 48 channels of Analog mic/line inputs via XLR-3 female connectors, 24 channels of analog output, and MADI outputs.

  • Page 107: Stage 64 And Stage 32 I/O Card Features And Capabilities

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Stage 64 and Stage 32 I/O Card Features and Capabilities You can install variety of analog and digital I/O cards in Stage 64 and Stage 32. You can purchase a pre- configured unit and modify card configurations, or purchase an empty Stage 64 or Stage 32 and configure your rack as desired.

  • Page 108: I/O Card Slots

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Stage 64 front panel (48 x 8 configuration shown I/O Card Slots (1) Slots A–H (Input Cards) Install up to eight of any combination of SRI-192 and DSI-192 input cards, or up to four DNT-192 cards, in these slots.

  • Page 109: Stage 64 Controller

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Stage 64 Controller All Stage 64 I/O racks include a Controller. The Controller provides the following features: (1) Status and Fault LEDs These LEDs provide the following indications: STATUS Indicates the current status of the audio network connection to the Stage 64 Network ports. FAULT Indicates the current status of the Stage 64 hardware, such as fan and internal temperature.
  • Page 110 5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview "S6L System Components LED Codes" on page 556 for more information on LED codes (2) Stage 64 Controller Display This display shows the current settings of the Stage 64 (via the HOME page), and provides access to various pages of Stage 64 parameters.

  • Page 111: Making Stage I/O Unit Connections

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Making Stage I/O Unit Connections Connecting and Assigning Stage I/O Units Physically connect Stage I/O units to the AVB-192 cards in the E6L engine, and connect input sources and output destinations to the I/O installed in your Stage I/O units. Once connected and powered on, assign Stage ...

  • Page 112: Controller Main Menu

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Mon On/Off Shows the current on/off status of the built-in Confidence Monitor. MADI On/Off Shows the current on/off status of the Stage 64 MADI Outs. Controller Main MENU The main MENU lets you access the MONITOR, SETTINGS, and MUTE menus (via page 1), and the STATUS menu (via page 2).

  • Page 113: Controller Settings Menu

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview 6. Press SOLO so it lights, then adjust the volume using the Headphone level control, located above the Headphones output. 7. To disable the Headphone output, press SOLO so it is unlit. Controller SETTINGS Menu The SETTINGS menu provides two pages (SETTINGS 1/2 and SETTINGS 2/2) of configurable Stage 64 parameters, including MADI Out and confidence monitor settings.

  • Page 114: Controller Mute Menu

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Rotate Display Selector to cycle through the available characters. Press the Display Selector to enter the selected character and move the cursor to the next position. Press and hold the Display Selector to move the cursor to the previous position. Non-ASCII special characters are not supported.
  • Page 115 5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview Main MENU page 2 3. Rotate the Display Selector so that STATUS is highlighted, then press the knob. The STATUS menu is shown, and provides pages of options detailing the current status of the Stage 64, as follows: STATUS menu parameters STATUS Menu Parameter...

  • Page 116: Configuring Stage 64 And Stage 32 Madi Outs

    5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview The MADI Out port on Stage 32 carries up to 32 channels (depending on Stage 32 I/O configuration) regardless of sample rate. The pickoff point for MADI Outs splits is post-pad, post-analog gain, and pre-digital gain. Configuring Stage 64 and Stage 32 MADI Outs You can set the sample rate of Stage 64 and Stage 32 MADI outs from the external screen.
  • Page 117 5  Stage and Local I/O Rack Overview...

  • Page 118: Part Ii: Using S6L

    Part II: Using S6L Part II: Using S6L The topics in this section describe how to do the following:  "Configuring System Audio" on page 119 "Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface" on page 144 "Selecting and Attentioning Channels" on page 170 "Adjusting Channel Parameters" on page 177 "Working with Mains and VCAs"...

  • Page 119: Configuring System Audio

    6  Configuring System Audio Configuring System Audio This section describes how to do the following basic system configuration tasks:   • "Powering the System Up and Down" below   • "Confirming System Components" on page 121   • "Pairing the E6L and S6L" on page 122   •...

  • Page 120: Powering Down The System

    6  Configuring System Audio 6. Power on the S6L control surface by pressing the power switch on the back panel to the on (1) position. Avid logo on-screen The LEDs on each of the S6L’s PSUs light green, and Avid logos appear on the Master Touch Screen (MTS), the Channel touch Modules (CTMs) (if present), and the external screen while the system initializes.

  • Page 121: Confirming System Components

    6  Configuring System Audio a. Put the system into Config mode (see "Enabling Config Mode" on page 124). b. On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options page and select the System tab. c. Select Shut Down. d. Select Shut Down again to confirm. You can also access system Shut Down on the MTS by tapping the Gear icon in the lower right corner.

  • Page 122: Pairing The E6L And S6L

    6  Configuring System Audio – If any components do not appear, check all network connections between components, and make sure all components are powered on. – It is possible for some components to appear mis-identified (for example, an S6L-24C control surface might be mis-identifed as an S6L-24D).
  • Page 123 6  Configuring System Audio To pair your E6L engine to your S6L control surface, in the Engine Selection screen on the MTS do the following: 1. If you have not already done so, power on the E6L engine by pressing the power switch on the back to the on (1) position.

  • Page 124: Enabling Config Mode

    6  Configuring System Audio – Surface modules (the Channel Fader Modules and the Channel Knob Modules), and status is indicated on the MTS. – S6L control surface and E6L engine Network cards, and status is indicated on the Options > Devices page of the external screen.

  • Page 125: Assigning Stage I/O Units

    6  Configuring System Audio To enable Config mode, do one of the following: 1. Press Config on the S6L control surface Master Live Module (MLM). The Config switch lights, and Config is indicated in the Mode box in the on-screen Status Bar. Config switch on the S6L control surface MLM 2.
  • Page 126 6  Configuring System Audio If you are configuring a basic (single) system, complete the following steps to assign Stage 64s, Stage 32s, and/or Stage 16s to E6Ls. If you are configuring a system connected for I/O Sharing with another S6L system, complete the following steps to assign Stage I/O units to E6Ls and then see "Assigning Local 16"...

  • Page 127: Identifying Stage I/O Units

    6  Configuring System Audio corresponding to that Stage 64 will begin at channel 65. To avoid this, it is recommended to assign Stage 64s (if any) to the lowest numbered slots 1–3 whenever possible, followed by any Stage 32s, followed by any Stage 16s. 8.

  • Page 128: Assigning Local 16

    6  Configuring System Audio To identify Stage I/O units: 1. Make sure your system is in Config mode. 2. On the external screen, go to the Options > Devices page and locate the Available Devices column. All connected and powered on Stage I/O units are shown in this column. If any connected Stage I/O units do not appear in the Available Devices section, check network and power connections.

  • Page 129: Using Multiple S6L Systems In Shared Io Configurations

    6  Configuring System Audio Assigning Local 16 in Options > Devices 8. Shut down your system by doing the following: a. Make sure the system is in Config mode. b. On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options > System tab. c.
  • Page 130 6  Configuring System Audio Input Master When an E6L is the Input Master of a Stage 64, In Master is displayedon the Stage 64 graphic in the Connected Devices column on the Options > Devices page. I/O on the Stage 64 is available to be patched to system input and output channels in the VENUE Patchbay, and the Stage tabs are highlighted in green to indicate Master status, as is the channel source box on the Inputs page on a per-channel basis.

  • Page 131: Assigning Ownership Of Output Slots

    6  Configuring System Audio Functionality Master E6L Follower E6L Stage 64 Input Mic Preamp Control Yes (analog gain) Yes (digital trim) Control of Stage 64 pad Yes (analog pad) Yes (digital pad) Control of Stage 64 phantom power Gain Tracking Routing to Stage 64 Outputs Routing to/from local IO (Console and Engine I/O)

  • Page 132: Io Sharing Example

    6  Configuring System Audio to <E6L Device Name> S6L system. IO Sharing Example The following diagrams show how shared Input and Output ownership is indicated on-screen when two example systems are configured for IO Sharing. The two systems share three Stage 64 IO racks. In the diagrams, the corresponding Stage 64 Input and Output slots are shown with matching color outlines: System 1 is the Input Master, and controls all inputs on Stage 1 and Stage 2.
  • Page 133 6  Configuring System Audio Indication of Input and Output ownership in Options > Devices for system 2 (shown at right) Patchbay The figure below shows how ownership of specific Output slots on Stage 3 is indicated in the Patchbay on each system.

  • Page 134: Setting The System Clock

    6  Configuring System Audio Setting the System Clock When you first set up an S6L system (or after a system update or restore), you will be prompted to set the system clock time, date, and time zone. Make sure the system clock time, date and time zone are set appropriately.

  • Page 135: Configuring Mains And Mix Buses

    6  Configuring System Audio Configuring Mains and Mix Buses After assigning Stage I/O units you can configure the Mains bus and the Mix Buses on your system. Bus configurations are stored with the Show file, so when you load a different Show file the bus configuration may change if bus configurations in the newly loaded Show file differ from the previous bus configurations.

  • Page 136: Configuring Mix Buses

    6  Configuring System Audio Apply and Cancel buttons Configuring Mix Buses You can choose the total number of Mix buses available on the system (up to the maximum available Mix buses), and you can configure the Mix buses to provide only Aux buses, or combinations of Aux and Group buses.

  • Page 137: Managing Connections

    6  Configuring System Audio A new default file OnStagePasswords.example.txt is created on the S6L control surface D: drive whenever the us configuration is changed. This will not change any currently active On-Stage passwords, but the new bus configuration will be reflected in the newly generated “example” txt file. For more information, see the VENUE On-Stage.pdf.
  • Page 138 6  Configuring System Audio You can configure Stage slots and assign devices in VENUE Standalone Software (requires version 5.5 or higher). To configure Stage slots and assign Stage 16 I/O racks: 1. Make sure your system is in Config mode. 2.
  • Page 139 6  Configuring System Audio The number of available Stage slots that appear is determined by the number of connected Stage 64s (if any), allowing for the maximum supported configurations to be connected. For example, when one or two Stage 64s are already connected configuring the third available slot to Stage 16 makes four Stage 16 slots become available.

  • Page 140: Managing S6L-E6L Connections In Shared I/O Configurations

    6  Configuring System Audio You can reassign Stage I/O units at any time after initial software installation, and after all necessary firmware updates are completed. If you are replacing Stage units with one of a different type, simply select and Disconnect the unwanted Stage I/O unit in the Connected Devices list, re-assign the corresponding Stage slot if necessary, then assign the desired Stage I/O units.

  • Page 141: Show File Compatibility

    6  Configuring System Audio Master Engine Lost Appears if the E6L Input Master is disconnected from the network, for example if the audio network connection is broken or the Master E6L loses power. In both cases, you can choose to either maintain the current Master/Slave relationship and continue to operate as if the Master E6L were still online (if, for example, the Master E6L has lost power), or become the Master of any Slave Stage 64s (if, for example, you do not expect the former E6L Master to come back online).

  • Page 142: System Id And Serial Number In Venue Software

    6  Configuring System Audio The message VENUE restart is required to apply this setting is shown in red, and a RESTART button is displayed. To restart the system and apply changes to the External Display Position: Enable Config mode, then select RESTART. A confirmation dialog appears. Click YES to restart, or select CANCEL.

  • Page 143: How To Proceed

    6  Configuring System Audio Serial number (“Serial”) and System ID (“SYS ID”) fields in Device Information 5. Repeat for other S6L system components. How to Proceed To get started learning how to use the control surface, see any of the following:   •...

  • Page 144: Banking Channels On The S6L Control Surface

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface The topics in this section cover banking system channels to the channel strips on the S6L control surface, spilling Auxes, Groups and VCAs, creating and using custom fader layouts (User Layouts), using Bank Safe, and using Dual Operator mode.

  • Page 145: Channel Banking Overview

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Channel Banking Overview The Master Live Module (MLM) provides channel banking controls to navigate to channels beyond the number of available physical channel strips. The banking controls on the S6L control surface let you: Bank a combination of input and output channels (see "Banking a Combination of Inputs and Outputs"...

  • Page 146: Navigating The Left Soft Keys Display In Split Banking Mode

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface shows the pre-defined channel banks, which you bank to the faders using the corresponding Soft Keys. Multiple pages of channels banks are provided, which you can navigate using the Left Soft Keys display navigation switches.

  • Page 147: Banking Outputs In Split Banking Mode

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Left Soft Keys display showing the first page of Split Banking mode channel configurations, and a lit Next switch 3. Press the corresponding Soft Key so it lights. The selected set of input channels are banked to the faders below the CKMs.
  • Page 148 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To bank output channels in Split Banking mode: 1. Make sure the Layouts, VCAs, Inputs, or Outputs switches are not selected (unlit). If one is selected, press it so it is unlit. 2.

  • Page 149: Banking Only User Layouts, Vcas, Inputs, Or Outputs

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Banking Only User Layouts, VCAs, Inputs, or Outputs Fader Bank Mode You can bank only certain types of channels to the faders using the Fader Bank Mode switches. Pressing a Fader Bank Mode switch banks only the selected type of channels to all faders on the control surface. The Left Soft Keys display shows the available banks of channels, which you bank using the corresponding Soft Keys.

  • Page 150: Banking Horizontally (Nudging Channels)

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To exit Fader Bank mode, do any of the following: Press a lit Fader Bank Mode switch. The last Split Banking mode channel configuration is restored to the faders. Press Home. Banking Horizontally (Nudging Channels) The Horizontal Banking switches, available when Fader Bank mode is enabled, let you sequentially nudge channels to the left or right one channel at a time, one fader bank (eight channels) at a time, or all fader banks (16 channels for S6L-16C, 24 channels for S6L-24D/24C, or 32 channels for S6L-32D) at a time.

  • Page 151: User Layouts

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface You can control how the spilled master is or isn’t banked when spilling using the "Position Safe When Spilling" on page 468 setting. 4. When an output is spilled, attentioning any other Output spills that output. For Auxes, see also "Adjusting Aux Sends on Faders (Sends on Faders Mode)"...
  • Page 152 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Layouts Gear icon menu Creating Layouts Using the S6L Control Surface To create and assign Layouts using the MLM Soft Keys: 1. On the MLM, press the Layouts switch. The last recalled Layout (or the default Layout if no custom Layouts exist) banks to all faders on the control surface.
  • Page 153 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To save the Layout and exit Layout Assign mode, tap OK on the MTS or external screen. To save the Layout but remain in Layouts Assign mode, press a different Layouts Soft Key. To exit without saving the new Layout, tap Cancel on the MTS or external screen.
  • Page 154 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface User Layout sub-menu 4. Repeat for any other channels you want to assign. 5. If desired, store the User Layout as a Preset. See "Working with User Layout Presets" on the next page.

  • Page 155: Banking The User Layout

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Faders Assignments 17–24 Groups 1–8 25–32 VCAs 1–8 33–40 Matrix 1–8 41–48 Mains In Layouts any stereo channels are assigned to a single fader, and mains LCR or LRM are also assigned to a single fader Layout 2 showing the Default User Layout Banking the User Layout...

  • Page 156: Examples Of Creating And Editing Layouts

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface User Layout Presets folder icon 4. Choose User Presets folder from the Folder pop-up menu at the top of the Presets window. To store the current User Layout as a new preset: Select New and enter a name for the preset file.

  • Page 157: Layouts View

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface 7. On the MLM, press OK. The new Layout is stored to Soft Key 2, and the Soft Key 2 switch LED lights solid indicating it is the currently loaded Layout. On the external screen, the Layouts tab shows the currently loaded Layout. Layouts view showing channels assigned to faders 1-8 and 17-24 Modifying a Custom Layout The following example shows how to modify an existing custom Layout assigned to Soft Key 6, to clear...

  • Page 158: Layouts, Snapshots And Show Files

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To rename a Layout: Double-click its name in the Layouts List, then enter a new name. Similar to the Snapshots list, the Layouts list shows the currently loaded Layout in green. Selecting a different Layout in the list targets that Layout (it turns red) and its members appear in the Members list.

  • Page 159: Using Mains In A User Layout

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Using Layouts in Snapshots You can store and recall one User Layout per snapshot, providing up to 999 User Layouts per Show file. As with other snapshot data types, the current User Layout and the associated parameters (mute, solo, etc.) are stored whenever you store a snapshot.
  • Page 160 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To enable Bank Safe for the Channel Safe switches: 1. On the external screen, go to the Options > Interaction page. 2. In the Channel Safe Switches Inputs and Outputs sections, select Bank Safes as desired. Channel Safe Switch options in Options >...

  • Page 161: Bank Safing Using The Channel Knob Module (Ckm)

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Bank Safing Using the Channel Knob Module (CKM) You can Bank Safe a channel using the CKM in Channel Control mode. You can Bank Safe a channel using the CKM when a different Safe mode (such as Automation and/or Solo Safe) is enabled for the Channel Safe switches.

  • Page 162: Special Cases Affecting Bank Safe

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface To Bank Safe a channel using the Channel Menu: 1. Bank the desired channel to the faders. 2. Press the Menu switch for the channel you want to Bank Safe until Safe Mode appears in the channel display.

  • Page 163: Using Dual-Operator Mode

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface The Left zone is the “master” zone, which automatically includes the MLM and all fader banks below and to the left of the MLM, as well as the external screen. The Right zone is the “secondary” zone. You can choose to include additional fader banks in the Left zone up to the maximum as determined by the number of fader strips available on the control surface.
  • Page 164 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Dual Operator Mode settings in Control Surface Configuration tab (S6L-48D shown) 3. To turn Dual Operator Mode on or off, select Dual Operator Mode (Left Zone and Right Zone). Below the image of the control surface the Zone Slider and the two zones Left and Right are shown. A blue outline shows the banks currently defined for the Left zone.

  • Page 165: Banking And Spilling Within Fader Zones

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface MLM Channel Selections on the Left in Options > Interaction (D-series control surfaces only) By default, this setting is off (disabled). When Dual Operator mode is on, MLM Channel Selections on the Left is automatically enabled and cannot be changed.

  • Page 166: Right Zone Navigation

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface The controls in the Universe view such as Spill and Sends on Faders mode. Function switches defined in the Events page for Left Zone Fader Banking Mode, banking, nudging, Flip, and other commands. Right Zone Navigation The Right zone can be controlled using any of the following: Function switches defined in the Events page for Right Zone Fader Banking Mode, banking, nudging,...

  • Page 167: Event Actions For Zone Navigation

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface VENUE Standalone Software You can enable or disable Dual Operator mode in the Options > Devices page of the VENUE Standalone software. Right-click on the control surface shown in the CONNECTED list and choose a Dual Operator configuration.

  • Page 168: Using The Dual Operator Soft Keys For Right Zone Navigation

    7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface Description Menu Property 1 Property 2 Property 3 State/Behavior Modes > Spill Strip > Left Zone > Triggered On/Off/Toggle Strip Right Zone > Latch / While Aux 1–n Active Enter Sends Left Zone > Triggered On/Off/Toggle Group 1–n...
  • Page 169 7  Banking Channels on the S6L Control Surface MLM Zone Banking controls Dual Operator Soft Keys for the Right zone include the following: Dual Operator mode Soft Keys for the Right Zone Soft Key Function Inputs Banks Inputs to the Right zone Outputs Banks Outputs to the Right zone VCAs...

  • Page 170: Selecting And Attentioning Channels

    8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels Selecting and Attentioning Channels On the S6L system, there are two ways to target channels for processing, assigning, and other channel functions: selecting and attentioning channels. Selecting a channel locally selects that channel, and targets it to the associated Channel Knob Module (CKM).

  • Page 171: Selecting A Channel From Meters View

    8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels (above faders 1–8) Selecting a channel below a CKM (left) and below the MLM (right) on an S6L-24D The area below the MLM can be configured to have selected channel controls appear to the left OR right of the MLM using the "MLM Channel Selections on the Left (S6L-48D, 32D, and 24D Only)"...

  • Page 172: Select Follows Solo

    8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels Or touch the channel’s Meter touch zone. The CTM (if any) switches to Channel view. The Channel Tile for the currently selected channel is bordered in orange, and the parameters associated with the last active Channel Control function are spilled to the associated CKM in Channel Control mode.
  • Page 173 8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels By default, selecting a channel also attentions it. You can change this behavior to decouple Select and Attention by changing the "Attention Follows Select" on page 468 preference in the Options > Interaction tab on the external screen To attention a channel using the Attention switch: 1.

  • Page 174: Attention On Fader

    8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels An enabled Attention Channel Tile Function button 4. Touch the channel tile. The channel tile is bordered in blue to indicate the channel is attentioned. To view the attentioned channel in the MTS Channel view: Touch Channel.

  • Page 175: Mutli-Selecting Using Select

    8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels When you multi-select using Select, you can adjust parameters for all selected channels using the associated CKM. When you multi-select using Attention, you can adjust parameters for all attentioned channels using the controls on the external screen. Mutli-Selecting Using Select Multi-selecting using Select is “local”–only channels on the same fader bank can be multi-selected using Select.
  • Page 176 8  Selecting and Attentioning Channels To multi-select channels using Multi-Select: 1. Press and hold the Multi-Select switch at the top-left of the MLM. 2. Press the Attention switches for any channels you want to include in the selection. 3. If necessary, bank to other channels as desired, and press their Attention switches to add to the multi-selection.

  • Page 177: Adjusting Channel Parameters

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Adjusting Channel Parameters This chapter describes the following:   • "Assigning Channels to Outputs" below   • "Adjusting Input Parameters on the Control Surface" on page 183   • "Adjusting EQ on the Control Surface" on page 194   • "Adjusting Dynamics on the Control Surface" on page 200   •...

  • Page 178: Assigning Channels To The Mains

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To assign channels using Multi-Assign: 1. On the MTS, touch the Channel Type button for the output you want to target for the multi-assign (Auxes, Groups, VCAs, or Mains). 2. Touch Attention. An enabled Attention Channel Tile Function button 3.

  • Page 179: Assigning Channels To Groups

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Input Channel Control Function switch (left), Input touch zone in Meters view (center), Input touch zone in Channel view (right) 3. Do any of the following: To assign the channel(s) to the Mains Left and Right, press the encoder under the display showing L-R Assign.

  • Page 180: Automix

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters 3. Press the orange encoder under the display showing the Group to which you want to assign the channel(s). The following elements indicate that the channel is assigned: – The encoder In switch lights. – In the encoder display, On is shown and the encoder fills in. –...
  • Page 181 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To toggle AutoMix on or off from CKMs: 1. Bank to the desired Group, then press Select to select one or more Groups. 2. On the associated CKM, press the INPUT Channel Control Function switch. Or, touch the Input touch zone for the desired channel on the associated CTM in Meters or Channel view.

  • Page 182: Automix Attack And Release

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters AutoMix Attack and Release Global AutoMix Attack and Release settings can be adjusted in the OPTIONS > AUTO page. Beginning in VENUE 8.0, the ADC tab has been renamed AUTO and provides controls for AutoMix and ADC.

  • Page 183: Assign Vcas And Mute Groups From Channel Control Encoders

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters 4. From the switch properties menu, select Input > AutoMix. AutoMix on/off in Event Trigger properties sub-menu To create an Event that uses AutoMix Attack or Release as a trigger or as an action: 1. In CONTROL > EVENTS, create a new Event (see the S6L System Guide for more information). 2.

  • Page 184: Adjusting Input Gain

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters You can also adjust input parameters on the external screen. See "Adjusting Parameters on the External Screen" on page 277. The parameters provided by the Input function depend on the type of channel that is currently selected, as follows: Selected Channel Available INPUT Parameters...
  • Page 185 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Input touch zone on the CTM in Meters view (left) and in Channel view (right) The INPUT switchlights, the Input touch zone is bordered in orange, and Input parameters are spilled to the CKM. 2. Locate the encoder display showing Gain, and rotate the corresponding encoder. The gain value changes in the encoder displays, in the Inputs zone of the MTS and CTM Universe view, and in the Input section of the Inputs page for the channel on the external screen (if the selected channel is also attentioned).
  • Page 186 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters 3. If necessary, navigate to the first Channel Strip mode parameter bank by pressing the lit Left Parameter Bank switch until Gain appears in the top row encoder displays. Lit Left Parameter Bank Switches (left) and the first page of Channel Strip parameters for input channels (right) 4.

  • Page 187: 20 Db Pad

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Setting Right Offset on Stereo Channels On stereo input channels the Gain control affects both the left and right channels. The Right Offset feature lets you offset the gain of the right channel relative to the left channel by –20 dB to +20 dB, within the overall gain limits.

  • Page 188: Phantom Power)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters 3. If necessary, navigate to the first Channel Strip mode parameter bank by pressing the lit Left Parameter Bank switch until Gain appears in the top row encoder displays. 4. In the column for the channel you want to adjust, press the encoder In switch under the display showing Gain.

  • Page 189: High- And Low-Pass Filters (Hpf And Lpf)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To adjust pan in Channel Strip mode: 1. Bank the desired input channels. 2. Do either of the following to enable Channel Strip mode: Press a lit Select switch to de-select it and enable Channel Strip mode on the associated CKM.

  • Page 190: Heat On Input Channels

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To adjust HPF and LPF in Channel Control mode: 1. Bank to the desired input channels. 2. Select a channel, and then press the INPUT or the EQ Channel Control Function switch on the associated CKM. Or on the associated CTM, touch the Input or EQ touch zone for the desired channel.
  • Page 191 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters modeled saturation, with no added latency. HEAT controls on the Inputs tab All HEAT settings can be stored and recalled via Snapshots using the PRE scope. HEAT is available on all Input channels, and provides Drive, Tone and In/Out controls that can be adjusted from the external screen or from the control surface.

  • Page 192: Polarity Invert

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Turning the Drive control counter-clockwise emulates tape-based non-linear distortion. As with tape, increasing the Drive control level by turning it counter-clockwise increases harmonic content by adding higher frequency odd harmonics (starting with the 3rd and 5th harmonics). HEAT also emulates the recording and reproduction equalizers of tape decks that further modifies the harmonic content.

  • Page 193: Pro Tools Input Source Toggle (Virtual Soundcheck Input)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To adjust Direct Outs in Channel Control mode: 1. Bank the desired input or output channels. 2. Select a channel, and then press the INPUT Channel Control Function switch on the associated CKM. Or on the associated CTM, touch the Input touch zone for the desired channel. 3.

  • Page 194: Adjusting Eq On The Control Surface

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Bank Safe parameter on a CKM encoder For more information, see "Bank Safing Channels" on page 159 Adjusting EQ on the Control Surface All input and output channels provide built-in High- and Low-Pass filters. Each input channel has a built-in 4-band EQ.
  • Page 195 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters EQ touch zones on the CTM in Meters view (left) and in Channel view (right) The EQ Channel Control Function switchlights, the EQ touch zone is bordered in orange, and EQ parameters are spilled to the associated CKM. Built-in 4-band EQ parameters on the CKM To toggle the processor in/out, Press the red encoder at the top left of the CKM, under the display showing EQ In.

  • Page 196: Parallel Mix Control On Built-In Channel Eq

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Strip mode on all CKMs. 3. Navigate to the EQ Channel Strip mode parameter bank by pressing a lit Parameter Bank switch, as available, until the encoders appear green. When a CKM is in Channel Strip mode and displaying EQ parameters, the encoder SEL switches assign EQ Frequency to the corresponding encoder.

  • Page 197: Eq Pre Dyn

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To adjust EQ Mix from the external screen: 1. Navigate to the channel you want to adjust. 2. In the EQ section, adjust the Mix control or double-click and type in a value. To apply the Mix gain to the EQ gain: 1.

  • Page 198: Adjusting Graphic Eq On The Control Surface

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Inputs screen showing EQ PRE DYN button enabled/active (shown at left) and on a CKM in EQ mode (shown at right) The EQ PRE DYN setting is saved to Show files. When loading Show files created on a system running VENUE software 5.0–through–6.3, the setting will be off to maintain processing order.
  • Page 199 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Lit Right Parameter Bank switches GEQ parameters are spilled to all 4 rows of CKM encoders. Each individual band gain is assigned to an encoder. 4. To enable the GEQ, press the red encoder under the display showing In/Gain. 5.

  • Page 200: Adjusting Dynamics On The Control Surface

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To cancel GEQ on Faders: Press the flashing Cancel switch. Adjusting Dynamics on the Control Surface All input and output channels provide a built-in Compressor Limiter (Comp/Lim), and input channels provide an Expander/Gate (Exp/Gate). Both built-in and most plug-in dynamics processors support sidechain processing.

  • Page 201: Sidechain

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters – For input channels, Exp/Gate parameters are assigned to the top two rows of encoders, and Comp/Lim parameters are assigned to the bottom two rows. – For output channels, Comp/Lim parameters are assigned to the bottom two rows. Input channel Dynamics parameters on a CKM in Channel Control mode 3.
  • Page 202 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters With sidechain EQ filters, you can make dynamics processing more or less sensitive to certain frequencies. For example, you might configure the sidechain so that certain lower frequencies on a drum track trigger dynamics processing. You can engage and adjust sidechain EQ filters on the CKM under the DYNAMICS function.

  • Page 203: Parallel Mix Control On Channel Dynamics

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Key Listen on a dynamics plug-in does not route the signal to the Monitor bus, but to the plug-in output. Use caution when using the Key Listen with a plug-in dynamics processor. To engage Key Listen: Press the encoder under the displays showing KeyListn.

  • Page 204: Adjusting Plug-Ins On The Control Surface

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Dynamics Mix controls on the CKM Adjusting Plug-Ins on the Control Surface You can adjust inserted plug-ins and bus-fed plug-ins using the CKMs. Adjusting Inserted Plug-Ins You can adjust the parameters of up to four inserted plug-ins using the CKMs in Channel Control mode. To access inserted plug-in parameters on the CKM, one or more plug-ins must be inserted on the channel (see "Inserting Plug-Ins on Channels"...

  • Page 205: Adjusting Bus-Fed Plug-Ins (Effect Returns)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Inserts section on-screen with Inserted plug-ins (left) and corresponding Plug-In Selectors on a CKM in Channel Control mode (right). 3. To access a plug-ins parameters, press a red Plug-In Selector encoder under the display showing the name of the desired plug-in.

  • Page 206: Using The Channel Function

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To adjust a bus-fed plug-in: 1. Bank the channel to which the output of the bus-fed plug-in is routed to the faders 2. Select that channel, and then press the Plug-In Channel Control Function switch on the associated CKM.

  • Page 207: Assigning Custom Channel Parameters

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters CHANNEL Channel Control Function switch Assigning Custom CHANNEL Parameters You can customize the parameters that are spilled to the 32 CKM encoders when you press the CHANNEL Channel Control Function switch. A custom assignment replaces any existing assignments on the selected encoder.

  • Page 208: Ckm Horizontal Mode And Overview Workflows

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters CKM Horizontal Mode and Overview Workflows CKMs provide an “overview” functionality for the Mix switches to make it faster to navigate and select members, sends, and groups. Horizontal Mode When at least one channel is selected on the associated CFM, each of the three CKM Mix switches provide the following: Pressing a Mix switch once displays the same elements as in previous versions of VENUE software.

  • Page 209: Vertical Mode (No Channel Selected)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To exit Overview, do any of the following: Press Mix N again (exits Overview mode but leaves Mix N selected). Change to a different mode. Select a different channel. Fixed Layouts When there are less than three pages of members, sends, or groups, Mix 1 navigates directly to the first page, Mix 2 to the second, and Mix 3 to the third.

  • Page 210: Flipping Parameters To Faders (Flip To Faders Mode)

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters Flipping Parameters to Faders (Flip to Faders Mode) Input Channels Only You can flip a row of input channel parameters provided in Channel Strip mode to the faders, temporarily replacing channel level control with control of the currently targeted parameter on the faders. You can enable Flip to Faders for input channels from any CKM mode.
  • Page 211 9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To enter and use Encoder Assign mode from the control surface: 1. Press and hold Encoder Assign on the MLM for two or more seconds. Encoder Assign switch on the MLM The Encoder Assign switch flashes white. On the far left CKM (or on the only CKM on S6L-16C) the top row of encoders flash red, indicating they are the target for encoder assignment.

  • Page 212: Make Stereo And Make Mono From The Control Surface

    9  Adjusting Channel Parameters To edit a custom Encoder Assignment: 1. Press and hold Encoder Assign for two or more seconds until it flashes white. 2. On the left-most CKM, tap to select the row of knobs you want to edit (knobs in that row flash red). 3.

  • Page 213: 10 Working With Mains And Vcas

    10  Working with Mains and VCAs 10 Working with Mains and VCAs Working with Mains You can adjust Mains on the S6L control surface using the Flex Channels and the channel strips, and on the external screen. You can solo, mute, and attention Mains, as well as target Mains for a Multi-Assignment using the MTS.
  • Page 214 10  Working with Mains and VCAs To bank Mains in Split Banking Mode: 1. De-select a Fader Bank mode switch if one is enabled to enter Split Banking mode. 2. In the Left Soft Keys display, press the lit Next switch until you see Mains in the Soft Keys display. Lit Next switch 3.

  • Page 215: Using Mains In A User Layout

    10  Working with Mains and VCAs Using Mains in a User Layout When you assign Mains L-R + C/Mono to a User Layout, a single fader for each of the three Mains outputs is assigned to the Layout regardless of the Mains’ linked/unlinked state. When Mains are linked, adjusting the fader in the User Layout controls levels for the linked Mains buses.

  • Page 216: Working With Vcas

    10  Working with Mains and VCAs Channel processing for the Mains Left-Right, such as built-in EQ, dynamics, and plug-ins, are always linked, regardless of its linked/unlinked status. To unlink the Mains: In the Outputs page, select the on-screen channel Link boxes for the Left, Right, and/or C/Mono fader strips so they are unlit.

  • Page 217: Vca Members On Mts/Ctm Meters View

    10  Working with Mains and VCAs Lit Next switch 3. Press a VCAs Soft Key so it lights. The selected VCAs are banked to the faders on the center fader bank (under the MLM). VCA 1-8 and 9-16 Soft Key 4.

  • Page 218: Meters For Vcas And Monitor Buses

    10  Working with Mains and VCAs VCAs in Meters view If the VCA has 22 or more member channels you can scroll the list by swiping up and down. Tapping a Mix tile (below each VCA/list) targets those members to the CKM. The currently targeted Mix tile is outlined in orange.
  • Page 219 10  Working with Mains and VCAs To turn channel VCA indication off or on: 1. On the external screen, go to Options > Interaction 2. In the section, select or de-select as desired. Fader Configuration Show VCA Contribution...

  • Page 220: 11 Working With Aux Sends

    11  Working with Aux Sends 11 Working with Aux Sends The topics in this section show how to work with Aux Sends and cover the following: "Adjusting Aux Sends in Channel Control Mode" below "Adjusting Aux Sends in Channel Strip Mode" on page 224 "Adjusting Aux Sends on Faders (Sends on Faders Mode)"...
  • Page 221 11  Working with Aux Sends To spill Aux Sends using the CTM in Meters view: Touch the Aux Sends touch zone on the associated CTM. The Aux Sends that are spilled are indicated by the channel number range at the top of the touch zone. CTM Meters view (left) and a closeup of the Aux Send touch zone To spill Aux Sends using the CTM in Channel view: 1.

  • Page 222: Selecting Aux Pre-Fader Pickoff Points

    11  Working with Aux Sends To toggle an Aux Send on/off: Press the encoder under the display showing the Aux Send you want to adjust, such as Aux 1. On is shown in the encoder display when the send is on. Off is shown when the send is off. On-screen, the thermometer-style level indicator for each Aux Send lights when Aux Send is on, and is dimmed when off.

  • Page 223: Adjusting Stereo Sends In Channel Control Mode

    11  Working with Aux Sends To set the pre pickoff point for an Aux send: 1. On the external screen, go to Options > Buses. 2. Select an Aux Select Button button to access those Auxes in the grid. 3. In the Auxiliaries section, select the Pre-EQ, Pre-EQ Post Mute, Pre-Mute, or Pre-Fader button so it lights.

  • Page 224: Adjusting Aux Sends In Channel Strip Mode

    11  Working with Aux Sends Adjusting Aux Sends in Channel Strip Mode You can control Aux Sends 1–4 on the CKMs in Channel Strip Mode. To adjust Aux Sends in Channel Strip mode: 1. Bank the desired input or output channels. 2.

  • Page 225: Using Direct Sends On Faders Mode

    11  Working with Aux Sends Sends on Faders mode only affects input channels. It does affect all input channels, however. If no input channels are banked when Sends on Faders is activated, all “hidden” input channels also enter Sends on Faders mode.

  • Page 226: Using Sends On Faders Follows Afl Mode

    11  Working with Aux Sends indicates Pre-fader). Channel display for an input channel in SOF mode To access the sends of another Aux output do any of the following: On the MTS, tap another Aux output’s Channel Tile to spill those Aux Sends to the faders. Press the Attention key on any other Aux strip.
  • Page 227 11  Working with Aux Sends Accessing Aux Sends in Sends on Faders Follow AFL Mode After enabling Sends on Faders Follow AFL, you can bank the Aux sends to faders by soloing an Aux output. You can activate Sends on Faders Follow AFL in Split Banking mode, and Inputs and Layouts Fader Bank mode.

  • Page 228: Adjusting Stereo Sends In Sends On Faders Modes

    11  Working with Aux Sends To exit Sends on Faders, do any of the following: Un-solo the currently soloed Aux output. On the MLM, press the flashing Cancel switch. On the external screen, tap Exit Sends on Faders in the alert dialog. Adjusting Stereo Sends in Sends on Faders Modes To adjust Aux Send pan in Sends on Faders mode, the fader bank from which you are adjusting pan must be in Channel Strip mode.

  • Page 229: Adjusting Aux Sends On The External Screen

    11  Working with Aux Sends Faders on SOF VCAs locate to 0 (unity). Trims made with SOF VCAs directly change the corresponding Aux send levels (changes are not stored in the Show file). After exiting and re-entering SOF VCA mode, VCA faders again locate to 0 (unity). When VCAs are in SOF VCA mode the blue “0”...

  • Page 230: Expanded Aux Sends View On The External Screen

    11  Working with Aux Sends send is on. The indicator lights in the color assigned to that Aux output. Inputs page Aux Sends section showing Auxes 1–4 enabled for the attentioned channel(s) Expanded Aux Sends View on the External Screen The Inputs and Outputs pages provide an expanded Aux Sends view that provides touch access to all Aux parameters.

  • Page 231: Set All Members Pre/Post For Auxes

    11  Working with Aux Sends Expanded Aux view in the Inputs page 6. To access Reset and Channel Control Aux commands, tap the triangle above each Aux Level block and choose a command from the pop-up menu and sub-menu. 7. To close the Expanded Aux view, tap the Expand icon (“2” in the figure). Set All Members Pre/Post for Auxes You can quickly set all Aux member sends to Pre- or Post- from the Outputs screen for the desired Aux master.

  • Page 232: Send Levels Shown In Members List

    11  Working with Aux Sends Managing pre/post status All member Aux sends are set to the chosen Pre- or Post-fader setting, regardless of their previous setting. Send Levels Shown in Members List The Members list for Auxes displays level for each member channel. Level indication in the Members list Copy Color to Members The pop-up menu above the Members list provides the option Copy Color to Members.

  • Page 233: Bus-To-Bus Routing

    11  Working with Aux Sends Bus-to-Bus Routing Beginning in VENUE 7.0 any Aux or Group can be routed to any other Aux or Group. When routing Auxes to another Aux or to a Group, Aux send level control is provided (Groups do not have level control). The pickoff point for all bus-to-bus assignments is Bottom of Channel.

  • Page 234: Assigning A Bus To A Bus Using The Control Surface

    11  Working with Aux Sends lights. Expand icon and Bus assignment (expanded) view for an Aux bus Assigning a Bus to a Bus Using the Control Surface Aux and Group channels can be assigned from CKMs using Channel Control. To assign a bus to a bus from the control surface: 1.

  • Page 235: Auto-Mute Feedback Loops

    11  Working with Aux Sends To toggle an Aux Send pre-/post-fader: Press the encoder In switch under the display showing the desired Aux Send. The following elements indicate that an Aux Send is pre-fader: – The corresponding encoder In switch lights. –...

  • Page 236: 12 Matrix Mixers

    12  Matrix Mixers 12 Matrix Mixers The topics in this section cover using the S6L system’s Matrix Mixers, and includes the following topics: "Matrix Mixers Overview" below "Assigning Input Sources to Matrix Mixers" on the next page "Adjusting Matrix Mixer Input Controls" on page 238 "Delay Compensation with Matrix Mixers"...

  • Page 237: Assigning Input Sources To Matrix Mixers

    12  Matrix Mixers Assigning Input Sources to Matrix Mixers Each Matrix Mixer can receive up to 24 discrete input sources. You can assign any combination of input channels, Auxes, Groups or Mains buses, Pro Tools, MADI, and MILAN sources, as well as 2-track USB Playback outputs.

  • Page 238: Adjusting Matrix Mixer Input Controls

    12  Matrix Mixers You can use Multi-Select to attention multiple Matrix Mixers and apply the same input source to all selected Matrixes. 4. Select the Input Source selector at the top of each Matrix channel 5. For each input source, choose the following: Choose the desired input source.
  • Page 239 12  Matrix Mixers The selected Matrix Mixer’s input controls are spilled to CKM encoders. The source for each Matrix Input is shown in the corresponding encoder display. The encoders for the different inputs are colored according to their global color-coding setting. Matrix Mixer input sources on the CKM encoders 4.

  • Page 240: Linking And Unlinking Adjacent Matrix Inputs

    12  Matrix Mixers Linking and Unlinking Adjacent Matrix Inputs Adjacent inputs to Matrix mixers can be linked or unlinked on a per input pair basis. Link status can be specified on a per Matrix basis (for example, inputs 1 and 2 can be linked for Matrix 1, but unlinked for Matrix 2).

  • Page 241: Clearing Matrix Mixer Input Assignments

    12  Matrix Mixers To reset a Matrix mixer parameter to its default value: 1. Attention one or more Matrix mixers you want to change. 2. Touch-and-hold (right-click) the encoder on-screen and choose Reset. To reset all Matrix mixer parameters to their default values: 1.

  • Page 242: Accessing Matrix Mixer Output Processing On The External Screen

    12  Matrix Mixers Accessing Matrix Mixer Output Processing on the External Screen. You can adjust Matrix Mixer output parameters using the external screen, or by spilling them to the faders. To access Matrix Mixer processing parameters on the external screen: 1.

  • Page 243: 13 Muting And Mute Groups

    13  Muting and Mute Groups 13 Muting and Mute Groups Channels can be muted on the S6L system in two ways: Explicitly Using the channel strip Mute switch on the control surface, from the MTS, or from the fader strips on the Inputs and Outputs pages of external screen.
  • Page 244 13  Muting and Mute Groups Indication of Mute and Solo in MTS and CTM Meters view To toggle mute on individual channels from the MTS: 1. Touch Universe to show the Universe view. 2. Touch a Channel Tile Type button (Inputs, Auxes Groups, Matrixes, VCAs or Mains) to access the desired channel(s) on the MTS.

  • Page 245: Mute Groups

    13  Muting and Mute Groups To toggle mute on individual channels from an external screen fader strip: 1. Select the Overview, Inputs, or Outputs page. 2. Select the Mute button on the desired channels’ fader strip so it is lit. Fader strip Mute button enabled Mute Groups Mute Groups let you mute and un-mute multiple channels simultaneously by pressing a single switch.
  • Page 246 13  Muting and Mute Groups To access the Mute Groups tab: Navigate the external screen to Control > Mute Groups. Control > Mute Groups The Mute Groups tab provides the following features as shown in the figure above. Mute Groups tab Item Description Access to up to 48 Mute Groups...
  • Page 247 13  Muting and Mute Groups To assign channels to the selected Mute Group: 1. Select the Multi-Assign button above the Members List. 2. Select the desired channels (on the control surface or on-screen) then press the flashing Multi-Assign button to confirm. To toggle a Mute Group (mute/unmute its channels) from the external screen: On the external screen, press the Mute button for that Mute Group.
  • Page 248 13  Muting and Mute Groups Assigning Channels to Mute Groups Using the MTS and Channel Strips To add or remove members of a Mute Group: 1. On the MTS, touch Mutes. Mute Channel Tile Types button 2. Touch the Attention Channel Tile Function button. An enabled Attention Channel Tile Function button 3.

  • Page 249: Toggling Mute Groups On/Off

    13  Muting and Mute Groups Touch a Channel Tile so the orange border disappears to remove that channel from the Mute Group. Channel Tiles targeted for Mute Group assignment 6. To add/remove channels using the channel strips: Bank to the desired channels. Press any channel strip Attention switches to add them to the Mute Group.
  • Page 250 13  Muting and Mute Groups Right Soft Keys and display showing the main menu 3. To turn the Mute Group off, press the corresponding Soft Key so it is unlit. To access all Mute Groups: 1. In the right-hand column of the Right Soft Keys display, locate Mute Group and press the corresponding Soft Key.

  • Page 251: Explicit And Implicit Channel Mute With Mute Groups And Vcas

    13  Muting and Mute Groups Using the MTS To toggle a Mute Group from the MTS: 1. On the MTS, touch Mutes. 2. Touch the Mute Channel Tile Function button. Mute Channel Tile Function button 3. To turn a Mute Group on, touch the desired Mute Group Channel Tile so it is bordered in red and the Solo LED is lit red.
  • Page 252 13  Muting and Mute Groups Snapshot data types and parameters for Matrix mixers Snapshot Data Included Parameters (for Each Scoped Channel Strip) Type MUTE Explicitly muted channels, and channels implicitly muted via VCA mute. Mute Group state and assignments cannot be stored nor recalled via Snapshots. Mute Group state and information is stored with the Show file.

  • Page 253: 14 Soloing And The Monitor Buses

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses 14 Soloing and the Monitor Buses The S6L system provides two discrete, independently configurable Monitor buses, as well as two discrete headphone outputs on S6L-32D/24D/24C, each of which is also independently configurable. S6L-16C provides a single headphone output. You can route individual channels to either or both Monitor buses, and feed each Monitor bus to discrete hardware outputs and the headphone outputs.

  • Page 254: Sends On Faders Follow Afl

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Solo In Place (SIP) SIP mode applies to input channels only. SIP sends the signal from the soloed channel(s) to the Mains buses, bypassing the Monitor bus. Signal is sent post-pan/balance. Show files do not open in SIP mode. If you save a Show file while in SIP, when you reopen the Show file, it will open in PFL Solo mode.

  • Page 255: Sending The Mains Mix To Monitors

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Auto Cancel Off, Input Priority Off Solos are additive, and soloed inputs and outputs are heard together Auto Cancel Off, Input Priority On Solos are additive, and soloed inputs temporarily replace soloed outputs. Beginning in VENUE 7.0.1 the priority for Solo Clear relative to inputs versus outputs, and A versus B, is as follows: Input Priority Solo Clear Priority...

  • Page 256: Adjusting Monitor Buses

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Assigning an Output bus for MONITOR BUS A in the Options > Busses tab The current Mix to Monitors setting can be stored by saving the Show file. Additional Notes If user assigns a Matrix to Mix to Monitors for a Monitor bus that has that same Monitor bus as a source, a warning dialog is shown and the Monitor bus is muted.

  • Page 257: Routing Channels To The Monitor Buses

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Routing Channels to the Monitor Buses You can route any channel to either or both Monitor buses independently. You can route channels to Monitor buses using the channel strip Channel Menu and the external screen. By default, all channels are routed to Monitor Bus A.

  • Page 258: Delaying A Monitor Bus

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses on the Monitor Bar at the bottom of the MTS. Monitor Bar To adjust the level for the Monitor bus on the external screen: 1. Go to Options > Buses. 2. In the Solo and Monitor Operations section, adjust the Monitoring encoder. Delaying a Monitor Bus You can delay a Monitor bus to time-align it with the sound coming from the stage.

  • Page 259: Meters For Vcas And Monitor Buses

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Routing the Monitor Bus to Plug-Ins To route Monitor output to a bus-fed plug-in: 1. On the external screen, go to the Plug-Ins page. 2. Make sure the desired stereo plug-in is installed and assigned to a rack slot. 3.

  • Page 260: Soloing Multiple Channels

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Solo Channel Tile Function button 4. Touch the a Channel Tile. The Channel Tile is bordered in yellow and the Channel Tile Mute LED lights solid yellow to indicate the channel is muted. A Channel Tile showing a soloed Aux output To toggle solo on a single channel from an external screen fader strips: 1.

  • Page 261: Toggling The Solo Status Of Multiple Channels

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Hold Multi-Select and press the Solo switches on one or more channel strips. With the Auto Cancel option disabled, press Solo switches on multiple channels in any sequence. The Solo switches latch on. Toggling the Solo Status of Multiple Channels To toggle the Solo status of multiple channels, do one of the following: With the Auto Cancel option enabled, hold the Multi Select switch while pressing the Solo switches on channels you want to toggle.

  • Page 262: Solo Safing Channels

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses Solo Safing Channels Solo Safing an input channel prevents that channel from being implicitly muted when any other channel is soloed. Solo safed channels are automatically added to any explicitly soloed channels. Solo Safe only applies to SIP and AFL solo modes.

  • Page 263: Using The Headphone Outputs

    14  Soloing and the Monitor Buses – On the control surface channel strip, the S LED lights yellow. – In the Input section of the MTS and CTM Channel view for the channel, S lights yellow. – On the external screen the Safe button flashes green and shows the letter appears if the switch is acting as an Automation Safe, and appears if it is acting as a Bank Safe).

  • Page 264: Part Iii: External Venue Software Screen

    Part III: External VENUE Software Screen Part III: External VENUE Software Screen These sections describe each of the following pages and tabs on the external screen: "External VENUE Software Screen Overview" on page 265 "Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages" on page 274 "Filing"...

  • Page 265: 15 External Venue Software Screen Overview

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview 15 External VENUE Software Screen Overview You do not need the external VENUE software screen to mix a performance, as all essential mixing controls are provided on the S6L control surface. However, the external screen is essential when setting up and configuring the system before a performance.

  • Page 266: Using Switches On The Mlm

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview For output channels, select a tab below the page name to access processing functions for the currently attentioned channel. Matrix Mixer tab of a Matrix output selected Using Switches on the MLM The MLM provides F 1–5 switches in the Transport/Function switch section. Transport/Function Switches These dual-function switches provide dedicated switches to control the Pro Tools Transport, as well as programmable function switches that you can use to control a wide range of system parameters using...

  • Page 267: Using The Computer Keyboard

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Soft Keys Function view on the MLM Soft Keys provide all default View mode events, letting you access Control, Overview, Filing, and Patchbay pages and their tabs, in addition to Inputs, Outputs, Snapshots, Plug-ins, and Options.

  • Page 268: Overview Of Software Pages

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview VENUE View VENUE F keys Keyboard F keys (default Event keys) Options Control Overview Filing Patchbay Overview of Software Pages The software screen provides the following pages and tabs. Overview View meters, attention, mute, and solo channels. Overview page Inputs and Outputs Pages Attention channels, and view, name, configure, and adjust parameters for the currently attentioned...

  • Page 269: Filing

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Inputs page "Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages" on page 274 Filing Load, save, and transfer shows and presets, and access the console History. Filing page (Transfer tab) "Filing" on page 302 Snapshots Store and recall snapshots, and access the Recall Safe window.

  • Page 270: Patchbay

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Snapshots page "Snapshots" on page 314. Patchbay Patch input and output channels to hardware inputs and outputs, and name channels. Patchbay page "Patchbay" on page 370. Plug-Ins Configure and arrange plug-in racks, and assign, patch/route, and manage plug-ins.

  • Page 271: Control

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Plug-Ins page "Plug-Ins" on page 383. Control Configure Events, manage Mute Groups, and use USB Playback and Recording. Control page Events tab "Events" on page 419 For Mute Groups, see "Muting and Mute Groups" on page 243. For USB Record/Playback, see the Live Recording Guide.

  • Page 272: Banner Display

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Options page (System tab shown) "Options" on page 448 Banner Display At the bottom of the external screen, a banner display shows message and alert dialogs, and system status information at all times. Messages, alerts, and warning dialogs in the banner display alert you to certain operating conditions such as Multi-Select and Multi-Assign modes (appearing in blue), system alerts (appearing in orange) and warning dialogs (appearing in red).

  • Page 273: Type Text Search

    15  External VENUE Software Screen Overview Banner display showing snapshot information, current operating mode, and status Type Text Search Type Text search lets you use the keyboard for fast navigation to a channel, or to quickly go to a specific snapshot or event.

  • Page 274: Overview, Inputs, And Outputs

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages 16 Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages The Overview, Inputs, and Outputs pages of the external VENUE software screen show channel data for system input and output processing channels, and let you adjust certain channel parameters, as follows: Overview Provides output meters for all system input or output channels, and lets you attention, solo, and mute channels.

  • Page 275: Attentioning Channels From The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages For inputs, select the button showing the channel range you want to access (CH 1–64, CH 65–128, or CH 129–192). For outputs, select the button showing the type of output channels you want to access (Aux x–xx, GROUPS, MATRIXES, VCAs, or MAINS).
  • Page 276 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To attention a channel on-screen Touch anywhere in the on-screen fader strip, except on the fader, mute, solo or safe buttons. Touch in the indicated areas to attention a channel from the external screen fader strips (Inputs/Outputs page at left, Overview page at right) To attention multiple channels on-screen: Press and hold the Multi-Select switch (or hold Shift on the keyboard) and touch the fader strips...

  • Page 277: Adjusting Parameters On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Adjusting Parameters on the External Screen This section describes how to adjust channel parameters on the external screen. Control over the parameters described here are common to input and output channels. Adjusting Faders on the External Screen You can move on-screen faders independently or in ganged fashion.

  • Page 278: Toggling Buttons On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To adjust a value on-screen by dragging: 1. Select the text box to highlight the value. 2. Drag up to increase the value; drag down to decrease the value. Or type in a value using the keyboard, and press Enter.

  • Page 279: Working With Eq And Dynamics On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Assigning input source True Gain Pickoff Beginning in VENUE 7.2, True Gain is a post-gain pickoff that ensures the digital portion of input channel gain is applied, including any gain compensation in I/O Sharing. Working with EQ and Dynamics on the External Screen You can adjust built in channel EQ, Graphic EQs (GEQs), and Dynamics on the Inputs and Outputs pages for the attentioned channel.
  • Page 280 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To adjust EQ on the screen using the Graph display: 1. Go to the Inputs or Outputs page and attention the desired channel. 2. Select the EQ in/out button to put the EQ in circuit. 3.

  • Page 281: Adjusting Graphic Eq On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Adjusting Graphic EQ on the External Screen S6L systems provide 32 built-in 31-band Graphic EQs (GEQs), which you can insert on the Mains, Group, Aux, and Matrix outputs. You can adjust GEQs on the external screen, as well as using the CKM (see "Adjusting Graphic EQ on the Control Surface"...

  • Page 282: Adjusting Dynamics On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To adjust GEQ overall output level: Drag the GEQ output level encoder, or select the level field and type in a value. GEQ output level EQ Mix and EQ PRE DYN "Parallel Mix Control on Built-In Channel EQ " on page 196 "EQ PRE DYN"...
  • Page 283 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Engaging the Sidechain The sidechain must be engaged to enable both external key and EQ filter sidechain processing for the selected channel. The Key In control can be toggled in or out of circuit from Channel Control or on-screen. To toggle the side-chain in or out of circuit from the Inputs or Outputs page: For Comp/Lim, select the COMP/LIM Sidechain tab, and then select the Key In button.

  • Page 284: Dynamics Mix And Eq Pre Dyn

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Choosing a Key Source To select a pickoff point for the key source signal: Select the Source Pickoff selector and choose one of the following pickoff sources for the selected key signal: Top of Channel, Insert Return or Pre-Fader. Key Filters are engaged and adjusted using the CKM in Channel Control mode.

  • Page 285: Input Direct

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Input Direct Input Direct lets you completely bypass the built-in dynamics and EQ processing, and all inserts on input channels. This mode routes the input signal directly from the Top of Channel pickoff to the channel fader. To bypass all processing on an input channel: 1.

  • Page 286: Copying And Pasting Eq Settings

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages 4. Touch-and-hold (right-click) on the lower fader strip on-screen, or on any non-control area of the destination channel, and choose Paste to Selected Strip(s). The status displays shows a message confirming the operation. Parameters and Channel Types Input channels can only be copied or pasted to other Input channels.

  • Page 287: Copying And Pasting Dynamics Settings

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To copy and paste an EQ setting: 1. Go to the Inputs or Outputs page and attention the channel whose parameters you want to copy. 2. Do one of the following: To copy a channel EQ setting, touch-and-hold (right-click) the on-screen EQ section or EQ graph (not on an encoder) and choose Copy EQ Settings.

  • Page 288: Configuring Channels On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To copy and paste all of a channel’s built-in dynamics settings: 1. Go to the Inputs or Outputs page and attention the channel whose parameters you want to copy. 2. Touch-and-hold (right-click) in the on-screen Dynamics Graph and choose Copy Dynamics Settings. 3.
  • Page 289 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To combine two mono input channels into a single stereo channel: 1. Put the system into Config mode. 2. Multi-Select two channels. 3. Touch-and-hold (right-click) either of the selected mono channels on-screen and choose Make Selected Mono Strips Stereo.

  • Page 290: Move Selected Strip

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To split a stereo channel into two mono channels: 1. Put the system into Config mode. 2. Attention the stereo channel you want to split. 3. Touch-and-hold (right-click) the attentioned channel and choose Split Selected Stereo Strip to Mono. The stereo channel is split, placing the channels next to each other on the control surface and in the Patchbay.
  • Page 291 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To manually add a blank strip: 1. Enable Config mode. 2. Go to the Inputs or Outputs page. 3. Touch-and-hold (right-click) an input channel strip (or a blank strip) at the location where you want to insert a blank strip and choose Insert Blank Strip.

  • Page 292: Reordering Channels Using Drag And Drop

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages If a blank strip is located immediately adjacent to the (previously) stereo channel, the right channel of the stereo pair occupies this position and the blank strip is automatically removed. No other channels shuffle. If no blank strip is located immediately adjacent to the (previously) stereo channel, all channels to the right of the split point shuffle one position to the right and the right channel of the stereo pair is inserted.

  • Page 293: Inserting Plug-Ins On Channels

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Reordering an Input channel using drag and drop. You can select and reorder multiple input channel strips. Shift-Touch multiple fader strips and drag them to the new location. Channels can also be moved using the Move Selected Strip command. "Move Selected Strip"...
  • Page 294 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Choosing a preset automatically loads the saved settings into the attentioned channel. Depending on the stored settings this may dramatically change channel level and signal routing. Use caution when previewing Input Channel Presets with a live source. To store a channel as an Input Channel Preset: 1.

  • Page 295: Presets For Built-In Channel Eqs, Graphic Eqs, And Dynamics

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To preview an existing preset, select its name in the Presets window so it is highlighted. To load the currently selected preset, select OK. To load a preset and close the Presets window, double-tap the preset. To cancel without changing settings, choose Cancel.

  • Page 296: Assigning Channels To Buses And Vcas On The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Dynamics Presets Folder icons (left) and the channel EQ Presets Folder icon (right) 4. Choose a Presets folder from the Folder pop-up menu. You can create your own Presets folder from the Filing page, which then shows up in any Presets Folder pop-up menu.
  • Page 297 16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Input Channel Bank buttons (left) and Output Channel Type buttons (right) 4. Attention one or more channels. 5. In the Bus Assign section, do any of the following: To assign to Mains Left-Right, select the L-R button so it lights. To assign to the Center/Mono bus, select the C/Mono button so it lights.

  • Page 298: Managing Output Channel Assignments (Members)

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages To assign channels to Aux buses on the external screen: 1. Go to the Inputs page. 2. Select the Inputs tab, then select the bank of input channels you want to access using the Input Channel Type buttons.

  • Page 299: Expanded Groups View

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages displayed in the Members list on the right side of the page. Channel assignments shown in the Members list To jump to any assigned input channel from the Outputs page: Select the name of the input channel in the Members list. Expanded Groups View Expanded view for Groups lets you see and make assignments to Group buses.

  • Page 300: Additional Mix Bus Configuration Choices

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Expanded Groups view is shown. To close Expanded Groups view, click the Collapse icon at the upper right. Expanded Groups view Additional Mix Bus Configuration Choices You can configure the system to any combination of Auxes and Groups. Use the Group Busses menu in the MIX BUS CONFIGURATION secction of the Options >...

  • Page 301: Color-Coding Channels From The External Screen

    16  Overview, Inputs, and Outputs Pages Copying Aux bus assignments overwrites all the assignments on the destination Aux bus. To copy input assignments between buses: 1. Attention the output channel to which you want to copy assignments. 2. Select the pop-up menu at the top of the Members list (gear icon), choose Replace With Mix From, and then from the list choose the bus whose assignments you want to copy to the currently attentioned bus.

  • Page 302: 17 Filing

    17  Filing 17 Filing Data can be stored, recalled and transferred between VENUE systems, as well as VENUE Standalone software, using the Filing page. There are three types of information files that can be managed separately, as follows: Show Files These files are used to store, recall and transfer system settings, snapshots, and events.

  • Page 303: Show Files

    17  Filing Duplicating Show Folders To duplicate a Show Folders: 1. In the Show Folders column, select a Show folder so it is highlighted. 2. Select the Duplicate button. The folder and all of the Show files it contains are duplicated. Renaming Show Folders To rename a Show Folder: 1.

  • Page 304: Loading A Show

    17  Filing Show file. Press the Over Write switch on the MLM. Duplicating Show Files To duplicate a Show file: In the Shows column, touch-and-hold (right-click) the Show file name you want to overwrite, and choose Duplicate from the pop-up menu. Renaming Show Files To rename a Show file: 1.

  • Page 305: System Configurations And Loading Shows

    17  Filing Show Folders and Show files in the Load tab of the Filing page To load a Show file: 1. Put the system into Config mode. 2. Go to the Filing page and select the Load tab. 3. In the Show Folders column, select a Show Folder name to select the folder. Any Show files in the folder are displayed in the Shows column.

  • Page 306: Preset Folders

    17  Filing Events Event definitions For information on saving, previewing and loading presets, see any of the following: "Input Channel, EQ, and Dynamics Presets" on page 293, "Plug-In Presets and Snapshots" on page 407, "Using Scope Sets" on page 364, "Working with User Layout Presets" on page 155, or "Events Presets"...

  • Page 307: Preset Files

    17  Filing Duplicating Preset Folders To duplicate a Preset Folder: 1. In the left column, select a Preset Folder so it is highlighted. 2. Select the Duplicate button. The folder and all of the Preset files it contains are duplicated. Renaming Preset Folders To rename a Preset Folder: 1.

  • Page 308: Transferring Settings, Shows And Presets

    17  Filing Built-In EQ in the Transfer tab of the Filing page 3. In the left column, choose a Preset Folder from the pop-up menu. Any Presets in the folder appear in the left column. 4. In the left column, select a Preset file name so it is highlighted. 5.
  • Page 309 17  Filing Console Settings are equivalent to an auto-saved Show file, and store the current state of the system. By transferring Console Settings, you can transfer the current state of the system without having to first create and name a Show file. Settings, Shows and Presets cannot be loaded onto the destination system directly from the portable storage device, but must first be transferred to the system before loading.

  • Page 310: Synchronizing Settings, Shows And Presets

    17  Filing Preparing to transfer a Show file to a USB storage device 5. Select the Transfer button. Large transfers may take time. Transfer status is shown by a progress bar. A transfer may be canceled by selecting Cancel. Canceled transfers may result in partial folder contents, which will have to be deleted manually. Synchronizing Settings, Shows and Presets Instead of transferring data in one direction between the VENUE system and a portable storage device, you can synchronize all data in both columns of the Transfer tab in a single operation.

  • Page 311: Import Snapshots And Events

    17  Filing 4. From the pop-up menus above each column, choose the folders containing the elements you want to synchronize. 5. Select the Sync All button. The contents of the left and right columns are synchronized. Import Snapshots and Events You can import Snapshots and Events from available Show files using the Import features on the Filing page.

  • Page 312: Undoing Changes Using The History Feature

    17  Filing Import Snapshots 7. Tap the Import button. The selected items are added to the Snapshots or Events list of the currently loaded Show and have an asterisk (*) added to the end of their snapshot or event name. Any single Show file can contain a maximum of 999 snapshots and up to 999 events.

  • Page 313: Loading An Auto-Saved Show

    17  Filing In the course of normal work, a new Show file is automatically saved in the History tab approximately every ten minutes. Saves are less frequent when the system is idle. A new Show file is automatically saved just prior to a significant change in the system setup, including: Change of system channel or bus configuration Recall, storage, or modification of a Snapshot...

  • Page 314: Snapshots

    18  Snapshots 18 Snapshots Snapshots let you flexibly store and recall a wide range of mixing parameters. Snapshots are commonly used to store the mixer setup and levels for individual scenes, songs or sound cues in a performance. Snapshots store information about channels and mix parameters, and you can use a variety of methods to edit, preview, filter, and manage snapshot data.

  • Page 315: 18  Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Snapshots Page Overview The Snapshots page provides controls for storing, recalling, and managing snapshots, providing a central location for setting up and replaying automated performances. "Main, User Aux Scope, and Recall Safe Tabs" below " Snapshots List" on the next page "Snapshot Command Buttons"...

  • Page 316: Snapshots List

    18  Snapshots Recall Safe Provides a matrix of channel parameters that can be globally safed (or isolated) from Recall for all snapshots. See "Recall Safe" on page 359. Snapshots List Snapshots can be targeted, renamed, recalled, previewed, edited, locked, reordered, duplicated, searched, and deleted from the Snapshots list.
  • Page 317 18  Snapshots On systems connected to a compatible Pro Tools system with VENUE Link enabled, a snapshot can be configured to create a Marker in the Pro Tools recording when that snapshot is recalled. The diamond-shaped Markers icon toggles this feature on/off for each snapshot. (For more information, see the S6L Live Recording Guide.pdf.) Each snapshot provides a Lock icon that toggles the snapshot between Locked (write-protected) and Unlocked.
  • Page 318 18  Snapshots Snapshot Function Keyboard Shortcut Recall Targeted Snapshot Ctrl + R Store Targeted Snapshot Ctrl + S Undo Ctrl + U Add or update MIDI/Plug-in data to snapshot Touch-and-hold MIDI/Plug-ins entry Selecting Snapshots You can select single snapshots or multiple snapshots in order to target, recall, duplicate, edit, lock, designate, group, or delete them in the snapshots list.

  • Page 319: Snapshot Command Buttons

    18  Snapshots To search for and target a snapshot: 1. Go to the Snapshots page. 2. Type the number of the snapshot, or type the first letters of the snapshot name. 3. Press the Tab key on your keyboard to cycle through any snapshots that start with the same letter. Centering the Snapshot List The Options >...

  • Page 320: Snapshot Scope Controls

    18  Snapshots Store Stores the current state of the system in the targeted snapshot for all data types and channels, overwriting any existing data in the snapshot. Update Lets you apply isolated changes to one or more snapshots at once (such as updating a channel EQ across all snapshots).

  • Page 321: Channel Scope Controls

    18  Snapshots Data Type Scope Action Buttons Turns on the scope for all data types at once. This is equivalent to selecting all of the Data Type buttons so they are lit red. None Turns off the scope for all data types at once. This is equivalent to deselecting all of the Data Type buttons so they are unlit.
  • Page 322 18  Snapshots Channel Fader Position When you target a snapshot with scoped channels that have different fader positions from the current fader positions, the target fader positions are shown in bright red. Snapshot channel fader display showing target fader positions Channel Mute State When you target a snapshot with scoped channels that have different mute states from the current mute states, the target mute buttons are outlined in yellow.

  • Page 323: Snapshot Status Display

    18  Snapshots Channel Scope Action Buttons Snapshot Status Display The Snapshot Status display shows the numbers and abbreviated names of the currently targeted snapshot (in red text) above the currently recalled snapshot (in green or yellow). Recalling the targeted snapshot makes it the currently recalled snapshot.

  • Page 324: Adding Notes To Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Touch-and-hold the snapshot name and choose Rename. 2. Type a name for the snapshot. Do not use non-ASCII or special characters. 3. Press Enter on the keyboard or select another snapshot name. Adding Notes to Snapshots You can add notes to snapshots at any time. You do not need to store the snapshot to save the notes in the snapshot.
  • Page 325 18  Snapshots To designate snapshots as Parent or Child snapshots in the Snapshot List: 1. Click to select one or more snapshots in the list. Above the Snapshot List, the Parent/Child button displays Child or Parent depending on what is selected in the Snapshots List: When one or more unaffiliated or Parent snapshots are selected, the button becomes Child.

  • Page 326: Store To Parent Snapshot

    18  Snapshots Designating a Child snapshot by dragging and dropping a snapshot (025) onto a Parent (022) The snapshot is moved, designated as a Child snapshot, and renumbered. While using drag and drop, the following rules apply: – Dropping a Parent snapshot onto an existing Parent designates it as a Child snapshot. If the moved Parent has any associated Child snapshots, the moved Parent and all its associated Child snapshots are moved and renumbered.

  • Page 327: Managing And Editing Hierarchical Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Manually Collapsing and Expanding Parent/Child Views To collapse or expand a Parent and its associated Child snapshots on-screen: 1. Select a Parent in the Snapshot List. 2. Tap to toggle the Expand/Collapse icon to the left of the Snapshot number. Expand/Collapse icon shown when expanded (at left) and collapsed (at right) To collapse or expand a Parent and its associated Child snapshots using the MLM Snapshot encoder: 1.

  • Page 328: Momentary Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Rearranging Parent and Child Snapshots Rearranging Parent snapshots in the list automatically updates their snapshot numbers just like standard snapshots. All associated Child snapshots move with the Parent, and Child snapshot numbers are also updated. For example, moving a Parent snapshot 001 so it becomes the second Parent renumbers that Parent to 002, and its Child snapshots are renumbered 002.1, 002.2 and so on.

  • Page 329: Recalling Momentary Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Recalling Momentary Snapshots Momentary snapshots can be recalled manually by selecting them in the Snapshot List. To recall a Momentary snapshot manually in the Snapshot list: Select and recall the snapshot just as you would for a standard snapshot: Scroll the list or use Type Text Search to select the desired snapshot.

  • Page 330: Assigning Snapshots To Groups

    18  Snapshots Assigning Snapshots to Groups To assign snapshots to a snapshot group: 1. Select one or more snapshots in the list, and make sure none of them are locked (you cannot assign locked snapshots to a Snapshot Group). 2. Tap the Group selector located just above the list. The Group selector shows a hierarchical menu.

  • Page 331: Recalling Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Recalling Snapshots To recall a snapshot, you target the snapshot, scope channels and parameters that are recalled when you recall the snapshot, then recall the snapshot. You can also target and recall snapshots using the "Snapshot Controls" on page 72 on the MLM.

  • Page 332: Scoping Channels And Parameters

    18  Snapshots On the Snapshot page of the external screen, select the snapshot name in the Snapshot list. Type the number or name of the snapshot on the keyboard. Press the Home/End, Page Up/Page Down, and Up/Down Arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate the Snapshot list.

  • Page 333: Recalling Snapshots

    18  Snapshots ALL and NONE Channel Scope Action buttons 5. The fader strips for scoped channels are highlighted in red. To scope parameters for recall: 1. For each parameter of the scoped channels you want affected when the snapshot is later recalled, select the corresponding Data Type button so that it is scoped (displayed in red).
  • Page 334 18  Snapshots Confirm Snapshot Recall When the "Confirm Snapshot Recall " on page 352 setting is enabled in the Options > Snapshots tab, a warning dialog appears asking to confirm the operation. Recalling Successive Snapshots Instantly You can instantly recall successive snapshots in the Snapshots list using the S6L control surface or the external screen.

  • Page 335: Managing Snapshots

    18  Snapshots To target and then recall a snapshot using the external screen: 1. Select the snapshot name in the Snapshot list. 2. (Optional) Set the scope of the snapshot. 3. Select the Recall button on-screen. Snapshot Recall can also be triggered by a footswitch or any number of other functions using events.
  • Page 336 18  Snapshots Snapshot lock controls 3. Select multiple snapshots using Multi-Select or the Shift key to lock or unlock multiple snapshots at once. Once locked, operations that would otherwise affect the snapshot cause the Status display and channel LCDs and Snapshot LCD to temporarily show a message reminding you that the operation cannot be applied while the snapshot is locked.

  • Page 337: Clearing Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Operation Allowed while Locked Disallowed while locked Group (assign or unassign) Apply Edit mode changes Clear Delete Modify Scope Modify User Aux Scope Add/Modify stored MIDI data Add/Modify stored Plug-In data Add/Modify stored Media date Modify Notes Modify X-Fade time Modify Snapshot Name Modify Time Code Location Toggle Time Code Enable...

  • Page 338: Moving Snapshots

    18  Snapshots To delete snapshots: 1. Select the snapshots you want to delete. 2. Do one of the following: Select Del (Delete). Touch-and-hold the snapshot name and choose Delete. The snapshots are removed from the Snapshots list, and succeeding snapshots are renumbered. Moving Snapshots Existing snapshots can be rearranged in the Snapshots list.

  • Page 339: Using Edit Mode

    18  Snapshots Events-driven recall of snapshots is disabled while in Edit or Update mode. For more information, see "Events" on page 419. Using Edit Mode Edit mode is a powerful way to update specific parameters across multiple snapshots without overwriting any settings you want to preserve. By entering Edit mode before making adjustments, you can edit a single control or any number of controls, and your changes are tracked from the point Edit mode was entered.

  • Page 340: Using Update Mode

    18  Snapshots Using Update Mode You can use the Update command to capture changes and apply them to existing snapshots. Update mode is most useful when you realize during the course of mixing that you want to capture your current settings to use in other snapshots.

  • Page 341: Preview Mode

    18  Snapshots Suspend MTC Recall To disable MTC or LTC recall of individual snapshots in the list: 1. Select the green Enable icon in the row for the desired snapshot so that it is unlit. 2. Select the Disable/Enable icon again to re-enable the snapshot. Preview Mode Preview mode lets you recall, store and edit snapshots without affecting the current mix.

  • Page 342: Undo And Preview Mode

    18  Snapshots Create a New Snapshot Adjust settings as desired and create a new snapshot by selecting New. (See "Creating New Snapshots" on page 323.) Recall and Edit an Existing Snapshot Recall a snapshot to preview its settings and make any adjustments necessary, being sure to re-store the snapshot before exiting Preview mode.

  • Page 343: Available And Unavailable Functions In Preview Mode

    18  Snapshots For example, if a MIDI Snapshot Recall occurs while you are in Preview mode, the online mix will be updated with that snapshot. Pressing Undo immediately after that Recall will undo that Snapshot recall and revert the online mix to its state prior to the Undo. Consider turning off the Chase MTC option while in Preview mode to disable all MIDI recall of snapshots.
  • Page 344 18  Snapshots Not Available in Preview Mode The only controls not available while in Preview mode are those controls which are not able to be stored or recalled via snapshots. In addition, Config mode options are unavailable in Preview mode. Unavailable functions include the following: Make Stereo, or Split to Mono Move channels...

  • Page 345: Adding Midi, Plug-In, And Usb Data To Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Plug-in routing can be changed Plug-in rack view can be changed Plug-ins can be added to a snapshot to capture its current online parameter settings and (Preview mode) routing The following plug-in functions are not available while in Preview mode: Plug-ins cannot be added to or removed from rack slots Plug-in presets cannot be recalled or saved Plug-in parameters cannot be changed (you cannot open plug-in windows while in Preview mode)
  • Page 346 18  Snapshots Note Off Note On Poly Key Pressure Control Change Program Change Channel Pressure Pitch Bend MIDI Machine Control Stop MIDI Machine Control Play MIDI Machine Control Fast Forward MIDI Machine Control Rewind MIDI Machine Control Eject MIDI Machine Control Chase MIDI Machine Control Pause MIDI Machine Control Locate When the MIDI data type is scoped for a snapshot, its MIDI messages are sent when the snapshot is...

  • Page 347: Adding Plug-In Data To Snapshots

    18  Snapshots Lit and unlit MIDI icons in the Snapshots list To record incoming MIDI data to a snapshot. 1. Select REC. 2. Send a supported MIDI command. 3. Select REC again when done. To edit a MIDI message in the MIDI list: 1.
  • Page 348 18  Snapshots The Snapshots Plug-Ins list lets you select multiple plug-ins and add, remove and update them simultaneously across one or more snapshots. Multiple snapshots can be selected, and others can be added to or removed from the selection, at any time prior to adding, removing, or updating plug-ins and snapshots.

  • Page 349: Adding Usb Playback And Recording Commands To Snapshots

    18  Snapshots 3. Select the red Snapshot selector for the plug-in to be removed and choose Remove This Plug-In From Selected Snapshots. The selected plug-in is removed from the currently targeted snapshot, as well as all other snapshots within the multi-selection. Only snapshots within the multi-selection that contain the selected plug-in are affected.

  • Page 350: Adding Tempo Data To Snapshots

    18  Snapshots To add a 2-track USB command to a snapshot: 1. Target the snapshot you want to modify. 2. Select the MEDIA button, or double-click the Expand icon. 3. Adjust parameters as desired. 4. Be sure to enable the MED (Media) scope button. Snapshot MEDIA Adding Tempo Data to Snapshots The Snapshots list can be toggled to display Tempo, along with a Tempo On/Off indicator for each...

  • Page 351: Adding Pro Tools Markers Using Snapshots

    18  Snapshots To assign a Tempo value to a snapshot manually: 1. In the Snapshots list, double-tap the Tempo value you want to change, then do one of the following: From the keyboard, type a new tempo value. Press the Up and Down Arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected value. 2.

  • Page 352: Confirm Snapshot Recall

    18  Snapshots only affects the scroll position of items in the Snapshot list. Confirm Snapshot Recall When this setting is enabled, a warning dialog appears when any snapshot is recalled asking to confirm the operation. When not enabled, recalling snapshots requires no confirmation. Enable Strip Control on Snapshots Tab When this setting is enabled (the default setting), you can adjust channel faders, Safe, Solo, and Mute controls in the strips sections along the bottom of the main Snapshot tab.

  • Page 353: Pre Settings

    18  Snapshots Multiple Simultaneous Crossfades The crossfade can be bypassed for the most recently recalled snapshot only. Preview Mode If you enter Preview mode in between Recall commands, the offline (Preview mode) crossfade will be bypassed; the online crossfade will not. Pre Settings Snapshots can be used to recall the preamplifier settings on inputs for all scoped input channels.

  • Page 354: User Aux Scope Example

    18  Snapshots User Aux Scope tab (at top) and grid (at right) shown in the Snapshots tab In addition, the Data Type Scope button AUXUSR (Aux User) is provided in the main Snapshots tab. This button enables (includes) or disables (excludes) User Aux grid settings from being recalled by snapshots. User Aux Scope Example The ability to include or exclude individual Auxes in snapshots has many applications, including monitor mixing.

  • Page 355: Using The User Aux Scope Grid

    18  Snapshots Using the User Aux Scope Grid To enable User Aux Scope settings: 1. Go to the Snapshots page. 2. On the Main tab, enable the AUX/USR button in the Scope section. AUX/USR button enabled in the Scope section of the Snapshots Main tab When the AUX/USR button is enabled: –...

  • Page 356: Using Aux User Presets

    18  Snapshots To toggle the status of an entire Aux column or channel row: Select the appropriate Aux or Channel grid icon repeatedly until it displays the desired status. For more information, see "5 – User Aux Scope Matrix" on the next page. To scope all Auxes across all channels and clear any current settings: Select the triangular icon at the upper left of the matrix (at the top of the ALL column).

  • Page 357: User Aux Scope Displays And Controls

    18  Snapshots Selecting Recall Safe or User Aux Scope User Aux Scope Displays and Controls The User Aux Scope tab provides the following displays and controls. Primary displays and controls in the User Aux Scope tab 1 – Snapshot List The Snapshot list and its primary functions (such as Previous and Next) remain visible and available from the User Aux Scope tab.
  • Page 358 18  Snapshots User Aux Scope matrix The following table describes the elements of the User Aux Scope matrix shown in the figure above. Legend Item Description Snapshot Displays the name of the currently targeted snapshot Channels Tabs select ranges of Input channels shown in rows in the list. Red indicates scoped channels (for a channel to be scoped and red it must be scoped in the Snapshots Main tab).

  • Page 359: Recall Safe

    18  Snapshots Icon Name Description None A dark Aux or Channel grid icon indicates that no items in that column or row are scoped. Some A lit triangle inside an unlit circle indicates that at least one item in that column or row is scoped.

  • Page 360: Recall Safe Displays And Controls

    18  Snapshots Recall Safe Displays and Controls Displays and controls in the Recall Safe tab 1 – On The master On button toggles the entire Recall Safe feature on or off globally. When lit (blue), Recall Safe is active. When dark, Recall Safe is suspended. 2 –...
  • Page 361 18  Snapshots 6 – Parameter Matrix The parameter matrix is a scrollable grid in which you can safe parameters and channels. You can undo and redo parameter matrix operations. Parameter matrix for Recall Safe Channels Channel Type Tabs Channel Icons Parameters Parameter Matrix Icons Channel Safe Button...

  • Page 362: Using Recall Safe

    18  Snapshots Some A dark triangle inside a lit blue circle indicates that at least one item in that column or row is safe enabled. A lit (white) triangle indicates that all items in that column or row are safe enabled. Display states for grid icons in Recall Safe Channel Safe Controls The CHANNEL SAFE column acts as a global “all channel”...
  • Page 363 18  Snapshots To safe individual parameters on specific channels: Select in the grid at the intersection of the appropriate parameter (column) and channel (row). A blue dot appears, indicating a parameter is safed. Enabling recall safe for channel 1 fader To safe multiple parameters or channels at a time: Touch and drag in a column, across a row, or at an angle.

  • Page 364: Using Scope Sets

    18  Snapshots To enable Recall Safe for MIDI Snapshot output: Select the MIDI Snapshot Output Safe button, located above the parameter matrix. For more information, see "Adding MIDI Data to Snapshots" on page 345. Plug-Ins When engaged, this button prevents plug-in control settings, in-circuit state, and routing from being recalled.

  • Page 365: Automation Safing Channels

    18  Snapshots To preview and recall a saved Scope Set: 1. From the Recall Safe tab, select the Scope Set icon to display the Scope Set window. 2. If necessary, choose the appropriate Scope Sets folder by selecting it from the Folder selector. Scope Sets Folder selector 3.

  • Page 366: Automation Safing Using The Channel Knob Module (Ckm)

    18  Snapshots To Automation Safe channels using the Channel Safe switches: 1. Make sure you have enabled Automation Safe for the Channel Safe switches. 2. On the S6L control surface, do the following: Bank the desired channel to the faders. Press Safe for the channel you want to Automation Safe.

  • Page 367: Automation Safing Using The Channel Menu

    18  Snapshots Touch the channel’s Input touch zone on the associated Channel Touch Module (CTM). Input touch zone on the CTM in Meters view (left) and in Channel view (right) Input parameters are assigned to the associated CKM. 3. Locate the Automation Safe encoder, indicated by Auto Sf on the encoder display, and press the encoder.

  • Page 368: Snapshot Data Types And Parameters

    18  Snapshots green. Left Channel Menu switch engaged Snapshot Data Types and Parameters Snapshot Data Included Parameters (for Each Scoped Channel Strip) Type Fader Main volume level Mute Mute state for explicitly muted channels, and channels muted via VCA mute (Mute Group state is not snapshottable) EQ type selection (analog/digital);...
  • Page 369 18  Snapshots Snapshot Data Included Parameters (for Each Scoped Channel Strip) Type LAYT User Layout Aux Mon On/off, pre/post selection, level, and pan/balance for each Aux bus classified as a Monitor Aux Aux FX On/off, pre/post selection, level, and pan/balance for each Aux bus classified as an FX Aux AUX USR On/off, pre/post selection, level, and pan/balance for each Aux bus enabled in the...

  • Page 370: 19 Patchbay

    19  Patchbay 19 Patchbay The Patchbay is used to assign Input and Output Channels, Direct Outputs, and Hardware Inserts to hardware inputs and outputs. The Patchbay also provides the ability to name input and output channels and to export your patchlist. "Accessing the Patchbay"...

  • Page 371: I/O Tabs

    19  Patchbay Patchbay page (Inputs tab shown) "I/O Tabs" below "Hardware Tabs" below "Channel Type Tabs" on the next page "Patching Grid" on the next page I/O Tabs Select these tabs to display and patch Inputs, Outputs, Directs (Direct Outputs), Pre-Fader Inserts or Post- Fader Inserts.

  • Page 372: Channel Type Tabs

    19  Patchbay Channel Type Tabs Select these tabs to select and display specific types of channels, as available for the currently selected I/O. The following table shows the available Channel Types for the current I/O. I/O Tab Channel Types available Inputs Input channels Outputs...

  • Page 373: Visual Indicators And Displays

    19  Patchbay Examples To show output channels: Go to the Patchbay page and select the Outputs tab. To show a specific type of output in the patching grid: In the Patchbay page, select the MAINS, MTX (Matrix), GRP, or AUX tabs. Press and hold Shift, then select multiple tabs to show multiple types at once.
  • Page 374 19  Patchbay Plug-in outputs can also be an input source. "Routing Plug-Ins as Bus Processors (Effect Send/Return)" on page 400 The S6L system comes pre-loaded with Demo show files, which offer preset system configurations for some of the most common mixing scenarios, including pre-patched inputs. See "Loading a Show"...

  • Page 375: Patching Output Channels To Hardware Outputs

    19  Patchbay To assign multiple channels in a single action, do either of the following: Touch, hold, and drag vertically, horizontally, or at an angle to assign multiple patch points in a single action. Select the Default Assignment button, and then select Assign in the confirmation dialog to assign all Stage inputs currently displayed in the channel grid to multiple consecutive input channels.

  • Page 376: Patching Direct Outputs

    19  Patchbay Mains patched to a Stage 64 hardware output Channel destination information is shown on-screen under the channel name on the external screen Outputs page, and on the MTS and CTM in Channel view. Channel destination information is also shown on the control surface on the Channel Menu Destination page in the channel display.

  • Page 377: Direct Output Pickoff Points

    19  Patchbay Assigning a Direct Output in the Patchbay 5. Select the pickoff point for the Direct Output by selecting the letter to the right of the channel and choosing from the pop-up menu. "Direct Output Pickoff Points" below "Direct Output Pickoff Points" below Selecting a Direct Output pickoff point in the Patchbay "Direct Output Pickoff Points"...

  • Page 378: Multiple Input And Output Patching

    19  Patchbay To clear Patchbay Assignments: 1. Select the appropriate I/O tab, Channel Type tab, and Hardware tab. To clear all Input, Output, Direct, or Insert assignments, press and hold Shift, then select all Channel Type and Hardware tabs to select all pages. 2.

  • Page 379: Warning When Stealing Inputs Or Outputs In The Patchbay

    19  Patchbay To patch an Output bus to multiple hardware outputs: 1. Go the appropriate Patchbay page and select the Output tab. 2. Patch assign the desired output channel to the first hardware output. 3. Select additional grid squares in the same row to assign the same output channel to additional hardware outputs.

  • Page 380: Shortcut For Locating Assignments

    19  Patchbay Warning when reassigning an output that is already in use To suppress the reassignment warning dialog, hold Default (on the S6L control surface) or Alt (keyboard) while selecting in the patch grid to change the assignment. Shortcut for Locating Assignments Before reassigning in the Patchbay, you may want to double-check the existing assignment to the desired hardware output.

  • Page 381: Patch List Export

    19  Patchbay Avoid giving channels names that begin with numbers different from the absolute channel number. When you type a number, VENUE navigates to absolute channel numbers regardless of the channel name. Patch List Export The Patchbay Export generates a patch list in an easily readable format. To export Patchbay information: 1.
  • Page 382 19  Patchbay Unavailable channels are labeled N/A. Direct outs are identified uniquely.

  • Page 383: 20 Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins 20 Plug-Ins This chapter explains how to configure plug-ins before a performance, and how to use plug-ins during a performance. Plug-Ins can be inserted on all channels and bus outputs, or used as bus processors for effects such as reverb and delay. S6L systems support 64-bit AAX DSP plug-ins only.

  • Page 384: Installing And Authorizing Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins Beginning in VENUE 6.2 all S6L-bundled plug-ins are automatically installed during System Restore. After performing a System Restore with VENUE 6.2 or later you should only need to manually install any additional 3rd party plug-ins. Plug-in installers are transferred to your USB drive, then installed on the S6L control surface.

  • Page 385: Uninstalling Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins Options > Plug-Ins screen 4. In the Plug-Ins to Install list, select the device selector pop-up menu and do one of the following: Choose Previous Installs to access any plug-in installers after a system update. Choose Console to access all factory-installed plug-in installers after a system update or a full system restore.

  • Page 386: Installing Plug-Ins Manually

    20  Plug-Ins You can also remove or delete plug-ins and/or their installers manually. In order to completely remove and delete a plug-in and its installer, you must explicitly delete the plug-in, as described in the following sections. Installing, uninstalling, and deleting plug-ins are not supported using the Standalone software. To uninstall a plug-in from the system but leave its installer available: 1.

  • Page 387: Authorizing Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins To install a plug-in manually: 1. Make sure all sound systems are shut down or muted. 2. Insert the USB storage device with the plug-in installer into a USB port on the S6L control surface. 3. Go to the Options page and select the System tab. 4.

  • Page 388: Automatically Removing Plug-Ins During Show Load

    20  Plug-Ins Automatically Removing Plug-ins During Show Load Plug-ins are verified during the Show file load procedure to streamline plug-in lists and menus by automatically removing unused plug-ins (plug-ins that were once installed but subsequently uninstalled or disabled). In addition, the plug-in lists can be reset manually using the Remove Unavailable Plug-ins command. Plug- ins which are not available and not in use in the rack are automatically filtered from all plug-in menu lists when the show file is subsequently stored.

  • Page 389: Using System Info To View Plug-In Version Information

    20  Plug-Ins To view plug-in version information: 1. Go to Options > Plug-Ins. 2. Select a plug-in from either list (Plug-Ins to Install, or Installed Plug-Ins). Version information is not shown for a multi-selection. Select an individual plug-in to view its version information.

  • Page 390: Naming Plug-In Racks

    20  Plug-Ins Plug-In racks (1) and rack slots (2), Full view, with custom rack names shown Naming Plug-In Racks You can name and rename each rack as needed. To rename a plug-in rack: 1. Double-tap the rack name to highlight it on-screen. 2.

  • Page 391: Collapsed View

    20  Plug-Ins Zoom view, with a plug-in window open on-screen To toggle Full or Zoom view modes, do one of the following: Select the View toggle switch (upper right corner of the rack). Double-tap a plug-in icon in any rack view to open that plug-in window in Zoom view. View toggle button Collapsed View You can collapse the plug-in racks so ten rack slots per row are shown in Full of Zoom view.

  • Page 392: Jump To" Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins To toggle between Expanded or Collapsed rack slot views: Select the Expand/Collapse button (upper right corner of the rack). Expand/Collapse button “Jump To” Plug-Ins You can “jump to” a specific plug-in insert from the Input and Output pages to adjust it on-screen in the Zoom view of the Plug-In page.

  • Page 393: Pinning A Plug-In View

    20  Plug-Ins Jumping to a plug-in on a bus Plug-Ins Screens and Channel Selection When jumping to a plug-in, display depends on the type of plug-in routing, as follows: Channel Inserts If the Plug-Ins screen is in Zoom view while you attention a channel, the last attentioned plug-in for that channel is automatically targeted and displayed in the Plug-Ins screen.

  • Page 394: Identifying Rack Slots

    20  Plug-Ins Identifying Rack Slots In the plug-in racks, the slot of the targeted plug-in is bordered in orange. Targeted plug-in in a rack (outlined in orange) Display of Unavailable or Inactive Plug-Ins It is possible for a plug-in to be displayed in a rack slot but be unavailable for channel and bus processing. This can occur in any of the following circumstances: There are not enough DSP resources available for the plug-in.

  • Page 395: Scope Indication In The Plug-Ins Page

    20  Plug-Ins Scope Indication in the Plug-Ins Page The Plug-In Rack provides visual indication whenever a plug-in is scoped in the currently targeted snapshot. The Snapshot pop-up menu turns red whenever that plug-in is scoped by the currently targeted snapshot. Indication of a scoped plug-in For more information, see "Plug-In Presets and Snapshots"...

  • Page 396: Assigning Plug-Ins To Rack Slots

    20  Plug-Ins If the plug-in is being used as an insert, the channel or bus name and number is shown, for example, Kick (Ch 1) or Aux (1–2). The Channel Insert/Bus Output selector automatically switches to Channel Insert mode, showing the insert point occupied by the plug-in. If the plug-in is on a bus, the selected bus source is shown in the Input selector, for example, Aux 1 or Grp 1.

  • Page 397: Plug-In Formats (Mono/Stereo)

    20  Plug-Ins To assign a plug-in: 1. Put the system into Config mode. 2. Go to the Plug-Ins page. 3. Select the Plug-In Selector on an empty rack slot. (You can also use an already assigned rack slot to change a plug-in assignment.). The Plug-In selector 4.

  • Page 398: Moving And Copying Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins Moving and Copying Plug-Ins (Config Mode Only) To move or copy a plug-in from the rack, drag the plug-in icon to a new rack slot. A pop-up menu appears offering two choices: Copy Plug-In Here, or Move Plug-In Here. Moving a Plug-In When you move a plug-in from one rack slot to another, the plug-in type, in/out state, power on/off, current plug-in settings, and routing are maintained.
  • Page 399 20  Plug-Ins To insert a plug-in on a channel from the Inputs or Outputs page: 1. Go to the Inputs or Outputs page. 2. Select the first available Inserts slot selector. A Pre-fader Inserts selector 3. Choose an available plug-in from the rack sub-menus. All currently available plug-ins of a compatible mono/stereo format are listed in the sub-menus.

  • Page 400: Routing Plug-Ins As Bus Processors (Effect Send/Return)

    20  Plug-Ins Inserts sub-menus The rack slot automatically identifies and connects to the first available insert slot on the selected channel. The Channel Insert selector shows the current insert position. In the figure below, I-1 indicates the plug-in is in the first insert Inserts slot of channel 1. Channel Insert menu If no insert slots are available on the channel, the selector displays a question mark..

  • Page 401: Routing Channel Direct Outs To Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins Assigning plug-in output to an input channel When routing a plug-in with a stereo output to an input channel, make sure the input channel is a stereo channel. "Make Selected Mono Strips Stereo/Make Selected Stereo Strip Mono" on page 288 When a bus-fed plug-in has both its input source and output assigned, it appears similar to the following in the rack: An assigned bus-fed plug-in shown in the rack...

  • Page 402: Pre- And Post-Fader Inserts

    20  Plug-Ins Sidechain controls Side-chain routing is not stored in snapshots. Pre- and Post-Fader Inserts Beginning in VENUE 7.0 each channel and bus provides four pre-fader and four post-fader Plug-In Insert slots, as well as one pre-fader and one post-fader Hardware Insert Slot. Post-fader inserts enhance auto-mix workflows, and provide additional flexibility for gain staging and effects processing.
  • Page 403 20  Plug-Ins To insert a pre- or post-fader plug-in that is already assigned to a rack slot: 1. Put the system into Config mode. 2. From the Inputs or Outputs page, tap the sub-tab for PRE INSERTS or POST INSERTS. Post-fader Inserts tab in the Inputs page 3.

  • Page 404: Post-Fader Hw Inserts In The Patchbay

    20  Plug-Ins Post-Fader HW Inserts in the Patchbay In the Patchbay, separate sub-tabs are provided for PRE-FADER and POST-FADER hardware insert patching. Sub-tabs for Pre-Fader Inserts and Post-Fader Inserts Snapshots and Post-Fader Inserts Post-fader inserts (plug-ins and hardware inserts) are fully supported in snapshots and in the Recall Safe tab.
  • Page 405 20  Plug-Ins CKM showing pre-fader inserts When PRE is not selected the PRE/POST Inserts encoder lights amber, post-fader inserts 1–4 are shown in column 1 (far left), and pre-fader inserts 1–2 are shown in column 2 (rows 2 and 3). CKM showing post-fader inserts...

  • Page 406: Assign And Insert Plug-Ins ("+")

    20  Plug-Ins Assign and Insert Plug-Ins (“+”) Beginning in VENUE 7.0, you can initiate rack slot assignment and plug-in insert assignment from the Inputs or Outputs page while in Config mode. To assign and insert a pre- or post-fader plug-in: 1.

  • Page 407: Plug-In Presets And Snapshots

    20  Plug-Ins out-of-circuit (bypassed). An engaged plug-in (top) and a disengaged plug-in (bottom) Plug-In Presets and Snapshots You can save and load plug-in Presets files to import, export, and transfer plug-in settings files. Snapshots can also be used to automate changes to plug-in routing and settings. Presets can be applied to multiple Shows, while snapshots apply only to the Show file in which they are stored.

  • Page 408: Plug-Ins In Snapshots

    20  Plug-Ins To save a Preset: 1. Adjust the plug-in parameters as desired. 2. On the Plug-Ins page, select the Presets icon. Plug-In Presets icon 3. In the Presets window, select New. 4. Enter a custom name for the Preset. To load a Preset into a plug-in: 1.

  • Page 409: Plug-In Dsp Usage

    20  Plug-Ins Create New Snapshot Containing this Plug-In Adds a new snapshot to the snapshot list in which only plug-ins are scoped. This snapshot is inserted immediately after the currently targeted snapshot, which may not necessarily be the last snapshot. The snapshot is named to reflect the plug-in rack position, for example: “PI 1-1: Reverb One”...

  • Page 410: Plug-In Latency And Processing Delay

    20  Plug-Ins When using side-chain routing, be aware of potential level differences between input channel pickoff points. For more information, see "Sidechain" on page 201. Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay "Delay Compensation" on page 456. Initializing the Plug-In Racks The racks are initialized (or re-initialized) whenever the system is first powered on, whenever the system is restarted, after installing a plug-in, and after disabling or re-enabling a plug-in.

  • Page 411: Tips For Using Tap Tempo

    20  Plug-Ins Enable Plug-in Tempo Sync and Start Tapping To enable tempo sync on the plug-in: 1. Navigate to a delay plug-in and enable its tempo sync button. Repeat for other delay plug-ins you want to sync. Tempo Sync button in Mod Delay III How the tempo sync button is labeled differs depending on the plug-in.

  • Page 412: Setup And Configuration

    20  Plug-Ins Setup and Configuration Installing and configuring Waves software and your WSG-HD card requires the following steps: "Preparing and Connecting the VENUE System for Waves Installation" below "Downloading and Preparing the Waves Installer" below "Transferring Licenses" below "Installing on S6L System" on the next page "Completing the Installation"...
  • Page 413 20  Plug-Ins If your system is going to be used in a festival or similar multi-operator setting, transfer the SoundGrid Rack for VENUE license to the console to ensure it is available for all operators. Each operator can then bring their own USB drive containing only the plug-in installers and plug-in licenses needed for their performance.
  • Page 414 20  Plug-Ins Options > Devices showing Settings for a WAVES-SG card selected in Expansion Card slot 6 c. Select Install. d. Install From: your USB key. e. Choose Products to Install: SoundGrid Rack for VENUE, as well as any plug-ins you want to install.

  • Page 415: Using Soundgrid Plug-Ins

    20  Plug-Ins Selecting a SoundGrid server 8. Select Redundant Server if applicable. 9. If necessary, update WSG-HD firmware and Server firmware by clicking the FW icon. The FW icon indicates firmware status as follows: – Red means firmware is not compatible –...
  • Page 416 20  Plug-Ins To use SoundGrid plug-ins: 1. In VENUE, go to the Plug-Ins page. 2. Select SoundGridRack from the Effect sub-menu of the Plug-In selector for an available rack slot. Assigning SoundGridRack to a VENUE plug-in rack slot SoundGrid Rack appears in the Plug-in window, showing 8 available SoundGrid Rack slots. A SoundGrid Rack (empty) 3.
  • Page 417 20  Plug-Ins Inserting a Waves SoundGrid plug-in to a slot within an instance of SoundGrid Rack The selected plug-in is assigned to that slot. SoundGrid Rack showing plug-ins in slots 1 and 2 4. In the VENUE rack slot for the SoundGrid Rack, configure plug-in routing as desired for use as a channel insert or bus processor.
  • Page 418 20  Plug-Ins Moving Waves child plug-in order Removing Waves child plug-ins Adding Waves child plug-ins Configuring Redundant SoundGrid Servers By connecting a compatible SoundGrid server to each of the network ports on the WSG-HD card you can run the SoundGrid servers in a redundant configuration. To minimize fail-over time during a rehearsal or performance it is recommended to pre-load the second, redundant SoundGrid server as described below.

  • Page 419: Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, And Record)

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) 21 Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) The Control page provides tabs for "Events" below "Mute Groups" on page 245 , and Two-Track USB Record/Playback. For more information on Two-Track USB Record/Playback, see the VENUE S6L Live Recording Guide. Events An event consists of one or more triggers, which are configured to cause one or more actions to occur.

  • Page 420: Important Information About Snapshots And Events

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Trigger Logical Operators (AND, OR, XOR) Multiple triggers can be considered conditionally by applying a logical operator (AND, OR, XOR) to their properties. When an event includes multiple triggers, a logical operator (OR, AND, XOR) must be chosen from the Operators pop-up menu.

  • Page 421: Event List

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Events window (Control > Events) "Event List " below "Event List Commands" on the next page "Triggers " on the next page "Actions" on page 423 "Footswitch Status Display" on page 424 "GPI I/O Status Display" on page 424 Event List Each event is shown in its own row within the Event list.

  • Page 422: Event List Commands

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) 1 – Event Number Each event has an associated three digit sequence number, 001 through 999. Events are automatically re- numbered if items are moved, added or removed. 2 – Event Name Events can be given custom names, up to a maximum length of 31 characters.

  • Page 423: Actions

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Triggers assigned to Function switches become available in the VENUE Function Pad app. Each Show file can store up to 128 Function switch assignments. 3 – Add The Add pop-up menu lets you create new triggers. Triggers are organized in the menu according to the type of input signal that initiates (or triggers) the event.

  • Page 424: Footswitch Status Display

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) 5– Triggers List Command Buttons You can edit, reset, duplicate, delete, and select/deselect all actions in the list. These commands can be performed using the on-screen buttons or by touching-and-holding (right-clicking) list items. Multiple actions can be selected for editing, but only one new action can be created at one time.

  • Page 425: Adding An Event

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Adding an Event To add a new event to the Event list: 1. Go to the Control page and select the Events tab. 2. Do any of the following: To create an empty, untitled new event, select the New Event Command button. To create a copy of a pre-existing event, select one or more events in the Event list and select the Duplicate button.

  • Page 426: Managing Events In The Event List

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) To manually edit an event number: Double-tap the Event Number and enter a new three digit number to resequence the list accordingly. Managing Events in the Event List Once created, events in the list can be managed using on-screen buttons and touch-and-hold (right-click) commands to rename, duplicate, delete, clear, enable or disable them.

  • Page 427: Enabling And Disabling Events

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) To clear an event: 1. Select one or more events in the Event list. 2. Select the Clear Event Command button on-screen. Or, touch-and-hold (right-click) a selected event and choose Clear. 3. Select Clear in the Confirm Event Operation dialog to clear the event. Or select Cancel to cancel the operation.

  • Page 428: Smart Duplicate

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Smart Duplicate Smart Duplicate lets you quickly create multiple, similar events, triggers, or actions that automatically increment all trigger and action parameters, or either of two specific parameters only, as available. (The DUPLICATE button remains available to copy whole events, triggers, or actions, without incrementing any parameters.) Examples:...

  • Page 429: Using Smart Duplicate

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Note that “2nd” and “3rd” parameters may not mean 2nd or 3rd from the left in the display of trigger or action properties. 2nd and 3rd parameters are not available with all triggers or actions. Using Smart Duplicate To duplicate events, triggers, or actions using Smart Duplicate: 1.
  • Page 430 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) For example, if duplicating the following selected triggers in a list: – Function Switch 1, Pressed – Function Switch 2, Pressed – Function Switch 3, Pressed The newly created triggers will be: –...
  • Page 431 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Snapshot Edit Mode Flip To Faders Footswitch Footswitch number Function switch Function switch number Gate Strip number Global Control (within a group of similar Continuous controls) Control (under Options) Global Switch Control (within a group of similar Control (under controls) Options)
  • Page 432 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Incrementing Parameters in Actions Action 1st parameter 2nd parameter 3rd parameter Absolute/Relative Edit Mode Banking Bank number Big Meters Strip number Bottom Row Flip to Faders Bypass Plug-in Plug-in row within rack (column) Cancel Clear Solos Continuous Control...

  • Page 433: Events Presets

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Paste to Selected Channel Preview Mode Recall Next/Previous Snapshot Recall Selected Snapshot Recall Snapshot Select Snapshot Sends On Faders Strip number Snapshot Update Mode Spill Strip Strip number Store Snapshot Store to Selected Snapshot Switch control Strip number...
  • Page 434 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) The factory (Default) Events Presets contain definitions for F (Function) keys 1-9 to jump to different pages on the external screen. To create a custom Presets folder: 1. Go to the Filing page and select the Transfer tab. 2.

  • Page 435: Creating Triggers

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) To transfer Events Presets: 1. Go to the Filing page and select the Transfer tab. 2. Connect a USB flash drive to the S6L control surface. The device appears above the right column. 3.

  • Page 436: Editing Trigger Type And Properties

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Editing Trigger Type and Properties To edit the trigger and its properties: 1. Double-tap the trigger row in the list. Or touch-and-hold (right-click) the action item and choose Edit. 2. Choose a new Trigger Type, or edit any of the available properties in the row for that trigger. Properties vary depending on the type of trigger selected (not all trigger types have editable properties).
  • Page 437 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) The Trigger List Edit button When the chosen item is a switch or other two-state control, selectors for Type (1 in the figure below) and State (2 in the figure below) are displayed in the trigger row. Properties for a switch trigger When the chosen item is a continuous control or value, selectors for Type (1 in the figure below), Control (2), Above/Below (3, for Fader, Meter, and certain other Types), and editable field for Value...

  • Page 438: Channel X / Y Function Switches

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Channel X / Y Function Switches In their default configuration, the X and Y switches in each channel strip toggle the corresponding Expander/Gate and Compressor/Limiter on/off, respectively. You can reconfigure these switches to instead become available Triggers and Actions.

  • Page 439: Adding Actions To An Event

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Adding Actions to an Event To add an action: 1. Select an event, or create a new one. 2. Select the ADD button in the Action list, and then choose an action type from the pop-up menu. The chosen action type, with its default settings, is added to the action list area.
  • Page 440 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) While Active Latches the behavior in its defined state as long the associated trigger is in effect (active, or “true”), such as unmuting a channel only while a footswitch is pressed and held. Pulse and Duration (GPI Output only) Produces a single-shot pulse output.

  • Page 441: Selecting Actions

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Cross-fade (X-Fade) and Shape Selecting Actions Actions can be selected using the same methods as used when selecting items in the Event list. For more information, see "Selecting Events" on page 425. Managing Actions in the Actions List Actions can be moved, renamed, duplicated, and deleted, just as you can with triggers.

  • Page 442: Snapshots And Events

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) To reset all events: Select the Reset All button. When events are reset, the following rules are applied: Latching or pulsed actions which have already occurred are unaffected. For example, reset does not unlatch a previously latched function.

  • Page 443: Default Settings, Templates And Examples

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Diagram illustrating potential logic feedback loop between events and snapshots The global event Disable All and Reset All buttons can serve as “panic” buttons to temporarily suspend and/or reset all events, giving you a chance to diagnose the source of any problems. For more information, see "Resetting Events"...

  • Page 444: Examples

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Default Event Type and Triggers Actions Name Change View Mode - Options Page, Wait 0.0 sec. Control (F6) Function Switch 6, Light Function Switch 6, On, While Active, Wait 0.0 Pressed sec. Change View Mode - Control Page, Wait 0.0 sec.

  • Page 445: Templates

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Example Application Elements Menus Definition/Properties Type fader Action Continuous Triggered Strip, Direct Control on Fader > Out, Toggle Triggered Strip If the spare vocal input Gate closes, Trigger Gate > Channel Closed mute that input <channel number/name>...

  • Page 446: Examples Of Logical Operators

    21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) Event Name Trigger Type Trigger Action Action Behavior Type Properties Properties Tap Tempo Function Pressed Tap Tempo Switch Pro Tools Start Function Pressed Pro Tools > Record Switch Record Using the Templates To add any of the events listed in the table, do the following (using the first template, Talkback (Toggle) as an example): To use the templates:...
  • Page 447 21  Control (Events, Mute Groups, Playback, and Record) At least one of the triggers must be true. The following table shows the effect of OR on events with multiple triggers. In the table, 0 indicates a false condition (not occurring) and 1 indicates a true condition (occurring).

  • Page 448: 22 Options

    22  Options 22 Options The Options page provides several tabs. Of these, the System and Devices tabs are where most system configuration settings and options are enabled and customized: The System tab provides the primary tools by which you configure mixing, routing, and processing options.

  • Page 449: System Configuration

    22  Options Select the Cancel button to return to the previous setting. 5. Select Apply to confirm and apply your new settings, or Cancel to cancel the operation. 6. Return to Show mode when you are finished editing settings. System Configuration In Show mode, the System Configuration section is display-only, showing the current allocation of system resources and bus settings.

  • Page 450: System

    22  Options Mute Groups Shows the number of available Mute Groups (48). System Inputs This setting lets you globally choose between using Stage inputs or Pro Tools inputs as the source for your system input channels. You can also specify Pro Tools AVB Input or Virtual Soundcheck, MADI Input or Virtual Soundcheck, or AVB-HD or Virtual Soundcheck as the input source.
  • Page 451 22  Options If you have more than one USB storage device connected, make sure the correct USB device is selected. If it is not, select Next Disk to cycle through each available disk until the correct one is selected. Select Save to proceed and export system info to the selected USB disk. Select Cancel to dismiss the dialog without exporting.

  • Page 452: Troubleshooting

    22  Options Snapshots continue to be recalled via MTC/LTC, either internally or externally generated. The system continues to respond to snapshot changes via incoming MIDI program change commands if the Snapshots Respond option is selected on the Options > Snapshots page. The system continues to send MIDI program changes when a snapshot is recalled if the Snapshots Send option is selected on the Options >...
  • Page 453 22  Options System Logs The process of exporting system logs has been simplified with the addition of the System Logs button on the Options > System page of the external screen. Collecting Log Files Do the following to collect log files. Avid Customer Support will request the log files should you need to contact the support team.

  • Page 454: Venue Software

    22  Options VENUE Software This shows the version of VENUE software currently installed on your S6L system. Buses The Buses tab lets you customize characteristics for the Aux, Solo, Matrix, and Main buses. Options > Busses tab Auxiliaries These options and indicators let you designate pickoff point of the Aux Sends feeding Aux outputs. Auxes are oriented vertically in columns, and the channel number of the Aux is shown at the top of the column.

  • Page 455: Solo And Monitor Operations

    22  Options Solo and Monitor Operations These settings customize Solo and Monitor bus mode and operation. See "Configuring the Monitor Buses and Solo Options" on page 253 for more information. Monitor bus options on the Options > Buses tab Headphones These settings let you set the Monitor bus that feeds each S6L control surface front-panel headphone output.

  • Page 456: Automix Attack And Release

    22  Options ADC tab of the Options page Beginning in VENUE 7.2 the sub-tabs in the Options page have been reorganized for clarity. The previously available Pickoffs tab has been renamed ADC because it is no longer necessary to choose between Pre/Post Pickoffs globally as part of "(System-Wide Input Sourcing)"...

  • Page 457: Additional Settings

    22  Options Mix Only Compensation for routing-based latency is applied. Mix & Inserts Compensation for latency due to routing, inserts, and plug-ins is applied. Delay Compensation can be set in either Show or Config mode. Additional Settings The Delay Compensation settings listed below provide additional options. Use Legacy Mode Delay Compensation When enabled, Delay Compensation functions as in VENUE 6.3 and prior;...

  • Page 458: About Delay Compensation And Bus-To-Bus Routing

    22  Options Example: Input 1 > Aux 1, Aux 1 > bus out to plug-in A, plug-in A > Input 2, Input 2 > Mains. Result (when enabled): Input channels 1 and 2 arrive at Mains in alignment with each other. Align All Matrixes Aligns all Matrix Outputs.

  • Page 459: Signal Routing Guidelines For Adc

    22  Options induced latency. Align Total Delay on Attentioned Strips command in right-click menu, while multiple Input channels are selected You can easily A/B the effect of this setting. To A/B the effect of the setting on versus off: 1. On the external screen, click the Delay IN button for any currently attentioned channel so it is unlit. Delay is disabled.

  • Page 460: Hardware Inserts

    22  Options A signal (In 1) routed into the same Aux (Aux 1) twice, once direct from the channel and again from a Group (Grp 1) If using Snapshots to change bus-to-bus routing assignments, use (automate) level changes instead of bus On/Off. This can help avoid unnecessary ADC adjustments during snapshot recall that could result in audio artifacts.

  • Page 461: Snapshot General Preferences

    22  Options For more information on using snapshots, see "Snapshots" on page 314 Snapshots tab of the Options page Snapshot General Preferences The following settings are available in the Snapshots tab. Center Last Recalled Snapshot Manages the display of the Snapshots list so that the last recalled snapshot is always centered vertically, letting you maintain display of adjacent snapshots in the list.

  • Page 462: Aux Scope Configuration

    22  Options Delay is stored as a unique (discrete) data type for each channel. Aux Scope Configuration These settings let you classify individual Aux Sends (including linked bus pairs) as monitor sends (“Aux Mon”) or as effects sends (“Aux FX”) as they apply to the Snapshots Data Type Scope buttons. This option is for organizing Aux Sends for snapshot control only, and does not directly affect Aux bus operation.

  • Page 463: Oscillator

    22  Options Options > Misc tab Oscillator The Oscillator provides selectable signal type, frequency (for Variable Sine) and signal level, as well as a master on/off switch. The output of the Oscillator can patched to input channels using the Patchbay (see "Patching Input Sources to Input Channels"...

  • Page 464: Talkback

    22  Options 100 Hz Sine 1 kHz Sine 10 kHz Sine Variable Sine Pink Noise White Noise 4. If you select Variable Sine, you can set the sine wave frequency with the on-screen frequency control (directly to the right of the Signal pop-up). 5.

  • Page 465: 2-Track Inputs

    22  Options To activate and set the level for Talkback input on-screen: 1. Go to Options > Misc. 2. Select the on-screen In button in the Talkback section to activate the Talkback input. 3. Drag the on-screen Level knob to set the Talkback level. You can designate a footswitch, Function switch or other triggers to control Talkback.

  • Page 466: Tap Tempo

    22  Options Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator States When Loading Shows When you load a Show file, Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator controls are set to off (deactivated), regardless of their state when the Show was last saved. Tap Tempo This section lets you enable and adjust the settings for Tap Tempo. Tap Tempo lets you quickly establish a system tempo to use as a beat clock for delay and echo plug-ins that support Tempo Sync.

  • Page 467: Interaction

    22  Options To customize Pointer Speed: 1. Go to Options > Misc. 2. Do any of the following: To adjust cursor speed, select the Pointer Speed pop-up menu and choose a higher value for faster response, or a lower value for a slower response. To reverse the left/right assignment of the two Trackball buttons, select Switch Buttons.
  • Page 468 22  Options Attentioning Changes View Mode When selected, updates the on-screen display to show the page for the currently attentioned channel. When this option is deselected, the on-screen display does not update when a channel is targeted. Attention Follows Select When selected, any channel that is selected using the channel strip Select switch is also attentioned, and is the default setting.

  • Page 469: Ethernet Control

    22  Options Ethernet Control Ethernet Control settings let you configure the following: ECx Network Settings These settings let you configure ECx Ethernet Control to remotely control of your system over a wired or wireless Ethernet network. See the for more information. ECx Ethernet Control Guide VENUE Link Settings These settings let you configure VENUE Link to integrate a Pro Tools system with VENUE.

  • Page 470: Channel Safe Switches

    22  Options Clipping can occur at several points throughout the signal chain. A clip at any one of these points is indicated by lighting the top LED red on the meter. For more information on the location of clip detect points, refer to Chapter 26, “Signal Flow Diagrams.”...

  • Page 471: Lights

    22  Options Mains L&R Assigns the Mains L-R output to the Flex Channel, and is the default setting for Flex Channel 2. If the Mains L-R are unlinked, you can target each Mains L and R bus individually on the Flex Channel by pressing the Attention switch on the corresponding Flex Channel.

  • Page 472: Devices

    22  Options Touch any control on the control surface to undim the displays. Touch Screens Adjusts the brightness of the MTS and any CTMs. Consoles LEDs Adjusts the brightness of the switch and encoder LEDs on the control surface. Consoles OLEDs Adjusts the brightness of the OLED displays on the control surface.

  • Page 473: Engine

    22  Options Options > Devices tab 1 – Engine This section shows the E6L engine that is currently paired to the S6L control surface (and any other E6L engines detected on the network). The current sample rate and word clock status (internal or external) is shown.

  • Page 474: Information

    22  Options To unassign (disconnect) a device: 1. Enable Config mode. 2. In the Connected Devices column, select the Stage I/O device you want to unassign so it is outlined in blue. 3. Select the Disconnect button at the bottom of the Connected Devices column. 4 –...

  • Page 475: Managing I/O From The Devices Page

    22  Options 4. Use the selector at the bottom of the SETTINGS tab to configure the Stage 32 for the desired input/output arrangement (All Outputs, One Input, Two Inputs, Three Inputs, or All Inputs). For example, in its base configuration Stage 32 includes three input cards and one output card. If you have removed the input and output cards in slots C–D and replaced them with a single DNT-192 Dante card which you want to use for 16 channels of Dante output, select Two inputs.

  • Page 476: Avb Network Card Port Indicators

    22  Options Muting Stage and S6L Control Surface Outputs The Mute button on the Devices tab lets you mute all the outputs on connected Stage I/O units or the S6L control surface. To mute the outputs of a Stage unit or S6L control surface: 1.

  • Page 477: Using The Help Resources

    22  Options Options > Help Here are some of the resources available: What’s New in VENUE New and improved features and fixes in the latest release of VENUE software for S6L systems. Intro to S6L Introduction to S6L systems and VENUE software, with examples and links to tutorial videos. VENUE S6L System Guide Comprehensive reference guide for all S6L systems.
  • Page 478 22  Options Text links to other locations within the same guide take you to that location. Links to video or other resources on the internet display a QR code. Tap or click the link to display the code, then point your camera or tablet phone at the code and follow the displayed link to go to that resource.

  • Page 479: Part Iv: Recording And Playback

    Part IV: Recording and Playback Part IV: Recording and Playback "Pro Tools Recording and Playback" on page 480 "Pro Tools Compatibility" on page 481...

  • Page 480: 23 Pro Tools Recording And Playback

    23  Pro Tools Recording and Playback 23 Pro Tools Recording and Playback VENUE | S6L systems provide direct connection to up to two computers running Pro Tools software via AVB Ethernet ("Pro Tools AVB"), or using AVB-HD (requires VENUE 8.0 and later and one or more MLN-192 Milan Option cards).

  • Page 481: Pro Tools Compatibility

    23  Pro Tools Recording and Playback Pro Tools Compatibility Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For complete system requirements and a list of qualified versions of Pro Tools software, computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit: www.avid.com/S6Lsupport Important Requirements and Optimizations for a Mac with Pro Tools AVB Make sure your AVB-compatible Mac and other equipment is qualified for your desired Pro Tools recording...

  • Page 482: Part V: Reference

    Part V: Reference Part V: Reference "Synchronization" on page 483 "Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card" on page 499 "MLN-192 Milan Option Card" on page 504 "Hardware Inserts" on page 510 "GPI Port Reference" on page 514 "Troubleshooting" on page 521...

  • Page 483: 24 Synchronization

    24  Synchronization 24 Synchronization The topics in this section describes how to synchronize S6L with external digital devices, and how to incorporate time code in your performances. Clock Synchronization Overview Time Code Overview Synchronizing External Devices using Word Clock Syncing External Devices to an S6L System using Word Clock Syncing an S6L System to an External Device using Word Clock Important: Synchronization in Shared I/O Configurations Using a Distributed External Master Clock to Synchronize Multiple Devices...

  • Page 484: Clock Synchronization Overview

    24  Synchronization Clock Synchronization Overview Whenever two digital audio devices are connected together, care must be taken to ensure they are properly synchronized or the audio will suffer from clicks, pops and distortion (even if the devices are operating at the same sample rate).

  • Page 485: Syncing External Devices To An S6L System Using Word Clock

    24  Synchronization Syncing External Devices to an S6L System using Word Clock You can use either the "E6LX Word Clock Out" below, or a "DSI-192 Word Clock Out" below (if your system includes any DSI-192 cards) to supply word clock to external devices. When doing so, always observe the following guidelines: When using a single S6L system (non-I/O Sharing) never connect more than one S6L component Word Clock Out port to external devices.

  • Page 486: Syncing An S6L System To An External Device Using Word Clock

    24  Synchronization At the time of this writing the built-in Stage 64 Word Clock connectors are not supported. Use the Word Clock Out on the DSI-192 only. Syncing an S6L System to an External Device using Word Clock The S6L system automatically syncs to external word clock when connected to an external device sending a valid word clock signal.
  • Page 487 24  Synchronization "Syncing an External Device to S6L Word Clock when Configured for I/O Sharing" below "Syncing S6L to External Word Clock when Configured for I/O Sharing" below Syncing an External Device to S6L Word Clock when Configured for I/O Sharing To sync an external device to S6L when configured for I/O sharing: Connect a BNC cable from a Word Clock Out port on one or both E6L engines on the network to the external device(s).

  • Page 488: Using A Distributed External Master Clock To Synchronize Multiple Devices

    24  Synchronization Connecting word clock output from an external device to an E6L Word Clock In (connect to either single engine, but never both) At the time of this writing, the Word Clock In port on the Stage 64 is not supported and should not be used.

  • Page 489: Synchronizing Aes/Adat Digital Audio Inputs (Src)

    24  Synchronization Synchronizing AES/ADAT Digital Audio Inputs (SRC) The AES digital inputs on the S6L control surface and the DSI-192 card provide sample rate conversion on input, letting you connect a wide variety of digital sources without having to be concerned with synchronization and clock connections.

  • Page 490: Synchronizing Madi Devices

    24  Synchronization To enable ADAT inputs: 1. On the external screen, go to the Devices page. 2. Put the system into Config mode. 3. In the Connected Devices column, select the Stage 64 in which the DSI-192 card is installed so it is highlighted in blue.
  • Page 491 24  Synchronization When sending MADI from S6L to an external MADI device, synchronization can also be achieved by configuring that external device to clock to the incoming MADI signal. In configurations where more than two digital devices are being connected, distributed word clock should always be used.
  • Page 492 24  Synchronization Synchronizing Two VENUE Systems Exchanging MADI in I/O Sharing Configurations If MADI is being exchanged between two VENUE S6L Systems in an I/O Sharing configuration, there must be no word clock connection between engines (Internal sync, as shown in the figure below). Connecting MADI audio between two VENUE S6L systems configured for I/O Sharing, with no external word clock If you are also connecting external digital devices, there should be a single external word clock connection from a distributed master word clock source (recommended) or from a single external device to one E6L...

  • Page 493: Time Code

    24  Synchronization Using MADI Audio to Synchronize a Single External MADI Device to S6L If your external device supports it, you can use the MADI signal from Stage 64, Stage 32, or MADI-192 MADI Option cards (if any) to provide clock to your external MADI device. The device must be configured to sync to the incoming MADI signal.
  • Page 494 24  Synchronization MTC selected as the Time Code Format 4. Select Generate. MTC generator (MTC GEN) controls appear in the banner display at the bottom of the screen. MIDI Time Code set to Generate (left) and the MTC generator controls (right) 5.

  • Page 495: Assigning Time Code Values To Snapshots

    24  Synchronization Time Code display (drop frame LTC shown) The time code display indicates the following: – When external time code is not present, the display shows a series of dashes. – When external time code is present, the current time code value is shown in green. –...

  • Page 496: Sorting Snapshots By Time Code Value

    24  Synchronization Sorting Snapshots by Time Code Value You can sort snapshots in the Snapshots list by time code value, so that they appear in chronological order. When chasing to MTC, snapshots will always recall in chronological order, regardless of their order in the Snapshots list.

  • Page 497: Triggering Of External Devices On Snapshot Recall

    24  Synchronization The following information describes legacy snapshot recall via MIDI Bank Select and Program Change messages, which can recall Parent or unaffiliated snapshots but not Child or Momentary snapshots. You can instead use MIDI Input to trigger recall of any snapshot using "Events"...

  • Page 498: Sending Midi Messages On Snapshot Recall

    24  Synchronization The Bank Select and Program Changes messages reflect the number (1–999) of the recalled snapshot. (See "MIDI Bank and Program Numbers for Snapshots" on the previous page.) VENUE systems always send a Bank Select message before every Program Change message, even if the bank number has not changed from the previous snapshot.

  • Page 499: Connecting And Using The Madi-192 Madi Option Card

    25  Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card 25 Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card If you have installed one or more MADI-192 MADI Option Cards in your E6LX engine you can make audio connections between your VENUE system and your MADI device. You must establish proper synchronization between your VENUE system and any connected MADI devices.

  • Page 500: Pro Tools Input Mode

    25  Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card Pro Tools Input Mode In this mode, Pro Tools is the main source of audio signals for VENUE and can be used in either Input or Virtual Soundcheck mode. Either mode can be configured to receive audio via AVB, or via MADI. Input Mode In this mode, audio from your AVB or MADI device is the main audio source for your VENUE system.

  • Page 501: Performing A Virtual Soundcheck Using Madi-192

    25  Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card The pickoff point for each Stage input split is post-analog input gain, but pre-digital trim and channel processing, including the channel HPF. Thus, the gain for any input channel sent to Pro Tools is dependent on the S6L system input gain setting for that Stage input channel.

  • Page 502: Venue 7.2.4 And Lower

    25  Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card Soundcheck mode, and the digital portion of the gain for each channel is preserved and applied to the incoming MADI signal. This results in the same apparent levels for both the MADI inputs and the Stage inputs.

  • Page 503: Using Madi For Hardware Inserts

    25  Connecting and Using the MADI-192 MADI Option Card Enabling redundant outputs for recording 5. Select Apply to apply your settings. Using MADI for Hardware Inserts MADI IO can be used as hardware inserts, just like other supported system IO. Hardware inserts can be used for external processing on individual input channels, Mains, Groups, Auxes, and Matrixes.

  • Page 504: 26 Mln-192 Milan Option Card

    26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card 26 MLN-192 Milan Option Card The MLN-192 Milan Option Card for E6LX engines provides AVB connection to 3rd-party Milan-compliant devices. MLN-192 Milan Option Card MILAN™ is a certified format of AVB that guarantees interoperability with other Milan-certified devices. The Milan format was created in conjunction with Avid, D&B, L-Acoustics, Meyer, and others as a sample accurate, plug-and-play network format.

  • Page 505: System Requirements And Compatibility

    26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card System Requirements and Compatibility With VENUE 8.0 and later up to two MLN-192 cards can be installed in all engines (except E6L-112, which supports a single MLN-192 card). Features and capabilities of the MLN-192 Milan Option Card for Avid VENUE | S6L systems include Milan and AVB-HD modes.

  • Page 506: Milan Configuration Examples

    26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card MLN-192 in the Patchbay (Inputs shown) When selected, the MLN-192 grid is displayed showing 128 input paths and 128 output paths, split into 16 8– channel streams. Streams are labeled 8 Ch Stream 1, 8 Ch Stream 2, and so on. External Controllers Compatible external controllers can switch any of the “listener”...

  • Page 507: Multiple S6L Systems: Redundant Star, Mln-192 To Milan Devices

    26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card Multiple S6L Systems: Redundant Star, MLN-192 to Milan Devices If connected to a switch, the Milan network must be on a separate network switch from the S6L AVB network (the Milan network switch must not be connected to Stage/Engine AVB Network switch). Milan Communication Between S6L Systems When two or more E6L engines with MLN-192 cards are present, a single Ethernet cable between MLN-192 cards provides up to 128 channels of inter-S6L communication.

  • Page 508: Milan Switch Connections

    26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card Milan Switch Connections When the MLN-192 card is connected to a switch, many additional connection options become available. The previous diagrams show basic connections for one or more Milan devices, and to a computer for AVDECC controller software.
  • Page 509 26  MLN-192 Milan Option Card Reminder: If connected to a switch, the Milan network must be on a separate network switch from the S6L AVB network (the Milan network switch must not be connected to Stage/Engine AVB Network switch).

  • Page 510: 27 Hardware Inserts

    27  Hardware Inserts 27 Hardware Inserts This section explains how you can connect external analog and digital hardware to the analog and digital I/O on the S6L control surface, Stage I/O units, Local 16, or E6LX engine (if any MADI-192 MADI Option cards are installed) for use as hardware inserts.
  • Page 511 27  Hardware Inserts To assign a hardware insert to a channel or bus: 1. On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Inputs or the Outputs page and attention the channel on which you want to insert the external device. 2.

  • Page 512: Reassigning Hardware Inserts

    27  Hardware Inserts Reassigning Hardware Inserts If a hardware input is currently assigned to an input channel and then reassigned as a hardware insert, the gain on that input is automatically set to 0 dB. When reassigning a hardware input from an insert to an input channel, the gain setting for that channel is automatically set to +10 dB.
  • Page 513 27  Hardware Inserts 3. In the Inserts section, drag the hardware insert up or down to the desired location. Hardware insert indicator showing the hardware insert before the first plug-in (left), and after the second plug-in (right).

  • Page 514: Gpi Port Reference

    28  GPI Port Reference 28 GPI Port Reference GPI Input Specifications A 25-pin, male D-Sub connector provides a total of 8 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Inputs. GPI inputs have the following characteristics: Inputs are logic inputs with pull-ups. They may be driven by logic outputs or contact closure to ground.

  • Page 515: Gpi Output Specifications

    28  GPI Port Reference GPI Output Specifications A 25-pin, female D-Sub connector provides a total of 8 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Outputs. Outputs are isolated, floating relay contacts (contact closure). Switched voltage is 200V max; 0.5A max. Switched voltage with respect to safety/chassis ground is 300V max. GPI Outputs can switch 500 mA maximum.

  • Page 516: Db25F Pinout

    28  GPI Port Reference DB25F Pinout Pinout for S6L DB25F GPI Output port (looking at back of console) GPI Wiring Diagrams The following diagrams provide examples of GPI pinout and wiring for the common uses. All diagrams are shown from the rear (solder side) of the DB25 connector. GPI Input Examples The following diagrams provide simplified wiring examples for a customer-provided DB25 female connector, to attach to the male GPI In connector on the S6L control surface.

  • Page 517: Gpi Output Examples

    28  GPI Port Reference DB25F connector Wiring a Logic Signal to Drive GPI Ground reference is required between systems DB25F connector GPI Output Examples The following diagrams depict wiring examples for a customer-provided DB25 male connector, to connect to the female GPI Output connector on the S6L control surface. When using Events to trigger GPI, note that GPI Output Actions are not supported with Trigger of System Start.
  • Page 518 28  GPI Port Reference DB25M connector GPI Output Driving and Powering an LED Connect one side of the relay to Ground. DB25M connector...
  • Page 519 28  GPI Port Reference GPI Output Driving an Externally Powered LED DB25M connector GPI Output Driving a Logic Input Ground reference is required between systems. DB25M connector...
  • Page 520 28  GPI Port Reference GPI Output Driving a Relay Using an External Power Supply DB25M connector...

  • Page 521: 29 Troubleshooting

    29  Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting The topics in this section provide troubleshooting and problem solving information. It includes a table of problems and solutions that provides answers to common questions, explains on-screen text messages, and refers you to other locations for details and instructions. Problem Solving Plug-In Compatibility Information Restarting Your System...

  • Page 522: Problem Solving

    29  Troubleshooting Problem Solving The following table provides descriptions of situations that may arise while operating a VENUE system and includes common questions, symptoms and error messages, along with possible solutions. Troubleshooting Errors and Messages Symptom or Possible Cause Solution Message Faders, Switches, Modules, Channels, and Devices Fader stuck...
  • Page 523 29  Troubleshooting Symptom or Possible Cause Solution Message is grayed out in Bad or missing connection to the Check to make sure the cable connecting the Options > Devices E6L engine. device to the engine is properly connected and not page damaged, and that the device is powered on.
  • Page 524 29  Troubleshooting Symptom or Possible Cause Solution Message offline after some conditions in which a plug-in or the DSP host failure causes significant problems. One or more plug- A Show was loaded that references Install the plug-ins, if available (see "Installing and ins are plug-ins which are unavailable on...
  • Page 525 29  Troubleshooting Symptom or Possible Cause Solution Message Hardware Monitor The system has detected a Click HW Monitor to access the Hardware Monitor Alert hardware component that is Window for the device. See "Resetting Hardware performing above or below its Components"...
  • Page 526 29  Troubleshooting Symptom or Possible Cause Solution Message Clock Lost (or The system(s) might be connected Make sure the WCOut port on the MADI-192 MADI similar) in an unsupported clock Option card is not connected. For more configuration. information, see "Connecting and Using the MADI- 192 MADI Option Card"...

  • Page 527: Plug-In Compatibility Information

    29  Troubleshooting Plug-In Compatibility Information Make sure all plug-ins are up-to-date. For a list of currently qualified plug-ins from Avid and our Development Partners, visit: S6L Plug-In Compatibility Restarting Your System If your VENUE system ever needs to be reset, restart the system To restart the system: 1.

  • Page 528: Resetting Hardware Components

    29  Troubleshooting management tasks. If you are unsure about how to troubleshoot a computer and its files, it is recommended that you contact VENUE support. Resetting Hardware Components Some hardware can be reset from external screen Options > Devices screen, or by power-cycling the component.
  • Page 529 29  Troubleshooting Control Surface Configuration window showing and offline CTM 4. Touch the Unassign button to release the connection. 5. Touch Assign. The selected CTM flashes to indicate it is the module targeted for assignment. If the wrong module is flashing, touch Cancel, touch the correct module so it is bordered in orange, and then touch Assign.

  • Page 530: Offline Or Unavailable Devices

    29  Troubleshooting When the CTM has been reconnected, the Meters view appears on-screen. Offline or Unavailable Devices The S6L system remembers the last hardware configuration used. If it doesn't find all units at the next startup, it displays those devices as grayed out in the Options > Devices page. Devices remain offline (and the system displays error messages alerting you to their absence) until either the devices are powered up and come online, or you tell the system to “forget”...

  • Page 531: E6L Engine Emergency Shutdown

    29  Troubleshooting If no USB device is present, or there is not enough space for the files, a dialog alerts you that no logs will be saved until you insert a USB drive with at least 100MB of free space available. Note that if you ever want to mark a particular log for any reason simply press ADD MARKER to add a timestamp to the current log.

  • Page 532: Utility Mode

    29  Troubleshooting Example: You can confirm the Date and Time settings for the E6L engine using remote mode, such as after changing the CMOS Battery. If you see the CMOS Battery alert, do the following after replacing the battery. Otherwise, skip to step "E6LX “Remote”...

  • Page 533: Resetting The Plug-In Racks

    29  Troubleshooting To enter Utility mode on a CTM: Using both hands, touch and hold all four corners of each CTM screen until choices appear on the display. Resetting the Plug-In Racks If the plug-in racks go offline they need to be reset to resume normal operation. Do not reset the racks until there is a long enough break in the performance that the rack can be fully rebuilt with no signal passing through.

  • Page 534: Updating Hdx-192 Dsp Card Firmware

    29  Troubleshooting Updating HDX-192 DSP Card Firmware If you have installed an HDX-192 DSP card in your E6L engine, and on startup you encounter the message that the firmware needs to be updated, use this procedure to update the firmware on the HDX DSP card. To update the firmware on your HDX-192 DSP card: 1.

  • Page 535: Updating Mln-192 Milan Option Card Firmware

    29  Troubleshooting a. Disconnect power from the E6LX and wait at least 30 seconds. b. Make sure to disconnect the VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard. c. Power your system back on. You must unplug the VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse before proceeding. Updating MLN-192 Milan Option Card Firmware If you have installed an MLN-192 Milan Option Card in your E6L engine and the firmware needs to be updated, use this procedure to update the firmware on the MLN cards.

  • Page 536: Configuring S6L Master Touch Screen (Mts) And External Monitor

    29  Troubleshooting 6. Let the firmware update complete. You can wait for the banner display to indicate the update has finished, or go to to view progress of the update. Options > Devices Not all MLN-192 cards will need their firmware updated. If no firmware update appears to be taking place, go to Options >...
  • Page 537 29  Troubleshooting To adjust module brightness: 1. Access the Control Surface Configuration view by doing the following: S6L-32D/24D/24C: On the MTS touch the Gear icon, then touch the Control Surface Configuration tab. S6L-16C: On the external screen, go to Options > Control Surface Configuration. 2.

  • Page 538: System Test

    29  Troubleshooting System Test Avid provides tools to diagnose the health of each hardware unit in your system as well as any expansion cards. The System Test Diagnostics let you select S6L units and expansion cards to test, and you can loop the test several times.
  • Page 539 29  Troubleshooting 5. Click RUN SYSTEM TEST to proceed. Another warning is displayed reminding you to disconnect all speakers and headphones. 6. Click OK to proceed. A progress bar appears on the external screen while the System Test begins collecting hardware configuration information; this might take several minutes. Detecting When hardware information has been collected, the S6L System Test window appears listing each connected device (such as E6L_Engine, S6L_CS, and Stage unit(s)).

  • Page 540: Loopback Tests

    29  Troubleshooting To loop the System Test on any unit: You can have the test loop a variable number of times by clicking the # Loops selector and choosing a value, then clicking Start. The current test will repeat the designated number of times and show aggregated results as well as results for each loop.

  • Page 541: Release Notes For System Test

    29  Troubleshooting 4. Power down all system components and make sure each component has fully shut down before powering back on. It is vitally important to power cycle all S6L system components after performing any System Tests. Make sure each component has fully shut down before powering back on. Release Notes for System Test Please note that at the time of this writing: Analog loopback tests for the Local 16 I/O are not currently supported.

  • Page 542: Part Vi: Specifications

    Part VI: Specifications Part VI: Specifications "Mechanical Specifications" on page 543 "Audio Specifications" on page 563 "Signal Flow Diagrams" on page 567...

  • Page 543: 30 Mechanical Specifications

    30  Mechanical Specifications 30 Mechanical Specifications   • "S6L-16C Control Surface" on the next page   • "S6L-24C Control Surface" on page 545   • "S6L-24/24D Control Surface" on page 546   • "S6L-32D Control Surface" on page 547   • "S6L-48D Control Surface" on page 548   • "E6LX Engine" on page 549   •...

  • Page 544: S6L-16C Control Surface

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L-16C Control Surface Parameter Specification Maximum Height, Front 3.6 inches (92 mm) Maximum Height, Back 8 inches (205 mm) Maximum Width 26.5 inches (674 mm) Maximum Depth 31 inches (787 mm) Weight 70.5 lbs (38 kg) S6L-16C Control Surface Dimensions...

  • Page 545: S6L-24C Control Surface

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L-24C Control Surface Parameter Specification Maximum Height, Front 3.6 inches (92 mm) Maximum Height, Back 8 inches (205 mm) Maximum Width 38.9 inches (989 mm) Maximum Depth 31 inches (787 mm) Weight 84 lbs (38 kg) S6L-24C Control Surface Dimensions...

  • Page 546: S6L-24/24D Control Surface

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L-24/24D Control Surface Parameter Specification Maximum Height, Front 3.6 inches (92 mm) Maximum Height, Back 15.3 inches (388 mm) Maximum Width 38.8 inches (986 mm) Maximum Depth 30.9 inches (786.5 mm) Weight 119 lbs (54 kg) S6L-24D Dimensions...

  • Page 547: S6L-32D Control Surface

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L-32D Control Surface Parameter Specification Maximum Height, Front 3.6 inches (92 mm) Maximum Height, Back 15.3 inches (388 mm) Maximum Width 51.2 inches (1302 mm) Maximum Depth 30.9 inches (786.5 mm) Weight 154.5 lbs (70 kg) S6L-32D Dimensions...

  • Page 548: S6L-48D Control Surface

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L-48D Control Surface Parameter Specification Maximum Height, Front 3.6 inches (92 mm) Maximum Height, Back 15.3 inches (388 mm) Maximum Width 76.1 inches (1,934 mm) Maximum Depth 30.9 inches (786.5 mm) Weight 212 lbs (96 kg) S6L-48D dimensions...

  • Page 549: E6Lx Engine

    30  Mechanical Specifications E6LX Engine Parameter Specification Maximum Height 8.6 inches (218.7 mm) Rack Spaces Maximum Width 19 inches (483.7 mm) Depth with Bezel 21.2 inches (537 mm) Depth without Bezel 19.6 inches (497 mm) Weight 63 lbs (28.6 kg) E6LX dimensions...

  • Page 550: E6L Engine

    30  Mechanical Specifications E6L Engine Parameter Specification Maximum Height 8.6 inches (218.7 mm) Rack Spaces Maximum Width 19 inches (483.7 mm) Depth with Bezel 21.2 inches (537 mm) Depth without Bezel 19.6 inches (497 mm) Weight 74 lbs (33.5 kg) E6L Dimensions...

  • Page 551: Stage 64

    30  Mechanical Specifications Stage 64 Parameter Specification Maximum Height 17.5 in (444.5 mm) Rack Spaces Width with Rack Ears 19 inches (483 mm) Width without Rack Ears 17 inches (430.9 mm) Maximum Depth 12.2 in (309.8 mm) Weight Empty: 46 lbs (20.8 kg); Full: 69 lbs (31.2 kg) Stage 64 Dimensions...
  • Page 552 30  Mechanical Specifications Stage 48 Parameter Specification Maximum Height 13.9 in (354.0 mm) Rack Spaces Maximum Width 16.9 inches (430 mm) Maximum Depth 19.7 in (500.7 mm) Weight 35 lbs (76 kg) Stage 48 Dimensions...

  • Page 553: Stage 32

    30  Mechanical Specifications Stage 32 Parameter Specification Maximum Height 8.7 inches (221 mm) Rack Spaces Width with Rack Ears 19 inches (483 mm) Width without Rack Ears 17 inches (430.9 mm) Depth 17.7 inches (448 mm) Weight (Full) 49 lbs (22 kg) Stage 32...
  • Page 554 30  Mechanical Specifications Stage 16 Parameter Specification Maximum Height 6.9 in (175.2 mm) Rack Spaces Width (with Rack Ears) 19 inches (483 mm) Width (Rack Ears configured as handles) 15.6 inches (396 mm) Depth (with Rack Ears) 7.9 in (201 mm) Depth (Rack Ears configured as handles) 9.8 in (249 mm) Weight...

  • Page 555: Local 16 I/O

    30  Mechanical Specifications Local 16 I/O Parameter Specification Maximum Height 5.2 inches (132 mm) Rack Spaces Width with Rack Ears 19 inches (483 mm) Width without Rack Ears 17 inches (430.9 mm) Depth 11 inches (278 mm) Weight (Full) 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg) Local 16...

  • Page 556: S6L System Components Led Codes

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L System Components LED Codes E6L Engine The Status and System LEDs on the E6L engine front panel light to indicate the following: E6L engine front panel Status and System LEDs Color State Description Status Green Solid All clear (no hardware alerts are detected).

  • Page 557: Network Port Act And Sig Leds

    30  Mechanical Specifications Stage 64 Fault LED LED Color Description Red solid Fan failure. Power cycle the device. Red flashing Power supply temperature alert. This may indicate that the device is overheating. Power down the device and check that the device is properly ventilated. Network Port Act and Sig LEDs Each S6L control surface, E6L engine, and Stage 64 Network port has its own Activity (Act) and Signal (Sig) LEDs.

  • Page 558: S6L Internal Usb Port

    30  Mechanical Specifications Removing PSUs from the S6L control surface 4. Slide the replacement PSU into the proper slot of the unit, and rotate the captive thumbscrew clockwise to tighten. S6L Internal USB Port The S6L control surfaces provide internal USB ports to connect and protect an iLok containing plug-in licenses.
  • Page 559 30  Mechanical Specifications Removing the S6L back cover 2. After removing the fasteners try sliding the back cover off the chassis by pushing it down with your hands and simultaneously pulling the cover away from the chassis. If the cover does not slide freely, try inserting a small flathead screwdriver along its upper edge as shown in "S6L Internal USB Port"...

  • Page 560: Internal Usb Port

    30  Mechanical Specifications End Cap fasteners 2. Using a 2.5mm Hex driver, remove the fasteners that secure the back edge of the back cover to the S6L chassis and set the screws aside. S6L-24C uses 8 fasteners S6L-16C uses 6 fasteners Back Cover fasteners on S6L-24C (above) and S6L-16C (below) 3.

  • Page 561: Making Fiber-Optic Connections

    30  Mechanical Specifications S6L control surface internal USB port (newer/S6L-48D shown at left, original/S6L-24D shown at right) To use the internal USB port in the S6L control surface: 1. Remove the back cover of the control surface as shown in the previous instructions. 2.
  • Page 562 30  Mechanical Specifications To make a fiber-optic connection to an S6L system component: 1. Remove the dust plug from the desired fiber Network port on the S6L system component, and set it aside for later use. Fiber Network ports A (left) and B (right) on the S6L control surface (dust plugs removed) 2.

  • Page 563: 31 Audio Specifications

    31  Audio Specifications 31 Audio Specifications All specifications subject to change. System Processing Parameter Value Internal Sample 96 kHz Frequency Internal Processing Up to 64-bit floating point As low as 2.27 ms (Stage 64 analog input, through Mains L-R bus to Stage 64 analog Processing Delay output, redundant star) Analog Mic/Line Inputs...

  • Page 564: Analog Mic/Line Outputs

    31  Audio Specifications Parameter S6L Control Surface Analog Inputs (XLR) SRI-192 Analog Input Card CMRR >60 dB @60 Hz >60 dB @60 Hz >80 dB Typical, @100 Hz, 20 dB gain >90 dB Typical, @100 Hz, 20 dB gain >70 dB Typical, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 20 dB gain >80 dB Typical, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 20 dB gain LEDs...

  • Page 565: Dsi-192 Digital Input Card

    31  Audio Specifications Parameter S6L Control Surface Digital Inputs S6L Control Surface Digital Outputs Max Cable Length 328 feet (100 meters) 328 feet (100 meters) Supported Sample Rates 24 kHz to 210 kHz per input pair 96 kHz (SRC is always active) Level ~3.6V pp maximum (i.e., +/- 1.8V) Channel Status Info...

  • Page 566: Headphone Outputs

    31  Audio Specifications Parameter AES Digital Outputs ADAT Digital Outputs Max Cable Length 328 feet (100 meters) Supported Sample Rates 96 kHz 96 kHz LEDs Lock, SRC On Lock, SRC On Impedance 110 Ohm Level ~3.6 Vpp maximum (i.e., +/- 1.8V)n/a Channel Status Info Pro Audio 96 kHz, No Emphasis Dithering...

  • Page 567: 32 Signal Flow Diagrams

    32  Signal Flow Diagrams 32 Signal Flow Diagrams Input Channel Signal Flow...

  • Page 568: Output Channel Signal Flow

    32  Signal Flow Diagrams Output Channel Signal Flow...
  • Page 569 32  Signal Flow Diagrams...

  • Page 570: Part Vii: Appendices

    Part VII: Appendices Part VII: Appendices...

  • Page 571: Environmental Compliance

    Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 572: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity: FCC Part 15 Class B ICES-003 Class B BS/EN, EN 55032 Class B AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class B CISPR32 Class B BS/EN, EN 61000-3-2 BS/EN, EN 61000-3-3 BS/EN, EN 55035...
  • Page 573 EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Canada ICES-003 Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada. Korea Class B EMC Compliance 이...
  • Page 574 For technical support go to www.avid.com/support...

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