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Avid Technology E3 Manual (313 pages)
digital live mixing system
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Avid Technology
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DJ Equipment
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
4
Part I Overview
11
Chapter 1. Introduction to the S3L System
12
S3L System Features
13
What's Included
14
Additional Required Components
15
Optional Components
15
Operational Requirements
16
Connection Requirements
16
System Requirements and Compatibility
16
About Www.avid.com
17
Registration
17
Conventions Used in this Guide
17
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting
19
Unpacking and Assembling System Components
19
Connecting Power
22
Connecting Peripherals
23
Connecting the S3L System
23
Powering up the System
24
Powering up the System
26
Confirming and Configuring System Components
27
Audio and Control Connections, Switches, and Indicators
31
Audio Connections
31
Installing Additional Software
35
Part II Description
36
Chapter 3. S3L System Control Overview
37
S3 Control Surface Top Panel Overview
37
Channel Section
38
Channel Control
39
Channel Control
42
Global Controls
44
Software Screen Overview
48
Chapter 4. Banking and Selecting Channels
51
Banking Channels
51
Selecting and Targeting Channels
52
Screen Controls
54
Screen Shortcuts
55
Type Text Search
58
Chapter 5. Channel Control
59
Using Channel Control
60
Assigning Functions to Channel Control
62
User Assignment
62
Availability of Channel Control Functions
63
Chapter 6. Options
64
System
64
Busses
67
Pickoffs
68
Snapshots
69
Misc
70
Interaction
71
Devices
73
Events
74
Plug-Ins
74
Signal Routing
75
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing
76
Configuring Inputs
76
Assigning Input Sources to Channels
79
Routing Input Channels to Outputs
81
Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs
82
Adjusting Input Parameters
82
Channel Mute
85
Channel Level
85
Using Built-In EQ and Dynamics on Inputs
86
Using Plug-In Inserts on Inputs
88
Using Input Direct
88
Input Channel Presets
89
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing
91
Configuring Outputs
91
Assigning Busses to Hardware Outputs
93
Using Built-In Comp/Lim and EQ on Outputs
94
Using Inserts on Outputs
95
Adjusting On-Screen Output Controls
96
Adjusting the Mains
97
Direct Outputs
98
Direct Outputs
99
Vcas
101
Automation Safing Output Channels
102
Managing Bus Assignments
102
Chapter 9. Groups
104
Configuring Group Busses
104
Routing Groups to Mains
104
Adjusting Group Output Parameters
104
Group Bus Signal Flow Options
106
Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups
108
Configuring Aux and Variable Group Busses
108
Routing Auxes and Variable Groups to Outputs, Eqs, Dynamics and Plug-Ins
109
Adjusting Aux and Variable Group Send Controls
111
Adjusting Aux/Variable Group Output Parameters
114
Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers
116
Configuring Matrix Mixers
117
Assigning Input Sources to Matrixes
119
Adjusting Matrix Mixer Input Controls
120
Adjusting Matrix Mixer Output Controls
121
Snapshot Data and Parameters for Matrix Mixers
122
Chapter 12. Patchbay
123
Accessing the Patchbay
123
Overview of the Patchbay
123
Channel Controls
124
Navigating the Patchbay
125
Assigning Channels in the Patchbay
126
Warning When Stealing Inputs or Outputs in the Patchbay
128
Patch List Export
128
Chapter 13. Solo and Monitor Busses
130
Selecting a solo Mode
130
Configuring solo and Monitor Options
131
Using solo
132
Solo Safing Channels
133
Using the Monitor Bus
134
Adjusting Monitor/Headphone Level
135
Oscillator, Talkback, and 2-Track Controls
135
Chapter 14. Muting and Mute Groups
138
Muting Channels
138
Using Mute Groups
138
Part IV Processing
142
Chapter 15. Dynamics
143
Dynamics Overview
143
Built-In Comp/Lim
143
Built-In Exp/Gate
144
Adjusting Dynamics Plug-Ins
145
Input Direct Mode
146
On-Screen Dynamics Controls
146
Dynamics Settings and Presets
147
Using the Sidechain
148
Channel Control Dynamics Parameter Mapping
150
Control Ranges for Built-In Dynamics
150
Chapter 16. EQ
151
EQ Overview
151
Built-In EQ Parameters
152
Adjusting EQ
153
Adjusting EQ Plug-Ins
156
Graphic EQ for Outputs
156
Input Direct Mode
157
EQ Settings and Presets
157
Control Ranges for Built-In 4-Band EQ (All Modes)
159
Chapter 17. Plug-Ins
160
Plug-Ins Quick Start
160
Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins
160
Plug-In Version Checker
164
USB Ports for Iloks
164
Plug-In Racks
165
Rack Slots
168
Routing Plug-Ins
170
Adjusting Plug-Ins
172
Bypassing Plug-Ins
173
Plug-In Presets and Snapshots
174
Plug-In DSP Usage
175
Initializing the Plug-In Racks
175
Plug-In Levels
175
Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay
175
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts
176
Connecting External Hardware
176
Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels
176
Activating and Bypassing Hardware Inserts
177
Setting the Hardware Insert Location
177
Chapter 19. Shows and File Management
179
Creating Shows
179
Loading a Show
180
Working with Presets
181
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets
183
Undoing Changes Using the History Feature
184
Chapter 20. Snapshots
185
Snapshots Page
185
Creating Snapshots
190
Recalling Snapshots
191
Recall Safe
192
Channel Safe
194
Automation Safe
196
Managing Snapshots
196
Making Changes to Snapshots
199
Preview Mode
200
Undoing Snapshot Commands
203
Disabling Snapshots
203
Adding MIDI, Plug-In, and Media Data to Snapshots
204
Snapshot Options
208
Snapshot Data Types and Parameters
210
Chapter 21. Events
211
Introduction
211
The Events Tab
212
Creating Events
215
Creating Triggers
217
Creating Actions
219
Testing Events
220
Resetting Events
220
Snapshots and Events
221
Default Settings, Templates and Examples
222
Tap Tempo for Plug-Ins
223
Trigger Types
225
Action Types
226
Chapter 22. Synchronization
229
Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code
229
Remote Control of Snapshot Recall
231
Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall
232
Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall
232
Synchronizing with Word Clock and Digital Audio Input
232
Chapter 23. Using the Standalone Software
234
Differences between Standalone Software and a VENUE System
234
System Requirements
234
Installing the Standalone Software
234
Simulating a VENUE Configuration
235
Transfer and Filing Quick Start
235
Exporting System Information and Patchbay Information
236
Part VI Recording and Playback
237
Chapter 24. 2-Track USB Recording and Playback
238
USB Flash Drive Requirements
238
Media Page
238
Selecting Tracks
240
Transport
241
Transport Controls
241
Recording Audio to USB
242
Playing Back Audio from USB
244
Managing USB Audio
246
Using Snapshots to Trigger Transport Commands
247
Using Events to Trigger USB Transport Commands
248
Chapter 25. Pro Tools Recording and Playback
250
Pro Tools Recording and Playback Capabilities and Features
250
Pro Tools Compatibility
250
S3L and Pro Tools Overview
251
Installing Pro Tools
252
Connecting to Pro Tools
253
Enabling Direct Digital Splits
253
Using Virtual Soundcheck
254
Using Pro Tools Assignable I/O
256
Using Input Mode
258
Enabling VENUE Link
258
Using VENUE Link
260
Specifications and Troubleshooting
265
Chapter 26. Mechanical Specifications
266
S3 Control Surface
266
E3 Engine
268
Stage 16
269
Power and Status LED Codes
270
Network Port Snake Act and Sig Leds
270
Chapter 27. Audio Specifications
271
S3 Control Surface Audio Specifications
271
E3 Engine Audio Specifications
274
Stage 16 Audio Specifications
276
Chapter 28. S3L System Signal Flow Diagrams
278
Monitor Bus Signal Flow Diagram
278
Input Signal Flow Diagram
279
Output Signal Flow Diagram
280
Chapter 29. Troubleshooting
281
Problem Solving
281
Hardware Monitoring Window
283
Performing a Soft Reset
284
Hardware Monitoring Window
284
Resetting Hardware Components
285
Offline or Unavailable Devices
285
Utility Mode
285
Resetting the Plug-In Racks
285
Using the System Restore Software
286
Updating Firmware
287
Chapter 30. GPI Port Reference
289
GPI Port Specifications
289
GPI Wiring Diagrams
290
Chapter 31. Ecx Ethernet Control
292
Ecx Capabilities and Features
292
Required Components for Ecx
292
Ecx Host and Client Software
292
Overview of Ecx Setup and Configuration
294
Connecting a Computer Directly
294
Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP
294
Setting IP Addresses
295
Establishing a Wireless Connection
296
Establishing a Wireless Connection
299
Enabling Remote Operation
301
Disconnecting Ecx
301
Changing the Ethernet Control Password
301
Appendix A. E3 Engine Secure USB Port
302
Appendix B. Compliance
304
Environmental Compliance
304
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
304
Index
306
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