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Avid Technology S3L System Manual (313 pages)

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Brand: Avid Technology | Category: DJ Equipment | Size: 19 MB

Important Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
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Part I Overview

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Chapter 1. Introduction to the S3L System

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- 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

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Part II Description

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Chapter 3. S3L System Control Overview

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- 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

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- Banking Channels
  51
- Selecting and Targeting Channels
  52
- Screen Controls
  54
- Screen Shortcuts
  55
- Type Text Search
  58
Chapter 5. Channel Control

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Chapter 6. Options

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers

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Chapter 12. Patchbay

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- 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

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- 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

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- Muting Channels
  138
- Using Mute Groups
  138
Part IV Processing

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Chapter 15. Dynamics

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- Dynamics Overview
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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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Chapter 19. Shows and File Management

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- Creating Shows
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- Loading a Show
  180
- Working with Presets
  181
- Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets
  183
- Undoing Changes Using the History Feature
  184
Chapter 20. Snapshots

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- Snapshots Page
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- 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

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- 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

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Chapter 23. Using the Standalone Software

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Part VI Recording and Playback

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Chapter 24. 2-Track USB Recording and Playback

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- 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

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- 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
  
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Chapter 26. Mechanical Specifications

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- 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

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Chapter 28. S3L System Signal Flow Diagrams

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- Monitor Bus Signal Flow Diagram
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- Input Signal Flow Diagram
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- Output Signal Flow Diagram
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Chapter 29. Troubleshooting

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- 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

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- GPI Port Specifications
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- GPI Wiring Diagrams
  290
Chapter 31. Ecx Ethernet Control

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- 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

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Appendix B. Compliance

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- Environmental Compliance
  304
- EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
  304
Index

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Avid Technology S3L System Manual (313 pages)

Table of Contents

Part I Overview

Chapter 1. Introduction to the S3L System

Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting

Part II Description

Chapter 3. S3L System Control Overview

Chapter 4. Banking and Selecting Channels

Chapter 5. Channel Control

Chapter 6. Options

Signal Routing

Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing

Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing

Chapter 9. Groups

Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups

Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers

Chapter 12. Patchbay

Chapter 13. Solo and Monitor Busses

Chapter 14. Muting and Mute Groups

Part IV Processing

Chapter 15. Dynamics

Chapter 16. EQ

Chapter 17. Plug-Ins

Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts

Chapter 19. Shows and File Management

Chapter 20. Snapshots

Chapter 21. Events

Chapter 22. Synchronization

Chapter 23. Using the Standalone Software

Part VI Recording and Playback

Chapter 24. 2-Track USB Recording and Playback

Chapter 25. Pro Tools Recording and Playback

Specifications and Troubleshooting

Chapter 26. Mechanical Specifications

Chapter 27. Audio Specifications

Chapter 28. S3L System Signal Flow Diagrams

Chapter 29. Troubleshooting

Chapter 30. GPI Port Reference

Chapter 31. Ecx Ethernet Control

Appendix A. E3 Engine Secure USB Port

Appendix B. Compliance

Index

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