Venue Updates 4.5 and EuControl 3.2 for Avid S3L, available in the third quarter of 2014

Share previews between two or more systems, creating custom fader layers for each snapshot and working with the S3 surface as an audio interface and standalone EuCon controller are some of the features that Neotécnica will have available through Avid in the third quarter of 2014 for the S3L live mixing and production system.

Avid has announced the release of the Venue.4.5 and EuControl software updates 3.2 for the S3L live mixing and production system, which will be available in the Spanish market through Neotechnics in the third quarter of this year.

To the already known qualities of S3L, such as the recording of 64 tracks to Pro Tools via Ethernet and sound from its HDX processing engine, functions such as 'I/O sharing' and 'gain tracking' are now added, that allow multiple S3L systems connected in an Ethernet AVB network to share I/O racks. To which is also added the ability to work with AAX plug-ins of 64 Bit, and the S3 surface is given functionality to operate as a controller and standalone audio interface, Compatible with Pro Tools and the most popular DAWs.

Gain tracking: Mixing independence

Several S3L systems can now work networked, with their respective operators, and all of them can share the Stage16 remote input and output racks, with independent gain settings for each system. Concretely, Gain changes made by one technician do not affect other technicians (FOH and monitors, for example), even if they are working on the same shared previews.

This is possible thanks to the 'gain tracking' functionality (Gain Tracking), that performs automatic compensation on all channels. Technicians do not have to worry about this aspect and always maintain their individual input gain control in the range of +10 dB a +60 db.

The exceptional dynamic range of the S3L system allows this compensation to be achieved while maintaining optimal sound quality. This feature is unique and marks a distance from the 'digital trim' solution used by other systems, since the latter has a limited dynamic range that can easily be overcome by analog gain fluctuations, giving rise to digital distortion or audio cuts.

Greater customizability

The Venue Software 4.5 offers the ability to customize the S3 surface fader layer for each snapshot, according to the preferences and needs of each technician and each moment. This function allows you to access faders and other important controls without having to go to the different banks (Layers) of the system.

Faster access to channels is also possible thanks to the 'spill' function for VCAs and groups, that allows VCAs and groups to be assigned to specific faders selected by the user. Another novelty at the control level is the possibility of transferring the graphic EQ bands to the faders when making adjustments.

Plugin expansion thanks to AAX64 support

With the new support for AAX DSP plugins from 64 Many more processing tools are available, derived directly from developments made for Pro Tools HDX systems, so it is now possible to recreate the same studio processing live.

Another new feature is that it is now possible to use a single system to mix and record live performances, as well as to carry out the mixing and post-production in the studio of the recorded material. Thanks to full EuCon support, that arrives via the EuCon software update 3.2, the S3 surface is no longer only the control surface of the S3L live system, but also an advanced standalone controller for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and other popular DAWs. In addition, S3 surface can function as an audio interface 4×4, thus providing the possibility of recording in the studio, Hotel Rooms, etc.

Throughout the third quarter of 2014 Venue software updates will be available 4.5 and EuControl 3.2, and at that time buyers of an S3L system will receive such updates directly into their Avid user accounts at the time of activating the system software and plug-in bundle (included with the Engine E3).

Existing users of S3L systems who have previously activated their system's software and plug-in bundle will receive Venue software updates 4.5 and EuControl directly into your Avid user accounts to download. This link provides more detailed information and schematics about the new networking possibilities of the SL3 system.

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