Connect up to 64 analog, digital, and/or Dante inputs to your Venue | S6L system with the Avid Venue Stage 64, a 10 RU I/O rack that offers maximum flexibility to support the biggest productions. This Venue Stage 64 comes with no I/O card installed.

The rack supports up to 64 inputs and 32 outputs (choose from a variety of analog I/O, digital I/O, and Dante card options). Network up to three Stage 64 racks together to reach the maximum 192 inputs supported by the E6L-192 engine. Scale your I/O, get more I/O distribution flexibility, or add local I/O by mixing and matching Stage 64 with other VENUE | S6L I/O racks.

The Venue Stage 64 comes with three years of Avid Advantage Elite Live support—the company's highest level of service available to customers who work in the most mission-critical live sound environments.

For VENUE | S6L Systems    No I/O Card Included    Supports up to 64 Inputs and 32 Outputs    64-Channel Dual-MADI Split    96 kHz Sample Rate    12 Card Slots    1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone Jack    Word Clock I/O    10 RU Rack    Dual Redundant Internal PSUs

• Comes with no I/O card installed
• Supports up to 64 inputs and 32 outputs at 96 kHz (choose from a variety of analog I/O, digital I/O, and Dante card options
• 12 I/O card slots
• Ethernet AVB ports: two selectable as etherCON (copper) or SFP (fiber), with redundant ring topology; supports Luminex GigaCore 26i and GigaCore 10 AVB switches for redundant star configuration
• Dual MADI output offers direct split of all 64 inputs
• 1/4" TRS stereo headphone jack with volume control; display for channel selection
• Word Clock I/O: BNC, 75-ohm coaxial
• Power supply: Dual redundant internal PSUs
• 10 RU rack

• Plan duration: 3-year Avid Advantage Elite Live plan included with all S6L system purchases; renewable annually thereafter
• Access: dedicated Avid live sound support available 24x7 worldwide by phone or web
• Phone support: unlimited calls with the highest priority response time
• Web support: unlimited support cases with fast response time (within 1 hour)
• Software upgrades: Avid VENUE software upgrades included; available for download upon release through your Avid Account (Pro Tools software comes with a 1-year Annual Upgrade Plan)
• Case escalation: critical priority escalation and management provided as needed
• Hardware coverage: advance hardware exchange provided with same-day shipping (requests must be received by 3 pm local time)
• Onsite support: At Avid’s discretion

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the typical lifespan of this mixer assuming near constant up time?

A: There is no way to really answer this question. Like anything else if the unit is kept in good condition and given proper maintenance it should last a long time. If the enviornment is dirty, does a lot of traveling from gig to gig and it get's banged around alot it wil not last as long.

Q: 2. Is the etho port DANTE compatible? Is there remote access for mixing over WAN?

A: This is not Dante compatible. You can mix using another compatible device on the same network like a computer, iOS device, Android device or laptop that is Android 5.0 or Later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, iOS 9.3 or Later, macOS 10.8.5 or Later.

Q: 3. Can the HDMI output be used as an edit monitor output?

A: Yes, the HDMI output is intended for exactly such use. It can be used to be sent to an edit monitor.

Q: 4. does this come with the rack rails and what shelves come with it ?

A: The Gator Frameworks Elite Series Furniture Sidecar Rack Cabinet comes without rack rails or shelves, which are optional and available separately.

Q: 5. Does this AppleCare plan cover the new MacBook Pros with Touch Bar?

A: This will be the correct plan for the new 15 models.

Q: 6. Will the mix settings remain after the controlling device, such as a PC, is removed or powered down? I'd like to set fixed levels for keyboards, then run this stand-alone, if possible.

A: Yes, the mix settings will remain if the control software is powered down.

Q: 7. Does this have a fan? I am concerned about cooling.

A: This does not have a built in fan, and under normal operating conditions does not generate much heat. It can be operated in environmental conditions of up to 104 degrees. If you are putting it in a rack along with other equipment, especially power amps, you may want to consider a rack mount fan, which is an easy solution, or there are studio racks with fans built in. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1337016-REG/ac_infinity_ai_cp2h_cloudplate_x7_rack_mount.html

Q: 8. How many RU does this take up? Looks like 3?

A: The Allen & Heath AR2412 24x12 Main Remote Stage Rack for GLD & Qu Mixers occupies 3 RU.

Q: 9. Can Presonus's NSB 8.8 stagebox be used to expand the number of inputs that can be mixed with this mixer?

A: Yes, the PreSonus StudioLive 16R Stage Box and Rack Mixer can be expanded by using the PreSonus NSB 8.8 8 x 8 AVB-Networked Stage Box.

Q: 10. can I use this as a Audio Interface for Multitrack recordings?

A: No it is designed for live performance use. There is a USB interface however.