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S3 Control Surface

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Control Surface with 16 Motorized Faders, EUCON Support, and Built-in 4 x 6 AVB Audio Interface

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Small format, big mix
Get a streamlined yet versatile mixing system for the modern sound engineer. Based on the award-winning Avid S6 control surface, Avid S3 delivers intelligent control over every aspect of Pro Tools, Media Composer, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Nuendo, Premiere Pro, and other EUCON-enabled audio and video software. All in a more portable and affordable surface. But don’t let its small size fool you. While it’s ideal for space-confined and on-the-go mixing, it packs enormous power to handle large sessions and turn around projects faster. Plus, it pairs perfectly with Avid Dock and the Avid Control app to extend your workflow further.

Get full hands on control
Gain better control over your mix whether you’re making music or sweetening soundtracks. Interact with 16 touch-sensitive, motorized faders to bring more life to your mix. Record-enable tracks right from the surface. Solo, select, and mute channels. Change automation modes. Navigate projects using the touch strip transport controls.

And keep an eye on your levels with the built-in meters.

Access every aspect of your mix
View, access, and adjust multiple facets of your music or soundtrack project quickly using the 32 touch-sensitive, push-button style rotary encoders. Use the top-row channel control encoders to make changes to inputs, inserts, sends, groups, and more. Use the second row of assignable channel encoders separately to control plugins, pan, EQ, compressor, and other parameters. And view names, settings, status, channel metering, and more through the 32 OLED displays.

Plug in and record
No need to use a separate audio interface to record and monitor sessions. Avid S3 features a built-in 4-input, 6-output AVB Core Audio interface to connect your studio (Mac only). Record vocals and instrument performances through two high-quality XLR mic/line inputs and two TRS line inputs. And connect studio speakers, headphones, and other gear to four line outputs and one stereo headphone output.

Gain great mixing flexibility
Avid S3 supports EUCON, a high-speed Ethernet-based technology that enables the hardware to communicate directly with any EUCON-enabled application—and vice-versa. That means you can use it to control Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, and other audio software to speed and ease recording and mixing tasks. And when paired with Avid Dock and/or the free Avid Control app, you gain full monitor control capabilities, touchscreen workflows, and customizable soft keys.

    • Channel strips/faders: 16 (up to 6 fader banks)
    • Encoders: 32 total (each with highresolution OLEDs and tri–color function indicator)— 16 assignable encoders, 8 channel control encoders, 8 global control encoders
    • Metering: 16 10–segment meters, with pre–and post–fade metering options
    • Analog inputs: 4 total—2 XLR mic/line inputs and 2 TRS line inputs for connecting mics, instruments, and other devices for recording
    • (supports 48 kHz and 96 kHz, Mac only—get more details)
    • Analog outputs: 4 total—2 XLR line outputs and 2 TRS line outputs for connecting studio monitors
    • (supports 48 kHz and 96 kHz, Mac only—get more details)
    • Headphone output: 1 (1/4–inch TRS) with level control
    • Ancillary: I/O
    • 2 USB 2.0 ports (for connecting a keyboard and mouse), 1 footswitch port (1/4–inch TRS),
    • Kensington lock slot
    • Height (front, rear w/knobs): 1.3 inches, 2.8 inches (3.2 cm, 7.2cm)
    • Width: 28 inches (71 cm)
    • Depth: 14.3 inches (36.3 cm)
    • Weight: 13.8 lbs (6.2kg)