Versatile and Powerful Control for Pro Tools
From music mixing to post-production, Avid Pro Tools | S3 delivers the functionality you need in a sleek, ergonomic mixing control surface plus an AVB audio interface. It's ready to provide comprehensive control over any EUCON-enabled software, including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro, Media Composer, and others. You'll be able to create and record tracks, write automation, instantiate plug-ins, manage routing, and do just about anything else you used to do with a mouse and keyboard. And with its integrated 4 x 6 AVB audio interface, Avid Pro Tools | S3 is ready for professional recording and mixing wherever you are.
Complete control for your studio
The intuitive layout of Avid Pro Tools | S3, with full support for EUCON-enabled software, puts virtually all software parameters at your fingertips. In addition to simple tasks like adjusting fader levels and pan positions, Pro Tools | S3 allows you to instantiate plugins, configure aux sends, edit regions, apply fades, and more. Even if you work with multiple DAWs, Pro Tools | S3 is ready to make your workflow smoother than ever.
Define your own workflow with custom mixer layouts
You can create up to 12 custom mixer layouts for Avid Pro Tools | S3, available for instant recall at any time. Create layouts for editing, mixing, recording, and anything else you do regularly, with all your most-used functions placed exactly where you want them. One of the most versatile and comprehensive control surfaces.
Record and monitor directly from your control surface
It's more than a powerful control surface - Pro Tools | S3 is equipped with a 4-in/6-out AVB audio interface, allowing you to record and monitor without the need for an additional audio interface. In fact, you can even use Pro Tools | S3 as a traditional mixing console, using the audio inputs and outputs only as a monitoring section with volume control, attenuation, trimming and mono summing. This effectively makes Pro Tools | S3 a combination of control surface, audio interface and mixer, creating the perfect solution for producers, mixing engineers and musicians.
Uses premium components from the S6 console
You'll immediately realize the quality of the investment as soon as you get your hands on the Pro Tools | S3. It uses the same faders, buttons, knobs, OLED displays and color coding system as Avid's high-end S6 console. You'll get the world-class feel, resolution, and feedback needed to handle any mixing task with ease.
AVID CONTROL APP
Control your favorite audio and video software directly from your iOS, Android, or Fire OS tablet or smartphone. With the newly updated Avid Control app, you can record and mix music and audio faster and easier than working with just a mouse and keyboard. And when used with the Avid S1, Avid S3, Avid S4, Avid S6, or Avid Dock, you get new tactile workflows and personalized control. Best of all - it's free!
CHARACTERISTICS:
EUCON-enabled control surface for Pro Tools and other DAWs
Record and monitor directly via the integrated AVB audio interface
Compact, ergonomic design that easily fits into modern workflows
Customize up to 12 control layouts for different tasks and recall them instantly
Simplifies production workflow, even if you work with multiple DAWs
Ribbon controller for intuitive transport navigation
Combine it with Pro Tools | Dock and the free Pro Tools app | Control for a whole new level of tactile control.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Mixer
Faders/Channels: 16 x 100mm (Motorized)
Number of faders/channels: 16
Encoders/Pots: Total of 32: 16 x Assignable, 8 x Channel Control, 8 x Global Control
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR (Mic/Line), 2 x 1/4" (Line), 1 x 1/4" (Foot Control)
Analog outputs: 2 x XLR (Line), 2 x 1/4" (Line), 1 x 1/4" (Headphones)
USB: 2 x USB Type A (Keyboard and mouse only)
Data input/output: 2 x Ethernet
Operating system requirements - Mac: OS X 10.9 or later
Height: 1.3" (Front), 2.8" (Back with buttons)
Width: 28"
Depth: 14.3"
Weight: 13.8 lbs. (approximately 6.26 kg)
Manufacturer Part Number: 9900-65399-15B
