World-Class Control Surface for Smaller Studios
How about having an industry-standard Avid S6 control surface in a more compact and affordable unit? Designed for small to medium-sized music and audio post-production studios, the Avid S4 accelerates your workflow with the same award-winning workflows in a simplified semi-modular surface with intelligent DAW control. The S4 is a modular system available in three standard configurations and customizable with a selection of specialized optional modules. Whether you're a music creator, sound designer or post-production professional working in immersive audio formats, or an administrator at an educational institution, you'll find the Avid S4 an ideal solution for your workflow.
Modules included in the Avid S4 8 Control Surface:
The S4 is semi-modular, allowing you to configure a control surface with up to three channel modules (for 8, 16 or 24 faders, depending on configuration), four display modules, and up to three optional modules to suit your viewing needs. workflow. The main components that come with all Avid S4 configurations include the S4 Frame, Master Touch Module, Channel Strip Module, and Automation Module. The fully integrated channel module and pre-assembled frame make setup quick, so you're ready to go in no time.
S4 Frame: Pre-assembled frame layout for your control surface, available in 3-, 4-, or 5-foot widths to accommodate configurations of up to three channel modules.
Channel Strip Module: Lets you control track levels, plug-ins, and other parameters via eight channel faders, 32 top-illuminated buttons (four per channel), and additional keys and switches.
Master Touch Module: Offers quick access to your mix and control parameters via a 12.1-inch touchscreen, plus eight adjacent rotary encoders and other dedicated buttons and keys.
Automation Module: Allows you to navigate and automate projects efficiently, with a complete transport control section that includes a shuttle/jog wheel, a focus fader, automation control, a numeric keypad, and additional keys and switches.
Get the power of the S6 in a smaller footprint.
Take control of multiple DAWs: Like the S6, the S4 is built with EUCON technology, offering deep, unmatched DAW integration to access and control Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro and other audio and video software directly from your computer. touch screen and surface, even two different applications simultaneously. From editing plugins and writing automation to performing complex tasks with a single keystroke, it accelerates your efficiency like only an Avid control surface can.
Better and faster mixes:
Adding a surface to your Pro Tools setup provides a huge productivity boost. From tweaking plugins and writing automation to performing complex tasks with a single key shortcut, the S4 will streamline and accelerate your workflow, allowing you to mix faster and more efficiently, focusing on what matters most: your mixing. From scrolling high-resolution Pro Tools waveforms to viewing channel meters, mix groups, EQ curves, and automation data, the S4 delivers comprehensive visual feedback and insights into your session so you can create great-sounding mixes with confidence.
Unmatched hands-on control across multiple DAWs:
The S4 is powered by EuCon, a high-speed control protocol developed by Avid that enables deep hardware/software integration with Pro Tools, Nuendo, Pyramix, Logic Pro, Cubase and other audio software via Ethernet, at 250 times the speed and eight times the resolution of MIDI. EuCon automatically detects which application is in the foreground and instantly adjusts the high-resolution touchscreen, displays, motorized faders, and control suite to match. With the S4, you can even mix tracks from two different DAWs simultaneously.
Create Dolby Atmos mixes quickly and easily:
With Avid S4 and Pro Tools | Ultimate, you'll have the industry's most efficient Dolby Atmos mixing workflow, with unprecedented integration for faster project delivery. Plus, the S4's compact size makes it easy to equip smaller rooms for immersive audio. And with easily assignable talkback, listenback, and speaker sources and levels, the S4 makes monitoring everything from simple headphone mixes for recording music to complex surround formats a simple task.
For music
Gain the creative skills you need to tackle stereo and Dolby Atmos music projects. The S4 is perfect for smaller recording studios, independent post-production music/audio mixers, and smaller rooms and mastering suites in larger music studios.
To the classroom
The S4 offers a more affordable solution for teaching students the music and audio post-production workflows they will need for a successful career in the media and entertainment industry. Plus, it can be customized to support any class curriculum.
For audio post-production
Bring the S6's robust workflows to your smaller rooms for immersive audio mixing, sound design, ADR, and editing. The S4 gives you the versatility you need to tackle any project, from film, TV and OTT media to commercials and games.
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!
Avid S4 16-faders/4-foot FEATURES:
Hands-on mixing for smaller studios
16 faders, 4-foot base system
2 channel strip modules (CSM)
Master Touch Module (MTM)
Main Automation Module (MAM)
64 illuminated knobs on top
12.1-inch multi-point touchscreen
Transport control, shuttle/jog wheel
1 year of ExpertPlus coverage with hardware support.
S4 structure with 4 compartments; filler panels/plates on a 4-foot frame.
High-speed EuCon Ethernet protocol
Deep hardware/software integration with Pro Tools, Nuendo, Pyramix, Logic Pro, Cubase and more.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Height: 2.3" to 5.6" / 5.8 to 14.2 cm (front to back)
Width: 49.6" / 126 cm
Depth: 28.8" / 73.1 cm
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Customize your surface with optional modules:
Want to add a Joystick Module, Post Module, or Attention Knob Module to an S4 control surface? Contact! Avid S4 Lift Kits come with all the necessary components to raise the angle of module options, aligning them with Channel Modules, providing better visibility and easier interaction. Available in single-bay, two-bay and expansion kits, the lifts are easy to install and can be fitted into as many bays as needed.
Display Module: Get a comprehensive visual view of your mix with a high-resolution TFT display that can display everything from channel names, meters, routing, groups and DAW affiliation, to scrolling Pro Tools waveforms, master meters and much more.
Joystick Module: Mix surround sound and immersive audio projects, including Dolby Atmos and Ambisonics, using dual touch-sensitive joysticks with TFT and OLED displays to precisely position sounds.
Post-production Module: Complete post-production projects faster with a module that lets you switch between listening to recorded tracks/stems and their inputs via two rows of 10 PEC/Direct buttons, ensuring they sound identical before you start recording.
Attention Button Module: Add an additional 32 top-illuminated buttons to your surface (or up to 64 with two modules), providing additional assignable controls and visual feedback for adjusting attention strip functions, including plugins, EQ, DYN, and panning.
