Setting Up a VENUE S6L System for the First Time 9
Cabling Requirements
While operating your S6L system, be sure to follow these guidelines.
Power Connections
Power connections on all S6L system devices are auto voltage-selecting (100 to 240V nominal, 90-260V maximal, 50–60 Hz).
Make sure your power source is correctly rated for the number of units you are connecting. A surge-protected power source (not
included) is highly recommended.
Audio Network Connections
This section describes the audio network cabling requirements for S6L system components. Audio network connections between
S6L system components can be made using either copper or fiber-optic audio network cables. Cable types can be mixed within a
system, but only one type of connection (copper or fiber) should be used per audio network connection.
Copper
Shielded Cat 5e (350 MHz) or better Ethernet cable with Neutrik etherCON
connectors are required, supporting a distance of up to
100 meters per connection.
Fiber-Optic
S6L systems support single-mode fiber (SMF) or multi-mode fiber (MMF) cable to make audio network connections between com-
ponents, as follows:
SMF
Requires single-mode 9/125 OS1 or OS2 cables with duplex LC connectors and two qualified single-mode SFP transceivers
per connection, supporting distances of up to 10 kilometers
MMF
Requires multi-mode 50/125 OM2 or better cables with duplex LC connectors and two qualified multi-mode SFP transceiver
modules per connection, supporting distances of up to 500 meters.
Pro Tools Connections
Shielded Cat 5e (350 MHz) or better Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors is required for the AVB audio connections to Pro Tools.
Some Pro Tools computers also require a Thunderbolt-to-Gigabit Ethernet adapter(s) for connecting to the Thunderbolt port of a
qualified Pro Tools computer. Visit
www.avid.com/S6Lsupport for complete Pro Tools system requirements.
ECx Ethernet Control Connections
Standard Cat 5e Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors are supported for ECx remote control connections to a client computer or
wireless/wired router.
Option Card Connections
For connection requirements and guidelines for Option cards such as WSG-HD Waves SoundGrid Option Cards and MADI-192
MADI Option Cards, see their respective guides (included with the cards, and available for download from your Avid account).
For more information on connecting S6L system components, see S6L Network Connections.
Visit
www.avid.com/S6Lsupport for a list of qualified SFP transceivers for use with S6L systems.
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