VENUE S6L

Morgan initially found the S6L surface unfamiliar, then discovered continuity with earlier VENUE software. He praised the musicality and responsiveness of the onboard EQ and dynamics, suggesting engineers could rely less heavily on plug-ins.

Lemon said the new S6L made a demanding production straightforward: he built 65 snapshots during six hours of rehearsal and particularly valued custom fader layouts and the three configurable control modules.

On his first S6L tour, Price singled out sound quality and ease of operation as its most important advantages. He said it fitted into the touring workflow as though the crew had used it for years.

Hale called the S6L the best-sounding desk he had used, needing little EQ and no plug-ins for this show. He reported no console problems despite carrying a Profile as a ready backup.