Exhibit 23.3
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               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement
of Avid Technology, Inc. on Form S-8 to register 200,000 shares of Common Stock
to be issued by Avid Technology, Inc. of our report dated April 21, 1994, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Digidesign,
Inc. referred to in both of the Avid Technology, Inc.'s Current Reports on Form
8-K dated January 6, 1995 and June 13, 1995, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                       /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

                                       ERNST & YOUNG LLP


San Jose, California
July 25, 1996