Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-42569, 333-56631, 333-60181, 333-73321, 333-87539, 333-33674, 333-37952, 333-48338, 333-48340, 333-64016, 333-75470, 333-151202 and 333-200139 each on Form S-8 of our report dated March 15, 2016, relating to the financial statements of Avid Technology, Inc., appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Avid Technology, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016.