EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Avid Technology, Inc.

Burlington, Massachusetts

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (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, 333-200139, 333-218677, 333-225279) of Avid technology, Inc. of our reports dated March 14, 2019, relating to the consolidated financial statements, and the effectiveness of Avid Technology, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Form 10-K.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

March 14, 2019