Avid Pro Tools|Carbon Pre AVB Audio Interface

SKU: AV997410325 MFR: 9900-74103-25
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  • Achieve pristine audio quality with this Pro Tools audio interface, boasting up to 32-bit/192 kHz resolution.
  • Experience ultra-low latency performance for seamless recording sessions using the Carbon Pre AVB interface.
  • Expand your studio's I/O connectivity with 24x24 simultaneous channels on this versatile audio interface.
  • Harness the power of 8 HDX DSP processors, providing 2.8 GHz of aggregated processing for demanding tasks.
  • Remotely control your mic preamps via Pro Tools, optimizing your workflow with this advanced interface.
  • Integrate effortlessly with your existing setup using ADAT, Word Clock, and DB25 connections on this interface.
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Avid Pro Tools|Carbon Pre Specifications

General

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  • Simultaneous I/O

    24 x 24

  • Audio resolution

    Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz

  • Mic preamps

    8

  • Phantom power

    +48V

  • Integrated monitoring and talkback

    No

  • Form factor

    1U rack

Inputs and outputs

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  • Analog inputs

    8 balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs with Variable Z (impedance) on inputs 5-8, remote controllable from Pro Tools
    2 unbalanced Variable Z 1/4-inch TS instrument inputs
    8 balanced line inputs (DB25)

  • Analog outputs

    8 balanced line outputs (DB25)

  • Digital inputs

    ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1-48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2-96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4-192 kHz

  • Digital outputs

    ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1-48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2-96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4-192 kHz

  • Other I/O

    Word Clock I/O

A/D conversion

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  • Mic preamps

    Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
    THD+N: -105 dB (0.00056%)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
    EIN: -129 dB (A-weighted)

  • Line inputs

    Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
    THD+N: -106 dB (0.0005%)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB

  • Line inputs (True Bypass)

    Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
    THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB

  • Instrument inputs

    Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
    THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB

D/A conversion

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  • Line outputs

    Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
    THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB

DSP acceleration

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  • HDX DSP

    8 HDX DSP processors (2.8 GHz aggregated processing)

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.8 x 19 x 13.5" (45 x 482 x 343mm)

  • Weight

    11 lbs (5kg)

  • UPC Code

    724643122621

About Avid Pro Tools|Carbon Pre

Are you looking to enhance your Pro Tools|Carbon-powered studio with additional inputs and unparalleled sound quality The Pro Tools|Carbon Pre AVB Audio Interface is an 8-channel preamp that seamlessly integrates into your setup, allowing you to expand your recording capabilities up to 24 channels of mic/line inputs. This state-of-the-art preamp boasts the same transparent design and stacked Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) found in the Pro Tools|Carbon, ensuring 32-bit conversion for capturing every sonic detail with precision.

The Pro Tools|Carbon Pre is not just about expansion; it's about exceptional audio fidelity. Experience impeccable sound quality from capture to output, thanks to superior audio conversion, double resolution clocking, and the most transparent preamp design Pro Tools has ever offered. Capture performances with the greatest depth, dimension, and clarity, and tailor the tone of any microphone or instrument with the Variable Z impedance switching feature.

Speed up your workflow with the convenience of remote preamp control. Adjust phantom power, gain, and impedance settings directly within Pro Tools for all connected Pro Tools|Carbon interfaces. With instant session recall, you can effortlessly switch between projects without the hassle of manual reconfiguration, saving valuable time in the studio.

The Pro Tools|Carbon Pre is not only perfect for large tracking sessions and multi-mic live recordings but also offers versatility with its connectivity options. Each unit provides eight mic/line preamps, eight line outputs, two Variable Z instrument inputs, 8 x 8 line I/O, ADAT I/O, and Word Clock I/O, ensuring you have all the connections you need for any recording scenario.

For those with existing Pro Tools | HD systems seeking to expand their mic pre capabilities, the Pro Tools|Carbon Pre serves as an ideal 8-channel preamp expansion unit. Remotely control and recall all preamp settings from Pro Tools, or replace an aging Pro Tools | PRE for improved performance and pristine sound quality. Integrate up to nine Carbon Pres through your interface's ADAT inputs for comprehensive configuration options.

EUCON-enabled, the Pro Tools|Carbon Pre integrates flawlessly with Avid control surfaces, offering seamless recording and mix control. Whether used as a standalone preamp to enhance other systems or as part of a Carbon Expanded system, the Pro Tools|Carbon Pre AVB Audio Interface is a versatile and powerful addition to any professional recording environment, delivering the quality and control needed to elevate your productions.

Avid Pro Tools|Carbon Pre Features

  • Pro Tools|Carbon or ADAT interface for system expansion; can also be used as a standalone mic preamp
  • 2 AVB Ethernet ports for Pro Tools|Carbon I/O expansion
  • Pro Tools|Carbon supports up to two Pro Tools|Carbon Pre interfaces for up to 24 mic/line inputs and 24 line outputs
  • ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1-48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2-96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4-192 kHz
  • 8 HDX DSP processors (2.8 GHz aggregated processing)

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Achieve pristine audio quality with this Pro Tools audio interface, boasting up to 32-bit/192 kHz resolution.
  • Experience ultra-low latency performance for seamless recording sessions using the Carbon Pre AVB interface.
  • Expand your studio's I/O connectivity with 24x24 simultaneous channels on this versatile audio interface.
  • Harness the power of 8 HDX DSP processors, providing 2.8 GHz of aggregated processing for demanding tasks.
  • Remotely control your mic preamps via Pro Tools, optimizing your workflow with this advanced interface.
  • Integrate effortlessly with your existing setup using ADAT, Word Clock, and DB25 connections on this interface.

What's in the box:

  • Avid Pro Tools|Carbon Pre AVB Audio Interface
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Power Cable
  • Rackmount Screws and Desktop Feet
  • Avid 1 Year Limited Warranty