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Technical Specifications

  Pro Tools | Carbon Pro Tools | Carbon Pre
System requirements Avid-qualified Ethernet or Thunderbolt-equipped macOS-based computer (see details) Pro Tools | Carbon or ADAT interface for system expansion; can also be used as a standalone mic preamp
General
Simultaneous I/O 25 x 34 24 x 24
Audio resolution Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz
Mic preamps 8 8
Phantom power +48V +48V
Integrated monitoring and talkback Yes No
Form factor 1U rack 1U rack
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.8 x 19 x 13.5 inches (45 x 482 x 343 mm) 1.8 x 19 x 13.5 inches (45 x 482 x 343 mm)
Weight 17.3 lbs (7.8 kg) 11 lbs (5 kg)
Connectivity 2 AVB Ethernet ports for host connection and expansion 2 AVB Ethernet ports for Pro Tools | Carbon I/O expansion
Maximum 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
Inputs and outputs
Analog inputs
  • 8 balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs with Variable Z (impedance) on inputs 5–8, remote controllable from Pro Tools— learn more
  • 2 unbalanced Variable Z 1/4-inch TS instrument inputs
  • 8 balanced line inputs (DB25)
  • 8 balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs with Variable Z (impedance) on inputs 5–8, remote controllable from Pro Tools— learn more
  • 2 unbalanced Variable Z 1/4-inch TS instrument inputs
  • 8 balanced line inputs (DB25)
Analog outputs
  • 8 balanced line outputs (DB25)
  • 2 balanced 1/4-inch TRS monitor outputs
  • 4 stereo 1/4-inch TRS headphone 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
  • Footswitch input
  • Word Clock I/O
A/D conversion
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
Line outputs Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Monitor outputs
  • Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
  
Headphone outputs
  • Power: 100 mW into 300 Ohm; 200 mW into 32 Ohm
  • Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N (32 Ohm): -87 dB (0.0045%)
  • THD+N (300 Ohm): -100 dB (0.001%)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
 
DSP acceleration
HDX DSP 8 HDX DSP processors (2.8 GHz aggregated processing)  

 

What’s included

Pro Tools | Carbon Pro Tools | Carbon Pre
  • Pro Tools | Carbon Pre audio interface
  • Power cable
  • Ethernet cable
  • Rackmount screws and desktop feet
  • Registration card