Sonically exceptional, Pro Tools | Carbon Pre is an 8-channel preamp that provides the same transparent preamp design and stacked ADCs as Carbon, providing 32-bit conversion to capture every sonic detail. With a Carbon Expanded system, you can tap into the Pro Tools Hybrid Engine for low-latency input processing—with remote preamp control through Pro Tools. Or use Carbon Pre to expand or replace preamps in a Pro Tools | HD system.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Pro Tools | Carbon
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Pro Tools | Carbon Pre
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System requirements
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Avid-qualified Ethernet or Thunderbolt-equipped macOS-based computer (see details)
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Pro Tools | Carbon or ADAT interface for system expansion; can also be used as a standalone mic preamp
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General
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Simultaneous I/O
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25 x 34
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24 x 24
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Audio resolution
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Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz
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Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz
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Mic preamps
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8
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8
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Phantom power
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+48V
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+48V
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Integrated monitoring and talkback
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No
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Form factor
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1U rack
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1U rack
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Dimensions (H x W x D)
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1.8 x 19 x 13.5 inches (45 x 482 x 343 mm)
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1.8 x 19 x 13.5 inches (45 x 482 x 343 mm)
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Weight
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17.3 lbs (7.8 kg)
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11 lbs (5 kg)
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Connectivity
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2 AVB Ethernet ports for host connection and expansion
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2 AVB Ethernet ports for Pro Tools | Carbon I/O expansion
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Maximum I/O expansion
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Pro Tools | Carbon supports up to two Pro Tools | Carbon Pre interfaces for up to 24 mic/line inputs and 24 line outputs
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Inputs and outputs
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Analog inputs
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Analog outputs
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Digital inputs
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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Digital outputs
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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Digital outputs
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
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Other I/O
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A/D conversion
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Mic preamps
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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) |
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) |
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Line inputs
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Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -106 dB (0.0005%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -106 dB (0.0005%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
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Line inputs (True Bypass)
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Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
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Instrument inputs
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Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
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D/A conversion
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Line outputs
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Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.1 dB |
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Monitor outputs
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Headphone outputs
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DSP acceleration
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8 HDX DSP processors (2.8 GHz aggregated processing)
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What’s included
- Pro Tools | Carbon Pre 8 Channel Mic Pre
- Power cable
- Ethernet cable
- Rackmount screws and desktop feet
- Registration card
https://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-carbon/carbon-pre
