Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre
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The Carbon Pre is a serious upgrade for Pro Tools users already invested in the Avid ecosystem. It’s designed to expand your Carbon interface's channel count with exceptional sonic clarity and low noise, making it ideal for professional studios needing high-quality, scalable recording capabilities. The AVB integration is the real game-changer here – it’s a powerful and streamlined workflow.
Product Description
- Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre
- 8-Channel Preamplifier
- Especially suitable as AVB extension of an existing Avid Pro Tools Carbon interface
- Up to two Carbon Pre can be operated in combination with one Carbon base unit with 32 bit / 192 kHz throughout
- Built-in control via Pro Tools software
- Can also be used as a conventional preamp/converter combination with older Pro Tools HD systems and other interfaces.
- Resolution up to 32-bit/192kHz
- Word Clock In/Out
- Dimensions: 19" x 1U x 343 mm
*Inputs:*
- 8x Combo input (XLR/jack
- balanced) with variable Z (input 5-8)
- dynamic range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: - 105 dB (0.00056 %)
- frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- ± 0.1 dB
- EIN: -129 dB (A-weighted)
- 8x Line input (25-pin D-sub
- balanced)
- dynamic range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -106 dB (0.0005 %)
- frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- ± 0.1 dB
- 2x Variable Z Instrument input on the front (6.3 mm jack
- unbalanced)
- dynamic range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007 %)
- frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- ± 0.1 dB
*Outputs:*
- 8x Line output (25-pin D-sub
- balanced)
- dynamic range: 120dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -110dB (0.0003%)
- frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- ±0.1dB
*Included:*
, Pro Tools Carbon Pre, Power cable, Ethernet cable, Rack screws, Rubber feet
*Note:* ADAT interfaces are not available as additional I/Os in the AVB network with Carbon base unit and are only used for connection to older or third-party systems.
- • Exceptional dynamic range (126dB) minimizes noise floor for pristine recordings.
- • Variable input impedance (5-8 channels) tailors preamp response to various mics.
- • Seamless AVB integration expands Avid Pro Tools Carbon workflow significantly.
- • Robust 1U rack design suggests durable build quality for studio environments.
- • High-end price point makes it inaccessible for many home or project studios.
- • Primarily designed for Avid ecosystem; limited standalone functionality.
- • D-Sub connector for line inputs feels dated compared to modern connectivity.
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