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Avid - Pro Tools | Carbon

Avid - Pro Tools | Carbon
by Avid
$4,199.00 - $4,199.00
$4,199.00
$4,199.00 - $4,199.00
$4,199.00

Built to capture brilliance. And ready for yours.

With superior sound quality and intelligent software integration, Pro Tools | Carbon removes barriers to creativity, so you can bring out the best in your performance and capture it beautifully. Whether using a single interface or a Carbon Expanded system with Pro Tools | Carbon Pre, you can bring the power and sound of our flagship Pro Tools | HDX system anywhere you want to record.

Includes

  • Pro Tools | Carbon audio interface
  • Pro Tools Ultimate perpetual license and software bundle with 1-year Software Updates + Support Plan
  • Carbon premium plugin bundle
  • Power cable
  • Ethernet cable
  • Rackmount screws and desktop feet
  • Registration card

Power and simplicity that drive your creative spark

With HDX DSP acceleration under the hood and deep Pro Tools integration, Carbon enables you to record, edit, and mix in a single application without bouncing between software. Create in the moment, free from technical hassles. And focus on the music you’re making—not what you’re making it with.

No latency. Period.

Carbon is cut from the same cloth as our flagship Pro Tools systems used in the world’s most acclaimed studios. Its custom-designed FPGA and eight HDX DSPs achieve remarkable sub-1 ms recording latency and free up your computer to run big, plugin-heavy sessions smoothly.

Get the Ultimate toolset

Pro Tools | Carbon comes with a Pro Tools Ultimate Perpetual license, providing the complete advanced toolset, plus a massive collection of plugins, loops, and sounds. And with Carbon turbocharging the experience, you can act on inspiration the instant it strikes.

    "Carbon is the perfect solution for songwriting. It lets music makers focus on what’s important—their music."

      DANIEL SANINT
      MANAGER/PARTNER
      FLUX STUDIOS
      ANDRÉ 3000, DUA LIPA, JON BATISTE

      ________________________________________
      System Requirements

      Channels of I/O
      Analog:
      8 Inputs / 18 Outputs
      ADAT:
      16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
      Maximum Sampling Rate
      192 kHz / 32-Bit
      Number of Microphone Inputs
      8 Preamps
      Analog Audio I/O
      8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
      1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line Input (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
      2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input
      2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
      1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/Monitor Output (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
      4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
      Digital Audio I/O
      2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
      2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
      OS Compatibility
      macOS 10.15.7 or Later
      *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Power Requirements
      AC Input
      Channels of I/O
      Analog:
      8 Inputs / 18 Outputs
      ADAT:
      16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
      Maximum Sampling Rate
      192 kHz / 32-Bit
      Number of Microphone Inputs
      8 Preamps
      Input Level Adjustment
      1 x Knob
      Expansion Slots
      No
      Signal Processing
      Gain/Trim Range
      Mic/Hi-Z Inputs:
      +3 to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps)
      Line Inputs:
      +6 to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps)
      Connectivity
      Analog Audio I/O
      8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
      1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line Input (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
      2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input
      2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
      1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/Monitor Output (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
      4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
      Phantom Power
      48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
      Digital Audio I/O
      2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
      2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
      Host Connection / USB
      No
      Host Connection Protocol
      No
      USB (Non-Host)
      No
      Sync I/O
      1 x BNC Word Clock Input
      1 x BNC Word Clock Output
      Network I/O
      2 x RJ45 Ethernet
      MIDI I/O
      No
      Other I/O
      1 x 1/4" Footswitch Input
      Performance
      Frequency Response
      Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:
      20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
      Line, Headphone, Monitor Outputs:
      20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
      Maximum Input Level
      Mic/Line Inputs:
      +24 dBu
      Hi-Z Inputs:
      +15.7 dBV
      Maximum Output Level
      Line/Monitor Outputs:
      +24 dBu
      Headphone Output Power
      100 mW into 300 Ohms
      200 mW into 32 Ohms
      Impedance
      Mic Inputs:
      1 to 50 Kilohms
      Hi-Z Inputs:
      32 to 1000 Kilohms 
      Dynamic Range
      Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:
      126 dB (A-Weighted)
      Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:
      125 dB (A-Weighted)
      DB-25 Line Inputs:
      126 dB (A-Weighted)
      1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:
      125 dB (A-Weighted)
      Line/Monitor Outputs:
      120 dB (A-Weighted)
      Headphone Outputs:
      116 dB (A-Weighted)
      SNR
      Mic Inputs:
      -126 dB (A-Weighted)
      Line Inputs:
      -125 dB (A-Weighted)
      Hi-Z:
      -122 dB (A-Weighted)
      Line/Monitor Outputs:
      -120 dB (A-Weighted)
      Headphone Outputs:
      -116 dB (A-Weighted)
      THD+N
      Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:
      -105 dB / 0.00056%
      Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:
      -103 dB / 0.0007%
      DB-25 Line Inputs:
      -114 dB / 0.0002%
      1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:
      -103 dB / 0.0007%
      Line/Monitor Outputs:
      -110 dB / 0.0003%
      Headphone Outputs:
      -87 dB / 0.0045% (32-Ohm Load)
      -100 dB / 0.001% (300-Ohm Load)
      EIN
      Mic Inputs:
      -129 dB A-Weighted
      Digital Audio
      Sample Rates
      44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
      Sample Rate Conversion
      No
      Bit Depths
      32-Bit
      Latency
      < 1 ms (Recording)
      Sync Sources
      ADAT, Internal, Word Clock
      Audio Storage & Playback
      Memory Card Slot
      No
      Compatibility
      OS Compatibility
      macOS 10.15.7 or Later
      *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Included Software
      Pro Tools Standard 1-Year Subscription with Perpetual Parachute
      Compatible Software (Not Included)
      Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
      Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
      Core Audio (Mac)
      Mobile Device Compatibility
      No
      Required Hardware
      Available Ethernet Port
      Internet Connection
      Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download

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