Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System

The Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System bridges the gap between the flexibility of native recording and the power of DSP acceleration, giving musicians, producers, and engineers a studio workflow that feels fast, responsive, and ready for serious production work.

Designed specifically for Pro Tools, Carbon delivers ultra-low-latency tracking, premium audio conversion, and deep software integration that keeps creative momentum flowing whether you are recording vocals, tracking full bands, mixing complex sessions, or building productions entirely in the box. At the heart of the Pro Tools Carbon system is Avid’s Hybrid Engine technology, which intelligently shifts plugin processing between your computer’s CPU and onboard DSP processing for optimized performance during recording and mixing. Eight built-in HDX DSP chips provide real-time tracking capabilities with near-zero latency while maintaining access to Pro Tools plugins directly within the session environment. Combined with high-end AD/DA conversion, premium microphone preamps, and extensive analog and digital I/O, Carbon gives studios a powerful all-in-one recording and production centerpiece without requiring a traditional HDX PCIe system. The Pro Tools Carbon also offers flexible expansion through ADAT and Ethernet connectivity, allowing users to integrate additional preamps and expand I/O capacity as production needs grow. From project studios to professional production environments, Carbon delivers the sound quality, workflow efficiency, and tight Pro Tools integration needed to handle demanding modern recording sessions with confidence.

Optional Expansion
Pair your Avid Carbon with the optional Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre to expand your recording setup with additional remote-controlled mic preamps and I/O. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Carbon, Carbon Pre gives users an easy way to scale up for larger tracking sessions while maintaining the low-latency workflow and sound quality of the Carbon ecosystem. It’s an ideal upgrade for studios that need more inputs without changing their existing setup.

Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System Features

• Hybrid audio production system designed specifically for Pro Tools
• Avid Hybrid Engine technology for seamless DSP and native processing
• Eight onboard HDX DSP chips for ultra-low-latency recording workflows
• Premium AD/DA conversion for professional recording and mixing applications
• Eight digitally controlled microphone preamps
• Variable input impedance and onboard instrument inputs
• Integrated monitor control functionality
• Extensive analog and digital I/O for studio integration
• ADAT optical connectivity for system expansion
• Ethernet connectivity for communication and expansion
• Supports real-time plugin tracking within Pro Tools
• Optimized for music production, overdubbing, mixing, and hybrid studio workflows
• Rackmount design for professional studio installations

Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System Specifications

• Combo Mic/Line Inputs: 8 balanced XLR/TRS with Variable Z (impedance) on inputs 5–8
• DB25 Line Inputs: 8 balanced via 25-pin D-sub
• Instrument (Variable Z) Inputs: 2 unbalanced ¼-inch TS
• Digital Inputs:
  • ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz
  • ADAT: 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz
  • ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
• 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
• DB25 Line Outputs: 8 balanced via 25-pin D-sub
• Monitor Outputs: 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS
• Headphone Outputs: 4 stereo ¼-inch TRS
• Digital Outputs:
  • ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1–48 kHz
  • ADAT: 8 channels @ 88.2–96 kHz
  • ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
• 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

Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System Includes

• Avid Pro Tools Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System
• Power Cable
• Ethernet Cable
• Set of Rackmount Screws
• Set of Desktop Feet
• Manufacturer Warranty