Carbon is a line of high-performance professional audio interfaces and hybrid production systems developed by Avid for music recording and mixing.
Carbon, specifically known as Pro Tools | Carbon by Avid, is a premium line of audio production systems designed for professionals, engineers, and recording studios. Engineered to seamlessly integrate with Pro Tools software, these interfaces feature a unique hybrid system combining onboard HDX DSP and native CPU power. This allows audio professionals to achieve near-zero latency recording while utilizing real-time AAX DSP plugins.
Built to capture the finest nuances of every performance, Carbon interfaces deliver 32-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, ultra-transparent mic preamps, and extensive I/O capabilities. Browse our collection of user manuals, hardware guides, and setup instructions to optimize your Carbon audio production workflow.
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You can expand your setup using the Pro Tools | Carbon Pre over local AVB Ethernet. This expansion unit adds up to 24x24 simultaneous I/O channels, including 8 high-quality mic preamps.
The Hybrid Engine allows you to easily toggle tracks between native CPU processing and onboard HDX DSP. This frees up your computer's native cores for virtual instruments while allowing near-zero latency tracking with AAX DSP plugins.
The Pro Tools | Carbon interface connects to your host computer using the provided Ethernet cable, utilizing AVB network technology to stream high-bandwidth audio with incredible precision.
Yes, Pro Tools | Carbon normally includes a Pro Tools Ultimate software license (or subscription bundle) along with an extensive package of premium AAX plugins, loops, and virtual instruments.
