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Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre vs Avid Pro Tools | MTRX II

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Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre

High-End
$2,999
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Avid Pro Tools | MTRX II

High-End
$5,999
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Audio interface spec comparison: Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre vs Avid Pro Tools | MTRX II
SpecAvid Pro Tools | Carbon PreAvid Pro Tools | MTRX II
General
CategoryHigh-EndHigh-End
Reference Price (USD)$2,999$5,999
Supported OSmacOSmacOS/Windows
ConnectionEthernet (ADAT interface)DigiLink, Thunderbolt 3 (optional module), Dante
Inputs
Mic Preamps8
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)8
Line Inputs8
Hi-Z Inputs2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)16
Optical Ports (Input)2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input
S/PDIF (Optical) Input
AES/EBU Input
Outputs
Analog Main Output8
Analog Line Output
Headphone Output
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)16
Optical Ports (Output)2
S/PDIF (Coax) Output
S/PDIF (Optical) Output
AES/EBU Output
Features
Phantom Power (48V)YesYes
MIDI I/O
Loopback
DSP Effects
Direct MonitoringYes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)192384 Better value
Max Bit Depth (bit)32 Better value24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)-18
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)126126
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)120128 Better value
DR (Unknown Conditions)
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)-125.0dB (0.00006%)-117.1dB (0.00014%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)-110.5dB (0.00030%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)-129-133
EIN (dBu, Unknown)
Software & Other
Bundled SoftwarePower cable, Ethernet cable
Notes1U rack-mountable, can be expanded with Pro Tools | Carbon for up to 24 mic/line inputs2U rack-mountable, 4,096 x 4,096 digital crosspoint matrix, 384 channels built-in I/O, fully customizable with 8 option card slots, built-in SPQ speaker processing for Dolby Atmos compatiblesystem: Pro Tools HDX system, Thunderbolt 3 optionalvia for Core Audio DAW.