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| Spec | Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre | Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | High-End | Mixer-Type |
| Reference Price (USD) | $2,999 | $700 |
| Supported OS | macOS | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | Ethernet (ADAT interface) | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | 8 | 8 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 8 | 8 |
| Line Inputs | 8 Better value | 4 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | 2 | — |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | 16 | — |
| Optical Ports (Input) | 2 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | — |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 8 Better value | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | — | 2 |
| Headphone Output | — | 1 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | 16 | — |
| Optical Ports (Output) | 2 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | — |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — | — |
| Loopback | — | — |
| DSP Effects | — | Yes (Built-in) |
| Direct Monitoring | — | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 Better value | 48 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 32 Better value | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | — | — |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | 126 | — |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | 120 | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | -125.0dB (0.00006%) | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | -110.5dB (0.00030%) | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | -129 | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | Power cable, Ethernet cable | Ableton Live Lite |
| Notes | 1U rack-mountable, can be expanded with Pro Tools | Carbon for up to 24 mic/line inputs | 12ch multitrack USB mixer, Ghost-derived preamp, Lexicon effects, dbxlimiter, 14in/12out recording |