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Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre vs Universal Audio Volt 876

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Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre

High-End
$2,999
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Universal Audio Volt 876

Upper Mid-Range
$999
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Audio interface spec comparison: Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre vs Universal Audio Volt 876
SpecAvid Pro Tools | Carbon PreUniversal Audio Volt 876
General
CategoryHigh-EndUpper Mid-Range
Reference Price (USD)$2,999$999
Supported OSmacOSiOS/iPadOS/macOS/Windows
ConnectionEthernet (ADAT interface)USB 2.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps88
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)8 Better value2
Line Inputs8
Hi-Z Inputs22
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)1616
Optical Ports (Input)22
S/PDIF (Coax) Input
S/PDIF (Optical) Input
AES/EBU Input
Outputs
Analog Main Output8 Better value2
Analog Line Output6
Headphone Output2
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)1616
Optical Ports (Output)22
S/PDIF (Coax) Output
S/PDIF (Optical) Output
AES/EBU Output
Features
Phantom Power (48V)YesYes (chper-independentselectable)
MIDI I/O1 IN / 1 OUT
Loopback
DSP EffectsYes (Built-in)
Direct MonitoringYes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)192192
Max Bit Depth (bit)3232
Preamp Gain Range (dB)60
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)126 Better value116
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)120 Better value119
DR (Unknown Conditions)
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)-125.0dB (0.00006%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)-110.5dB (0.00030%)-111.0dB (0.00028%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)-129
EIN (dBu, Unknown)
Software & Other
Bundled SoftwarePower cable, Ethernet cableUAD plug-ins, LUNA
Notes1U rack-mountable, can be expanded with Pro Tools | Carbon for up to 24 mic/line inputs1U rack-mountable. 8x 1176-style analog compressor built-in. max3 units linked for 24ch system.. 2025/10release.