Pro Tools Carbon Pre vs 12Mic
The Pro Tools Carbon Pre and the 12Mic sit at about the same price, but the 12Mic adds 5 more I/O, plus XLR Female and TRS 1/4". Budget 20W more on the circuit.
RME
12Mic| Spec | Pro Tools Carbon Pre | 12Mic |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 11.0 lbs | 6.2 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 20W |
| Depth | 342.9 mm | 243 mm |
| I/O count | 21 | 26 |
| Price | ~$2,999 | ~$2,999 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Pro Tools Carbon Pre
- TS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- DB25
12Mic
- XLR Female
- TRS 1/4"
- etherCON
- USB-B
- SFP cage
- DC Barrel
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.