01 · Source
15 documented inputs
¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Arrives as
- 15 documented inputs
- Connector
- ¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Signal
- analog audio
Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,999
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Price estimate~$2,999
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,999
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 15Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$2,999Use retailer rows for current price and stock
Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 15Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
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01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INST 1 · MONO INSTRUMENT | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INST 2 · MONO INSTRUMENT | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| IEC AC MAINS INPUT | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| ADAT OUT 2 | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OUT 1 | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT IN 2 / OPTICAL S/PDIF | rear | toslink | input | digital audio | — |
| ADAT IN 1 / OPTICAL S/PDIF | rear | toslink | input | digital audio | — |
| WC OUT | rear | bnc | output | data | — |
| WC IN | rear | bnc | input | data | — |
| NET 1 · AVB / CONTROL | rear | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |
| NET 2 · AVB / CONTROL | rear | RJ45 | bidirectional | data | — |
| LINE OUT 1–8 | rear | db25 | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE IN 1–8 | rear | db25 | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 1 · VARIABLE Z | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 2 · VARIABLE Z | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 3 · VARIABLE Z | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 4 · VARIABLE Z | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 5 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 6 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 7 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE IN 8 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 21 of 21 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
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Before you buy an Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 342.9 mm.
How much power does the Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre have?
21 documented physical ports, including INST 1 · MONO INSTRUMENT, INST 2 · MONO INSTRUMENT, IEC AC MAINS INPUT, ADAT OUT 2, ADAT OUT 1, ADAT IN 2 / OPTICAL S/PDIF.
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Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
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API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
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Patch Bay
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Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
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Rack Case
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Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
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