Avid Carbon Pre 8-Channel ADAT Mic Preamp

Professional studios can now scale their recording capabilities with the Pro Tools | Carbon Pre, an 8-channel mic preamp expansion unit that brings world-class audio performance to any setup. This powerful interface features the same premium preamps found in Pro Tools | Carbon, complete with variable input impedance for enhanced tonal flexibility and stacked ADCs that maximise dynamic range. The 32-bit float point conversion captures every sonic detail with pristine clarity, while the Pro Tools Hybrid Engine provides low-latency input processing with full remote control of all channels directly through Pro Tools software.

When paired with the Pro Tools | Carbon interface, studios can expand up to 24 channels of mic/line inputs and 24 line outputs, creating a comprehensive recording solution for large tracking sessions and multi-mic live recordings. Each Carbon Pre unit provides eight mic/line preamps, eight line outputs, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, plus ADAT and Word Clock I/O for maximum connectivity. The superior audio conversion, double resolution clocking, and AVID’s most transparent preamp design ensure impeccable sound quality across the entire signal chain.

Beyond Carbon systems, the Pro Tools | Carbon Pre serves as a versatile expansion solution for existing Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native setups, with up to nine units integrating seamlessly through ADAT inputs. Remote control capabilities allow engineers to adjust phantom power, gain, and impedance switching directly from Pro Tools, with instant session recall eliminating manual setup delays. EUCON compatibility ensures smooth integration with Avid control surfaces, making it an ideal upgrade from aging Pro Tools | PRE interfaces while providing better performance and pristine sound quality for any professional recording environment.