Avid HD Native Thunderbolt + HD I/O
Best professional interface for demanding studio environments.
This powerhouse rig delivers the pristine, ultra-low latency performance required for massive post-production sessions. By offloading processing to your computer, it offers immense scalability and digital flexibility, though you trade the simplicity of a standalone DSP system for a more complex, CPU-dependent workflow.
$2999.00
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Sonic Circus
Who it's for
- Professional audio engineers and producers reliant on Pro Tools HD
- Studios needing robust digital I/O for complex signal routing
- Audio professionals prioritizing system stability and consistent performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious independent artists or smaller project studios
- Engineers preferring alternative DAWs or seeking cross-platform flexibility
- Studios needing direct analog inputs without additional conversion hardware
Performance breakdown
Latency Performance
Ultra-low latency ensures seamless tracking for even the most demanding sessions.
Digital Connectivity
Extensive digital I/O options provide exceptional flexibility for complex studio setups.
System Expandability
Empty bays allow for future-proof growth as your studio needs evolve.
Software Integration
Native Pro Tools Ultimate integration offers a seamless, professional-grade production workflow.
Processing Capacity
CPU-based architecture handles massive track counts with impressive, reliable stability.
Build Quality
Rugged 2U rack-mountable chassis designed for years of heavy studio use.
Key Specs
Simultaneous voices/audio tracks @ 48/96/192 kHz
384/192/96
Latency
1.7 ms
Instrument Tracks
256
MIDI Tracks
1,024
Aux Tracks
512
Busses
unlimited
Channels of I/O
64
Automatic Delay Compensation (ADC)
16,383 samples
Processing Depth
32-bit floating point
Mixer Depth
64-bit floating point
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