Avid
Avid Carbon Pre 8 Channel Preamp
Expand your Pro Tools | Carbon-powered studio with the Avid Carbon Pre 8 Channel Preamp. This unit delivers world-class audio performance across eight premium mic/line preamps, offering greater tonal flexibility through variable input impedance. Capture every sonic detail using stacked ADCs and pristine 32-bit float point conversion. It integrates seamlessly with the Pro Tools Hybrid Engine for low-latency processing and recallable remote control of all channels. This versatile preamp can also expand or replace existing preamps within a Pro Tools | HD system, making it a powerful addition to professional setups.
$2999.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
77
/ 87
#77 in Microphone Preamps
Price vs Category Average
+85%
Above average
Number of Channels
8
Who it's for
- Deep Pro Tools Integration
- Pristine Sound Quality
- Seamless System Expansion
Who should skip it
- Proprietary Ecosystem Lock-In
- High Cost of Entry
- AVB Connectivity Requirement
Key Specs
Number of Channels
8
Model Number
9900-74103-25
UPC
724643122621
Condition
New
Shipping Option
Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Form Factor
Rackmount
Analog Input Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Circuit Type
Solid State
Features
- Eight channels of premium mic/line inputs
- Variable input impedance for tonal flexibility
- Stacked ADCs for maximum dynamic range
- Pristine 32-bit float point conversion
- Low-latency processing via Hybrid Engine
- Recallable remote control via Pro Tools
- Expands or replaces Pro Tools | HD preamps
- Designed for Pro Tools | Carbon integration
What customers say
This preamp earns high praise, especially from dedicated Pro Tools users, focusing on its exceptional sonic clarity and low noise floor, ideal for critical recording. Reviewers consistently highlight the seamless integration and workflow efficiency it brings when paired with the Avid Carbon interface, allowing for streamlined remote control of settings. The build quality is noted as professional grade, reinforcing its premium status. While the high cost limits accessibility, for those fully invested in the Avid ecosystem seeking high channel count expansion without sacrificing audio fidelity, this unit is considered an essential, high-performing component that perfectly complements their studio setup.
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