Detail 01
Four mic preamps with individual 48V switching
Condenser microphones can be powered per preamp instead of applying phantom power across every mic input.
Product detailSKU #1500000336719
AvidPro Tools | Carbon Hybrid Ethernet Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed for recording, editing, and mixing around Pro Tools, Carbon combines four microphone preamps, high-resolution conversion, and broad studio I/O in one interface. Individual phantom-power switching lets you set up condenser microphones alongside other sources, while the instrument input covers direct guitar or bass recording. ADAT expansion can bring external preamps into the system for larger input counts. Four separately controlled headphone outputs give multiple musicians their own monitoring level during sessions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocal, instrument, and direct guitar or bass parts within a Pro Tools-based production setup.
- Sessions where several musicians need separate headphone level control while tracking together.
- Expanding inputs with external microphone preamps through the ADAT optical connection.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion
Supports recording and playback at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution.
Detail 03
ADAT optical I/O
Allows connection of external microphone preamps for up to 16 channels of input.
Detail 04
Four headphone outputs with independent level control
Each connected musician can set a separate headphone volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01ADAT input expansion requires external microphone preamps.
- 02The included license is for Pro Tools; the interface also works with Ableton Live, Cubase, and Logic Pro.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone preamps does Carbon have?
It has four microphone preamps, each with individually selectable 48V phantom power and up to 65 dB of gain.
02Can I connect external preamps?
Yes. Its ADAT optical I/O can connect external mic preamps for up to 16 input channels.
03Is Pro Tools included?
Yes. It comes with a perpetual Pro Tools license.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.1 dB
1 detailsConnections & power
- Monitor Outputs
- 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS
6 detailsOther
- Thd N 32 Ohm
- -87 dB (0.0045%)
- Thd N 300 Ohm
- -100 dB (0.001%)
- Ein
- -129 dB (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range
- 116 dB (A-weighted)
- Adat
- 8 channels @ 176.4–192 kHz
- Thd N
- -110 dB (0.0003%)
