AVID 9900-74103-25 Carbon Pre AVB Audio Interface

Professional AVB Audio Interface for Studio Expansion
The Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Pre is a powerful 8-channel mic preamp and AVB interface designed to dramatically expand your Pro Tools | Carbon setup. Whether you're tracking a full band or layering high-resolution multitrack sessions, Carbon Pre adds eight mic/line/Hi-Z inputs and eight analog outputs to your system, giving you pristine 32-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion across all channels. With networked AVB connectivity and dual Ethernet ports, you can easily integrate one or more Carbon Pres for seamless system expansion.

High-Fidelity Audio Conversion for Studio-Grade Recordings
Built for audio professionals demanding uncompromising clarity, Carbon Pre features Avid’s most transparent preamps ever—shared with the original Pro Tools | Carbon interface—and state-of-the-art conversion technology. Utilizing stacked analog-to-digital converters, double-resolution internal clocking, and 32-bit conversion, it captures every subtle nuance with exceptional depth and dimensionality. The result is rich, full-range audio perfect for vocals, instruments, and complex arrangements.

Flexible I/O for Modern Recording Workflows
Each Carbon Pre provides eight analog inputs that support mic, line, or instrument-level signals, as well as eight analog outputs for routing to headphones, monitors, or outboard gear. Expand further with 8-channel ADAT I/O, Word Clock I/O, and two AVB Ethernet ports. Connect up to two Carbon Pres to a single Carbon interface, scaling your Pro Tools | Carbon system to 24 mic inputs and 24 analog outputs. Whether you’re running a hybrid digital/analog rig or need multiple simultaneous inputs, this unit provides the I/O versatility today’s engineers require.

Remote-Controlled Preamp Management Inside Pro Tools
One of Carbon Pre’s most convenient features is full remote preamp control directly within Pro Tools. Gain staging, phantom power, impedance switching, and settings recall are all accessible from your DAW interface—no need to physically adjust the hardware. Plus, instant session recall allows engineers to switch projects quickly without reconfiguring preamp settings, making this interface ideal for high-efficiency, high-volume studios.

Seamless EUCON Integration with Avid Control Surfaces
For studios utilizing Avid S1, S4, or S6 control surfaces, Carbon Pre offers tight EUCON integration. Adjust input gain, monitor levels, and routing from your hardware controller with tactile precision. This integration bridges the gap between digital workflows and hands-on mixing, keeping your focus on the session and not the setup.

Standalone ADAT and AVB Interface Capabilities
Beyond Pro Tools integration, Carbon Pre operates as a standalone ADAT mic preamp or AVB Core Audio interface, offering flexibility for various studio configurations. Whether you’re using it to augment a Pro Tools | HD system or as a high-performance front end to another DAW via AVB, Carbon Pre delivers uncompromising quality and adaptable utility.

Modular Scalability for Growing Studios
Carbon Pre isn’t just a peripheral—it’s a foundational component for building a future-proof studio. Integrate up to nine Carbon Pres with your HD system through ADAT connections, scaling input capacity while maintaining remote preamp control. It’s an ideal solution for facilities that need scalable input expansion without sacrificing audio quality or Pro Tools integration.