Description

What is HD I/O?HD I/O is a high-performance Pro Tools HD Series audio interface that’s designed to completely integrate with Pro Tools|HD systems. The interface features premium A/D and D/A conversion and advanced circuitry, giving you pristine sound quality and clarity and the lowest possible latency. Plus, with three configurations to choose from and a modular design, you can expand and customize the interface for your connection needs.Note: Please be aware that you’ll need Pro Tools HD 8.1 or higher software to use this interface — a free update is available for download to all registered Pro Tools HD 8.x users.Key featuresPristine audio clarityEnjoy pristine audio clarity and ultra low latency through state-of-the-art A/D and D/A conversion, premium analog circuitry, and meticulous attention to design.Adapt the interface for your needsChoose from three standard configurations and customize your analog and/or digital I/O as needed.Versatile digital I/OEasily connect to other digital gear without hassle, with built-in sample rate conversion.Complete integrationExperience top performance, thanks to tight integration with Pro Tools|HD systems for full input, output, and routing control.HD I/O 16×16 AnalogThe ideal choice for music productions—get the maximum complement of analog inputs and outputs (can be customized by replacing a card, but not expanded).High-quality analog I/O:

• 16 analog inputs (using DB25)
• 16 analog outputs (using DB25)
• Additional digital I/O:
• 2 channels of AES/EBU I/O (supports 192 kHz singlewire)
• 8 channels of ADAT I/O (supports S/MUX II and IV)

Whether you work with music or sound for picture, HD I/O gives you professional – grade audio quality, high performance conversion, and the flexibility to integrate with a variety analog and digital gear, so you can quickly adapt the interface to meet whatever need comes your way.Key features

• Pristine audio clarity and ultra low latency through state-of-the- art A/D and D/A conversion, premium analog circuitry, and meticulous attention to design
• Adapt the interface for your needs—choose from three configurations:
• Get a balance of analog and digital I/O with HD I/O 8x8x8
• Maximize your analog I/O with HD I/O 16×16 Analog
• Go all digital with HD I/O 16×16 Digital
• Versatile digital I/O on all interfaces, with built-in sample rate conversion
• Expand or customize the I/O with analog or digital option cards
• Completely integrates with Pro Tools|HD family system for full input, output, and routing control
• Track hotter signals and smooth out sounds with Curv, a new built-in soft-knee limiter
• Keep things in sync with dedicated Word Clock and Loop Sync I/O
• Keep an eye on your levels easily through 32 4-segment metering LEDs
• Robust 2U rack-mountable chassis
• Connects to Pro Tools|HD family system through a DigiLink Mini connection (cable and adaptor included)

Hear what you’ve been missingA sonic improvement over its audio interface predecessors, HD I/O features premium A/D and D/A conversion, so you can achieve higher audio fidelity, extensive dynamic range, super-low jitter, and the absolute lowest possible latency in your sessions. With certain configurations, you also get built-in sample rate conversion and a soft clip feature for worry-free recording. And using Curv, a new built-in soft-knee limiter that catches even the fastest transients, you can track hotter signals and smooth out inconsistent levels from incoming sources.The connections you need—now and laterHD I/O comes in three configurations, so you can choose the interface that best suits your connection needs. What’s more, you can expand your analog or digital I/O by simply installing an HD I/O option card into any empty bay. HD I/O 16×16 Analog cannot be expanded, as all four bays are occupied.