Overdub and Foley recording capabilities are available for post production, in addition to creating monitor mixes with up to 7.1 channels. Further, the user can fold down mixes from 7.1 to almost any channel configuration subset required.

The interface features premium analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters that deliver high audio fidelity, extensive dynamic range, super-low jitter, and the lowest possible latency. Built-in sample rate conversion and a soft clip feature allows for worry-free performance, while Curv, a built-in soft-knee limiter catches even the fastest transients.

For those occasions when the Pro Tools software doesn't need to be launched, or even the computer turned on, the interface features a built-in, customizable, 14-input monitor mixer, allowing for the continued monitoring of external sources, such as keyboards, drum machines, and digital music players, independently from the recording setup.

The interface provides maximum performance, dependability, and control of all inputs, outputs, and routing right from the Pro Tools software interface. The interface and Pro Tools HD hardware will function with other DAW software via full support of Core Audio and ASIO drivers.

Note! A minimum of Pro Tools HD 8.1 or higher software is required to use this interface. A free update is available for download to all registered Pro Tools HD 8.x users.

Analog I/O

24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, with support for sample rates up to 192kHz

Two high-quality microphone/DI preamps

Two XLR and 1/4-inch TRS front panel combo inputs for microphone and instrument level input

Two XLR back panel microphone inputs

Two 1/4" TRS Send and two 1/4" TRS Return jacks for hardware inserts on channels 1 and 2 (back-panel)

Four analog 1/4" TRS line level back panel inputs (channels 1-4)

Soft Clip and Curv limiting circuits to protect against clipping on analog input

Eight channels of analog output using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately) with variable output gain

Two channels of analog output using 1/4" TRS jacks (mirrors channels 1-2 or 7-8 on DB-25 connector)

Front panel stereo 1/4" headphone jack

Route audio independently from Pro Tools with the 14-input persistent monitor mixer

Digital I/O

Eight channels of AES/EBU output (up to 192kHz Single Wire) using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately)

Two channels of AES/EBU XLR input (up to 192kHz Single Wire)

Two channels of S/PDIF RCA input and output (up to 192kHz)

Eight channels of ADAT TOSLink input and output

Support for ADAT S/MUX optical for sample rates of 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz

Support for two channels of S/PDIF optical with sample rates of up to 96kHz

Real-time sample rate conversion (SRC) on digital Inputs 1-2 of either AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or optical S/PDIF

Monitoring

Additional stereo "CUE" output path in Pro Tools for headphone monitoring from the front panel headphone jack

Front panel Control Room (MAIN/ALT) and headphone monitoring volume control

Flexible monitoring with fold-down from all stereo and surround formats (up to 7.1 surround)

Input mixer for low latency direct monitoring of a variety of incoming signals (configured in the Pro Tools Hardware Setup)

Synchronization

Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional Pro Tools HD interfaces and peripherals

External Clock input and output for synchronizing HD OMNI with external Wordclock devices

Converters  24-bit

Sample Rates  44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz

Analog In  2 x XLR/TRS combi Microphone/Line (front panel)

2 x XLR Microphone (rear panel)

4 x 1/4" TRS phone Line (rear panel)

2 x 1/4" TRS phone Return (rear panel)

Analog Outputs  1 x 25-pin D-Sub (outputs 1-8)

2 x 1/4" TRS phone AUX 

2 x 1/4" TRS phone Send

1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone

Digital Input Connectors  1 x XLR AES/EBU

1 x TOSLink ADAT optical (also functions in 2-channel optical S/PDIF mode)

1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF 1

Digital Output Connectors  1 x 25-pin D-Sub AES/EBU (8 channels)

1 x TOSLink ADAT optical (also functions in 2-channel optical S/PDIF mode)

1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF 2

Other Connectors  2 x BNC Wordclock I/O

2 x BNC Loop Sync I/O

2 x DigiLink Mini Ports

1 x 9-pin Expansion Port

MIDI In/Out  No

Microphone Inputs  Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.05 dB)

Gain Range: 65dB

EIN: -128dB

THD+N: -107dB (0.00045%)

CMRR: -93dB

Line Inputs  Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.03 dB)

Dynamic Range: 118dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: -111dB (0.00028%)

Line Outputs  Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.03 dB)

Dynamic Range: 120dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: -108dB (0.00039%)

Line Output Level /Trim: +10dBu or +24dBu/-40dB to +10dB (0.1dB steps)

Headphone Outputs  Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz(+/-0.03 dB)

Dynamic Range: 118dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: -107dB (0.00045%)

Power Requirements  100/240V, 50/60Hz, internal power supply

Minimum System Requirements  Due to constantly changing requirements, for comprehensive hardware specifications and system requirements, please refer to Avid's website at http://www.avid.com

Dimensions (WxDxH)  1U rack-mountable chassis

Weight  16 lb (7.26 kg)

Specialties  Curv and Soft Clip processing

14 input channels to 2 multi-channel monitoring paths, each with its own fold-down configuration

Monitoring Formats: 7.1, 7.0, 6.1, 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, QUAD, LCRS, LCR, 2.1, Stereo, Mono