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For musicians, engineers, producers, sound designers, and audio post professionals who demand a complete audio/MIDI creative solution, Pro Tools | Quartet enables you to turn your Mac or PC into a high-performance yet portable music and audio production studio. The Pro Tools Quartet USB Audio Interface with 24-bit/192kHz resolution features 4 mic preamps, 8 ADAT inputs, full-color OLED displays, assignable touchpads, and a Pro Tools DAW software 1-year Subscription for Mac/PC.

And now it's more affordable and an even better value than ever - bundle the interface with a 1-year Pro Tools subscription and get all upgrades included throughout its duration. Comes with your choice of two additional premium Avid plug-ins at no extra charge.

Pro Tools | Quartet provides everything you need to create professional-level productions that will help you stand out from the crowdfrom first note to final mix.

Highlights:

• One-Year Pro Tools Subscription
• 12 Months Updates and Support
• 12 Input/8 Output USB Interface
• 4 Microphone Preamps
• Phantom Power and MIDI
• Fully Integrated with Pro Tools
• Up to 96 Playback/32 Record Voices
• 64 Instrument Tracks, 250 Busses
• Plug-Ins, Virtual Instruments Download
• Mac OS X, Windows

Features:

• Get all of the tools you need to compose, play, practice, record, edit, mix, and master music and audio
• Create large, richly detailed sessions easily with turbocharged 64-bit performance and dynamic host processing
• Compose stunning music using a wide range of virtual instruments and full MIDI and notation tools
• Record vocals, guitars, and other instrument performances in high-resolution audio
• Edit and enhance tracks with Elastic Time, Elastic Pitch, and a host of other coveted tools
• Mix sessions to perfection, with precision, using powerful automation tools and AAX plug-ins
• Play HD video right in the Pro Tools timeline, making it easy to create, edit, and mix stereo sound for music videos or audio post productions
• Share sessions and collaborate with other Pro Tools users and studios around the world
• Record and monitor up to 12 inputs and 8 outputs simultaneously:
- 12x8 up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution
- 4x8 up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio resolution
• Experience the difference of Apogees legendary sound quality:
- Premium A/D and D/A conversion renders every detail of your audio recordings, plug-ins, and virtual instruments, delivering sonic fidelity and precision
- Dynamically optimized mic preamps, featuring Apogee's Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, provide superior bandwidth, ultra-low noise, and up to 75 dB of stunningly transparent gain, so your recordings retain the full impact, warm detail, and life-like dimension of the original
- Selectable Soft Limit protects against digital distortion from clipping, enabling several more decibels of apparent level to be recorded, while subtly providing an analog-like warmth to the sound
• Get the professional-level I/O you need to integrate your most demanding studio gear:
- Four combination mic/instrument/line-level inputs
- Eight channels of ADAT/SMUX input via two Toslink connections
- Six 1/4" TRS outputs for up to three speaker sets, 5.1 monitoring, or outboard gear
- One 1/4" stereo headphone output with independent volume control
• Word Clock output for syncing an external A/D converter
• USB MIDI I/O for a MIDI keyboard or DJ controller
• View all metering, I/O details, input grouping, phantom power, and other status indicators across the Quartets dual high-resolution, full color OLED displays
• Quickly select inputs and outputs and adjust levels using the six QuickTouch pads and controller knob
• Enable phantom power, Soft Limit, and/or phase invert (polarity) on inputs with Pro Tools IO Control
• Access the Pro Tools IO Control mixer software for ultra low-latency monitoring while recording
• Access output functions such as Mute Outputs, Dim Outputs, and Sum to Mono using three assignable touchpads
• Or configure the touchpads to Select Speaker Set for complete monitor control, enabling you to switch between three connected speaker sets or engage all speakers for 5.1 surround monitoring

Specs:

Hardware

Interface: USB 2.0
Converter: 24-bit/192 kHz

A/D Conversion
• Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu, referenced +4 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: +6 dBV, referenced -10 dBV
• Input Impedance: 5kΩ
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, > +/-0.2 dB @ 44.1 kHz
• Relative THD+N: -106 dB @ 96 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 114 dB, A-weighted

D/A Conversion
• Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu, referenced +4 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV, referenced -10 dBV
• Line Output Impedance: 90Ω
• Maximum Headphone Output Level : 19 dBu
• HPH Output Impedance: 30Ω
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, > +/- 0.05 dB @ 44.1 kHz
• Relative THD+N: -113 dB @ 96 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 123 dB, A-weighted
• Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR/TRS combo connectors; Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
• Digital Inputs: 2 x TOSLink ADAT optical (44.1 to 96 kHz)

Mic Preamps
• Gain: Up to 75 dB
• EIN: 128 dB (unweighted) @ 60 dB, 150Ω input
• Max Input Level: +20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 3kΩ

Hi-Z InputMax Input Level: 14 dBu
• Input Impedance: > 2MΩ
• Analog Outputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS balanced Line/Speaker; 1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone
• Line/Speaker Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu

Digital Outputs: 1 x BNC Wordclock
MIDI: 1 x USB-A type MIDI I/O for connecting CoreMIDI-compatible keyboard, synthesizer, or DJ controller

Other
• 48V phantom power selectable on analog inputs
• Soft Limit selectable on analog inputs
• Low-latency monitoring
• Control knob for setting input and output levels
• Three configurable touchpads
• Six QuickTouch pads for selecting inputs and outputs

Display
• Dual full color, high-resolution OLED display for viewing input and output levels and settings

Power Requirements: DC power supply included
Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.2 x 5.3 x 3.0" (259 x 135 x 76 mm)
Weight: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)

System Requirements for Pro Tools Software

Mac
• Avid-qualified Mac
• OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks
• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB for video playback)
• 15 GB free hard drive space for installation
• USB port for iLok (plus Internet connection for software download)
• iLok 2 (original iLok not supported)

Windows
• Avid-qualified PC
• Windows 7 or 8 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (64-bit)
• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB for video playback)
• 15 GB free hard drive space for installation
• USB port for iLok (plus Internet connection for software download)
• iLok 2 (original iLok not supported)

Includes:

- Pro Tools | Quartet audio interface
- Pro Tools software, bundled with a 1-year Pro Tools subscription (requires activation and download)
- AAX plug-in bundle with over 60 virtual instruments and effects (requires download)
- Choice of one Avid Tier 2 plug-in
- Choice of one Avid Tier 3 plug-in
- Avid upgrade plan for Pro Tools (includes support)
- Pro Tools IO Control EUCON-enabled software (requires download)
- iLok 2 USB key (for Pro Tools authorization)
- USB cable
- Universal power supply with 3-pin IEC cable
- Quick Start guide