Representing our latest technology, Digidesign® is proud to bring you our most powerful, flexible and sonically superior digital audio workstation ever: Pro ToolsŪ|HD. Incorporating a new, highly advanced hardware architecture, Pro Tools|HD features more DSP power than ever before, support for increased sample rates (up to 192 kHz), high-resolution audio interfaces and peripheral options, higher track count and I/O capacity, expanded routing flexibility, and much more.
The Systems
Pro Tools|HD core systems are available in three sizes to accommodate diverse needs:
Pro Tools|HD 1, Pro Tools|HD 2, and Pro Tools|HD 3. Each Pro Tools|HD system requires at least one of the new audio interfaces, such as the 192 I/O or the 96 I/O, and supports the use of legacy Pro Tools audio interfaces for additional inputs and outputs. All Pro Tools|HD systems come with the latest Pro Tools software, and are modular in nature allowing you to expand at any time as your needs grow.
Pro Tools|HD 1 features the HD CoreTM card the central hub of the HD environment. This PCI card features twice the power of our MIX CoreTM card, and supports up to 32 channels of I/O with Digidesign audio interfaces and features a host of powerful DSP's for the dedicated mixing and processing horsepower you come to expect from a professional Pro Tools system. Pro Tools|HD 2 includes the HD Core card and an additional HD Process card offering a significant jump in mixing and processing power and support for up to 64 channels of I/O with Pro Tools audio interfaces.
For the ultimate in power and flexibility, Pro Tools|HD 3 features the HD Core card along with two additional HD Process cards, supporting up to 96 channels of I/O. With the Pro Tools|HD 3 system, you'll be able to complete your projects more quickly and efficiently than ever before.
Increased Sample Rate Support - Up to 192 kHz
Pro Tools|HD offers support for sample rates up to 192 kHz providing the ultimate in sonic fidelity. Two new audio interfaces from Digidesign will be available for Pro Tools|HD: 192 I/O and 96 I/O offering you unprecedented sonic fidelity, a wealth of analog and digital connections, and unmatched price/performance.
The Ultimate Power and Flexibility
Pro Tools|HD offers a combination of Digidesign's next-generation dedicated hardware performance combined with host-based processing capability providing the ultimate in power and flexibility.
Extremely Large Session Capacity
Pro Tools|HD 2 and HD 3 systems support up to 128 simultaneous audio tracks with no stress on the computer (96 tracks with Pro Tools|HD 1 systems). With the capacity and power to run sessions this large, you'll be able to complete your largest projects with ease.
New Peripheral Options
In conjunction with 192 I/O and 96 I/O audio interfaces, three new peripheral options will also be available for Pro Tools|HD.
SYNC I/O is the new, versatile synchronization device for Pro Tools|HD, supporting all industry-standard clock sources and time-code formats.
PRE* is a new, remote-controllable 8-channel mic preamp option designed specifically for the HD environment, offering a host of features and an overall superior solution for getting the highest signals possible into your HSD audio interfaces or any other recording/mixing medium.
Finally, MIDI I/O* is the new, USB-powered, multi-channel MIDI interface for Pro Tools|HD, offering users 10 MIDI I/O ports and support for Digidesign Time Stamping for unprecedented timing accuracy.
A Complete Solution
With the versatility of the system, and the wide range of options available from Digidesign and Development Partners, Pro Tools|HD is the most comprehensive solution for audio production-allowing every aspect of the audio creation process to take place within a single, integrated environment.
Expandable DSP Power and I/O Capacity
As with previous professional Pro Tools systems, Pro Tools|HD is modular in nature, allowing you to add more dedicated processing power and I/O capacity as your needs dictate. Pro Tools|HD systems support up to 7 HD cards (1 HD Core and 6 HD Process cards) and an I/O count up to 96 channels.
TDM II - Digidesign's New Bus Architecture
Behind Pro Tools|HD's ability to handle such large mixing configurations lays TDM II-Digidesign's new bus architecture. More than offering twice the number of timeslots of MIX systems, TDM II actually features a completely redesigned architecture, offering much more efficient use of the TDM timeslots.
New DigiLink Interface Standard
With Pro Tools|HD comes the introduction of our new DigiLink interface standard. The lightweight DigiLink cables provide connectivity between HD audio interfaces and HD Core and HD Process cards at lengths of up to 100 feet.** DigiLink cables are also used to daisy-chain 192 I/O and 96 I/O units.
Options. Options. Options.
As with all Pro Tools systems, a wide range of options from Digidesign and Development Partners are available for the Pro Tools|HD environment. From tactile control surfaces to effects plug-ins, custom-built consoles to rack-mountable storage devices, everything you need to embellish the Pro Tools environment is at your disposal.
Session Interchange and Compatibility
Pro Tools|HD systems will allow you to easily interface with older Pro Tools systems. Pro Tools|HD offers full session compatibility with systems running Pro Tools 5.1 software or higher;*** Pro Tools|HD also opens all older Pro Tools sessions.
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