Avid HD I/O 8x8x8

Avid HD I/O 8x8x8 Interface for Pro Tools HD

The perfect choice when you need a balance of analog and digital I/O for your music or post-production projects, with the option to expand your I/O.
• High-quality analog I/O:
- 8 analog inputs (using DB25)
- 8 analog outputs (using DB25)
• Versatile digital I/O:
- 8 channels of AES/EBU I/O (supports 192 kHz single-wire and dual-wire)
- 8 channels of TDIF I/O
- 8 channels of ADAT I/O (supports S/MUX II and IV)
• Additional digital I/O:
- 2 channels of AES/EBU I/O (supports 192 kHz single-wire)
- 2 channels of S/PDIF I/O
- 8 channels of ADAT I/O (supports S/MUX II and IV)
• One empty bay for I/O expansion

Get the absolute highest audio quality and unprecedented I/O flexibility with HD I/O, a high-performance Pro Tools | HD Series audio interface that’s designed to completely integrate with Avid Pro Tools | HD systems. While its sleek look resembles prior generation interfaces, HD I/O has been completely redesigned on the inside with high-quality electronics, giving you pristine A/D and D/A conversion, low latency, and maximum flexibility to integrate with a variety analog and digital gear.

Hear what you’ve been missing
A 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 performance. And using Curv, a new built-in soft-knee limiter that catches even the fastest transients, you can track hotter signals and smooth out inconsisten levels from incoming sources.

The connections you need—now and later
HD 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 anytime by simply installing an HD I/O option card into any empty bay (HD I/O 16x16 Analog cannot be expanded, as all four bays are occupied).

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 16x16 Analog
- Go all digital with HD I/O 16x16 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 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

The ultimate in interface flexibility
As your needs grow or change, you can easily add more analog inputs, analog outputs, or digital I/O by installing an option card.
• HD I/O AD Option: Adds 8 high-fidelity analog inputs (using DB25)
• HD I/O DA Option: Adds 8 high-fidelity analog outputs (using DB25)
• HD I/O Digital Option: Adds 8 channels each of AES/EBU (supports 192 kHz single-wire and dual-wire), TDIF, and ADAT (supports S/MUX II and IV) I/O 

Work with Pro Tools and more
HD I/O and all other Pro Tools | HD Series interfaces completely integrate with Pro Tools | HD, so you get maximum performance, dependability, and control of your inputs, outputs, and routing right from your Pro Tools | HD Software interface. You’ll also get higher production quality and greater workflow flexibility than with previous Pro Tools interfaces. And if you want to use your interface and Pro Tools | HD hardware with other DAW software, you can do that too, as all Pro Tools | HD systems support Core Audio and ASIO drivers.