Digidesign Pro Tools HD2 Accel PCI Audio Interface (PCIe)
Pro Tools|HD 2 Accel includes the HD Core card and an HD Accel card, offering more than four times the mixing and processing power of HD 1 systems, support for 64 channels of I/O, plus guaranteed support for up to 192 simultaneous audio tracks with no stress on the computer. Expanding the system's dedicated processing power and I/O capacity is as easy as adding additional HD Accel cards.
Pro Tools®|HD represents the latest and most advanced development yet in digital audio workstation (DAW) technology — evidenced by the fact that Digidesign® is the only computer-based audio workstation manufacturer that has been awarded the Grammy® for Technical Achievement. More professionals demand Pro Tools for their audio production tasks in music, film, broadcast, and new media applications than all other digital workstations combined.
Producing most digital audio requires immense amounts of power — in most cases, much more than even today's most advanced personal computers are capable of handling all alone. What sets Pro Tools apart from other audio workstations is the fact that it delivers all the dedicated power needed via PCI cards that reside inside your computer. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) chips inhabiting these PCI cards are precisely what make this possible, empowering you to produce efficiently without interrupting the creative flow. This is the single most important distinguishing factor that places Pro Tools TDM far ahead of the competition.
Pro Tools|HD also offers unparalleled sonic quality. Audio interfaces, which facilitate bringing sound into and out of the computer, are an extremely important part of delivering and maintaining the sonic integrity of your project. To that end, Digidesign's variety of high-resolution audio interfaces offer stellar sound quality and features that put them in a league of their own. In fact, Pro Tools|HD Accel is the only multi-channel professional audio workstation to support 36 simultaneous audio tracks at 192 kHz sample rate.
Several other components also factor into the reason why Pro Tools|HD is the preeminent, completely integrated audio solution. For example, PRE, Digidesign's remote-controllable, eight-channel mic preamp, offers a pristine front end for Digidesign's audio interfaces and a level of integration with Pro Tools software that is unmatched in the industry. Digidesign also offers a MIDI interface and a high-resolution synchronization peripheral that makes working with MIDI instruments and other equipment in the studio a breeze.
Last but not least is tried-and-true Pro Tools TDM software. Striking the perfect balance of simplicity, efficiency, and power, Pro Tools TDM software wraps a wealth of exclusive innovative tools into a streamlined user interface. In short, Pro Tools TDM software is the glue that brings unity to the hardware components that make up the Pro Tools|HD environment, making Pro Tools|HD the professional, all-in-one solution for audio production.
Designed for use with your Digidesign-approved PC or Mac, Pro Tools|HD system components include the following:
- Pro Tools TDM software with additional bundled tools and plug-ins
- A Pro Tools|HD Core Card
- 1 HD Accel DSP Card
Each Core system requires at least one Pro Tools|HD audio interface — 192 I/O, 192 Digital I/O, 96 I/O, or 96i — for handling the input and output (I/O) of audio signals to and from your system. Of course, the value of your initial investment is sustained by the fact that you can always expand your Core system as your needs demand.
Digidesign and its incomparable Development Partner community offer many different means of extending the breadth and scope of your Pro Tools|HD environment. A wide array of generalized and specialized options — plug-ins, control surfaces, Avid picture solutions, signal processing peripherals, and more — are readily available for smooth, effective integration into your studio, each designed to complement your creativity and streamline your workflow.
