Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

systems share the same file format, with full cross-compatibility between
Macs and PCs, providing seamless interchange between Pro Tools systems.
Pro Tools 11 Software
Pro Tools 11 software provides sampling rates of up to 192 kHz, with bit
depths up to 32-bit floating point. It will power up to 96 simultaneous mono
or stereo Audio tracks (up to 128 total voiceable tracks) and up to 512
simultaneous MIDI tracks.
A variety of PCI, FireWire, and USB peripherals are available, providing a
multitude of interface options, for up to 32 channels of I/O to the system.
Many of these peripherals can be powered by the computer’s FireWire or
USB bus, enabling laptop systems to function as completely portable Pro
Tools workstations.
Supported Avid peripherals include all current Pro Tools audio interfaces,
including the Pro Tools Mbox (third generation) and Eleven Rack, as well as
the discontinued 003 family of audio interfaces.
The Pro Tools Mbox Family
The third-generation Pro Tools Mbox family includes the high-performance
Mbox personal studio, the compact Mbox Mini (discontinued), and the highdefinition
Mbox Pro desktop studio. The Mbox family interfaces are
designed to provide ease of use and portability while maintaining
professional sound quality at an affordable price.
The Mbox and Mbox Mini feature powered USB connectivity. The Mbox
Mini supports up to 24-bit/48-kHz audio resolution. It includes a single XLR
mic/line combo input and 2×2 simultaneous channels of I/O. The larger
Mbox supports up to 24 bits at sample rates up to 96 kHz and features two
XLR mic/line combo inputs, 4×4 simultaneous channels of I/O, and MIDI
connectivity.
Figure 1.16 Pro Tools Mbox audio interface