Specifications

Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide 2
Pro Tools|HD System
Packages
All Pro Tools|HD systems include the following:
• Pro Tools|HD card(s)
• Pro Tools Installer disc containing
Pro Tools software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-
Time AudioSuite) and AudioSuite plug-ins,
and electronic PDF guides
• Pre-authorized iLok for running Pro Tools
HD
• This
Getting Started Guide , covering installa-
tion and configuration of Pro Tools|HD
systems
•
Pro Tools Reference Guide and other docu-
mentation
• DigiLink cable for connecting the primary
card to an audio interface
• TDM FlexCables (multi-card systems only)
to connect the cards to each other
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
All Pro Tools|HD systems also require at least
one Digidesign audio interface (sold separately).
See “Audio Interfaces” on page 6.
Pro Tools HD Capabilities
Pro Tools HD on Windows or Mac provides the
following capabilities:
• Up to a total of 256 audio tracks,
160 Auxiliary Input tracks, 64 Master Fader
tracks, 128 VCA Master tracks, 256 MIDI
tracks, 128 Instrument tracks, and 64 video
tracks per session
• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample
rates up to 192 kHz
• Non-destructive, random-access editing
and mix automation
• Audio processing with up to 5 TDM or
RTAS plug-ins per track, depending on your
computer’s capabilities
• Up to 5 hardware inserts per track
• Up to 10 sends per track
• Up to 128 internal busses for routing and
mixing
The number of simultaneous tracks of audio re-
cording or playback depends on the type of
Pro Tools|HD system.