Specifications

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96i I/O Audio Interface
96i I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface de-
signed for use with Avid HD systems. 96i I/O fea-
tures high quality 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D)
and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, and sup-
ports sample rates of up to 96 kHz.
96i I/O Features
• Supports sample rates up to 96 kHz
• 16 discrete channels of input, and 2 channels of
output, with 4-segment LED meters on each
channel. Audio inputs and outputs include:
• 16 channels of 24-bit, 96-kHz capable analog
input, with adjustable input sensitivity
• 2 channels of 24-bit, 96-kHz capable analog
output, with selectable operating level
• 2 channels of 24-bit, 96 kHz-capable digital
S/PDIF RCA input and output
• Loop Sync In and Out for connecting Avid HD
interfaces and peripherals
• External Clock In and Out receive or send 1x
Word clock
Additional Pro Tools
Hardware Options
Pro Tools software systems also supports the fol-
lowing Pro Tools hardware options.
• PRE (Eight-channel microphone preamp)
• Eleven Rack (guitar processor)
• MIDI I/O (10 x 10 USB MIDI interface)
• Worksurfaces and MIDI control surfaces:
• Avid Artist Series controllers
• Avid Pro Series controllers
• C|24
• Command|8
• M-Audio Keyboards (such as Axiom Pro)
• Third-party MIDI controllers (such as
Mackie HUI, Peavey PC-1600, or CM Labs
Motor Mix)
For more information, see the 96i I/O Guide.