User`s guide

Chapter 2: Pro Tools System Configurations 7
Pro Tools LE Systems
Pro Tools LE-based systems are available in
the following configurations.
Digi 001
A Digi 001 system includes:
• Digi 001 PCI card
• Digi 001 I/O box
• Pro Tools LE software
Pro Tools with Audiomedia III
An Audiomedia III system includes:
• Audiomedia III card
• Pro Tools LE software
▲ The total track count and processing capac-
ity of Pro Tools LE-based systems depend on
the processing power of your computer. Con-
tact your Digidesign dealer or visit Digidesign’s
Web site for the latest system requirements
and compatibility information.
Pro Tools LE System Capabilities
The following table lists the playback, recording, and input/output capabilities of each
Pro Tools LE-based system. All Pro Tools LE systems are limited to 24 audio tracks. If you
open a Pro Tools session containing more than 24 audio tracks on an LE-based system,
only the first 24 audio tracks will open; if you save the session using Pro Tools LE, any
audio tracks beyond the first 24 will be lost.
All Pro Tools LE systems provide a total of 16 internal mix busses. Pro Tools LE also pro-
vides up to 5 Inserts and 5 Sends per track, depending on your computer’s processing ca-
pacity.
For details on transferring session material between Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools TDM sys-
tems, see “Sharing Sessions between Pro Tools TDM Systems and Pro Tools LE Systems” on
page 50.
Table 3. Pro Tools LE System Audio Playback, Recording, and Channel Capabilities
System Type
Tracks of
Simultaneous
Playback
Number of
Recording/Playback
Channels
A/D
Conversion
D/A
Conversion
Digital
I/O
Digi 001 24 up to 18 in/18 out 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit
Audiomedia III 24 up to 4 in/4 out 18-bit 18-bit 24-bit