Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Focusrite D2 or D3 plug-in for Pro Tools
®
and
VENUE™ systems. Focusrite D2 is a high-quality
digital equalizer plug-in, and Focusrite D3 is a
high-quality dynamics processor plug-in.
The Focusrite D2 and D3 plug-ins are available in
AAX (DSP, Native, and AudioSuite), TDM,
RTAS
®
, and AudioSuite™ plug-in formats that re-
tain the look and sound of Focusrite’s renowned
hardware units.
The D2 and D3 plug-ins provide support for
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
and 192 kHz sessions.
System Requirements and
Compatibility
To use Focusrite D2 or D3, you need the
following:
• An iLok USB Smart Key
• An iLok.com account for managing iLok
licenses
• One of the following:
• A qualified Pro Tools system
• A qualified Pro Tools system and a third-
party software application that supports the
AAX, TDM, RTAS, or AudioSuite plug-in
standard
• A qualified Avid
®
Xpress
®
, Avid Xpress DV,
or Avid DNA™ system
• A qualified VENUE system (TDM only)
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide
support for hardware and software it has tested and
approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
qualified computers, operating systems, hard
drives, and third-party devices, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
On 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz stereo tracks,
Focusrite is only available as a multi-mono
plug-in.