SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Pro Tools | HDX or Pro Tools | HD Native system running Pro Tools | Ultimate 2019.12 or later and DADman 5.4.1 or later.
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Compare Pro Tools | MTRX Studio with Pro Tools | MTRX
| Pro Tools | MTRX Studio | Pro Tools | MTRX (base unit) |
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| Analog and digital I/O | ||
| Configurability | Static I/O configuration | Customizable I/O with eight option card slots* |
| Mic/Instrument inputs | 2 x 1/4" | None—add mic preamps and analog inputs (DB25) via option cards* |
| Analog Line I/O | 16 x 16 (DB25) | None—add line-level inputs (DB25) via option cards* |
| ADAT I/O | 16 x 16 | None |
| AES/EBU I/O | None | Eight AES pairs (16 mono) via two DB25 connectors; expandable via option cards* |
| Dante I/O | 64 x 64 | None—add Dante I/O via option cards* |
| DigiLink I/O | Two 32-channel DigiLink Mini connectors (64 channels total) | Two 32-channel DigiLink Mini connectors (64 channels total); expandable to 448 DigiLink I/O channels via option cards* |
| MADI I/O | None | 64 channels (BNC); expandable via option cards* |
| Dedicated monitor outputs | 2 x 1/4" | None |
| Headphone outputs | 2 x 1/4" | None |
| Monitoring and routing | ||
| Cross-point digital matrix | 512 x 512 | 1,500 x 1,500 |
| Summing matrix with monitor profiles |
256 x 16 Monitor Groups Fold Downs Group Formats |
256 x 32 Monitor Groups Fold Downs Group Formats |
| Integrated speaker calibration | Built-in SPQ speaker processing with 256 filters on 16 channels; delay management adjustable up to 150 ms per channel | None—add the SPQ Speaker Processing Card* to get 1,024 filters on 128 channels, with delay management adjustable up to 800 ms per channel |
| Additional specifications | ||
| EUCON integration | Yes | Yes |
| System sync | Word Clock and Loop Sync via BNC connectors; Dante Sync | Word Clock/video black burst (VBB) via BNC connectors; AES11 input |
| Supported sample rates | 44.1 kHz–192 kHz | 44.1 kHz–384 kHz |
| Power supply | Single | Dual (internal) |
| Chassis | 1U 19" rack-mountable unit | 2U 19" rack-mountable unit |
* All option cards for Pro Tools | MTRX are sold separately.
Pro Tools | MTRX 8 Line Pristine AD Option Card
| ANALOG INPUTS | 8 LINE-LEVEL |
| Input gain | Adjustable from -18 to +70 dB, in steps of 0.1 dB, ± 0.25 dB accuracy |
| Max input level | Adjustable from 9 dBu to 30 dBu in steps of 0.1 dB |
| Sampling, resolution | 5-bit sigma/delta @ 5.645 or 6.144 MHz, 24-bit PCM |
| DSD sample rates | 2.8224 and 5.6448 Mhz (64 and 128 fs) |
| THD+N (A) | < -117 dB @ -3 dB FS / 0.00014% |
| Crosstalk | < -120 dB |
| Input Impedance | > 10 k Ohm |
Pro Tools | MTRX 2 Mic/Line Pristine AD Option Card
| ANALOG INPUTS | 2 MIC/LINE |
| Mix preamps | 2 |
| Input gain | Adjustable from -18 to +70 dB, in steps of 0.1 dB, ± 0.25 dB accuracy |
| Max input level | Adjustable from 9 dBu to 30 dBu in steps of 0.1 dB |
| Mic equivalent input noise (A) | < -133 dB |
| Sampling, resolution | 5-bit sigma/delta @ 5.645 or 6.144 MHz, 24-bit PCM |
| DSD sample rates | 2.8224 and 5.6448 Mhz (64 and 128 fs) |
| THD+N (A) | < -117 dB @ -3 dB FS / 0.00014% |
| Crosstalk | < -120 dB |
| Input Impedance | > 10 k Ohm |
Pro Tools | MTRX 8 Mic/Line Pristine AD Option Card
| ANALOG INPUTS | 8 MIC/LINE |
| Mix preamps | 8 |
| Input gain | Adjustable from -18 to +70 dB, in steps of 0.1 dB, ± 0.25 dB accuracy |
| Max input level | Adjustable from 9 dBu to 30 dBu in steps of 0.1 dB |
| Mic equivalent input noise (A) | < -133 dB |
| Sampling, resolution | 5-bit sigma/delta @ 5.645 or 6.144 MHz, 24-bit PCM |
| DSD sample rates | 2.8224 and 5.6448 Mhz (64 and 128 fs) |
| THD+N (A) | < -117 dB @ -3 dB FS / 0.00014% |
| Crosstalk | < -120 dB |
| Input Impedance | > 10 k Ohm |
Pro Tools | MTRX 8 Pristine DA Option Card
| ANALOG OUTPUTS | 8 LINE-LEVEL |
| Modulator resolution, format | 32x oversampling, 1-bit DSD, 24-bit PCM |
| PCM (DXD) sample rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz |
| DSD sample rates | 2.8224 and 5.6448 Mhz (64 and 128 fs) |
| Dynamic range (A) | > 128 dB |
| THD+N (A) | < -110 dB @ -3dB FS |
| Crosstalk | < -120 dB |
| Max output level | Adjustable from -60 dBu to 24 dBu in steps of 0.1 dB |
PRO TOOLS | MTRX DIGILINK I/O CARD
| ADDITIONAL DIGILINK I/O | |
| Supported sample rates | 44.1 kHz—192 kHz |
| Channels | Up to 64—2 x 32 channels at 44.1 kHz–96 kHz; 1 x 32 channels at 176.4 kHz–192 kHz |
| Connectivity | Two DigiLink Mini ports |
| Maximum I/O | Supports up to 448 total DigiLink I/O channels in a single MTRX interface (base I/O + six DigiLink I/O Cards) |
| Licensing | Includes one Pro Tools | DigiLink I/O License per card |
Pro Tools | MTRX 128-Channel IP Audio Dante Card
| DANTE AUDIO OVER IP | |
| Supported sample rates | 44.1 kHz—192 kHz |
| Channels | 128 channels at 44.1 kHz, 32 channels at 192 kHz per card; supports up to 1,024 MADI channels with eight cards installed |
| Connectivity | Dual Ethernet, switched or redundant |
| Sample rate conversion | Bi-directional |
PRO TOOLS | MTRX SPQ SPEAKER PROCESSING CARD
| DEDICATED DSP | |
| Channels | 128 channels at 48 kHz |
| Filters | 1,024 IIR (infinite impulse response) filters |
| Room tuning | Supports up to 16 filters per channel |
| Bass management | Supports multiple subwoofers |
| Supported sample rates | 44.1 kHz—384 kHz |
| Latency | Adjustable, up to 800 ms per channel |
| Audio formats | Supports multichannel audio setups, including stereo, 5.1, 7.1, and 64-channel Dolby Atmos, with speaker match between various immersive audio formats |
| Software integration | Works with DADman and Pro | Mon for speaker management and control, including saving and recalling configurations |