Avid Pro Tools MTRX Studio

• 18 x 22 reference-class AD/DA converters
• Fully integrated with Pro Tools HDX and HD Native systems
• 2 premium microphone preamps
• Precise AD/DA converters from Digital Audio Denmark (DAD)
• Ultra-low latency
• Includes DADman software for flexible routing of all I/Os and total recall of all settings
• All inputs can be routed to any output
• Saved monitor profiles with integrated SPQ speaker calibration
• 512 x 512 matrix for Audio over IP
• Eucon-compatible: control of all sources, routing and monitoring directly via Pro Tools or compatible controllers (Avid S1, S3, Dock)
• Sufficient I/Os for Dolby Atmos
• 19” / 1U
• An optional Thunderbolt 3 module transforms the MTRX Studio into a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface (sold separately)

All-in-one package for ambitious studios

The Avid Pro Tools MTRX Studio is a top-of-the-range 18 x 22 AD/DA converter with full integration into Pro Tools HDX and HD Native systems and sampling rates ranging from 44.1 to 192 kHz. It offers 18 analogue inputs and outputs and a wide range of modern digital interfaces, including 2 DigiLink ports for direct connection to Avid interface cards. What’s more, you can access the full range of control options using any Eucon-compatible device, such as Avid’s DAW controllers – without a second window and without any driver issues.

Connections:

• 16 line inputs / 18 line outputs (D-sub 25)
• 2x monitor L/R (TRS)
• 2 microphone inputs (XLR)
• 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs on the front panel (TRS)
• 2 front-panel headphone sockets (TRS)
• 2 ADAT I/O ports for 16 x 16 ADAT channels (at 44.1 kHz)
• Primary and secondary Dante ports for 64 Dante channels
• 2 Mini DigiLink ports for 64 channels
  
• Word Clock In/Out (BNC)
• Loop In/Out for connecting Sync HD (BNC)
• Footswitch connection, freely assignable, e.g. for triggering recording

Top-class internal components

As with the other devices in the MTRX series, AD/DA conversion is handled by premium chips from the Danish manufacturer DAD, which guarantee optimum sound fidelity and a wide dynamic range. The accompanying‘DADman’ software allows for completely flexible assignment of all inputs and outputs for recording, producing and creating monitor mixes. The mixes can also be saved as monitor profiles and optimally adapted to the monitoring environment using the integrated SPQ speaker calibration. Two of the analogue inputs are enhanced by premium preamplifiers and can be fed directly with microphone signals.

Optional Thunderbolt 3 module

With the optionally available Thunderbolt 3 module, the MTRX Studio is further transformed into a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with64 channels of I/O. This makes it possible to utilise the integrated DigiLink interfaces with the added flexibility of Core Audio, featuring low latency via Thunderbolt 3. From the ability to route other applications to DADMan through to advanced ATMOS workflows, theTB3 option moduleoffers a range of benefits for MTRX Studio users. It supports low-latency recording (1.5 ms from input → PT → output with a 32-sample buffer, @96 kHz) and enables the simultaneous operation of multiple workstations (computers). All native audio workstations, such as Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Cubase / Nuendo and Resolve, are supported.

Extensive expansion options

The MTRX Studio allows connection to a Dante network via standard LAN ports. A 512 x 512 routing matrix simplifies control over the channels distributed across the network. Additional converters can be integrated via the two ADAT interfaces and the Mini DigiLink ports. Flexible digital clocking is guaranteed by the Word Clock In/Out and Pro Tools’ own Loop interface, which – unlike Word Clock – ensures a stable clock signal even with a large number of devices, without the need for an external clock generator.

What applications is the MTRX Studio suitable for?

This Avid converter is the ideal starting point or addition for any sound studio or recording room working with Pro Tools. It delivers excellent sound quality on a par with international productions, a superb combination of hardware and software, and good expansion options – either for older equipment via the tried-and-tested ADAT connection or, for a fully modern setup, via a Dante network.