The HDX PCIe Card. Finely Tuned.
With 18 DSP cores and two high-performance FPGA chips, the Pro Tools | HDX PCIe card is a powerhouse. And it’s finely tuned to process thousands of audio streams at staggering speeds. The central FPGA rapidly routes signal around the card - one sample at a time - with no latency. While the DSPs handle mixer and real-time plugin processing at an amazing 6.3 GHz aggregate clip. The result? Dedicated horsepower to mix the biggest sessions. And immense performance to record directly into them - with real-time effects.
Features include:
Compatibility You Can Count On
The HDX Engine matches its phenomenal performance with rock-solid reliability. A second FPGA guarantees 256 voices per PCIe card. And it streams audio to and from your host CPU at uniform 32-bit float precision, preserving the highest possible audio quality throughout the system’s gain structure. So when the work is mission critical and you press record, you’re backed by exceptional, unwavering capability. You can depend on it.
DigiLink and DigiSerial. High-Performance Ports.
The HDX PCIe card connects to Pro Tools hardware over uniquely designed connectivity formats. Two DigiLink ports provide 64 channels of I/O and ensure the highest fidelity audio in and out of the HDX Engine. DigiLink also allows Pro Tools to automatically compensate for hardware insert delays. While the DigiSerial Port is part of a patented technology, providing unmatched sample-accurate synchronization of video frame edges with audio.
Made for Each Other
HDX Systems combine immense performance with simplicity through deep integration. It starts with Pro Tools Ultimate. And as you build out your system, you will always work in this one software environment. Faster and more creatively. With each component - software, DSP acceleration, and hardware I/O - perfectly joined together as one system.
The Hybrid Engine
The patented Hybrid Engine maximizes the performance of Pro Tools by using native and DSP processing more harmoniously. With a massive 2,048 voices in Pro Tools Ultimate and immediate access to HDX’s onboard DSP, you can run bigger sessions more smoothly - even with one-card systems. And with the ability to toggle between Native and DSP modes on a track-by-track basis, you can nullify the distracting effects of latency simply by clicking a button.
AAX DSP. Hybrid Effects.
AAX DSP plugins give you the best of both worlds. DSP when you need it. Native processing when you don’t. And because an HDX System operates with uniform precision, they sound equally brilliant in both domains. Record in real time with DSP power. Then switch to native mode and use the same plugins. With or without your HDX hardware attached. All in Pro Tools.
Architected To Go All Out
With the ability for 64-bit double precision processing, the AAX plugin architecture delivers unmatched dynamic range and sound quality. Because a single plugin can access both low- and high-latency signal networks, CPU intensive effects run with incredible efficiency. This translates to creative freedom, so you can use the plugins you want, when you want. And have total confidence your system can keep up.
An Open Platform. And Growing!
Pro Tools Ultimate comes with over 70 AAX DSP plugins. But the universe of AAX DSP effects extends way beyond that with over 250 plugins available (and growing!) from the most respected plugin manufacturers in audio.
Powerful Modular I/O
HDX Systems are customizable and expandable. With a wide range of interfaces and connectivity options, you can assemble your ideal combination of I/O, monitoring, routing, and speaker tuning capabilities. Designed for the highest sound quality, flexible for any workflow, and adaptable to your needs.
Specifications:
DSP Processing:
- 8 x 350 MHz TI processors per HDX card
- (6.3 GHz aggregated processing)
Latency*
- 0.7ms
Simultaneous Voices/Audio Tracks**
- @ 48 / 96 / 192 kHz - 256 / 128 / 64
- HDX Classic: scalable up to 768 @ 48 kHz with three HDX cards
- HDX Hybrid Engine: 2,048 at all sample rates
Channels of I/O
- 64 channels of DigiLink I/O
- Scalable up to 192 channels with three HDX cards
Automatic Delay Compensation for Hardware Inserts
- 16,383 Samples
Processing Depth
- 32-Bit Floating Point
Mixer Depth
- 64-Bit Floating Point
Software Requirements
- Pro Tools Ultimate
* - Latency calculated using a 96 kHz sample rate with a 64-sample buffer. Tests run using Pro Tools | HDX and Pro Tools | HD Native with Pro Tools | HD I/O.
** - Audio tracks based on sample rates of 48/96/192 kHz, respectively. Installing additional cards will increase track counts to the maximum allowable.
BONUS! Purchase Option: Add a Pro Tools ¦ HDX Thunderbolt 3 Chassis to house your HDX Card In for $549 - Regularly $599.
Bring the power of Pro Tools | HDX to your desktop with the Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 Chassis, built in partnership with Sonnet. The 1U rack-mountable chassis can house a single HDX PCIe card (not included) and Mac mini, providing portability and easy connection to the latest high-performance computers.
Features include:
- PCIe Connectivity: One expansion slot for a Pro Tools ¦ HDX PCIe card (sold separately)
- Thunderbolt Connectivity: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (one for computer connection and one for daisy-chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt/USB devices)
- USB Connectivity: One USB 3.0 port on the front panel of the rackmount chassis
- Mac Mini Enclosure: Internal enclosure to secure optional Mac mini with Thunderbolt 3 ports (rackmount chassis only)
- Bandwidth: Thunderbolt interface: 40 Gbit/s; PCIe interface: 2,750 MB/s
Please Note: Only the "Stand Up" Design is included.
