Producers, engineers, and mixers can take on the largest music or audio-post productions with the Avid Pro Tools | MTRX II Audio interface (Base Unit), a powerful studio centerpiece that offers exceptional sound quality, I/O customizability, and extensive routing and monitoring control in one interface. Used as a standalone or with Pro Tools | HDX, other DAWs, and Avid control surfaces, Pro Tools | MTRX II builds on the versatility of its predecessor, providing 64-channels of DigiLink I/O, 256 channels of Dante I/O, 64 channels of MADI I/O, Word Clock I/O, and 128 Channels of SPQ speaker processing to calibrate your room for optimal monitoring. The interface is fully modular, enabling you to customize it with up to eight analog and/or digital audio I/O option cards (available separately) to accommodate recording, mixing, ADR, Foley, or sound-design sessions of any size.

For Pro Tools | HDX and Other DAWs    Customizable I/O, 8 Option Card Slots    64 Channels of DigiLink I/O    256 Channels of Dante I/O    64 Channels of MADI I/O    Word Clock I/O    128 Channels of SPQ Speaker Processing    4096 x 4096 I/O Routing Matrix    Sample Rates: 44.1 to 384 kHz    2 RU, 19" Rackmountable Unit

• Streamline your studio by replacing multiple single-format and monitoring interfaces with a single, 2 RU rackmountable Pro Tools | MTRX II.
• Route, split, and patch any input to any output from any connected device in your studio with the massive matrix mixer—offering up to 4096 x 4096 crosspoints.
• Sum your mix stems and subgroups, or monitor full Dolby Atmos theatrical configurations with the expanded 512 x 64 summing mixer.
• Add the Thunderbolt 3 optional card to connect the MTRX II to a Mac/Windows computer, enabling 256 channels of native, low-latency I/O for Pro Tools Ultimate and other Core Audio DAWs.
• Connect multiple HDX systems with a single MTRX II interface by installing up to eight DigiLink I/O Cards, supporting 576 maximum DigiLink channels.
• Easily route and control all playback sources, stems, Dolby Atmos rendering, and monitoring outputs—across multiple workstations—from a single MTRX II interface.
• Route audio to different devices and destinations and save/recall routing workflows that can be recalled in seconds as needed.
• Switch between 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and other production formats in seconds to support multiple deliveries.
• Send audio to different mixing rooms and stages across your facility, enabling projects to be completed in parallel.

• Achieve impeccable sound transparency with AD/DA converters that support sample rates up to 384 kHz PCM and DSD.
• Capture pristine-quality sound through ultralow-noise DAD mic preamps, high-precision clock circuitry, and low jitter.
• Hear every sonic nuance of your music with 128 dB of dynamic range and less than -120 dB harmonic distortion.

• With 256 integrated Dante channels, you can connect your Pro Tools | HDX system to any Dante network—the industry’s preferred audio-over-IP solution.
• Configure a single MTRX II with up to 1280 Dante audio channels to distribute audio over IP.
• Easily integrate Dante-enabled devices into your workflow—no matter the manufacturer.
• Route audio to and from any connected Dante device in your facility with the flexible digital patchbay using the included DADman software.
• Enable multiple audio networks to run on individual clocks and sample rates in a single MTRX with multiple Dante cards.

• With its configurable I/O, integrated SPQ Speaker Processing, included Pro | Mon 3 monitoring control, and the expanded 512 x 64 summing mixer, MTRX II can satisfy all of your monitoring, talkback, and cue mixing needs.
• Get up to 128 channels of room correction, each with adjustable delay and filters, from stereo to multi-stem Dolby Atmos summing.

• With the included DADman software, you can remotely control all source inputs, talkback, fold-downs, cue mixes, and speaker sets directly from Pro Tools Ultimate, Avid S6, and other EUCON-enabled control surfaces.
• You can also create multiple monitor profiles, making it easy to switch multichannel audio formats for the project at hand, from stereo and 7.1, up to 64-channel Dolby Atmos.
• Control multiple interfaces and workstations from one to tackle the largest immersive audio mixes.

• Take remote control of sources, monitoring, talkback, summing, and fold-down from Avid S6 and other EUCON-enabled control surfaces.

Analog I/O

• 8 Line Pristine AD card (input): adds eight channels of line-level analog inputs
• 2 Mic/Line Pristine AD card (input): adds two channels of analog inputs and mic preamps with relay-based gain circuit—an ideal low-cost option for talkback and tracking
• 8 Mic/Line Pristine AD card (input): adds eight channels of analog inputs and mic preamps with relay-based gain circuit
• 8 Pristine DA card (output): adds eight channels of line-level analog outputs with an output level control

Digital I/O

• DigiLink I/O card: adds 64 channels of DigiLink I/O through two DigiLink Mini ports
• Thunderbolt 3 module: enables 256 channels of native low-latency I/O connectivity and routing between multiple Core Audio-based DAWs, including Pro Tools
• 8 AES3 I/O card: adds eight line AES3 inputs and outputs (16 channels), with built-in sample rate conversion
• Dual SDI/HD/3G card: adds 2 x 16 channels of SDI/HD/3G connections (embed/de-embed) with built-in sample rate conversion
• 128-Channel IP Audio Dante card: adds up to 128 channels of high-density, low-latency digital audio using Dante (128 channels at 41.1/48 kHz, 64 channels at 88.2/96 kHz, or 32 channels at 176.4/192 kHz)
• Dual MADI I/O card: adds 128 channels of MADI inputs and outputs through two optical SFP ports
• MADI module for base unit: adds an additional one or two 64-channel I/O coaxial or optical MADI module to the chassis

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this come with a mic stand adapter?

A: Hello, Thank you for contacting Samson Technologies. This item does include an adapter to attach your microphone to any standard microphone stand. If you have any other questions or inquiries, please let me know at any time. Best Regards, James

Q: 2. Does this device feed audio directly to the computer via USB, or is the USB only for power?

A: This is a USB Audio Interface and will appear on your computer's desktop as a USB device.

Q: 3. Is there a way to use a computer's microphone and speaker through the CS3 base unit?

A: This is not designed for use with the computer's audio components.

Q: 4. Is this mic made in China? If not, where?

A: This USB microphone is made in China.

Q: 5. Will this cable work for other applications besides the Panasonic YAGH? I'm looking for regulated 12v power from a P-Tap Vlock battery plate that runs to a camera 4 pin XLR power input. The camera runs well on 12v power. Thanks

A: Yes this can be used on many products that use standard 4 pin XLR input regulated at 12v

Q: 6. Is it possible to connect a USB microphone to this unit?

A: The Pyle Pro PAD10MXU is not compatible with USB connection microphones. It is compatible with XLR connection microphones and 1/4'' connection microphones.

Q: 7. When shooting panoramas do you need to unlock rotate and re-level after each shot?

A: When shooting panoramas you should keep the level locket

Q: 8. On the Befree GT, where does this leveler go? Between the Ball head and the tripod? Is there a way to attach above the ball head?

A: Leveling bases typically go between a tripod head and the legs.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with the Icon Platform M+? The D2 seems to be discontinued.

A: The Icon Pro Audio Platform D3 for Platform Nano Modular OLED Display Unit is intended for use with the Platform Nano series of controllers. Compatibility with the Platform M+ is not listed by the manufacturer.

Q: 10. How close do you have to be for it to pick up the sound? I need a mic for a classroom with remote instructor.

A: The Samson G-Track Pro USB Microphone is a condenser style microphone and it should be placed approximately 6 to 12 inches from the mouth for the best audio quality. If you need a microphone to pick up sound from several feet away, you can use a boundary microphone. If you are looking for a USB microphone, you can use models such as the MXL AC-404 Portable USB Boundary Conferencing Microphone (B&H # MXAC404), the Polsen Omnidirectional USB Boundary Microphone with Mute (B&H # POUSOB33), or the CAD U7 Omnidirectional USB Boundary Microphone (B&H # CAU7).