The Avid Technologies Pro Tools | HD Native Thunderbolt Interface with Pro Tools HD Software includes a Pro Tools | HD Native Thunderbolt interface and a full, perpetual license version of Pro Tools | HD, offered as a download.Designed for on-the-go music creation, the Pro Tools | HD Native Thunderbolt interface brings high-speed Thunderbolt connectivity to your Pro Tools | HD system to nearly eliminate latency, and provide 64 channels of simultaneous I/O at 24-bit / 192 kHz. The card easily connects to your existing laptop or compact computer and significantly reduces that distracting delay you hear while recording, leading to a more comfortable experience when performing in the studio.To get a full 64 channels of I/O, the Pro Tools | HD Native Thunderbolt interface allows you to connect up to four, 16-channel Pro Tools | HD audio interfaces. Two of the interfaces connect directly to DigiLink Mini ports 1 and 2, and the other two interfaces connect to the expansion ports on those Pro Tools | HD audio interfaces.Pro Tools | HD is designed for audio and post pros who need maximum track counts, high-level performance, and surround sound. It provides powerful and efficient tools to create music or sound for film/TV, and connect with a premier network of artists, producers, and mixers around the world via Avid Cloud.The software comes bundled with a 1-year Annual Upgrade and Support Plan, which provides access to the latest Pro Tools releases, including updates and upgrades, 25 bonus plug-ins, and priority support (renewable annually).Key Features HD Native Thunderbolt Interface Pro Tools | HD Software Thunderbolt Connectivity for Mobile Use Monitoring with Near-Zero Latency Pro Tools | HD Native Thunderbolt Interface Thunderbolt interface can be connected to a laptop or compact computer for on-the-go music creation (Mac, Windows) Monitoring with near-zero latency Includes two DigiLink Mini ports for connecting two audio interfaces One DigiSerial port for connecting a SYNC peripheral Supports up to 64 channels of I/O for direct-to-disk recording and playback Supports up to 192 tracks with Pro Tools | HD software Sessions up to 24-bit and up to 192 kHz On-board FPGA processor provides dedicated signal routing for headphone monitoring Headpnone monitoring with 1/4" output jack and a volume/mute control knob Output to the headphone jack mirrors channel outputs 1 and 2 on your primary audio interface Includes a 6.5' Thunderbolt cable Includes a 12' DigiLink Mini cable for connection to an audio interface Pro Tools | HD Software 64 channels of I/O 32-bit / 192 kHz sound quality Up to 256 audio tacks Up to 256 instrument tracks Up to 512 MIDI tracks 2 GB loop library included 60+ instrument/effects plug-ins Play/edit HD video in timeline Support for Dolby Atmos 7.1 surround sound Music notation tools Standalone operation Includes 1-year upgrade and support plan Mac, Windows, AAX native, Audiosuite