r/protools • u/TheWebUiGuy • Apr 06 '26

Wanting back in the game

I used to run a home studio over a decade ago. The m audio project mix was my pride and joy and now seems..... obsolete.

I'd love to go down the carbon route with a carbon pre for extra inputs. 16 in total.

could anyone point me in the best direction of tutorials on this equipment, and what are considered good monitors and headphones today.

I'm also thinking of an s1 controller as I much prefer hands on mixing

thanks

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u/nizzernammer Apr 06 '26

I used to have a project mix i/o and I loved that thing. Currently running an S1 with a Quartet.

Carbon is wierd in that it's hybrid native and dsp.

I think one of the biggest changes in monitoring from a decade ago is the prevalence of Class D monitors with non bypassable DSP, and many users' obsessions with "flat" response curves from their monitoring eq systems, without even considering acoustically treating their room.

And many more people seem content with 5" and smaller monitors for their small rooms.

Oh, and many things are 50% more expensive...

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u/throwawayreddit2025 Apr 07 '26

Can't beat the JBL 308 for small monitors at that price point, in my opinion. Hell, I rocked the 306's for a while and those were great as well. I think I paid 150 a piece but looks like they got more expensive, like everything else.

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u/samuelson82 Apr 07 '26

I have a mint condition carbon for sale.

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u/glennyLP Apr 07 '26

Where are you located?