In Pro Tools, if you want to preserve the original file when using the import audio dialog box, what option should you choose?

To preserve the original file when using the import audio dialog box in Pro Tools, selecting the "Add" option is the correct choice. When you choose this option, Pro Tools imports the audio file into the session without modifying or moving the original file from its existing location. This allows you to maintain the integrity of the original audio file while still utilizing it in your session.

The "Copy" option, on the other hand, would create a duplicate of the audio file and place it in the session folder, effectively making a separate file. While this also keeps the original intact, it involves additional storage space. The "Move" option would relocate the file to the session folder instead of duplicating it, which could result in losing access to the original file in its initial location. Finally, the "Replace" option would overwrite the existing file in the session, which is contrary to the goal of preserving the original. Therefore, choosing "Add" is the most efficient and effective way to ensure that the original file remains unchanged while still using it in your Pro Tools session.