Next-generation USB-powered audio/MIDI production system with Pro Tools LE software.

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The Educational Edition of the Mbox 2 is specially priced for purchase by K-12 and higher education institutions, instructors at such institutions and currently enrolled students (including those who are home-schooled). Proper documentation, such as a school PO, faculty/student ID, or documentation from an applicable governing body recognizing the school/home school as an accredited education institution, must be provided in order to use and register this product.Mbox 2 is a next-generation, USB-powered audio/MIDI production system that builds on the performance and simplicity of the original Mbox—Digidesign's most popular personal studio system ever. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox 2 delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package. Mbox 2 also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, that offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award—winning film sound. Projects created with Mbox 2 and Pro Tools LE software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems—providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools—equipped project and professional studios around the globe.HardwareThe Digidesign Mbox 2 hardware interface is both powerful and easy to use, featuring a distinctive industrial design, impressive sound quality, and extensive input and output options.SoftwarePro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results—every time.Product Availability: Pro Tools 8.0.4Free downloadable update offers Windows support (LE and M-Powered); improvements for all Pro Tools systems. Avid is pleased to announce the availability of Pro Tools 8.0.4, a free upgrade for all registered Pro Tools users. This latest update offers many performance enhancements and fixes, plus adds Windows 7 support for Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered systems.

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Digidesign MBox 2 Educational Features:

Hardware100% USB powered for maximum portability2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output (16 channels in/16 channels out)Zero-latency monitoringSuperior sonic performance48V phantom power for condenser microphonesSeparate source selection and gain control per channelHeadphone output with dedicated volume controlDedicated studio monitor volume controlPro Tools LE 8 new featuresAward-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instrumentsProfessional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor windowIntegrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation softwareFull Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracksUnique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction toolReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro ToolsSupport for the Digidesign C|24 and Command|8 control surfacesHuge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options Virtual InstrumentsBoom drum machine and sequencerDB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulationMini Grand acoustic grand pianoVacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizerXpand! multitimbral synth and sample workstationStructure Free sample playerFXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum moduleIncluded Effects, Sound-Processing, Utility Plug-ins1-Band EQ III4-Band EQ III7-Band EQ IIIAIR ChorusAIR DistortionAIR Dynamic DelayAIR EnhancerAIR EnsembleAIR Filter GateAIR FlangerAIR Frequency ShifterAIR FuzzWahAIR KillEQAIR Lo-FiAIR MultiChorusAIR Multi-DelayAIR Nonlinear ReverbAIR PhaserAIR ReverbAIR Spring ReverbAIR StereoWidthAIR TalkboxAIR Vintage FilterBF76 CompressorBF Essential Clip RemoverBF Essential Correlation MeterBF Essential Meter BridgeBF Essential Noise MeterCelemony Melodyne EssentialChorusClickCompressor/LimiterD-VerbDC Offset RemovalDe-EsserDelayDigiReWireDitherDuplicateEleven FreeExpander/GateExtra Long Delay IIFlangerGainInvertLo-FiLong Delay IIMaximMedium Delay IIMulti-Tap DelayNormalizePing-Pong DelayPitchPitch ShiftPOWr DitherRecti-FiReverseSansAmpSci-FiSignal GeneratorShort Delay IISlap Delay IITime Compression ExpansionTime ShiftTL AutoPanTL InTuneTL MasterMeterTL MetroTrimVari-Fi

Digidesign MBox 2 Educational Specifications:

System RequirementsDigidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computerMinimum 1GB of RAMDVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installationAvailable USB port for for Mbox 2 system (USB hubs not supported)Available USB port for iLok USB Smart KeyAnalog Inputs—2Separate source selection and gain control per channelMic: XLR with 48V phantom powerMic preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 50 dB gainLine: 1/4"DI: 1/4"Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBu

Digidesign MBox 2 Educational

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