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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, which 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 studio around the globe.The Mbox 2 Factory also includes over $1,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.•Maxim— must-have, world-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing plug-in that optimizes the overall level of audio input while preserving the integrity of the original sound•moogerfooger Analog Delay— A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design•Joemeek SC2 Compressor—a compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe•Joemeek VC5 Meequalizer—An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control•Cosmonaut Voice—An "out-of-this-world" plug-in that offers a telephone voice, interplanetary effects, distortion, squelch, and even an authentic tone culled from recently declassified Russian space footage, all through a funky-looking interfaceHardwareThe 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.

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Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle 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 controlSoftwareAward-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 optionsWorks on Windows and Mac computersMbox 2 Factory Plug-in BundleCosmonaut VoiceJOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical CompressorJOEMEEK VC5 MeequalizerMoogerfooger 12-Stage PhaserMoogerfooger Analog DelayMoogerfooger Lowpass FilterMoogerfooger Ring ModulatorVirtual InstrumentsBoom drum machine and sequencerDB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulationMini Grand acoustic grand pianoVacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizerXpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstationStructure Free sample playerFXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum moduleEffects, 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 Factory Bundle Specifications:

System RequirementsDigidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computerMinimum 1 GB 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—2 Separate source selection and gain control per channelMic: XLR with 48V phantom powerMic preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 50 dB gainLine: ¼"DI: ¼"Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBuMisc. 24-bit clean to/from the computerUSB type B socket (v. 1.1); cable included (does not support passive USB hubs)Analog Line Outputs—2Maximum Output: +4 dBV into 1 kohmUnbalanced output connectorsDimensions— measured with Mbox 2 in horizontal (handle-down) configurationHeight, box: 4.9cm; with handle: 7.7cm; with handle cover: 5.6cmWidth: 22.4cmDepth: 18.4cm (includes knobs)Weight: 1.23 kg.Headphone Output Separate volume control;¼" output> 6 mW into 50 ohm A/DSample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHzDynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,2THD+N (line input): 0.00079% (-102 dB) @ 1 kHz1,3THD+N @ 40 dB gain (mic input): 0.006% (-84 dB) @ 1 kHz1Mic EIN (unweighted): -120 dB @ 40 dB gain, 150 ohm sourceFrequency Response: +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz — 20 kHz3Maximum Input: +21 dBuInput Impedance (pad off): Mic=3.5 kOhm; Line=10 kOhm; DI= >1 MOhmDigital I/O S/PDIF I/O (24-bit)RCA jacksD/ASample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHzDynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,4THD+N: 0.003% (-90.4 dB); -1 dBFS @ 1 kHz1,3Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz — 20 kHz31 Measurement made using balanced connectors2 ADC measured -60 dBFS method with minimum gain setting3 Measured relative to level at 1 kHz4 Measured with digital input at -60 dBFS @ 1 kHz

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