Get even more plug-in choices right out of the box for a mere $100 more.
The Mbox 2 Pro is a portable, high-definition audio/MIDI production system that delivers truly professional sound quality. Packing an impressive variety of connection options into a compact interface, Mbox 2 Pro puts powerful multitrack recording and mixing capabilities into your hands, so you can create wherever inspiration strikes. Mbox 2 Pro also includes award-winning, industry-standard Pro Tools LE software and a huge collection of pro effects and instrument plug-ins to get you started creating right away.
Mbox 2 Pro Factory also includes over $1,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.
Hardware
The Mbox 2 Pro is the ultimate high-definition portable Pro Tools LE system, packing a wide-range of analog and digital I/O connections into a mobile audio workstation. Take it wherever inspiration strikes.
Software
Pro 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 8.0.4
Free 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.
Bundled Plug-ins
In addition to M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an incredible 8 GB collection of pro-quality loops from industry sound heavyweights Big Fish Audio, Pro Tools software includes a comprehensive bundle of amazing virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins.
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Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle Features:
- Hardware
Professional sound quality
Powered by FireWire* or included power supply
Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution**
6 simultaneous inputs, 8 simultaneous outputs
4 analog inputs (2 XLR/1/4" TRS combo jacks & 2" TRS jacks)
6 analog outputs (1/4" jacks)
2 instrument DI inputs on the front panel
2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA)
Built-in phono preamp input (RCA) for direct turntable connection
1 MIDI input and output (16 channels in/16 channels out)
MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) support for superior timing and accuracy
BNC Word Clock I/O
Low-latency monitoring
Dedicated studio monitor outputs with volume control
2 stereo headphone outputs with independent volume controls
48V phantom power for condenser microphones
*Requires 6-pin connection for power via FireWire.
**Mbox 2 Pro does not support external sync at 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates.
New in Pro Tools 8 Software
Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instruments
Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
ReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Support for the Digidesign C"24 and Command"8 control surfaces
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
Mbox 2 Factory Plug-in Bundle
Cosmonaut Voice
JOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical Compressor
JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer
Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser
Moogerfooger Analog Delay
Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter
Moogerfooger Ring Modulator
IMPORTANT: The Factory bundle listed here is the most current bundle; your bundle may include a different assortment of plug-ins depending on when your Pro Tools LE Factory bundle system was purchased.
Virtual Instruments
Boom drum machine and sequencer
DB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulation
Mini Grand acoustic grand piano
Vacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizer
Xpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstation
Structure Free sample player
FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module
Effects, Sound-Processing, Utility Plug-ins
1-Band EQ III
4-Band EQ III
7-Band EQ III
AIR Chorus
AIR Distortion
AIR Dynamic Delay
AIR Enhancer
AIR Ensemble
AIR Filter Gate
AIR Flanger
AIR Frequency Shifter
AIR FuzzWah
AIR KillEQ
AIR Lo-Fi
AIR MultiChorus
AIR Multi-Delay
AIR Nonlinear Reverb
AIR Phaser
AIR Reverb
AIR Spring Reverb
AIR StereoWidth
AIR Talkbox
AIR Vintage Filter
BF76 Compressor
BF Essential Clip Remover
BF Essential Correlation Meter
BF Essential Meter Bridge
BF Essential Noise Meter
Celemony Melodyne Essential
Chorus
Click
Compressor/Limiter
D-Verb
DC Offset Removal
De-Esser
Delay
DigiReWire
Dither
Duplicate
Eleven Free
Expander/Gate
Extra Long Delay II
Flanger
Gain
Invert
Lo-Fi
Long Delay II
Maxim
Medium Delay II
Multi-Tap Delay
Normalize
Ping-Pong Delay
Pitch
Pitch Shift
POWr Dither
Recti-Fi
Reverse
SansAmp
Sci-Fi
Signal Generator
Short Delay II
Slap Delay II
Time Compression Expansion
Time Shift
TL AutoPan
TL InTune
TL MasterMeter
TL Metro
Trim
Vari-Fi
Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle Specifications:
- System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available FireWire port for Mbox 2 Pro system
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Mic/Line Inputs 1 & 2
Connector: 2 balanced XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with independent gain controls
Mic Phantom Power: 48V
Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu
Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 105dB/107dB A-weighted
THD + N (Mic/Line): 0.001% (-100dB)
THD + N (Mic w/40dB gain): 0.005% (-86dB)
Input Sensitivity, Pad off: 1dBu minimum gain, -39dBu maximum gain
Input Sensitivity, Pad on: 21dBu minimum gain, -19dBu maximum gain
Input Impedance: 3.5kOhm mic, 10kOhm line
Line Inputs (1-6)
Connector: Channels 1-4: 4 impedance balanced 1/4" jacks. Channel 5-6: One unbalanced stereo 1/4" jack
Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB
Dynamic Range: 104dB/109dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.0015% (-96 dB)
Output Sensitivity: 4dBV
DI Inputs
Connector: 2 unbalanced 1/4" jacks (on front) with independent gain controls
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB
Dynamic Range: 105dB/107dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.008% (-82 dB)
Input Sensitivity, Pad off: 1dBu minimum gain, -39dBu maximum gain
Input Sensitivity, Pad on: 21dBu minimum gain, -19dBu maximum gain
Input Impedance: 5MOhm
Monitor Outputs
Connector: 2 - 1/4" impedance balanced jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.25dB
Dynamic Range: 106dB/110 dB A-weighted
Output Sensitivity: 6dBV at max gain 100kOhm load
Aux Line Inputs 3/4
Connector: 2 balanced 1/4" jacks
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB
Dynamic Range: 104dB/106dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.001% (-100 dB)
Input Sensitivity: 10dBu minimum gain, -10dBu maximum gain
Input Impedance: 16kOhm
Headphone Outputs
Connector: 2 - 1/4" stereo jacks: one is channel 1&2, one is channel 1&2 or 3&4 (switchable). Independent volume controls.
Output Sensitivity: 2 Vms @ 600 Ohm load, maximum gain
Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB
Dynamic Range: 104dB/109dB A-weighted
Phono Inputs 3/4 *
Connector: RCA pair
Frequency Response: ±1dB
Dynamic Range: 97dB/104dB A-weighted
THD + N: 0.01 % (-80dB)
Input Sensitivity: -20dBV minimum gain, -40dBV maximum gain @ 1kHz
Input Impedance: 47kOhm resistive, 150pF capacitive
Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates**: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24-bit
S/PDIF: RCA jacks
Word Clock: BNC jacks
Host Connection: 2 IEEE-1394a (FireWire) jacks.
MIDI: 2 - 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors
Size/Weight/Power
Height: Including lip: 2.26 inches/5.74 cm.
Width: 10.28 inches/26.11 cm.
Depth: Including lip, excluding rear connectors: 9.15 inches/23.24 cm.
Weight: 3.3 lb./1.5 kg.
Power Requirements: Powered off 6-pin IEEE-1394a (FireWire) jack or 9 to 24 Volts DC jack (A/C power adaptor included)
Maximum Power Consumption: 6 Watts
All noise and dynamic range measurements with 20Hz to 20kHz bandwidth at 48kHz sample rates, unless otherwise noted.
ADC measured -60dBFS at 1kHz with minimum gain setting; DAC with digital playback at -60dBFS at 1kHz.
Frequency response measurements relative to level at 1kHz.
* RIAA equalization and sensitivity measured at 1kHz.
** External clock supports up to 48kHz sample rates
Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle
90 day warranty on M-Box. One year parts and labor warranty on all other products.
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