Everything you need to get started with Pro Tools LE in an affordable package.

Includes a Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle, Fostex PM0.4 powered studio monitors, Audio-Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone, 20' microphone cable, tripod microphone stand, and 2 - 10' (1/4-1/4") cables. The package combines all the equipment necessary to begin recording and producing your music.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle
Offers tons more plug-ins than Mbox 2 for even more creative options right out of the box. The Mbox 2 Factory Bundle includes a complete Mbox 2 system and an iLok USB Smart Key with the following additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins preauthorized:

&bull: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
&bull:moogerfooger Analog Delay— A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design
&bull: Joemeek SC2 Comprressor — a compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe
&bull:Joemeek VC5 Meequalizer — An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control
&bull: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 interface
•And the Moogerfooger 12-Stage phaser, Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter, and Moogerfooger Ring Modulator

Mbox 2 USB-powered audio/MIDI production system
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.

Hardware The 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.

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.

Fostex PM0.4 Powered Studio Monitors
Fostex employs the latest cone material technology to obtain extremely pure music reproduction with the PM 0.4 powered monitors. Biamplification provides 18W to the 4" LF drivers and 18W to the extremely responsive 5/8" soft-dome tweeters. The 4" cones are made of Kevlar fibers for high rigidity and optimum damping, as well as incredible durability. Newly designed dampers around the tweeters eliminate interference for clearer high-frequency response. The compact cabinets are specially designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and incorporate a long bass port for deep and accurate low-frequency response.

Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The ideal mic for project and home recording studio applications. With a remarkably low price, cardioid pattern, and specs that put it in the big leagues, it features a custom-engineered, 16mm low-mass diaphragm and smooth 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. The AT2020's low self-noise is suited to digital recording, plus it has a high 144dB SPL handling.

2 x 10' Live Wire 16-gauge 1/4"-to-1/4" cables
For serious-minded musicians, these Live Wire 16-gauge 1/4"-to-1/4" cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. It has superior wiring that allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles. Its sturdy construction enhances signal and performance. The cable's flexible design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance whether you're in the studio or on the stage.

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Digidesign Pro Tools Mbox 2 Factory Package Features:

Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle
Mbox Hardware
Professional sound quality
Powered by USB or included power supply
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution
6 simultaneous inputs, 8 simultaneous outputs
4 analog inputs (2 XLR/1/4" TRS combo jacks & 2 ¼" 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
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
Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Side address
16mm low-mass diaphragm
20Hz-20kHz frequency response
144dB SPL handling
Rugged body
Pivoting, threaded stand mount
Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
Open circuit sensitivity: -37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance: 100 ohms
Maximum input sound level: 144dB SPL, 1kHz at 1% THD
Noise: 20dB SPL
Dynamic range (typical): 124dB, 1kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-noise ratio: 74dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom power requirements: 48V DC, 2 mA typical
Weight: 12.1 oz.
Dimensions: 6-1/3" long, 2" diameter
Output connector: 3-pin XLRM-type
Included accessories: Stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
Audio-Technica case style: R7

Digidesign Pro Tools Mbox 2 Factory Package Specifications:

Mbox 2

System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Analog Inputs-2
Separate source selection and gain control per channel
Mic: XLR with 48V phantom power
Mic preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 50dB gain
Line: 1/4"
DI: 1/4"
Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBu
24-bit clean to/from the computer
USB type B socket (v. 1.1); cable included (does not support passive USB hubs)
Analog Line Outputs — 2
Maximum Output: +4 dBV into 1 kOhm
Unbalanced output connectors
Dimensions - measured with Mbox 2 in horizontal (handle-down) configuration
Height, box: 4.9cm; with handle: 7.7cm; with handle cover: 5.6cm
Width: 22.4cm
Depth: 18.4cm (includes knobs)
Weight: 1.23 kg.
Headphone Output
Separate volume control—1/4" output
> 6 mW into 50 Ohm
A/D
Sample Rate: 44.1, 48kHz
Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)
THD+N (line input): 0.00079% (-102 dB) @ 1 kHz
THD+N @ 40 dB gain (mic input): 0.006% (-84 dB) @ 1kHz
Mic EIN (unweighted): -120 dB @ 40 dB gain, 150 Ohm source
Frequency Response: +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz3
Maximum Input: +21 dBu
Input Impedance (pad off): Mic=3.5 kOhm; Line=10 kOhm; DI= >1 MOhm
Digital I/O
S/PDIF I/O (24-bit)
RCA jacks
D/A
Sample Rate: 44.1, 48kHz
Dynamic Range: 106dB (A-weighted), 103dB (unweighted)
THD+N: 0.003% (-90.4dB); -1 dBFS @ 1kHz
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB, 20Hz–20kHz