Digidesign MBox 2 Pro Firewire Audio Interface (Warehouse Resealed)
Building on the same industrial design of the Mbox 2, the Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro FireWire audio interface takes the system to the next level, providing high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity, more simultaneous audio I/O and connection options, and studio-grade 24-bit/96 kHz resolution to deliver high-definition audio in a compact, easy-to-use interface. Plus it offers professional features, including MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, and dedicated studio monitor outputs.
Mbox 2 Pro includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, offering many of the same features that top studios rely on to compose, record, edit, mix, and master Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award-winning film sound. It also comes with over 50 bundled plug-ins and applications, including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory plug-ins, Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack.
Hardware Features
- Professional sound quality and sonic performance
- Powered by FireWire or the included power supply
- Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz studio-grade audio resolution
- 4 analog inputs (2 combo XLR/TRS jacks, 2 ¼" TRS jacks)
- 6 analog outputs (¼" 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 and an alternate source switch
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
Software Features
- Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
- 32 simultaneous audio tracks (128 virtual audio tracks), expandable to 48 tracks
- Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks
- Over 50 DigiRack, Bomb Factory, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack plug-ins, virtual instruments, and compatible applications
- Support for streaming ReWire applications
- Unique Beat Detectiveª LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
- Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation by Digidesign's Advanced Instrument Research group
- Sessions compatible with countless Pro Tools studios around the world
- Support for Digidesign Command|8 and Control|24ª control surfaces
- Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
- Works on Digidesign-qualified Windows XP and Mac OS X computers
Included Software
DigiRack Plug-ins
DigiRack plug-ins offer a wide variety of professional real-time and file-based effects and studio utilities, ranging from EQ and dynamics to delays and reverb.
Bomb Factory Plug-ins
Bomb Factory plug-ins provide powerful effects and utilities from the makers of some of the very best digital emulations of legendary outboard gear in the industry.
Xpand! Sample-Playback/Synthesis Workstation
From Digidesign's Advanced Instrument Research group, Xpand! puts more than 1,000 professional sounds and 500 combinable part presets at your fingertips.
Pro Tools Ignition Pack
The Pro Tools Ignition Pack features an impressive array of composition and production tools, including coveted third-party plug-ins and software applications.
What are the benefits of MBox 2 Pro over MBox 2?
- More I/O: Mbox 2 Pro supports more simultaneous I/O than Mbox 2.
- Higher sample rates: Mbox 2 Pro supports up to 96 kHz sample rates; Mbox 2 only supports up to 48 kHz sample rates.
- MIDI Time Stamping support: Mbox 2 Pro supports MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) for highly accurate MIDI timing; Mbox 2 does not support MTS.
- Phono preamp: Mbox 2 Pro features a phono preamp, allowing for direct connection of a turntable; Mbox 2 does not have a phono preamp.
- Word Clock I/O: Mbox 2 Pro features Word Clock I/O ports to easily lock to external sources; Mbox 2 does not include Word Clock I/O ports.
System Requirements:
Digidesign-approved computer running Windows XP or Mac OS X
Warranty:
One year parts and labor.
