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Digidesign Mbox 2 USB Interface with Pro Tools LE SoftwareDigidesign Mbox2 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 product ever.
The Mbox 2 still is a compact USB powered unit with the capability of 4x2 simultaneous channels of I/O on analog, digital and MIDI connections but still retains the easy operation of the original Mbox. The original Mbox changed the way songwriters, DJs, studio mixers, and post production engineers created and produced music. Mbox 2 delivers professional performance which makes it an important evolutionary step from the original Mbox.
Along with its flexible hardware interface, Mbox 2 includes the easy-to-use, award-winning Digidesign Pro Tools LE software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to record, edit, mix, and master commercial albums and produce sound for blockbuster films. In addition, Mbox 2 comes with the Pro Tools Ignition Pack, an impressive collection of powerful plug-ins, creative applications, and additional tools to help professionally produce and promote music. With the addition of the Pro Tools Ignition Pack, Mbox 2 includes more than 50 plug-ins and instruments.
Mbox 2 Factory
The same great interface as the Mbox 2 but with over $1,000 worth of additional professional-grade Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins included. The Mbox 2 Factory bundle provides more creative processing options right out of the box with these outstanding plug-ins.
- Moogerfooger Analog Delay
- JoeMeek SC2T Photo Optical Compressor
- JoeMeek VC5T Meequalizer
- Cosmonaut Voice
- Digidesign Maxim
- iLok USB Smart Key
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Digidesign Mbox 2 Hardware Features
- Superior sound quality
- Four simultaneous inputs with analog and digital I/O
- Two analog inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch jacks) and two analog outputs (1/4-inch jacks)
- Two channels of S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA)
- 48V phantom power for condenser mics
- 24-bit/48 kHz audio
- MIDI in/out
- Zero-latency monitoring
- 100% USB powered
- Award-winning Pro Tools LE software (Windows XP and Mac OS X)
- 32 simultaneous audio tracks (128 virtual audio tracks)
- Integrated MIDI sequencer with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks
- 37 DigiRack and 7 Bomb Factory plug-ins
- Includes the Pro Tools Ignition Pack software and tools
- Support for streaming ReWire applications
- Beat Detective LE groove analysis and correction tool
Bundled Plugins
In addition to Pro Tools LE software, an impressive collection of over 50 valuable plug-ins and applications are included with every Mbox 2 system. These outstanding plug-ins have been used on countless professional recordings and many are exclusive to the Pro Tools platform. For added creative processing options right out of the box, Digidesign presents the Mbox 2 Factory bundle, a complete Mbox 2 system plus a set of potent Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins with an iLok USB Smart Key that has those plug-ins preauthorized.
- Mbox 2 Factory plug-ins
- moogerfooger Analog Delay
- JOEMEEK SC2T Photo Optical Compressor
- JOEMEEK VC5T Meequalizer
- Cosmonaut Voice
- Digidesign Maxim
- iLok USB Smart Key
Xpand! Sample-Playback/Synthesis Workstation
The first plug-in from Digidesign’s Advanced Instrument Research group, Xpand! is a powerful instrument plug-in that puts more than 1,000 professional sounds at your fingertips.
Free Bomb Factory Plug-Ins
The Free Bomb Factory plug-ins offer powerful effects and utilities from the makers of some of the very best digital emulations of classic analog processors in the industry.
- Bomb Factory BF76 Compressor
- BF Essential Clip Remover
- BF Essential Correlation Meter
- BF Essential Meter Bridge
- BF Essential Noise Meter
- BF Essential Tuner
- Funk Logic Mastererizer
Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2
The Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 includes a collection of powerful third-party instrument and effects plug-ins and other tools to help expand the power of your Pro Tools system.
Ableton Live Lite 6 Digidesign Edition
Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted
IK Multimedia Amplitube LE
FXpansion BFD Lite
Celemony Melodyne uno essential
Digidesign Xpand! by Advanced Instrument
Research (A.I.R>)
Digidesign Synchronic
Sound Libraries
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Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600 Lite
Arturia Analog Factory SE
iZotope Effects
Trillium Lane Labs TL EveryPhase
Trillium Lane Labs TL Utilities
Pro Tools Method One Instructional DVD
One-year Broadjam.com Membership
One-year Sonicbids.com Subscription
Free GarageBand.com Contest Entries
Free Plug-in with Pro Tools Education
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DigiRack Plug-ins
DigiRack plug-ins offer a wide variety of professional real-time and file-based effects and studio utilities that are ideal for bringing your mixes alive.
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1-Band EQ
4-Band EQ
Chorus
Click
Compressor
D-Verb
D-Verb-AS
DC Offset Removal
DeEsser
Delay
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DigiReWire
Dither
Duplicate
Dynamics II
Dynamics III
EQ II
EQ III
Expander-Gate
Extra-Long Delay
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Flanger
Gain
Gate
Invert
Limiter
Long Delay
Medium Delay
Mod Delay II
Multi-Tap Delay
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Normalize-Gain Change
Ping-Pong Delay
Pitch Shift
POWr Dither
Reverse-DC Removal
Signal Generator
Short Delay
Slap Delay
Time Comp-Exp-Pitch Shift
Trim
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Digidesign products that include ProTools software cannot be returned once the manufacturer's seal has been broken. If a product is found to be defective, you must contact Digidesign customer support at 1-650-731-6100 to obtain a case number. If Digidesign determines that the product is defective, please contact our returns department.
Digidesign Mbox 2 Specifications
Analog Inputs — 2
- Separate source selection and gain control per channel
- Mic: XLR with 48V phantom power
- Mic Preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 40 dB gain
- Line: 1/4-inch
- DI: 1/4-inch
- Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBu
Analog Line Outputs — 2
- Maximum Output: +4 dBV into 1 kohm
- Unbalanced output connectors
Headphone Output
- Separate volume control—1/4-inch output
- > 6 mW into 50 ohm
Digital I/O
- S/PDIF I/O (24-bit)
- RCA jacks
Miscellaneous
- 24-bit clean to/from the computer
- USB type B socket (v. 1.1); cable included (does not support passive USB hubs)
Dimensions — measured with Mbox 2 in horizontal (handle-down) configuration
- Height, box: 1.93 inches (4.9 cm); with handle: 3.03 inches (7.7 cm); with handle cover: 2.20 inches (5.6 cm)
- Width: 8.82 inches (22.4 cm)
- Depth: 7.24 inches (18.4 cm) (includes knobs)
- Weight: 2.71 pounds (1.23 kg)
A/D
- Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,2
- THD+N (line input): 0.00079% (-102 dB) @ 1 kHz1,3
- THD+N @ 40 dB gain (mic input): 0.006% (-84 dB) @ 1 kHz1
- 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.
D/A
- Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,4
- THD+N: 0.003% (-90.4 dB); -1 dBFS @ 1 kHz1,3
- Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz3
1 - Measurement made using balanced connectors
2 - ADC measured -60 dBFS method with minimum gain setting
3 - Measured relative to level at 1 kHz
4 - Measured with digital input at -60 dBFS @ 1 kHz
Minimum System Requirements*
- 768 MB of RAM
- USB port for Mbox 2 Mini (USB hubs are not supported)
- DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive
Windows XP
- Intel Pentium 4, Centrino, Core Duo, or AMD Athlon XP and 64-class processors and chips**
- Windows XP Home or Professional, Service Pack 2
Mac OS X
- G4 processor (933 MHz or higher), G5 processor, or Intel-based Macs
- Mac OS X version 10.4
*Digidesign is constantly working on supporting the latest computer configurations. For the most up-to-date system requirements, compatibility information and online support, please visit www.digidesign.com.
** Please see Digidesign’s online compatibility information for specific details on supported processors and chip sets.
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 12 people rated this item  | Frequency 09 from Chandler, AZ | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | EASY TO USE!!! | | Quality:
| The hardware interface itself isn't the best built thing I've used. But neither is most the interfaces like this type/range. | | Features:
| Plenty of features to get you going. If your just looking to sketchpad your ideas, etc. This thing will get it done, and then some. | | Ease of Use:
| I've never used ProTools before. So it took me a minute to figure it out. It was much easier than I thought it was going to be to learn. | | Value:
| I think the price is just right. At the time I purchased it, there were several different options to choose from. So I chose the Studio Pro Bundle. With the iLok and extra plug-ins, which is totally worth it. | | Appearance:
| The thing looks pretty cool from the front. Be even cooler if the face was Red. | | Skill Level:
| Pro-Rock Star | | Date submitted:
| 09-09-09 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | |
| | Spot of Blue from Wichita Falls, Tx | | icardsplus@msn.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Up and going with pro tools power | | Quality:
| The unit itself is comparable to many audio interfaces although it has a more durable feel to it than some of the lexicon units I've owned. | | Features:
| The interface is straight forward to use with enough inputs for me to do what I need it for. The protools software is the gem to this package I can't give it enough praise here to describe how powerful it is. You won't be sorry it does have a learning curve but, there are plenty of places with video tutorials to get you up and going. | | Ease of Use:
| Like I explained in the "Features" ProTools can be as easy or complicated as you want it to be. | | Value:
| I researched this unit for months looking for the best deal. I knew that American Musical would match the price and they did and made it easy for me using their payment system. So, for this package I got great bang for my buck! | | Appearance:
| Clean and simple | | Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro | | Date submitted:
| 1/10/10 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | |
| | Mr. Vee from Houston, Texas | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | The Gateway from your instruments to your PC/Mac!!! | | Quality:
| Very sturdy and solid but I definately would not drop it or allow anything to happen to it. Hasn't failed me yet and I've had it for a year. Sometimes when the cables are loose then you'll hear some static in the background but once those cables are tightened up you're good to go. | | Features:
| I like how I can all of my equipment connected all at once and I like how I can record and playback music instantly. I wish there were more inputs but thats what the big brothers are for like theMbox 2 Pro and 003 Digirack and then the Big Daddies in the PT HD family. | | Ease of Use:
| Beware, before you purchase this product, read the manual about a week before doing so that way you have an idea on what to do.
Like I said before, I've had this for about a year and I still haven't touched everything. The beginning is not easy but once you get up and running you'll be force to wreckon with. | | Value:
| For most people the Factory would be ideal but if you play the guitar and have a good multi effects board/pedals and a good mixer you'll be fine without the Factory Bundle. If you are a digital person and you want to mix and master and use plug ins straight out of the box then yes . | | Appearance:
| Its not something I'd hide under the desk but its not something I'd put in a glass display but it does look like it belongs in a studio of some sort. | | Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro | | Date submitted:
| 06/19/2009 | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes, 1 year and have the grey hairs to prove it lol. |
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