DigiDesign Mbox 2 Mini Getting Started Guide

Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 Mini 3
chapter 2
Welcome to Mbox 2 Mini
Welcome to the Mbox
®
2 Mini audio produc-
tion system from Digidesign
®
.
Mbox 2 Mini provides your USB-equipped com-
puter with two channels of analog audio input,
two analog monitor outputs, and one head-
phone output. Mbox 2 Mini includes one pro-
fessional-quality mic preamp and 24-bit analog-
to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
Mbox 2 Mini Package
The Mbox 2 Mini package includes the follow-
ing:
• Mbox 2 Mini desktop audio interface
• Pro Tools Installer disc containing
Pro Tools LE™ software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-
Time AudioSuite) and AudioSuite plug-ins,
optional software, and electronic PDF guides
• Mbox 2 Mini QuickStart Sheet
• USB connector cable
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
Mbox 2 Mini Features
The Mbox 2 Mini provides the following:
• Two channels of analog audio input:
• XLR connector with microphone preamp
and switchable 48V phantom power.
• Two 1/4-inch TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) con-
nectors. One input is switchable between
Mic and Line/DI level devices.
• –20 dB pad available separately on each in-
put channel.
• Two 1/4-inch TRS analog monitor outputs.
• 1/4-inch TRS
stereo headphone output.
• Adjustable level control for headphone and
monitor outputs.
• Mon (Monitor) Mute switch for muting mon-
itor outputs, without muting headphone out-
put. This switch does not affect recording.
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, supporting
sample rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
• Zero-latency analog record monitoring with
Mix knob for adjustable balance between in-
put and playback.
• USB-powered operation.
Mbox 2 Mini may not function properly if
connected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox 2
Mini to a separate, dedicated USB port.

DigiDesign Mbox 2 Mini Specifications

General

Brand	DigiDesign
Model	Mbox 2 Mini
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English