DigiDesign Mbox 2 Pro - Page 47

Chapter 6: Making Studio Connections 39
2 Set the input Source to Mic (microphone) by
pressing the Mic/DI Source selector on the front
of Mbox 2 Pro until the Mic LED is lit.
3 If your microphone requires phantom power,
make sure the microphone is connected, then
press the Phantom Power switch (labeled 48V)
on the front of the Mbox 2 Pro. This switch
sends 48V to both XLR mic inputs. The 48V LED
on the front of the Mbox 2 Pro will light when
phantom power is being supplied.
4 On the front of the Mbox 2 Pro, turn the
Monitor control to the desired level.
5 On the front of the Mbox 2 Pro, carefully turn
the Input 1 Gain control to the right to increase
the input level of your microphone signal.
6 If the incoming signal is too loud, press the
Pad switch to engage the –20 dB pad.
Using a Mic that Has a 1/4-Inch
Connector
To use a microphone that has a 1/4-inch TS
(Tip-Sleeve) connector:
1 Connect the 1/4-inch cable from your micro-
phone to the front panel Input 1 DI input.
Input 1 Source selector and LEDs
Phantom Power switch
Monitor control and Gain knob for Input 1
Mic/DI
Source selector
Mic
LED
DI
LED
48V (Phantom Power)
Monitor control Gain
Input 1 Pad
Connecting a 1/4-inch microphone cable to the Input 1
DI connector
Pad
Input 1