DigiDesign Mbox 2 Basic Guide

Getting Sound In and Out of Mbox 2
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Connecting Audio Inputs
Mbox 2 inputs (sources) support microphones,
guitars, keyboards, and other types of instru-
ments. Mbox 2 has two audio input sections, la-
beled Input 1 and Input 2. For stereo inputs, use
Input 1 for the left input, and Input 2 for the
right input.
The two input sections are located so that the
hardware input jacks line up directly behind
their corresponding input controls on the front
panel. This makes it easier to locate channel in-
put connections from the front.
Each Input section has three analog input jacks:
Mic For XLR microphone cables.
Line (TRS) For 1/4-inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables
from keyboards, mixers, microphones, and
other line sources.
DI For 1/4-inch Tip-Sleeve cables from guitar,
bass, microphones, or similar sources.
For information about connecting specific au-
dio sources, see “Connecting a Microphone to
the Mbox 2” on page 4, and “Connecting In-
struments to the Mbox 2” on page 6.
Inputs on back of Mbox 2
Input 2
Input 1
Analog input connectors
DI
Line Line
Mic Mic DI
(TRS)(TRS)

DigiDesign Mbox 2 Specifications

General

Audio Interface Type	USB
Number of Inputs	4
Number of Outputs	2
Phantom Power	Yes
Sample Rate	48 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
MIDI I/O	Yes
Analog Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS Combo, 2 x 1/4" TRS
USB	USB 1.1
Software Included	Pro Tools LE
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Analog Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS
Digital Inputs	S/PDIF
Digital Outputs	S/PDIF
Headphone Output	1 x 1/4" TRS