DigiDesign Mbox 2 Getting Started

Chapter 2: Windows Configuration 7
chapter 2
Windows Configuration
This chapter contains information for Windows
systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Macintosh computer, see Chapter 3, “Macin-
tosh Configuration.”
Installation Overview
Installing the Mbox 2 on a Windows computer
includes the following steps:
1 “Windows System Optimization” on page 7.
2 “Installing Pro Tools LE and Mbox 2” on
page 12.
3 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 14.
4 “Configuring Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
5 Making audio and MIDI connections to the
Mbox 2. (See Chapter 4, “Mbox 2 Hardware and
Connections” for details.)
Windows System Optimization
Before configuring your computer, make sure
you are logged in as an Administrator for the ac-
count where you want to install Pro Tools. For
details on Administrator privileges, refer to your
Windows documentation.
Required Optimizations
To ensure optimum performance with
Pro Tools LE, configure the following settings
before you install Pro Tools hardware and soft-
ware.
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
refer to the Read Me information included
on the Pro Tools LE Installer CD.
When you are finished changing Windows
system settings, restart your computer.

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