DigiDesign Mbox 2 Getting Started

Chapter 4: Mbox 2 Hardware and Connections 27
chapter 4
Mbox 2 Hardware and Connections
This chapter explains how to connect your Mbox 2 for monitoring, playback and recording. If you are
new to working with digital audio workstations, first read through the Mbox 2 Basics Guide for basic
setup information (such as connecting audio inputs, headphones, mics and instruments).
The following illustrations show two possible setups depending on the equipment in your studio.
Figure 1. Mbox 2 micro studio configuration running Pro Tools LE on a desktop computer
powered speakers
monitor
mixer
DAT or
S/PDIF
microphone
Mbox 2
instrument
USB
FireWire
headphones
computer
display
outputs
digital I/O
CD recorder
cable
drive
MIDI device

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