DigiDesign Mbox 2 Getting Started

Chapter 1: Welcome to Mbox 2 1
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Welcome to Mbox 2
Welcome to Mbox 2, Digidesign’s portable
Pro Tools micro-studio.
Mbox 2 provides your USB-equipped computer
with two channels of analog audio input and
output, two channels of digital audio input and
output, MIDI In and Out ports, analog monitor
outs, and a headphone output with front panel
level control. Mbox 2 provides professional-
quality mic preamps and 24-bit analog-to-digi-
tal and digital-to-analog converters.
Mbox 2 Package
The Mbox 2 package includes the following:
• Mbox 2 desktop audio interface
• Installer CDs containing Pro Tools LE soft-
ware, DigiRack RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite)
and AudioSuite plug-ins, optional software,
and electronic PDF guides
• This
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide , which in-
cludes instructions for installing and config-
uring Mbox 2, and an introduction to
Pro Tools LE software
• The
Mbox 2 Basics Guide , designed to give new
users specific methods for accomplishing
common tasks (such as getting sound in and
out of your Mbox 2, connecting a mic or in-
strument, and recording a session)
• USB connector cable
• Digidesign registration card

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