DigiDesign Mbox 2 Setup Guide

Mbox 2 Setup Guide2
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
Pro Tools LE on Mac or Windows provides the
following capabilities with Mbox 2:
• Playback of up to 48 mono or stereo digital
audio tracks, or a combination of playing
back and recording up to 48 mono or stereo
digital audio tracks, depending on the ca-
pabilities of your computer.
• Up to 128 audio tracks (with up to 48 active
tracks), 128 Auxiliary Input tracks, 64 Mas-
ter Fader tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and 32 In-
strument tracks per session.
• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample
rates up to 48 kHz.
• Non-destructive, random-access editing
and mix automation.
• Audio processing with up to 10 inserts per
track (RTAS
®
plug-ins or hardware inserts)
• Up to 10 sends per track.
• Up to 32 internal mix busses.
System Requirements and
Compatibility
Mbox 2 can be used with a qualified Windows
or Mac computer running Pro Tools LE soft-
ware.
A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools In-
staller disc.
We can only assure compatibility and provide
support for hardware and software it has tested
and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
qualified computers, operating systems, hard
drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest
information on our website:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
MIDI Requirements
Mbox 2 includes one MIDI In port and one
MIDI Out port, providing 16 channels of MIDI
input and 16 channels of MIDI output.
If you require additional MIDI ports, add a MIDI
interface to your system.
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac. Serial
MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows sys-
tems only.
For a list of supported adapters, visit our website
at:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to
mix and process audio tracks (host process-
ing). Computers with faster clock speeds
yield higher track counts and more plug-in
processing.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X.
Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial
MIDI devices are not supported.

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