DigiDesign Mbox User Manual

Getting Started with Mbox 4
MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Macintosh.
Serial MIDI interfaces are supported on Win-
dows systems only.
Refer to the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com) for a list of supported
adapters.
Digidesign Registration
Complete and return the registration card in-
cluded with your Pro Tools Mbox system. Regis-
tered users will receive periodic software update
and upgrade notices. Refer to the registration
card for information on technical support.
About the Pro Tools Guides
The Getting Started with Mbox Guide explains
how to install and use Mbox to record, edit, and
mix audio and MIDI tracks in Pro Tools LE.
If you are new to working with digital worksta-
tions, it is recommended that you read the
Mbox
Basics Guide.
This guide provides basic informa-
tion on a number of topics, including how to get
sound in and out of your Mbox, connect a mic
or instrument, and record a performance.
For additional information, see the following
online guides:
•
Pro Tools Reference Guide explains Pro Tools LE
software in detail.
•
Pr Tools Menus Guide covers all the Pro Tools
on-screen menus.
•
DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide explains how to use
the RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins included
with Pro Tools LE.
•
Digidesign Plug-Ins Guide explains how to use
optional Digidesign plug-ins.
•
DigiBase Guide provides details on using
Pro Tools DigiBase databasing and browsers
for data and media management.
• Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts lists keyboard
shortcuts for Pro Tools LE.
PDF versions of the Pro Tools guides are in-
stalled automatically with Pro Tools LE, and are
accessible from the Pro Tools Help menu (Win-
dows), or the Pro Tools menu (Macintosh). To
view or print the PDF guides, you can install Ac-
robat Reader (included on the Pro Tools LE In-
staller CD-ROM).
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X. Mo-
dem-to-serial port adapters and serial MIDI
devices are not supported.
Printed copies of the Pro Tools LE Guide set
(including the Pro Tools Reference Guide)
can be purchased separately from the
DigiStore (www.digidesign.com).

DigiDesign Mbox Specifications

General

Type	Audio Interface
Mic Preamps	2
Phantom Power	Yes
Bit Depth	24-bit
Software Included	Pro Tools LE
Connectivity	USB
Simultaneous I/O	2 x 2
Analog Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Analog Outputs	2 (1/4" TRS)
Headphone Output	1 x 1/4" TRS
Sample Rate	48 kHz