Digidesign Mbox 2

Mbox 2 is a next-generation USB-powered audio/MIDI production system that builds on the performance and simplicity of the original Mbox ‚ Digidesign's most popular personal studio system ever. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox 2 delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package. Mbox 2 also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award winning film sound. Projects created with Mbox 2 and Pro Tools LE software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems‚ providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools equipped project and professional studio around the globe.


Hardware
The Mbox 2 hardware interface is both powerful and easy to use, featuring a distinctive industrial design, impressive sound quality, and extensive input and output options.

Software
Pro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results, every time.


Digidesign Mbox 2  Features :

    * Mbox 2 Hardware
    * 100% USB powered for maximum portability
    * 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs
    * 2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O
    * 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output (16 channels in/16 channels out)
    * Zero-latency monitoring
    * Superior sonic performance
    * 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
    * Separate source selection and gain control per channel
    * Headphone output with dedicated volume control
    * Dedicated studio monitor volume control

Included Software :
    * Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
    * 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
    * Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instruments
    * Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
    * Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
    * Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
    * Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
    * ReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro Tools
    * Support for the Digidesign C|24 and Command|8 control surfaces
    * Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
    * Works on Windows and Mac computers



Digidesign Mbox 2 Specifications :

Analog Inputs (2) :

    * Separate source selection and gain control per channel
    * Mic: XLR with 48V phantom power
    * Mic preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 50 dB gain
    * Line: 1/4"
    * DI: 1/4"
    * Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBu


Analog Line Outputs (2) :

    * Maximum Output: +4 dBV into 1 kohm
    * Unbalanced output connectors


Headphone Output :

    * Separate volume control—1/4" output
    * > 6 mW into 50 ohm


Digital I/O :

    * S/PDIF I/O (24-bit)
    * RCA jacks


Misc :

    * 24-bit clean to/from the computer
    * USB type B socket (v. 1.1); cable included (does not support passive USB hubs)


Dimensions — measured with Mbox 2 in horizontal (handle-down) configuration :

    * Height, box: 4.9cm; with handle: 7.7cm; with handle cover: 5.6cm
    * Width: 22.4cm
    * Depth: 18.4cm (includes knobs)
    * Weight: 1.23 kg.


A/D :

    *  Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
    * Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,2
    * THD+N (line input): 0.00079% (-102 dB) @ 1 kHz1,3
    * THD+N @ 40 dB gain (mic input): 0.006% (-84 dB) @ 1 kHz1
    * Mic EIN (unweighted): -120 dB @ 40 dB gain, 150 ohm source
    * Frequency Response: +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz3
    * Maximum Input: +21 dBu
    * Input Impedance (pad off): Mic=3.5 kOhm; Line=10 kOhm; DI= >1 MOhm


D/A :

    * Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
    * Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,4
    * THD+N: 0.003% (-90.4 dB); -1 dBFS @ 1 kHz1,3
    * Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz3