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Digidesign: Mbox 2 Factory w/Plug-Ins
this version comes with an extra set of plug-ins to give you more professional effects.
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Digidesign: Producers Factory Bundle
an affordable set of professional plug-ins for Pro Tools.
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R E V I E W
OVERVIEW
The new MBox 2 is the updated version of the most popular Pro Tools solution. It includes both the newly designed MBox 2 interface and the industry standard Pro Tools LE production program.
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2
Improved Sound: Digidesign has improved the already excellent sound of the original Mbox by replacing the high quality Focusrite mix preamps with new Digidesign preamps. Also Digidesign has also included new digital and analog converters with better fidelity.
New Interface Design: The Mbox 2 interface can be positioned horizontally or vertically for easy placement. Mbox 2 comes with two faceplates, which are easily swapped using the included hex wrench. One faceplate features a large handle that makes the unit easily portable. The second faceplate, which offers a rubberized grip, allows Mbox 2 to sit flat on a desktop and reduces the space required when the unit is packed for traveling.
More Simultaneous Inputs: 2 analog / 2 digital simultaneously.
New MIDI I/O: MBox 2 adds a very use MIDI input/output.
More Free Software: The Mbox already featured the most free plug-ins and software in its class. Version 2 adds the very powerful Pro Tools Ignition Pack (click the manufacturer's link below for full list of contents)
FEATURES
Mbox 2 is a full-featured, USB-powered studio-in-a-box that works with your Window XP or Mac OS X. With a distinctive hardware interface that delivers exceptional sound quality, Mbox 2 works in conjunction with your computer and the included Pro Tools LE software to provide the creative power you need to achieve professional results. Complementing the hardware interface's analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Pro Tools LE software offers 32 tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, 128 virtual tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and a host of additional features. As with all Pro Tools LE systems, Mbox 2 also ships with the Pro Tools Ignition Pack™ —an array of added composition and production tools to extend the power of your system.
OUR OPINION
The MBox Pro Tools solution is always the first Production suite we recommend. In the interface, you get a professional quality component with high quality inputs and mic pre-amp for top-level recording. With its new portable design, it's ideal for your home and mobile setup. As for the software, Pro Tools is simply the industry standard. The LE version offered here features everything you need to record, create, and finish a track; all within, the time-tested Pro Tools environment. If you need more options, Pro Tools has the most third party plug-ins and software enhancements available of all the production programs. And when you want to take your productions to the next level, your tracks will be compatible with any Pro Tools enable studio.
K E Y F E A T U R E S
- includes Digidesign interface + Pro Tools software
- 2 analog inputs (XLR and 1/4") / 2 analog outputs (1/4")
- 2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA)
- 1 MIDI input & output (16 channels in/out)
- zero-latency monitoring
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- 32 track (128 virtual) audio recording, editing and mixing
- 256 MIDI tracks
- 100% USB powered for maximum portability
- headphone output with dedicated volume control
- includes Pro Tools LE, Ableton Live Lite 4, Reason Adapted 3, Sample Tank 2 SE, T-Racks EQ, Amplitube LE, BFD Lite, Melodyne Uno and more.
- Mac & PC Compatible
I N C L U D E S
- Digidesign MBox 2 USB interface
- Pro Tools LE software,
- 37 DigiRack plug-ins
- the Pro Tools Ignition Pack
- 7 professional Bomb Factory plug-ins.
M A N U F A C T U R E R ' S I N F O
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