The Mbox 2 Pro brings the speed, power, and reliability of FireWire to Digidesign's portable, high-definition, audio/MIDI music production system. Using the proven design of the Mbox 2, the Mbox 2 Pro's high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity delivers more simultaneous audio I/O and connection options with studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution as well as low-latency monitoring. It can be powered by FireWire bus (6-pin connection only) or the included power supply.

The Mbox 2 Pro has four analog inputs—2 combo XLR/TRS jacks, 2 TRS 1/4" jacks—and six 1/4" analog outputs. Two of the inputs are front panel Hi-Z instrument jacks. The XLR inputs have 48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones. It also has S/PDIF digital I/O; an RCA phono preamp input for direct turntable connection; dedicated studio monitor outputs with volume control; 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent volume controls and an alternate source switch; and MIDI I/O. It also offers professional features such as MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, dedicated studio monitor outputs, and the award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software. Pro Tools LE offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to compose, record, edit, mix, and master Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award—winning film sound on their Pro Tools systems. It also comes with over 50 bundled plug-ins and applications, including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory plug-ins, Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack. And, starting 10/03/08, you'll also get a free upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8 when you register your purchase on Digidesign's website.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack
The Pro Tools Ignition Pack features an impressive array of composition and production tools, including coveted third-party plug-ins and software applications:
Ableton Live Lite Digidesign Edition
Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted
FXpansion BFD Lite
IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 SE
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
IK Multimedia T-RackS EQ
Celemony Melodyne uno essential
Bunker 8 REX file CD
Pro Tools Method One instructional DVD
1-year membership to Broadjam.com

Mbox 2 Pro Factory includes the same hardware and software bundle as Mbox 2 Pro but adds five additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins (worth over $1,000) and an iLok USB Smart Key.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Specifications:

• PC requirements: Intel Pentium 4, Centrino, Core Duo, or AMD Athlon XP and 64-class processors and chips; Windows XP Home or Professional, Service Pack 2 (Vista not supported); 768MB RAM; Open FireWire port (FireWire hubs not supported); DVD-ROM drive
• Mac requirements: G4 processor (933MHz or higher), G5 processor, or Intel-based Macs; Mac OS X version 10.4; 768MB RAM; Open FireWire port (FireWire hubs not supported); DVD-ROM drive
  
  Note:
• Pro Tools 7.4.2 is now compatible with Leopard 10.5.3. Version 7.4.2 is available for free download at digidesign.com

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Features:

• FireWire version of the Mbox 2
• Pro Tools LE based system
• Starting 10/03/08, you'll also get a free upgrade to Pro Tools M-Powered 8 when you register your purchase on Digidesign's website
• Up to 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution
• 4 analog inputs (2 combo XLR/TRS jacks, 2 TRS 1/4" jacks)
• 6 analog 1/4" outputs
• 2 instrument DI inputs on front panel
• 2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA)
• Phono preamp RCA input
• MIDI I/O (16 channels in/16 channels out)
• MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) support
• BNC Word Clock I/O
• Low-latency monitoring
• Dedicated studio monitor outputs with volume control
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent volume controls and an alternate source switch
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Powered by FireWire bus (6-pin connection) or the included power supply
• Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
• 32 simultaneous audio tracks (128 virtual audio tracks)
• Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks
• Over 50 DigiRack, Bomb Factory, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack plug-ins, virtual instruments, and compatible applications
• Support for streaming ReWire applications
• Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
• Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation by Digidesign's Advanced Instrument Research group
• Sessions compatible with countless Pro Tools studios around the world
• Support for Digidesign Command|8 and Control|24 control surfaces
• Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
• Works on Windows XP and Mac OS X computers

The computer interface you've been waiting for is finally here. Order today!