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 n$1,000) and an iLok USB Smart Key. The Mbox 2 Pro brings the speed, power, and reliability of FireWire to Digidesign's portable, high-definition, audio/MIDI 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. 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 Bundle
Mbox 2 Pro Factory features five additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key for authorizing the plug-ins.

Mbox 2 Pro Factory plug-ins include:
Digidesign Maxim—A must-have, world-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing plug-in that optimizes the overall audio levels while preserving the integrity of the original sound.
Bomb Factory Moogerfooger Analog Delay—A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design.
Bomb Factory JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer—An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control.
Bomb Factory JOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical Compressor—A compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe.
Bomb Factory Cosmonaut Voice—An out-of-this-world plug-in that offers a telephone voice, interplanetary effects, distortion, squelch, and even an authentic tone culled from recently declassified Russian space footage, all through a funky-looking interface.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle 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 Factory Bundle 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!