Specifications

Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 Mini
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chapter 2
Welcome to Mbox 2 Mini
Welcome to the Mbox
®
2 Mini audio production sys-
tem from Digidesign
®
.
Mbox 2 Mini provides your USB-equipped computer
with two channels of analog audio input, two analog
monitor outputs, and one headphone output. Mbox 2
Mini includes one professional-quality mic preamp and
24-bit analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog convert-
ers.
Mbox 2 Mini Package
The Mbox 2 Mini package includes the following:
• Mbox 2 Mini desktop audio interface
• Pro Tools Installer disc containing Pro Tools LE™
software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) and
AudioSuite plug-ins, optional software, and elec-
tronic PDF guides
•Mbox 2 Mini QuickStart Sheet
• USB connector cable
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
Mbox 2 Mini Features
The Mbox 2 Mini provides the following:
• Two channels of analog audio input:
• XLR connector with microphone preamp and
switchable 48V phantom power.
• Two 1/4-inch TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors.
One input is switchable between Mic and Line/DI
level devices.
• –20 dB pad available separately on each input
channel.
• Two 1/4-inch TRS analog monitor outputs.
•1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone output.
• Adjustable level control for headphone and monitor
outputs.
• Mon (Monitor) Mute switch for muting monitor out-
puts, without muting headphone output. This switch
does not affect recording.
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, supporting sample
rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
• Zero-latency analog record monitoring with Mix
knob for adjustable balance between input and play-
back.
• USB-powered operation.
Mbox 2 Mini may not function properly if con-
nected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox 2 Mini to a
separate, dedicated USB port.