Specifications

Mbox 2 Mini Getting Started Guide
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Connecting Audio Inputs
Mbox 2 Mini inputs (sources) support microphones,
guitars, keyboards, and other types of instruments.
Mbox 2 Mini has two audio input sections, labeled In-
put 1 and Input 2. For stereo inputs, use Input 1 for the
left input, and Input 2 for the right input.
For information about connecting specific audio
sources, see “Connecting a Microphone to the
Mbox 2 Mini” on page 38, and “Connecting Instru-
ments to the Mbox 2 Mini” on page 40.
Overview of Analog Inputs
Mbox 2 Mini provides a total of two channels of analog
input on the back panel. These are labelled Inputs 1 and
2.
Input 1
Input 1 provides Mic and Line/DI input connectors. In-
puts are selectable with the back panel Mic/DI switch.
These inputs appear as Analog In (1) in Pro Tools.
XLR For XLR microphone cables.
Line/DI For 1/4-inch TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or TS (Tip-
Sleeve) cables from guitars, microphones, keyboards,
mixers, or similar sources.
Input 2
Input 2 provides a Line/DI input connector. Inputs are
selectable with the back panel Mic/DI switch. This input
appears as Analog In (2) in Pro Tools.
Line/DI For 1/4-inch TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or TS (Tip-
Sleeve) cables from guitars, microphones, keyboards,
mixers, or similar sources.
Connecting a Microphone to the
Mbox 2 Mini
Mic Cables and Connectors
There are several ways to use Mbox 2 Mini with a micro-
phone, depending on the type of microphone and cable
you use.
Some microphone cables use an XLR connector to at-
tach a microphone to an input (such as those on the
Mbox 2 Mini); other microphones use a 1/4-inch con-
nector. If you have a choice, use an XLR connector to
connect the microphone to the Mbox 2 Mini to yield
better results.
Phantom Power
Some microphones require power to operate. This
power, called phantom power, is supplied either by a bat-
tery in the microphone, or through an audio interface
(such as Mbox 2 Mini) that can supply power through
the microphone cable.
XLR and 1/4-inch connectors
XLR connector
1/4-inch connector