Specifications

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Most condenser microphones (such as an AKG C3000)
require phantom power to operate. Dynamic micro-
phones (such as a Shure SM57) do not require phantom
power to operate, but are not harmed by it.
The Mbox 2 Mini can only supply power through a mi-
crophone cable with XLR connectors. If you are not sure
about the phantom power requirements for your micro-
phone, refer to your microphone’s documentation or
contact the manufacturer.
Using a Mic that Has an XLR Connector
To use a microphone that has an XLR connector:
1 Plug your microphone cable into the Mic input on
the back of Mbox 2 Mini.
2 Set the Mic/DI switch on the back panel to Mic, by
pressing the switch so that it is not pressed in.
3 If your microphone requires phantom power, make
sure the microphone is connected, then press the Phan-
tom Power switch (labeled 48V) on the back of the
Mbox 2 Mini. 48v phantom power is enabled when the
switch is pressed in.
4 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, turn the Mix con-
trol fully left to Input.
5 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, carefully turn the
Input 1 Gain control to the right to increase the input
level of your microphone signal.
Using a Mic that Has a 1/4-Inch
Connector
To use a microphone that has a 1/4-inch TS (Tip-Sleeve)
connector:
1 On the back of the Mbox 2 Mini, plug the 1/4-inch
connector from your microphone into one of the
Line/DI inputs.
2 If you are using Input 1, set the Mic/DI switch on the
back panel to DI, by pressing the switch so that it is
pressed in.
3 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, turn the Mix con-
trol fully left to Input.
4 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, carefully turn the
input’s Gain control to the right to increase the input
level of your microphone signal.
5 If the incoming signal is too loud, press the input’s
Pad switch on the back panel to engage the 20 dB pad.
Although phantom power can be used safely
with most microphones, it is possible to damage
some ribbon microphones with it. Always turn
off phantom power and wait at least ten sec-
onds before connecting a ribbon microphone.