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Chapter 5: Mbox Mini Hardware Overview 33
Mbox Mini Back Panel Features
The Mbox Mini back panel has the following features:
USB Port
This standard USB connector is used to connect
your computer to the Mbox Mini. One standard
USB cable is included with your system.
Monitor Outputs
To monitor your mix, these outputs can be con-
nected to a mixing board, directly to a monitor-
ing system such as a stereo power amp, or an-
other stereo destination.
These outputs accept TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or TS
(Tip-Sleeve) 1/4-inch connections.
The Mon Out L and R outputs play the audio
that is routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 from
within Pro Tools, respectively. These analog
outputs feature 24-bit digital-to-analog convert-
ers.
Line/DI Switch
This switch selects either the line-level input or
instrument-level input for channel 2. When
pressed in, the instrument-level input (DI) is en-
abled. When not pressed in, line-level input is
enabled.
DI (Input 1)
The DI input accepts instrument-level 1/4-inch
TS (Tip-Sleeve) connections.
On the front panel, the input signal is adjusted
by the Input 1 Gain control. The source
(Mic/Line or DI) is chosen using the Combo/DI
switch on the back panel.
Figure 2. Mbox Mini back panel
Mic/Line
DI
Monitor
Output
+48V
01
Left
02
Right
USB 2.0
Line/DI
02
01
DI
Mic/Line
DI
Line
USB port
Mic/Line input
Phantom power (+48V) switch
Monitor outputs
Line/DI switch
Line/DI
Input 2
Combo/DI switch
DI input