M-Audio Black Box Guitar Amp Modeling Processor and USB Audio Interface

Free Version 2 Firmware Update Includes More Amp Models, Effects and Pro Tools M-Powered Compatibility.

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44 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

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"Creative Professional must have tool."

Feature:
I use two sustain type pedals for program changes but wish they would design a nice pedal board for it similar to the line6 floorboard. But I get along just find by using the looper so that I always have my straight amp tone for clean sounds and it allows me to preset the blackbox to what I need for the song.

Quality:
Great very professional sounding unit. I depend on it night after night with no backup.

Value:
You simple cant find a more professional unit for this price.

Sound:
I also own Line6 an digitech muliteffect pedals and this does just as good if not better job for a compact all in one unit. I have a looper and used it to AB this unit with my other units and it sounds just as accurate as the line6, and the overdrive and distortion tones are far better than the digitech. I play thru a vibrolux reverb using a loop selector to go from clean unprocessed sound to the blackbox for distortion and other effects. The sound of the blackbox really outdoes the other units because when switching from clean to the blackbox it just sounds like the effect are in a FX loop. What i mean is the sound of amp is still just as sweet. With other units you really notice a change in the tone, you loose the low end or it gets thin. Buit the blackbox retains the tone of your amp and gives you a great selection of standard effects and some really nice unique tones that will set you apart from every other guitar player. Usually when i kick in one of the beat synced effect the next question is how can we us that sound in the song. When using this pedal THINK OUTSIDE of the box. This is one nice creative tool and it inspires me everytime I use it. There was a cliking noise when using the delay but found that turning on the gate to just one will stop it.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. I can make quick changes while rehersing with no problems.

Support:
Called and got advise about clicking noise with delay. Great support told me over the phone the gate needed to be turned on at least 1 to stop the clicking.

Overall:
This will be a keep as long as I am playing. It has endless inspiration built into it. Simply great unit.

Submitted: 8/27/2008

Style of Music: Jazz, Rock, Christian Contemporary,

* * * * * * * * * * 2 out of 10

"Don't buy the M Audio hype"

Feature:
lots of unusual beat sync'd stuff that has novelty value and that is about it.

Quality:
Product is made to a price point and was released on to the market by a sales department with poor 'non guitar player' R&D

Value:
Spend a little extra and go for a good brand name multi pedal board (e.g. Vox ToneLab) or a little less... the Korg PX4D wipes the floor with this and is less mulahhh

Desirability:
be kind to the planet and make sure that it goes to a recycling facility.

Sound:
Terrible digital noise on some programs.

Ease of Use:
Not very ergonomic.

Support:
Sent mine back.... didn't deal with M Audio.

Overall:
20 minutes

Submitted: 4/24/2008

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With new version 2 firmware, the Black Box features 40 amp models—including spot-on emulations of many of the greatest guitar amps of all time. The unit also incorporates over 120 unique inspiring effects, many of which beat-sync to the internal drum patterns or to an external sequencer. 100 built-in drum patterns with tap tempo make it easy to try out different grooves and tempos. A built-in microphone preamp is also included for recording and processing vocals and acoustic instruments. One simple USB connection sends the output directly to your favorite computer-based recording software—and syncs the Black Box’s drums and effects to your tracks. The Black Box gives you killer tone, groundbreaking effects, huge beats, and it’s the only dedicated guitar product in the world that gives you access to Pro Tools M-Powered.

Amp Modeling—Vintage to Modern
The Black Box with new version 2 firmware tears it up with 40 virtual amp models (based on AdrenaLinn

Technical Info

sample rates:
44.1kHz

microphone input
available gain: 40dB

Input Range: -42 to -2dBu (0.01 to 0.6Vrms)

signal-to-noise ratio: -98dB (A-weighted)

dynamic range(min gain): 98dB (A-weighted)

THD + N(min gain): 0.0049% (-86dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS

frequency response: +/-0.50dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

impedance: 10 k Ohms

instrument input
available gain: 30dB

Input Range: -28 to +12dBV (0.04 to 4.0Vrms)

signal-to-noise ratio(min gain): -98dB @ 44.1kHz (a-weighted)

dynamic range(min gain): 98dB @ 44.1kHz (a-weighted)

THD + N(min gain): 0.0079% (-82dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS

frequency response: +/-3dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

impedance: 370 k Ohms

line outputs
max output (balanced): +14dBu (3.8 Vrms)

Max Output (unbalanced): +2.0dBV (1.26Vrms)

signal-to-noise ratio: -100dB (A-weighted)

dynamic range: 100dB (A-weighted)

THD + N: 0.0024% (-92.5dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS @ 44.1kHz

frequency response: +/-1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz @ 44.1kHz

crosstalk: -100dB, 1kHz, channel-to-channel

impedance (balanced): 300 Ohms

impedance (unbalanced): 150 Ohms

Digital Outputs
S/PDIF Output Connector: 75 Ohms

Compatibility
WDM
ASIO
Core Audio

Minimum System Requiremnts (PC)
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
128 MB RAM
Windows XP (SP1) with DirectX 9.0b or higher
Onboard USB connection or installed USB-PCI interface card
The Black Box is not supported under Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000.

Minimum System Requiremnts (Mac)
Mac G3/G4* 500 MHz or higher
OS X 10.3.7 or later**, 512 MB RAM
Onboard USB connection or installed USB-PCI interface card
*G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported
Co-designed by Roger Linn of AdrenaLinn fame! Twelve amp models, 43 beat-synced effects, 99 drum patterns with tap tempo--AND it's a Mac/PC USB audio interface!
  • 10/10
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  • 09/29
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  • 07/23
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  • 07/23
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