As the much anticipated answer to one of the top requests from Pro Tools users, ultra-small Mbox 2 Micro enables Pro Tools users to edit, sequence, and mix sessions created on Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, and Pro Tools M-Powered systems on the go, as well as compose music with virtual instruments and loops.
About the size of a typical USB flash drive, Mbox 2 Micro offers high-quality 24-bit / 48 kHz sound, a 1/8-inch stereo output for headphone or speaker monitoring (no audio inputs*), and a convenient volume wheel, providing you with the freedom of true editing, sequencing, and mixing mobility. Whether you’re looking to work on studio-created or live sound Pro Tools sessions on the go, or create loop-based or virtual instrument-driven music, Mbox 2 Micro lets you work wherever inspiration takes you.
Note: Free Upgrade to ProTools LE Version 8!
Anyone who receives 7.4.2 since October 3rd gets a free upgrade to version 8 (now shipping) as a free download. Version 8 features a gorgeous new interface, dozens of new plug-ins, five new virtual instruments and more!
Hardware
Mbox 2 Micro sports a slick yet rugged anodized aluminum casing that's small enough to fit in any size pocket, making it the ultimate mobile Pro Tools(R) editing and mixing solution.
Ultra-portable, anodized aluminum design for on-the-go editing, mixing, and music creation
High-quality sound up to 24-bit, 48 kHz (higher sample rates require pre-conversion)
1/8-inch stereo output jack for headphone or speaker monitoring (no audio inputs*)
Convenient volume wheel for quick headphone adjustments
Powered by USB (USB 1.1 connection, includes USB extension cable)
* Mbox 2 Micro features analog outputs only. If you're looking to record vocals, real instruments, or sound from other devices, check out the analog and digital inputs available on other Digidesign products in the Pro Tools LE family.
Software
Pro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results -- every time.
New in Pro Tools 8 software
Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins and virtual instruments
Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
ReWire support for streaming you favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Support for the Digidesign C|24(TM) and Command|8(R) control surfaces
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
Bundled Plug-Ins
In addition to M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an incredible 8 GB collection of pro-quality loops from industry sound heavyweights Big Fish Audio, Pro Tools software includes a comprehensive bundle of amazing virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins.
Virtual Instruments:
- Boom drum machine and sequencer
- DB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulation
- Mini Grand acoustic grand piano
- Vacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizer
- Xpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstation
- Structure Free sample player
- FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module
Effects, Sound-Processing, Utility Plug-ins:
- 1-Band EQ III
- 4-Band EQ III
- 7-Band EQ III
- AIR Chorus
- AIR Decimator
- AIR Distortion
- AIR Dynamic Delay
- AIR Enhancer
- AIR Ensemble
- AIR Flanger
- AIR Frequency Shifter
- AIR FuzzWah
- AIR KillEQ
- AIR Maximizer
- AIR MultiChorus
- AIR MultiTap Delay
- AIR Nonlinear Reverb
- AIR Phaser
- AIR Reverb
- AIR Spring Reverb
- AIR StereoWidth
- AIR Talkbox
- AIR TranceGate
- BF76 Compressor
- BF Essential Clip Remover
- BF Essential Correlation Meter
- BF Essential Meter Bridge
- BF Essential Noise Meter
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Chorus
- Click
- Compressor/Limiter
- D-Verb
- DC Offset Removal
- De-Esser
- Delay
- DigiReWire
- Dither
- Duplicate
- Eleven Free
- Expander/Gate
- Extra Long Delay II
- Flanger
- Gain
- Invert
- Lo-Fi
- Long Delay II
- Maxim
- Medium Delay II
- Multi-Tap Delay
- Normalize
- Ping-Pong Delay
- Pitch
- Pitch Shift
- POWr Dither
- Recti-Fi
- Reverse
- SansAmp
- Sci-Fi
- Signal Generator
- Short Delay II
- Slap Delay II
- Time Compression Expansion
- Time Shift
- TL AutoPan
- TL InTune
- TL MasterMeter
- TL Metro
- Trim
- Vari-Fi
Technical Info
System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista (32-bit Business or Ultimate), XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM (or equivalent) drive for software installation
Available USB port (USB hubs not supported)
Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution
Audio Outputs
Connector: One 1/8 in. stereo jack
(for headphone or speaker monitoring) with volume control
Maximum Output: +3 dBV into 600 Ohms
Frequency Response: -2/+0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB A-weighted (THD+N: 0.002%)
Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24 bit
Host Connection: One USB 1.1 type A connector (extension cable included)
Size / Weight / Power
Height: 3-1/2 in.
Width: 1-1/4 in.
Depth: 7/16 in.
Weight: 1.2 oz.
Power Requirements: Powered by USB bus only
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