M-Audio Black Box Guitar Amp Modeling Processor and USB Audio Interface
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Free Version 2 Firmware Update Includes More Amp Models, Effects and Pro Tools M-Powered Compatibility.
Overview
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
Amp Modeling—Vintage to Modern
The Black Box with new version 2 firmware tears it up with 40 virtual amp models (based on AdrenaLinn
Specs
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
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
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(50 ratings)
Submitted April 14, 2012 by Sin MG in Bay Area, CA
"Good bang for the buck"
Purchased this unit years ago and seem to always come back to it. Great guitar sounds for recording and easy to tweak especially if you have the reloaded fireware update. Only two drawbacks I've seem from this unit. One is getting a pro sounding bass sound (compressor very limited) and the other is straight to usb gives some digital pops during recording. I use this unit chained to an audio interface for a more consistent recording quality. Overall this is a great unit to have and since I keep coming back to it after using other gear. I'll probably never get rid of it.
Musical Background:
Professional Musician
Musical Style:
Metal, Hard Rock, Goth, Industrial
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