Overview
Meet Mbox 2 Mini — the world’s smallest, most affordable Pro Tools LE recording, editing, and mixing system ever. Whether you’re a singer/songwriter who’s new to recording or a seasoned pro on the go, Mbox 2 Mini packs professional features into a robust, ultra compact, easy-to-use audio workstation to record and mix music wherever your inspiration takes you. And with its diminutive size, Mbox 2 Mini literally puts the power of Pro Tools in the palm of your hand.
Like its siblings, Mbox 2, Mbox 2 Pro, and Mbox 2 Micro, Mbox 2 Mini delivers superior sound quality and includes plenty of powerful creation tools for composing, recording, and mixing music. It comes with award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, which provides you with many of the same tools the pros use on major recordings and in films. And because Pro Tools is the industry standard, you can use your Mbox 2 Mini-recorded sessions in any Pro Tools-equipped studio around the world.
Hardware
Mbox 2 Mini is professionally and durably built to withstand all the knocks and bounces it encounters as your traveling companion, and delivers superior sound quality.
Professional sound quality (up to 24-bit/48 kHz)
Two simultaneous analog inputs and outputs
One XLR analog input for connecting a microphone
Two ¼” line-/instrument-level (DI) analog inputs for connecting guitars, basses, keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, and more
Zero-latency monitoring
Compact, rugged metal enclosure for maximum portability and durability
Powered by USB (USB 1.1 connection, cable included)
Front-panel volume control and monitor mute switch
Two ¼” analog monitor outputs
Stereo headphone output
48V phantom power
Kensington Security Lock
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
Key Features
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 your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Support for the Command|8 control surface
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
Specifications
Mic Input
Connector: One balanced XLR jack
Mic Phantom Power: 48V
Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N @ 1kHz: 0.0006% (-104 db)
Input Sensitivity, Pad off: +1 dBu minimum gain, -52 dBu maximum gain
Input Sensitivity, Pad on: +21 dBu minimum gain, -32 dBu maximum gain
Input Impedance (pad off): 9.5 k ohm
Line/DI Inputs
Connector: Two unbalanced 1/4" jacks with independent gain controls
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 103 dB / 106 dB A-weighted
THD + N @ 1kHz: 0.006% (-84 db)
Input Sensitivity, Pad off: +1 dBu minimum gain, -52 dBu maximum gain
Input Sensitivity, Pad on: +21 dBu minimum gain, -32 dBu maximum gain
Input Impedance (pad off): Inputs are DI only
Monitor Outputs
Connector: Two 1/4" unbalanced jacks
Frequency Response: +/- 0.25 dB
Dynamic Range: 105 dB / 107 dB A-weighted
Output Sensitivity: +6 dBu maximum
Headphone Outputs
Connector: One 1/4" stereo jack
Output Sensitivity: 1.6V RMS maximum gain
Frequency Response: +/- 0.25 dB
Dynamic Range: 99 dB / 101 dB A-weighted
Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24 bit
Host Connection: One USB 1.1 type B jack (cable included)
Size / Weight / Power
Height: 1.75 inches / 4.44 cm
Width: 5.0 inches / 12.7 cm
Depth: 6.0 inches / 15.24 cm
Weight: 1.12 lbs / 508 grams
Power Requirements: Powered off USB bus only
System Requirements
Avid-qualified Mac or Windows computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available USB port for Mbox 2 Mini system -USB hubs not supported
