Avid Pro Tools Mbox USB Studio Audio Interface

Professionals around the world have long been using Pro Tools systems to create award-winning music and sound for film and TV. Now you can get the same world-class results in your personal studio with Avid Pro Tools Mbox--a complete, integrated, computer-based music creation and production system. Designed by the same engineering team responsible for the high-end Pro Tools HD systems, the Mbox hardware interface features a premium analog signal path and high-performance converters for exceptional sound. Pro Tools software is included to deliver everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix music. The Avid Mbox also provides third-party drivers for rock-solid integration with nearly every popular audio recording application.

Features

- Compatible with most major audio software
- Pro Tools LE, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more
- Bus-powered USB 2.0 connection for maximum mobility
- Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
- Up to 24-bit, 96 kHz sample rates
- Soft-clip limiter lets you track hot signals without clipping--providing a classic overdriven tape saturation sound
- Built-in guitar tuner
- Onboard DSP offers flexible cue mixing and reverb effects
- Assignable Pro Tools multi-function button on interface gives you fast access to software functions
- Includes Pro Tools 9 Software

Premium Quality

The Avid Mbox USB interface features advanced recording technology for exceptional quality. A premium analog signal path and high-performance converters deliver pristine 24-bit, 96kHz sound. Stringent testing standards ensure rock-solid performance in the most demanding environments.

Unsurpassed flexibility

The Mbox interface is also compatible with other major recording applications, so you can make music any way you want. All-new drivers provide superior performance with Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and more. So you can use your favorite third-party DAW from start to finish or record with the included Pro Tools software to ensure your sessions are compatible with pro studios around the world. No matter how you work, you'll sound great with Mbox.

Advanced functionality

The Mbox interface is packed with tons of advanced features that make it easy to get great results. Mbox boasts the same professional-grade soft-clip limiter circuit found in the high-end Pro Tools HD 192 I/O audio interface, so you can track much hotter signals without overloading the inputs and clipping. Built-in reverb helps you deliver more inspiring vocal and instrumental performances--without taxing your computer processor. The integrated guitar tuner enables you to tune your guitar, bass, and other instruments directly from the interface. And a Pro Tools multi-function button makes it easy to access common software parameters such as tap session tempo, start/stop record, and create a new track, right from the front of the interface. With Mbox, your sessions will move at the speed of your creativity.

Features

- Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
- 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
- Includes over 70 professional effects 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
- Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
- Works on Windows and Mac computers

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of Avid Audio products.

- Total simultaneous channels of I/O: 4/4
- Simultaneous analog inputs/outputs: 2/2
- Mic preamps: 2
- Instrument DIs: 2
- Phantom Power: 48V
- Maximum resolution: 24-bit/96 kHz
- Midi I/O: 1/1
- Stereo headphone outputs: 1 (1/4")
- Connection: USB 2.0
- Power source: USB
- Software included: Pro Tools LE 9 software
- Over 70 effects and virtual instruments
- Dimensions: 8.87 x 7.56 x 2.32 inches (22.3 x 19.2 x 5.9 cm)
- Weight: 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg)

Minimum System Requirements

Mac Requirements
- Operating System:
- OS X Leopard 10.5.8
- Snow Leopard 10.6.3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
- Storage: 6 GB free disk space
- Processor: Intel (no PowerPC support)
- Other: One native USB port

PC Requirements
- Operating System:
- Windows XP 32-bit SP3
- Windows Vista 32-bit SP2
- Windows 7 32-bit Native
- Windows 7 64-bit Native
- Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
- Storage: 5 GB free disk space
- Other: One native USB port
- Compatibile with ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of Avid Audio products.

Shipping Weights and Dimensions

Shipping Weight: 6 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 11 x 4 in