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  • sepymsepym

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 07/21/12 at 08:59
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    The need for a small discrete sound card that can be associated with a Pro Tools.
    Ideal when it was not much room on his desk or that trip.

    Ideal just to run the app and save some Speaks.

    my config: Mac OSX 10.6.8

    UTILIZATION

    Drivers stable
    With Pro Tools 9HD
    Zero-latency monitoring

    GETTING STARTED

    Easy installation
    General config carefree

    OVERALL OPINION

    Good value for money but if the choice had to start again I would take perhaps Fireface.
  • ProgTonyProgTony

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 12/12/06 at 19:12
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    I needed an audio interface to connect two inputs my mixer, or directly to my guitar and my microphone. I wanted an Edirol UA-25 with which I would have bought Sonar HS 4, but for the same price (at least here Montral), Pro Tools LE seemed suprieur.
    I wanted to do simple home studio, the DMOS guitar / vocals / MIDI. I did not need to because I have a MIDI M-Audio Keystation 49e USB.

    I have an AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz - 768MB - 40 GB (I know it's not super short ... Retailer machine "correct" from three years ago.

    It has the instruments is my Gibson ES-137 C (gniale for that matter!) Which passes through the direct box Behringer Ultra-G, my Shure SM58 mic, and everything through my mixer B…
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    I needed an audio interface to connect two inputs my mixer, or directly to my guitar and my microphone. I wanted an Edirol UA-25 with which I would have bought Sonar HS 4, but for the same price (at least here Montral), Pro Tools LE seemed suprieur.
    I wanted to do simple home studio, the DMOS guitar / vocals / MIDI. I did not need to because I have a MIDI M-Audio Keystation 49e USB.

    I have an AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz - 768MB - 40 GB (I know it's not super short ... Retailer machine "correct" from three years ago.

    It has the instruments is my Gibson ES-137 C (gniale for that matter!) Which passes through the direct box Behringer Ultra-G, my Shure SM58 mic, and everything through my mixer Behringer Eurorack 1002. I branch also an old cassette player and a turntable rcuprer sounds.

    I do not really understand what I had to note in this section, but if it is to see if the product silent well for my needs, so everything runs well, but 768MB RAM is limited, so 9 / 10.

    UTILIZATION

    Installing Pro Tools is very simple ... if you have a DVD player. I did not, so I have to disassemble the computer and insert the family DVD player (FIRST TIME I opened a computer!). It's a bit embtant, but good installation is fast and simple so ...

    I have not met the asking incompatibility problem, but I have t say a little surprised to know that Pro Tools LE did not read the VST, and other small stuff like that.

    Unfortunately the manual is virtual and is 500 pages in English. The French version is available on the Digidesign ... but it is 750 pages. In short, I keep my eyes and my sanity, so I'm going dbrouiller no manual!

    As for the config is happiness. The MBox is not ncssite in any configuration, it does not "REALLY" driver. In fact, Pro Tools, which runs everything, and it is clear, simple and easy to use even for a beginners like me.

    J'enlve 2 points for the short term frustration (DVD and manual), but long term you realize the quality and simplicity of the product.

    GETTING STARTED

    As I said above, no driver Tlcharger or even start during use. Pro Tools is a kind of software matre, which is handy. Having no internet connection on that machine, I have not performed up to date, and I will not if I have no problem ... but this is only my opinion.

    With such Kompakt VST and Lounge Lizard, j'optiens latency of 9 or 8 ms. was enough for me, but I think it's a bit slow for some. In fact, when I play the guitar, for example, a project of PT, the buffer size must be a 128 for no latency. Ds that I add, there is a time limit! But Obviously, ds I played with a backing track, the 128 is not enough ... In short, the performance is somewhat dcevante, but may be is it my RAM enough? I do not know ...

    After the buffer size (in 2000 ...), I can read dozens of tracks, it's enough for me (my projects include more than 15 ...). Buffer with 128, I can not read more than 3 or 4 recording. I know all this info is a little shaky, but hey I'm beginners and I do not force me too Systm ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    Good and most important:

    -The quality of sound is exceptional
    -The bundle pack is trs INTERESTED
    -The MBox 2 Mini is REALLY mini, pretty, strong and easy to use trs trs
    The mini-pro, it's - say they do not pay for stuff that is not used, it is not a gimmick: There are two entrances equipped with pramps although correct, a power supply famtome and two outputs. Nothing more simple, no digital I / O, no buttons everywhere, not I / O MIDI. Obviously, some need it, but the Mini is not for them. It REPRESENTATIVES probably the best available audio interface that price, in terms of quality (sound and professional). In terms of features, it is as necessary ... I was good enough for me.

    I do not put 10 as the incompatibility of VST (not announced), the ncssit the DVD player (still not announced ... we really live in a capitalist world. C ' is made believes that "empty" everyone in a possde. Well I'm 16 and I'm not at all. a little frustrating (more morally concrtement ...) ) and the manual Designed to dplaire!

    A good product for APRS me!
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  • sebaltosebalto

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 02/17/07 at 00:51
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    I needed PT to keep me updated and if o Entran a job would appear
    I intend to use it in post production (Entran again) and taken for single string solo.
    I work on a mac book 1 G of ram and dd 7200 rpm. I use the pramp Intgr. and I am satisfied with TRS: clean, gain margin, no noise from the breath lctronique trs MODR with a static normal range on this stuff.

    UTILIZATION

    Installation OK, aussitt enrgistr digidesign email me to offer me a free updates downloads the latest version.

    GETTING STARTED

    Drivers stable. Latency 128 samples in a track rec.
    I punch in the fully transparent (which I never got no mute on logic express).
    Rewire no problem.
    Although sr, we a…
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    I needed PT to keep me updated and if o Entran a job would appear
    I intend to use it in post production (Entran again) and taken for single string solo.
    I work on a mac book 1 G of ram and dd 7200 rpm. I use the pramp Intgr. and I am satisfied with TRS: clean, gain margin, no noise from the breath lctronique trs MODR with a static normal range on this stuff.

    UTILIZATION

    Installation OK, aussitt enrgistr digidesign email me to offer me a free updates downloads the latest version.

    GETTING STARTED

    Drivers stable. Latency 128 samples in a track rec.
    I punch in the fully transparent (which I never got no mute on logic express).
    Rewire no problem.
    Although sr, we are sorry not to have on this version of PT display SMPTE or correct reverb, modulation or plugs etc. ....
    The plug funklogic masterizer bugg or so it is a machine detruction sound ????? (Breath, clicks .....)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had two days.
    I use the pramp Intgr. and I am satisfied with TRS: clean, gain margin, no noise from the breath lctronique trs MODR with a static normal range on this stuff.
    J'aprecie the compactness of the effectiveness and pramp CONTRL (mute on the interface affects only the monitor out which is activated during the catch), the pots are sturdy (even if Mountains are not quite aligned with the holes of the box but no friction, I can assure you).
    I feel it will be my companion music for a while
    This is a complete Russian will rev well with a laptop like the MacBook.
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  • BlackMindWhiteBlackMindWhite

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 06/27/07 at 02:36
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    Small and cheap protools
    home studio
    toshiba satellite

    UTILIZATION

    - The installation is done it without problems?
    yes no problem on a satellite tosh
    if you speak inglish it's good

    GETTING STARTED

    After my fairly stable
    more stable to me without the update
    my laptop has been a year is barely enough
    evec effect on each track more than one virtual instrument that I shot about 8 tracks

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had 5 months
    most: protools for mixing
    least not quality converters with return
    I will not go to choice
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    Small and cheap protools
    home studio
    toshiba satellite

    UTILIZATION

    - The installation is done it without problems?
    yes no problem on a satellite tosh
    if you speak inglish it's good

    GETTING STARTED

    After my fairly stable
    more stable to me without the update
    my laptop has been a year is barely enough
    evec effect on each track more than one virtual instrument that I shot about 8 tracks

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had 5 months
    most: protools for mixing
    least not quality converters with return
    I will not go to choice
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  • willbewillbe

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 12/19/07 at 09:06
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    - What technical specifications motivated your choice?
    Compactness and simplicity myth ProTools

    - For what purpose?
    Getting to know ProTools (even when it's crazy, no version of dmonstration, how do you know if a dish before you buy?), And run Reason.

    - What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
    Core2duo Macbook 2GB RAM, 120GB

    - Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
    A condenser microphone, a dynamic headphones, speakers.
    On paper this card is the bare minimum and that's what I was waiting for a price slightly lev against the competition, but compensated by prsence license ProTools LE.

    UTILIZATION[…
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    - What technical specifications motivated your choice?
    Compactness and simplicity myth ProTools

    - For what purpose?
    Getting to know ProTools (even when it's crazy, no version of dmonstration, how do you know if a dish before you buy?), And run Reason.

    - What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
    Core2duo Macbook 2GB RAM, 120GB

    - Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
    A condenser microphone, a dynamic headphones, speakers.
    On paper this card is the bare minimum and that's what I was waiting for a price slightly lev against the competition, but compensated by prsence license ProTools LE.

    UTILIZATION

    - Installation is it without problem?
    Installation not that simple, we arrive at that spot and default gche: Digidisign not trsractif for the day of its drivers and software. You have the latest dated Systm Most recent internship with updates? Forget. For Digidesign is your ProTools hardware that must follow, then I would have the audacity to think the opposite is the app that needs to know to follow me, I want to enjoy my updates Systm when they go out.

    - Have you experienced any incompatibility?
    Concrtement, the PACE Systm protection which is in cabbage, and ProTools empchera to start. A pleasure. Otherwise, when possde a system that "in the recommendations of Digidesign," he works. Ddiez a ProTools machine if you like, but why all the apps are not as simple as Reason?

    - The configuration gnrale is easy?
    Yes, the card as trs simple, easy and convenient.

    - The manual is clear and sufficient?
    Enough so that I can dbrouiller.

    GETTING STARTED

    - The drivers are stable?
    When a version of OS Digi recommends, yes.

    - Are they often put day?
    Unfortunately no!

    - What software do you use most often?
    I finally got to try ProTools, and it's actually a wonderful soft. Unfortunately I do not see more advantage to work on ProTools as the Magix Samplitude 50 euros a bundle that offers more fun, and do not suffer from the exclusivity of the run on Digidesign gear!

    - What you get lag?
    I could go down as 2ms Reason is really good.

    - How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
    Two and two is only used the card.

    OVERALL OPINION

    - How long have you use it?
    Few months, I sold.

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    The quality of finish, the simplicity of its design. But it by GCH Digi farm policy. Why make the card inoprente when ProTools is uninstalled on the system, when I use AIM Reason? Choices mean.

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    But not coming.

    - How do you report qualitprix?
    Well, even if many will regret the lack of inputs / outputs. For me it keeps its promises in hardware compared to my needs.

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
    Of course not. At least I can say I tried ProTools!
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  • Anonymous

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 12/21/07 at 03:00
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    The opinions here are hilarious. Protools accepts VST, Digidesign cards walk with all apps, all the installations I've seen are in less than 2 minutes, the plug is supplied with a terrible quality (the new EQ and Comp are much better than the Waves and BF1176 is falling), the design is efficient trs and suddenly does not load the CPU so that everything is fine (but is a good sound better when the app is nice:-D: -DD) and actually against the OMF is not free ..... I recall in passing that ProTools LE or HD is "free" as it comes with all cards Digi. This soft, and to have them all practice, is the simplest that is seen with the keys F1 F8 (8 functions so it is not easy rerire master) as malig…
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    The opinions here are hilarious. Protools accepts VST, Digidesign cards walk with all apps, all the installations I've seen are in less than 2 minutes, the plug is supplied with a terrible quality (the new EQ and Comp are much better than the Waves and BF1176 is falling), the design is efficient trs and suddenly does not load the CPU so that everything is fine (but is a good sound better when the app is nice:-D: -DD) and actually against the OMF is not free ..... I recall in passing that ProTools LE or HD is "free" as it comes with all cards Digi. This soft, and to have them all practice, is the simplest that is seen with the keys F1 F8 (8 functions so it is not easy rerire master) as malignant and the m langeais tout.Je we do work with Logic and Live galment but impossible to do without the reliability and speed of shipping a Protools .....

    UTILIZATION

    Easy

    GETTING STARTED

    Easy and stable

    OVERALL OPINION

    Efficient, no fuss. Damage to the option of paying DigiTranslator
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  • shadowboxershadowboxer

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 09/23/08 at 15:56
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    I bought this card to introduce me to Pro Tools I needed for my job.
    I thought I use to work on the mix of projects from Avid and record music.
    I have a toshiba satellite.

    (Note post: yes, with a mac, it changes everything, it works now, but apparently digidesign is renowned for its incompatibility with Toshiba laptop)

    UTILIZATION

    Laborious installation on PC, many crashes bike version "blue screen", I managed to install pro tools after I do not know how many hours and some sort of miracle, because even according to all indications, my pc wanted nothing to do. Updates are provided from the installation CD. And yet I am not my first installation of gear or software, I had a…
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    I bought this card to introduce me to Pro Tools I needed for my job.
    I thought I use to work on the mix of projects from Avid and record music.
    I have a toshiba satellite.

    (Note post: yes, with a mac, it changes everything, it works now, but apparently digidesign is renowned for its incompatibility with Toshiba laptop)

    UTILIZATION

    Laborious installation on PC, many crashes bike version "blue screen", I managed to install pro tools after I do not know how many hours and some sort of miracle, because even according to all indications, my pc wanted nothing to do. Updates are provided from the installation CD. And yet I am not my first installation of gear or software, I had already done the same for ProTools HD, as well as a dozen different sound card, USB and firewire.

    Incompatibilities? Ah yes, a good package. Already the system digidesign, too exclusive, especially with ProTools LE, which of course does not accept any vst (note a posteriori: if so, the vst pass, when using a wrapper such as VST to RTAS Fxpansion ... paying well on) and does not import OMF to Avid (must be purchased - again! - an extra plug, the "DigiTranslator").
    So very disappointed.

    And then it's Pro Tools ... bah say that designers have forgotten the meaning of the word "design" in the name of their company ... It's not really as neat interface, ca almost looks like a soft laid Windows 95 and is still as unwelcoming and intuitive. PT is certainly a very powerful program and very stable / reliable when it works but we do not control without a minimum of training, thankfully that you book an introductory DVD (with an absolutely wonderful song ... humm. ..) But woe to you if you do not speak English!

    GETTING STARTED

    Despite all this looks very stable. Updates of the PT are provided. It also provides us with a ton of plugins that look very nice ... but of course these are only demos and eval versions ....

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had two months, and I will hasten to sell it quickly, I have absolutely no use now, I work in ProTools HD taff, pure and what is the home studio I am a fan sequencer Tracktion as soft, simple, intuitive, neat and complete.

    What I like most: the case is nice, really, the DVD of initiation, the USB cable.

    What I like least: Everything Else: Protools LE and its limitations, the installation of hazardous pc, the mouth of foutage commercial plugins available, the lack of compatibility, the exclusive use of a machine for PT only in short ....

    I had a few other sound cards more convenient and efficient than this one, USB, FireWire, and I regret having bought this Mbox2 that does nothing at a price too high - basically, you pay the soft much more than your card itself.
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  • paradiesparadies

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 01/07/10 at 18:22
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    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    </span> The compatibility of my sessions to the systems of colleagues (<span class="b1d3pvivm">pro tools</span> hd, Digi002)
    Compactness to go on a trip and the fact that it is unlike the metal Mbox2
    Pro Tools software included, for disassembly and mixing, the ability to run cubase or logic (for the composition emid)
    Finnallement my MIDI seemed adequate in pro tools and I do not use more than cubase ...

    What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk ,...)?
    I use a Macbook 2.13 ghz with 1 GB of RAM, noon managed by Unitor 8 Emagic

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">For what p…
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    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    </span> The compatibility of my sessions to the systems of colleagues (<span class="b1d3pvivm">pro tools</span> hd, Digi002)
    Compactness to go on a trip and the fact that it is unlike the metal Mbox2
    Pro Tools software included, for disassembly and mixing, the ability to run cubase or logic (for the composition emid)
    Finnallement my MIDI seemed adequate in pro tools and I do not use more than cubase ...

    What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk ,...)?
    I use a Macbook 2.13 ghz with 1 GB of RAM, noon managed by Unitor 8 Emagic

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">For what purpose?</span>
    Usage 1: Mounting the image al. (Top, even without the option omf, simply ask for exports aiff sync with a beep)
    Usage 2: Premix: Compatibility with the sessions, if there&#39;s going APAS too many tracks.
    Usage 3: Compo Music Record: not bad: a buzz of a mass usb that a second screen is connected to the Mac. I did the test with another Mac, another mbox, in the same place and in another place.
    The buzz is manageable if you set the gain with tact, but it is very painful svit.

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) and you use the connection with what? ...</span>
    MIDI is managed by a Unitor 8 MIDI channels that offer 8x16. No worries. I don not use the <span class="b1d3pvivm">mic preamp</span> but goes through a preamp tube mp studio v3 ART

    UTILIZATION

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The drivers are stable?
    </span> No problem with installation is to turn pro tools that is a bit painful, the activation requires an internet connection and codes dautorisation year-ending.

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What software do you use most often?</span>
    Pro tools 7,4,2. I used almost no longer the logic and cubase. Problems in contrast to final cut pro: the box has done almost every plant foix (like yours ... the avid competitor who plants with Avid digidesign protools to ...)

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously? ..</span>
    2 ben seen that there are only two entrances ...
    no pb to record two tracks with 8-track stereo playback. (Not tested with more)

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What latency you get?</span>
    No I did not figure in memory but it was satisfactory.
    Very compact, very simple to start. (On mac) 10/10

    GETTING STARTED

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The installation is done it without problem
    </span> Install the audio interface mac very easy. I had struggled in contrast to install a mbox 2 on a Powerbook G4 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> aluminum <span style="text-decoration: underline;">was</span> due to a compatibility problem of feeding the USB <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bus.</span> Pb settled after researching the Digidesign website. j unclear whether the problem may be similar to the mini.
    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The general configuration is easy?</span>
    Configuratuion very easy because very little connector and very few buttons!

    on the other hand epouventable ground noise usb whatever the port used when the second screen is connected to the MacBook. However, pro tools or another DAW with a single screen is for me unthinkable.

    I put only 7 because of time lost in locating the source of the buzz and does not take into account the PA system with the pro tools authorization code


    OVERALL OPINION

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">For how long have you been using it?
    </span> 2 years ago
    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Did you try many other models before getting this one?</span>
    The mbox 2 a bit too big for a portable, plastic clown, a second XLR input that I did not do ... only regret the spdif. I worked on protools tdm otherwise, and my home pc with a 2496 sekd then echo mia noon. I have it on the pc only dorenavent roland sp 606 which acts as a audio interface.
    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">
    What thing do you like most/least about it?</span>
    The bundled with ProTools and compatibility of my sessions are significant. It is also small and I find it compact enough not to go til the mbox micro. We do have some input jack ... In addition the case is metal.

    The value for money!

    No digital input / output, a buzz of a mass usb as explained above, converter means, the logic is that Digidesign has to cough up for any options (I speak therefore of regret when the spdif to bypass the converters . this was the prx I do not regret connection adat, aes ebu, nor even a number of audio input more important: the digi 003 is for that but it&#39;s the same price aps)
    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">
    What is your opinion about the value for the price?</span>
    Despite its default value for money is not bad if we consider that we pay the Pro Tools software with a dongle super!
    But the pro tools comes with some truth plugins full version, the LE version and demo are not very usable tjrs. NO INTEREST to use anything that PRO TOOLS!
    a book to those who need pro tools a must.

    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
    </span> Yes and no. Yes because I am obliged to have a ProTools at home to advance sound montages and premix. In addition to all this, the mbox is only for monitoring interface so its faults are minor. (Except that damn macbook with the buzz that we put the second screen)
    For music I am more reticent. Pro tools is Maintenat usable for MIDI, but J will really need a minimum of connections of Digi003 (even the mbox pro can not handle the adat!) And it feels really cheap (compared to a rm or motu)
    I pondered at this time has changed the mini cons a Mbox2 for spdif and thus connect a Motu 2408 stand alone in order to use convertos ... or iron on cubase or logic through this same kind of mini motu and keep for the trip ... also enable me to work in 96khz (with a mk2 motu or 3)

    I absolutely recommend this mbox sound editors, mixers, and all those who need ProTools and do not work on macbook with two screens.
    (It is a bit larger than the mbox micro QD but even from the output jacks Vras for a little more expensive)
    For pure music, if you stay on DP, Cubase or Logic does not embarrass you value for money which is good only for Protools compatibility.
    For others,

    9 / 10 for the sound editor / mixer
    6 / 10 for the musician.
    0 / 10 on macbook with two screens.
    Average 7 / 10 because the price displayed NEW 250 euros for it plays in cettte range. (215 currently)
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  • moosersmoosers

    Digidesign Mbox 2 MiniPublished on 03/16/10 at 20:01
    The Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini is a compact audio interface made to run Pro Tools LE. Like all Digidesign hardware, it comes with the Pro Tools software, which of course is a major draw for getting any Digidesign audio interface. The Mbox 2 Mini has pretty basic characteristics, and none all that impressive for an audio interface, but it will get the job done for small projects and for those looking to run Pro Tools with a simple interface. The Mbox 2 Mini has only a single microphone preamplifier, a channel which also has a 1/4" TRS input as well. The pre has 48 volt phantom power and a pad, as well as a button for mic/line selection. There is also as two channel which has only a 1/4" in…
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    The Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini is a compact audio interface made to run Pro Tools LE. Like all Digidesign hardware, it comes with the Pro Tools software, which of course is a major draw for getting any Digidesign audio interface. The Mbox 2 Mini has pretty basic characteristics, and none all that impressive for an audio interface, but it will get the job done for small projects and for those looking to run Pro Tools with a simple interface. The Mbox 2 Mini has only a single microphone preamplifier, a channel which also has a 1/4" TRS input as well. The pre has 48 volt phantom power and a pad, as well as a button for mic/line selection. There is also as two channel which has only a 1/4" input. There are only two 1/4" outputs for your monitors. It is a USB based interface, as it only has USB and nothing else to put this into your computer.

    UTILIZATION

    I have run the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini on a simple Apple G4 desk top computer a few times at a friend's house. There isn't really anything to setting up or using the Mbox 2 Mini, as they have made it as easy as possible for just about anyone to use this in their home. We weren't getting any latency, but that really depends on your system. However, since you can only record up to two tracks at a time with this, I don't think that too many people will be having problems with latency or lagging issues, or any performance issues really...But again, this totally depends on the computer that you're running with it. A manual isn't necessary unless you're an absolute beginner and don't know anything about recording or home studios.

    GETTING STARTED

    The sound of the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini in terms of the preamp, is definitely not the best by a long shot. But it doesn't sound half bad if you're just using it for simple recordings in your home as most people will be doing. It would be nice if there were two mic pres on this, but of course if you want that you can always look at the Mbox Pro or even the 002 or 003...

    OVERALL OPINION

    While overall this isn't my favorite interface at all, the fact that the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini comes with Pro Tools LE, really makes it worth it. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants Pro Tools and doesn't need all that much to work with, or whom doesn't want to spend too much money. As far as getting Pro Tools LE goes, the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini is just about the cheapest way you can do it...
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