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R E V I E W
OVERVIEW
The MBox 2 Mini is Digidesign's smallest, most affordable Pro Tools LE solution. You get a high quality Digidesign interface, Pro Tools LE software, and extra-bundled software, all for under $300; this is clearly an excellent value for both the beginner and experienced producer.
FEATURES
The MBox Mini features the same high-quality audio components that make the MBox the industry standard interface. It features professional quality sound up to 24-bit/48kHz.
The other major feature is the inclusion of the industry standard Pro Tools LE software and all the bundled software. Pro Tools is an easy to learn, powerful program; and your tracks will work with any Pro Tools studio when you are ready to master or go into the studio. Bundled software includes: Xpand Sample Workstation (1000 professional sounds), world famous Bomb Factory plug-ins, Pro Tools Ignition Pack (which includes an instructional DVD, Ableton Live Lite 4, Reason Adapted 3, and much more), and over (30) DigiRack plug-ins!
The price difference between higher priced MBox models is primarily reflected in the number of inputs and outputs. The MBox Mini features (2) 1/4" inputs, (1) XLR mic input, and (2) 1/4" outputs. It does not feature MIDI I/O or SPDIF I/O, the only two major omissions (for MIDI I/O, try one of M-Audio's solutions).
OUR OPINION
As stated before, the MBox 2 Mini is an excellent value. The price makes this accessible to Pro Tool novices, as well as Pro Tools experts that need a portable solution. In our book, Digidesign easily gives you over $300 worth of software; it's like getting the interface for free.
K E Y F E A T U R E S
- includes Pro Tools LE software
- includes (7) Bomb Factory Plug-Ins
- includes Pro Tools Ignition Pack
- includes DigiRack Plug-Ins
- includes Xpand! Sample-Playback/Synthesis Workstation
- up to 24-bit/48kHz sound quality
- (2) 1/4" inputs
- (1) XLR mic input
- (1) headphone output
- metal body for durability
- USB bus-powered
- 5" x 6" x 1.75"
INCLUDES PRO TOOLS IGNITION PACK WITH:
- Ableton Live Lite 4 Digidesign Edition
- Reason Adapted 3
- FXpansion BFD Lite
- Celemony Melodyne uno essential
- Bunker 8 REX file CD
- IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 SE
- IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
- One-year membership to Broadjam.com
I N C L U D E S
- Digidesign Interface
- Pro Tools LE Software
- Xpand! Sample-Playback/Synthesis Workstation
- Free Bomb Factory Plug-ins
- Pro Tools Ignition Pack
- DigiRack Plug-ins
- USB cable
M A N U F A C T U R E R ' S I N F O
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