Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro

As the much anticipated answer to one of the top requests from Pro Tools® users, ultra-small Mbox® 2 Micro enables Pro Tools users to edit, sequence, and mix sessions created on Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE®, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems on the go, as well as compose music with virtual instruments and loops.

About the size of a typical USB flash drive, Mbox 2 Micro offers high-quality 24-bit / 48 kHz sound, a 1/8-inch stereo output for headphone or speaker monitoring (no audio inputs*), and a convenient volume wheel, providing you with the freedom of true editing, sequencing, and mixing mobility. Whether you’re looking to work on studio-created or live sound Pro Tools sessions on the go, or create loop-based or virtual instrument-driven music, Mbox 2 Micro lets you work wherever inspiration takes you.

• Hardware - Mbox® 2 Micro sports a slick yet rugged anodized aluminum casing that’s small enough to fit in any size pocket, making it the ultimate mobile Pro Tools® editing and mixing solution.
• 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.
• Bundled Plugins - In addition to M-Audio Torq LE DJ software and an incredible 8 GB collection of pro-quality loops from industry sound heavyweights Big Fish Audio, Pro Tools software includes a comprehensive bundle of amazing virtual instruments, effects, and utility plug-ins.

Features

• Ultra-portable, anodized aluminum design for on-the-go editing, mixing, and music creation
• High-quality sound up to 24-bit, 48 kHz (higher sample rates require pre-conversion)
• 1/8-inch stereo output jack for headphone or speaker monitoring (no audio inputs*)
• Convenient volume wheel for quick headphone adjustments
• Powered by USB (USB 1.1 connection, includes USB extension cable)
• 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 Digidesign Command|8® control surface
• Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
• Works on Windows and Mac computers

• Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
• Minimum 1 GB of RAM
• DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
• Available USB port for Mbox 2 Micro system (USB hubs not supported)

Audio Outputs
Connector: One 1/8” stereo jack
(for headphone or speaker monitoring) with volume control
Maximum Output: +3 dBV into 600 Ohms
Frequency Response: -2/+0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 103 dB A-weighted (THD+N: 0.002%)

Digital Specifications
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48 kHz
Maximum Word Length: 24 bit
Host Connection: One USB 1.1 type A connector (extension cable included)

Size / Weight / Power
Height: 3-1/2”
Width: 1-1/4”
Depth: 7/16”
Weight: 1.2 oz.
Power Requirements: Powered by USB bus only

Digidesign is a subsidiary of Avid Technology and their flagship software product is Protools. There are 3 versions of Prot Tools; Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered. Digisdesign also makes a number of products for the Pro Tools platform inclduding several software plug ins. They also manufacture a wide variety of hardware add ons such as audio interfaces, MIDI interfaces, synchronisers and control surfaces.

Digidesign branded products will be phased out during 2010 and in future carry the Avid brand name.