Product Description

Mbox 2, Digidesign's Pro Tools LE(TM)-based portable studio, offers novices and pros alike command of any project and full session compatibility with other Pro Tools systems, all the way up to Pro Tools HD systems. The Pro Tools LE software included with Mbox 2 shares many of the same features as the award-winning software used by professionals worldwide. With its spectrum of features, Mbox 2 - Digidesign's most affordable Pro Tools LE product - works hand in hand with your creativity to bring your ideas to life. Includes a FREE pair of headphones! (45.00 value)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6313 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: Digidesign
• Dimensions: 33.00 pounds

Features

• Each Mbox 2TM system includes Pro Tools LETM software, 37 DigiRackTM plug-ins, the Pro Tools Ignition PackTM, and the recently integrated 7 professional Bomb Factory plug-ins.
• Four simultaneous inputs with analog and digital I/O
• Two analog inputs (XLR, 1/4 in. line, and 1/4 in. DI jacks) and two analog outputs (1/4 in. jacks)
• 24-bit/48 kHz audio / 48V phantom power for condenser mics
• Also includes DVD Tutorial

Customer Reviews

Like it... but
I bought it because I had been working on them in my classes. It works fine an everything. The problem I see is the strict requirements. It works with Mac OS 10.4, but now they launched OS X Leopard, so I can't upgrade.
The same happens with windows. I was thinking of buying a new laptop, but now they all come with Vista, and the Mbox is compatible only with XP.
If you want some advice, save a little bit more and buy a MOTU Ultralite.
It doesn't have that much requirements and Sonar works as good as Protools.

The worst device I have ever bought
I tried connecting it to 4 different computers (3 Win XP, one Mac, 2 desktops, 2 laptops) and each one had a different problem that made it completely useless. I still have not managed to record a single good track, and I was close to ruining one computer in the process. I spent more time on it than anything else combined and I have nothing to show for it except one ugly paperweight. No support, very poor website, no new drivers, nothing to help users after sale. It probably works for some computers on some chipsets with some combination of existing software/cards, but you have a better chance in Vegas (and the payout will be higher). If you want to gamble go there, don't waste your time on this.

Terrible
This product is terrible. My MBox2 came broken right out of the box, with inputs first crackling in and out then signal disappearing altogether. Sent product back, paid for a repair, and it just came back. Now the product will not even receive power from the USB cable. Digidesign's Tech support is the worst I've ever experienced in my life. I am writing this review while on hold, 30 minutes and counting. Last time I called them it was 45 minutes on the phone. I am a professional musician who has been using recording software for years, and decided to add ProTools to my skill set, but this interface is the pits. DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!