MBox 2 Mini description:

The Digidesign MBOX 2 MINI USB Interface. The world’s smallest and most affordable Pro Tools LE system yet for your Mac or Windows computer.

The Digidesign MBOX 2 MINI literally puts the power of Pro Tools into the palm of your hand. Whether you’re a singer/songwriter who’s new to recording, or an experienced production artist on the go, Mbox 2 Mini packs professional features into a robust, compact, easy-to-use audio workstation, to compose, record, mix and master music wherever your inspiration takes you. Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini delivers superior sound quality and includes plenty of powerful creation tools for composing, recording and mixing audio. It comes with award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, which provides you with a number of professional tools, many used on major recordings and films. As Pro Tools is the industry standard, you are able to use your Mbox 2 mini-recorded sessions in any Pro Tools equipped studio around the world. Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini is professionally and durably built to withstand all the knocks and crushes it encounters as your traveling companion, and delivers superior sound quality. In addition to Pro Tools LE 7 software, an impressive collection of over 50 valuable plug-ins and applications are included with every Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini system. These outstanding plug-ins have been used on countless professional recordings and many are exclusive to the Pro Tools platform. Plugins including Xpand! Sample-Playback/Synthesis Workstation, Bomb Factory bundle, Pro Tools Ignition Pack, DigiRack Plug-ins.

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The main features of the Digidesign MBOX 2 MINI include:

• The world’s smallest and most affordable Pro Tools LE system yet for your Mac or Windows computer
• Professional sound quality (up to 24-bit/48 kHz)
• Two simultaneous analogue inputs and outputs
• One XLR analogue input for connecting a microphone
• Two 1/4 inch jack line-/instrument-level (DI) analogue inputs for connecting guitars, basses, keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, and more
• Zero-latency monitoring
• Compact, rugged metal enclosure for maximum portability and durability
• Powered by USB (USB 1.1 connection, cable included)
• Front-panel volume control and monitor mute switch
• Two 1/4 inch jack analogue monitor outputs
• Stereo headphone output
• 48V phantom power
• Kensington Security Lock
• Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
• 32 simultaneous audio tracks (128 virtual audio tracks)
• Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks
• Over 50 processing plug-ins, virtual instruments, and compatible applications
• Support for streaming ReWire applications into Pro Tools
• Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
• Support for the Digidesign Control|24 and Command|8 control surfaces
• Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
• Digidesign MBOX 2 MINI Works on Windows XP and Mac OS X computers