We all know that if you own a Mac and plan on becoming the next hip-hop star, you will need Digidesign's award winning hardware/software combination: ProTools. Well now Digidesign is releasing the
Mbox 2, a step up from their original entry level Mbox. It's of course packed with features and inputs while maintaining simplicity.
The USB-powered device features four simultaneous inputs: two analog inputs (XLR and 1/4" jacks) and two analog outputs (1/4" jacks) as well as two channels of channels of S/PDIF digital I/O (RCA). It offers 48V phantom power for condenser mics and 24-bit/48GHz audio along with MIDI in/out, zero-latency monitoring, and Pro Tools LE software. It is available now for $500, while Mbox 2 Factory is available for $600 and includes an iLok USB Smart Key and additional plugins.
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