Pro Tools is an extremely comprehensive audio editing system, and has always shined as a leader. There’s a Reason why the Name Includes the Word “Pro” Also be prepared: Pro Tools and its peripherals take up a lot of space (over 5GB, not including the audio loops and sounds disc). If you are beginning on Pro Tools and looking for training in other areas, such as editing dialog, effects or other sound for your video project, you will need to seek other resource materials and peripherals. The training video is aimed squarely at the musician, exploring recording, MIDI features and scoring functions. There are additional plug-ins on the Mbox 2 disc that require the Mbox Factory, which has an iLok USB key or dongle. In the disc package you get the Pro Tools LE software, a healthy set of plug-ins, enough audio loops and sounds to fill its own DVD, and a training video DVD. The Mbox 2 now provides a MIDI interface with a full 16 channels in and out. You can run a total of two mic, line or DI inputs as well as another stereo input via the S/PDIF connection. Each input has peak indicators, and direct input or DI/Mic LED indicators. There are also the two input strips, each with the -30dB pad and a mic/direct input switch. The front panel has (from left to right), the 1/4″ headphone jack, headphone volume control, monitor volume control, mix, which controls the amount of input signal verses the output signal going to your monitor or headphones, a mono/ stereo switch (labeled mono for the indent position), the 48V phantom power switch, each with LED indicators for the mono mode and 48V mode. It should be noted that the Mbox 2 draws its power from its USB 2.0 connection, so according to the manufacturer, USB hubs are not supported. Each input position features a volume control, a -30dB pad and the ability to provide 48v phantom power. The Mbox 2 has two input positions, each capable of accepting a microphone via XLR, line input via 1/4″ phone plug (TRS), or a direct input also via 1/4″ phone plug (TS) from guitar, etc. Included with the Mbox 2 is the Pro Tools LE software package and a USB cable. So with some trepidation, I took on the new Digidesign Mbox 2, a USB powered portable mixer/input device. However, while I have edited with Avid and other video editing tools for many years, I have somehow managed to escape Pro Tools, instead performing my audio editing on another product. Having edited with Avid for many years, and Pro Tools coming from the same company, it all seemed so simple: I would write a review on the new Mbox 2.
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