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Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini £229

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:05 pm BST

The Mbox 2 Mini respresents an affordable route into the world of Pro Tools.

Manufacturer's description

Ultra compact, USB-powered Pro Tools LE audio workstation delivers high-quality sound and analog I/O (2x2 simultaneous channels of I/O) in a small package for singer/songwriters, solo musicians, and pros on the go at a price that’s truly affordable.

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Verdict

MusicRadar rating: 4 of 5

Pros

Good value. Compact and tough box. Easy to set up. Educational tutorial DVD. Useful extra software.

Cons

No MIDI or digital I/O. 48kHz maximum sample rate.

The bottom line

The Mbox 2 Mini represents an easy, affordable route into the world of Pro Tools, though an M-Powered solution will be better for some.

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SpecificationShow

Mbox 2 Mini

Price:: £229
Available Inputs:: 1/4 Inch Jack, Balanced XLR Mic Input
Available Outputs:: 1/4 Inch Jack
Bundled Software:: Protools LE 7.3, Protools Iginition Pack 2
Depth (mm):: 152
Height (mm):: 44
Interface:: USB 1.1
MIDI in/out:: false
No of Inputs:: 2
No of Outputs:: 2
OS Requirements:: Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Home, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Professional
Phantom Power:: true
Platform:: MacOS/Windows
Power Supply:: USB
Price at Launch:: 229
Ram Required (MB):: 768
S/PDIF in/out:: false
Sampling Frequency:: 44.1, 48
Supported Bit Depths:: 24-bit
Weight (g):: 508
Weight (lb):: 1.12
Width (mm):: 127