DALY CITY, CA - Digidesign (www.digidesign.com) has introduced the
Mbox 2 Pro, a new portable, high-definition audio/MIDI production system that
provides high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity, up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio
resolution, and a range of analog and digital I/Os. The new system, scheduled
for release on September 15th, includes a number of professional
features, such as MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, and dedicated
studio monitor outputs.
"Mbox 2 Pro is a versatile and portable Pro Tools
interface," explains Digidesign product manager Matt May. "It'll accept just
about any type of audio gear you throw at it - a couple of microphones,
keyboards or other line-level devices, S/PDIF digital source, turntable, MIDI,
even Word Clock - and let you capture all of it into a high-quality Pro Tools
LE session that's compatible with professional Pro Tools|HD systems." And because of its portability, May
says Mbox 2 Pro can be used to capture high-resolution audio anywhere, be at a
studio, at home or on location.
Mbox 2 Pro ($799) supports up to six simultaneous inputs and
eight outputs. It also includes Pro Tools LE software and over 50 effects and
instrument plug-ins, including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory plug-ins, the
Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and the Pro Tools Ignition Pack.
For an extra $100, customers can purchase Mbox 2 Pro
Factory, which includes an additional five Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins
(worth over $1,000), the Mbox 2 Pro system, and an iLok USB Smart Key.
Important to note: Mbox 2 Pro does not support external sync
at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates.