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Avid Mbox Mini USB Audio Interface (with Pro Tools)

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Start your home studio with the 2-in/2-out Mbox Mini USB interface. Full Pro Tools 9 software is included -- with free upgrade to Pro Tools 10 via Avid.com.

Easy to transport, the Mbox Mini is the much-loved little brother to Avid's Pro Tools Mbox interfaces. Compatible with the award-winning music and sound recording Pro Tools software, the Mbox Mini is streamlined for smaller project studios or the producer on the go. Bundled with Pro Tools 9 software, the Mbox Mini is a complete, integrated, computer-based music creation and production system.

Features

- Ultra-Portable, Compact Audio Interface Design
- Compatible with most major audio software
- Pro Tools LE, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more
-Bus-powered USB connection for maximum mobility
- Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
-Up to 24-bit, 48 kHz sample rates
- Mix control for zero-latency recording
- Includes Pro Tools 9 software

Accelerate your creativity with Pro Tools 9 Software
- Compose, record, edit, sequence, and mix with ease using the world's most popular, most advanced music creation and audio production platform.
- Have the flexibility to use Pro Tools software with your Mbox Mini or completely standalone
- Develop bigger, more complex productions with up to 96 simultaneous stereo audio tracks
- Create better sounding, phase-accurate mixes with Automatic Delay Compensation
- Be more creative with coveted pro features, including multitrack Beat Detective, full Import Session Data dialog, DigiBase Pro, and more
- Get inspired and polish mixes with over 70 professional sound-processing plug-ins, virtual instruments, read more and effects included
- Compose music quickly and easily with full MIDI and score notation tools
- Adjust tempo, pitch, and time on the fly with Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch
- Collaborate with other Pro Tools users directly, or with other audio/video software users using OMF/AAF/MXF file interchange
- Expand your creative palette with RTAS/AudioSuite plug-ins from Avid and others
- Work on a Mac or Windows

Pristine quality, powerful performance

Get best-in-class audio quality, exceptional performance, and the lowest possible latency in everything you do with Avid Mbox Mini, featuring professional-grade converters, advanced recording technology, and a premium analog signal path. Because Mbox Mini interface tightly integrates with Pro Tools 9 software, you have a system that's fast enough to keep up with your creativity. And with Avid's stringent testing standards, you're assured of rock-solid performance in even the most demanding environments.

Work the way you want

Get the flexibility to work in more ways than ever. Use Pro Tools 9 with Mbox Mini for maximum speed and creativity - and get total session compatibility with Pro Tools studios worldwide. Or unleash your studio and use Pro Tools 9 standalone for complete on-the-go creation. What's more, you can even use Mbox Mini with other Core Audio- and ASIO-compatible software such as Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and more.
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Total simultaneous channels of I/O: 2/2

Simultaneous analog inputs/outputs: 2/2

Mic preamps: 1

Instrument DIs: 2

Phantom Power: 48V

Maximum resolution: 24-bit/48 kHz

Stereo headphone outputs: 1 (1/4")

Connection: USB 1.1

Power source: USB

Software included: Pro Tools LE 9 software

Over 70 effects and virtual instruments

Dimensions: 6.73 x 6.22 x 2.28 inches (17.1 x 15.8 x 5.8 cm)

Weight: 1.98 lbs (0.9 kg)

Minimum System Requirements

Mac Requirements
Operating System:
OS X Leopard 10.5.8

Snow Leopard 10.6.3

Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)

Storage: 6 GB free disk space

Processor: Intel (no PowerPC support)

Other: One native USB port

PC Requirements
Operating System:
Windows XP 32-bit SP3

Windows Vista 32-bit SP2

Windows 7 32-bit Native

Windows 7 64-bit Native

Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)

Storage: 5 GB free disk space

Other: One native USB port

Compatibile with ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 888-456-3444

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted December 14, 2011 by a customer from tipsd.com

Avid Pro Tools Mbox Mini Customer Review

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Purchaser zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
About 30 days. It's a cheapo product so what can you expect.
Sound
The per amps are a bit harsh.
Features
Just a cheap gateway to DAW.
Quality
PLASTIC! Cheap pots
Manufacturer Support
Yes. There very good if you pay them for their support!

Musical Background:

40 years, Drums and Vocals, Pro

Musical Style:

Rock
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