It's a shame that this control is not more clearly labelled, though. Mix control: this gives the same zero-latency monitoring as its counterpart on the M Box and M Box 2, balancing the levels of input and playback signals at the output.This is a new feature for the M Box family and is very useful for preventing feedback in the monitors when recording with a microphone. 'Mon Mute' button: this does what it says, muting the monitor outputs on the rear but not the headphone output on the front.Stereo quarter-inch headphone jack socket.The front panel of the M Box 2 Mini features: There's also only one mic preamp, and there are no input level or overload indicators on the interface. These include fixed line-level outputs, and digital and MIDI I/O. However, with the unit being much smaller (measuring 12.7 x 4.4 x 15.2cm WxHxD) there are inevitably features that haven't survived the cuts to make the M Box 2 into the M Box 2 Mini. This is a bit of a weak point in the design, and it concerns me that at some point in the future it could become a source of unreliability.ĭigidesign haven't cut down the software bundle included with the M Box 2 Mini, so you get the full Pro Tools LE software package together with Reason Adapted, Live Lite Digidesign Edition, BFD Lite, Sampletank 2 SE, Amplitude LE, T-Racks EQ, Melodyne Uno Essential, seven Bomb Factory plug-ins and the 39 Digirack plug-ins, as well as the Method One Pro Tools training DVD (you can read my review of this DVD in the Pro Tools column in the October 2006 edition of SOS). On closer examination I discovered that this was because the printed circuit board at the front of the unit is not anchored to the case, so the knobs and headphone socket are able to move within their holes. When I took the M Box 2 Mini out of the box I noticed that it rattled, which is never a good sign. The first has a few notes on registration, installation and so on, and the second is headed 'Quick Start', but is just labelled 'page one' and refers to pages from what I can only assume is the Quick Start PDF guide on the installation disc, although this isn't made clear. With the smaller unit comes a smaller shipping box, and there isn't room for the usual printed Quickstart guide instead, there are just two pieces of A4 paper that have been folded into four to fit in the box (this gives you an idea of just how small the M Box 2 Mini is). Let's take a look at what has gone and see what has survived Digidesign's shrinking process. In essence a smaller, cut-down version of the standard M Box 2, the Mini has much in common with the larger model. If portability, or indeed affordability, is important to you in a Pro Tools system, the M Box 2 Mini could well be perfect for you. Pro Tools in your pocket? Well, not quite, but the latest addition to Digidesign's M Box range is by far the smallest yet. For the most current system requirements, compatibility information, and online support, visit the Pro Tools M-Powered section on the Digidesign Support site.Digidesign have shrunk the M Box to give us the most compact and affordable Pro Tools interface ever. **Not all computers are compatible with this version of Pro Tools. Audio interfaces by Digidesign or any manufacturer other than M-Audio will not work with Pro Tools M-Powered software. Simultaneous use of multiple M-Audio peripherals is not supported. *Pro Tools M-Powered software requires a supported M-Audio hardware peripheral (PC | Mac) to function, which must be connected to your computer to run Pro Tools M-Powered software. Learn more about the Pro Tools M-Powered v.8.0 - 1 User Model Brandĭigidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate) or Windows XP-**based systemĭVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installationĪvailable USB port for iLok USB Smart Key, plus Internet access for registration, software updates, and activations
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