What is a Mbox 2? I am also interested in recording my own songs?

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What is a Mbox 2? I am also interested in recording my own songs?

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The Digidesign MBOX 2 is a next-generation USB-powered audio/MIDI production system that builds on the performance and simplicity of the original Mbox - Digidesign’s most popular personal studio system ever. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox 2 delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package. Mbox 2 also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE 7 software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce award winning albums and film soundtracks. Projects created with Mbox 2 and Pro Tools LE 7 software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems - providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools equipped project and professional studios around the globe.

Is my computer compatible with the Digidesign Mbox 2?

The main features of the Digidesign MBOX 2 include:

100% USB powered for maximum portability

2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs

2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O

1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output (16 channels in/16 channels out)

Zero-latency monitoring

Superior sonic performance

48V phantom power for condenser microphones

Separate source selection and gain control per channel

Headphone output with dedicated volume control

Dedicated studio monitor volume control

Award-winning Pro Tools® recording, editing, and mixing

32 simultaneous audio tracks (128 virtual audio tracks), expandable to 48 tracks

Fully integrated MIDI sequencing with 256 simultaneous MIDI tracks

Over 50 processing plug-ins, virtual instruments, and compatible applications

Support for streaming ReWire applications into Pro Tools

Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool.

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