Pro Tools Mbox Pro, powerful Desktop music production
Professionals around the world have long been using Pro Tools® systems to create award-winning music and sound for film and TV. Now you can get the same world-class results in your personal studio with Pro Tools Mbox® Pro—a complete, integrated, computer-based music creation and production system. Designed by the same engineering team responsible for our high-end Pro Tools|HD systems, the Mbox Pro hardware interface features a premium analog signal path and high-performance converters for exceptional sound. The included Pro Tools LE® software is the same platform used in commercial facilities around the world—ensuring pro studio compatibility and delivering everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix music. Mbox Pro also provides third-party drivers for rock-solid integration with nearly every popular audio recording application.
Premium quality
Designed by the same engineering team behind our top-of-the-line Pro Tools|HD systems, the Mbox Pro interface features advanced recording technology for exceptional quality. A premium analog signal path and high-performance 24-bit, 192kHz* converters deliver pristine sound. Stringent testing standards ensure rock-solid performance in the most demanding environments. And of course, Mbox Pro is designed for ultra-tight integration with the included Pro Tools LE® software, which is based on the same platform trusted by professional musicians, engineers, and producers around the world.
Unsurpassed flexibility
The Mbox Pro interface is also compatible with other major recording applications, so you can make music any way you want. All-new drivers provide superior performance with Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and more. So go ahead, use your favorite third-party DAW from start to finish—or record with the included Pro Tools LE software to ensure your sessions are compatible with pro studios around the world. No matter how you work, you’ll sound great with Mbox Pro.
Advanced functionality
The Mbox Pro interface is packed with tons of advanced features that make it easy to get great results. Mbox Pro provides the same professional-grade soft-clip limiter circuit found in our high-end Pro Tools|HD 192 I/O audio interface, so you can track much hotter signals without overloading the inputs and clipping. Built-in reverb helps you deliver more inspiring vocal and instrumental performances—without taxing your computer processor. The integrated guitar tuner enables you to tune your guitar, bass, and other instruments directly from the interface. And a Pro Tools multi-function button makes it easy to access common software parameters—like tap session tempo, start/stop record, and create a new track—right from the front of the interface. With Mbox Pro, your sessions will move at the speed of your creativity.
* Up to 96 kHz sample rates supported with Pro Tools LE software.
Mbox Pro Hardware
Mbox® Pro is the ultimate high-definition recording interface, packing a wide range of analog and digital I/O connections into a desktop audio workstation.
Compatible with most major audio software (Pro Tools LE®, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more)
FireWire connection
Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sample rates*
Soft-clip limiter lets you track hot signals without clipping—providing a classic overdriven tape saturation sound
Built-in guitar tuner
Onboard DSP offers flexible cue mixing and reverb effects
Assignable Pro Tools multi-function button on interface gives you fast access to software functions
Connect up to three pairs of monitors or do 5.1 surround mixing**
Hardware configuration:
8 x 8 simultaneous channels of I/O
4 mic inputs with 48 V phantom power and high pass filter (2 XLR/DI combo, 2 XLR)
4 1/4" TRS line inputs
2 unbalanced Alt line inputs (2 RCA, 1 mini 1/8”)
6 1/4" TRS balanced line outputs
2 discrete 1/4” stereo headphone outputs with separate volume controls
Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
Word clock I/O
Monitor control section with Mono, Mute, Dim, Alt Source, and Speaker A/B/C switching controls
Dedicated monitor volume knob
* Up to 96 kHz sample rates supported with Pro Tools LE software.
** Mixing 5.1 surround sound in Pro Tools LE requires Complete Production Toolkit
Pro Tools LE Software
The Pro Tools® software platform is used in professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results—every time.
Key Features
Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
Includes over 70 professional effects and virtual instruments
Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) or 10.6.1-10.6.4 (Snow Leopard)
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
6 GB free disk space
Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
One FireWire port
Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit, or Windows 7 64-bit
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
5 GB free disk space
One FireWire port
Compatibility
ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers
