Pro Tools Mbox 2 Pro Factory Package

Includes a Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle, M-Audio BX5a active studio monitors, AKG Perception 200 condenser microphone, 2 - 20' microphone cables, tripod microphone stand, and 2 - 15' TRS-TRS balanced patch cables. The package combines all the equipment necessary to begin recording and producing your music.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle

Includes the same hardware and software bundle as Mbox 2 Pro but adds five additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins (worth over $1,000) and an iLok USB Smart Key. The Mbox 2 Pro brings the speed, power, and reliability of FireWire to Digidesign's portable, high-definition, audio/MIDI production system. Using the proven design of the Mbox 2, the Mbox 2 Pro's high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity delivers more simultaneous audio I/O and connection options with studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution as well as low-latency monitoring. It can be powered by FireWire bus (6-pin connection only) or the included power supply.

The Mbox 2 Pro has four analog inputs”2 combo XLR/TRS jacks, 2 TRS 1/4" jacks”and six 1/4" analog outputs. Two of the inputs are front panel Hi-Z instrument jacks. The XLR inputs have 48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones. It also has S/PDIF digital I/O; an RCA phono preamp input for direct turntable connection; dedicated studio monitor outputs with volume control; 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent volume controls and an alternate source switch; and MIDI I/O. It also offers professional features such as MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, dedicated studio monitor outputs, and the award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software. Pro Tools LE offers many of the same features that top recording studios rely on to compose, record, edit, mix, and master Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award”winning film sound on their Pro Tools systems. It also comes with over 50 bundled plug-ins and applications, including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory plug-ins, Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack
The Pro Tools Ignition Pack features an impressive array of composition and production tools, including coveted third-party plug-ins and software applications:
Ableton Live Lite Digidesign Edition

Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted

FXpansion BFD Lite

IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 SE

IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE

IK Multimedia T-RackS EQ

Celemony Melodyne uno essential

Bunker 8 REX file CD

Pro Tools Method One instructional DVD

1-year membership to Broadjam.com

Mbox 2 Pro Factory Bundle
Mbox 2 Pro Factory features five additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key for authorizing the plug-ins.

Mbox 2 Pro Factory plug-ins include:
Digidesign Maxim”A must-have, world-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing plug-in that optimizes the overall audio levels while preserving the integrity of the original sound.

Bomb Factory Moogerfooger Analog Delay”A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design.

Bomb Factory JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer”An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control.

Bomb Factory JOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical Compressor”A compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe.

Bomb Factory Cosmonaut Voice”An out-of-this-world plug-in that offers a telephone voice, interplanetary effects, distortion, squelch, and even an authentic tone culled from recently declassified Russian space footage, all through a funky-looking interface.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro

The Mbox 2 Pro brings the speed, power, and reliability of FireWire to Digidesign's portable, high-definition, audio/MIDI music production system. Using the proven design of the Mbox 2, the Mbox 2 Pro's high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity delivers more simultaneous audio I/O and connection options with studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution as well as low-latency monitoring. It can be powered by FireWire bus (6-pin connection only) or the included power supply.

The Mbox 2 Pro has four analog inputs”2 combo XLR/TRS jacks, 2 TRS 1/4" jacks”and six 1/4" analog outputs. Two of the inputs are front panel Hi-Z instrument jacks. The XLR inputs have 48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones. It also has S/PDIF digital I/O; an RCA phono preamp input for direct turntable connection; dedicated studio monitor outputs with volume control; 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent volume controls and an alternate source switch; and MIDI I/O. It also offers professional features such as MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, dedicated studio monitor outputs, and the award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software. Pro Tools LE offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to compose, record, edit, mix, and master Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award”winning film sound on their Pro Tools systems. It also comes with over 50 bundled plug-ins and applications, including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory plug-ins, Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and Pro Tools Ignition Pack.

Pro Tools Ignition Pack
The Pro Tools Ignition Pack features an impressive array of composition and production tools, including coveted third-party plug-ins and software applications:
Ableton Live Lite Digidesign Edition

Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted

FXpansion BFD Lite

IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 SE

IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE

IK Multimedia T-RackS EQ

Celemony Melodyne uno essential

Bunker 8 REX file CD

Pro Tools Method One instructional DVD

1-year membership to Broadjam.com

Mbox 2 Pro Factory includes the same hardware and software bundle as Mbox 2 Pro but adds five additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins (worth over $1,000) and an iLok USB Smart Key.

M-Audio BX5a Active Studio Monitors

Featuring refinements on the highly acclaimed BX5 monitors, the BX5a monitors are the ideal wallet-friendly solution for high-end monitoring in your home studio. Kevlar 5" low frequency drivers produce amazingly full bass from a curved cone design with damped rubber surrounds and high-temperature voice coils. The tweeters are 1" natural silk domes that minimize ear fatigue while delivering crisp, accurate highs. Integral cab and electronic engineering work together to further enhance the bass response. 70W bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers.

AKG Perception 200 Condenser Mic

Its large diaphragm delivers a full 20Hz-20kHz frequency response that will capture every nuance of any voice or instrument. It can be used in sound fields as high as 145dB, thanks to a switchable -10dB pre-attenuation pad. If you need to place the Perception 200 close to a chesty-voiced singer or a bass-heavy instrument, the mic has a low-frequency roll-off switch that engages a 12 dB-per-octave filter at 300Hz to minimize boominess. It comes with a full-size studio shockmount that eliminates mic stand vibration or footfalls from interfering with your recording and includes a hardshell road case to protect the mic from damage. Backed by AKG's generous 2-year parts and labor warranty.