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Overview

Versatile audio interface loaded with music software paired with simple powered reference monitors and a mic.

This Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Studio Bundle includes three quality M-Audio products for professional music production, all at one low price. It combines the powerful Mbox 2 Factory audio/MIDI production system with a pair of Studiophile AV40 powered reference monitors and a Nova large diaphragm condenser microphone.

Mbox 2 Factory
Mbox 2 Factory 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 recording studio and music production system. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox 2 delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package for computer-based recording. Mbox 2 also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, which offers many of the same features that top recording studios rely on to produce Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award”winning film sound. Projects created with Mbox 2 and Pro Tools LE software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems”providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools”equipped project and professional studio around the globe.

The Mbox 2 Factory also includes over $1,000 worth of additional professional plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to handle your plug-in authorizations.

¢Maxim” must-have, world-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing plug-in that optimizes the overall level of audio input while preserving the integrity of the original sound
¢moogerfooger Analog Delay” A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design
¢Joemeek SC2 Comprressor”a compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe
¢Joemeek VC5 Meequalizer”An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control
¢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

Hardware
The Mbox 2 hardware audio interface is both powerful and easy to use, featuring a distinctive industrial design, impressive sound quality, and extensive input and output options.

Software
Pro Tools is the music production software used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your audio projects with pro results”every time.

M-Audio Nova Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered in M-Audio's popular Luna and Solaris, the Nova cardioid condenser microphone redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1-1/10" evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. The Nova microphone package includes mic cable, hardmount and soft case.

The Nova requires phantom power.

M-Audio Studiophile AV-40 Monitor SpeakersThe compact Studiophile AV 40 powered reference monitors deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4" polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4" ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 monitors also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that uses Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 monitor speakers are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

Professional Components”Professional Results
The Studiophile AV40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in all of M-Audio's acclaimed professional monitors. You'll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced 1/4" TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers' small size. With the Studiophile AV40s, you don't have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact monitoring system.

Extended Low End
If you require extra bass response, the M-Audio Studiophile AV40 monitors have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV40s crank out plenty of low end”perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.

OptImage III Technology
M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.

Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV40 monitors are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

Features
Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory
Hardware
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
Software
Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
Includes dozens of pro effects processing plug-ins 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 you favorite applications right into Pro Tools
Support for the Digidesign C|24 and Command|8 control surfaces
Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
Works on Windows and Mac computers
Mbox 2 Factory Plug-in Bundle
Cosmonaut Voice
JOEMEEK SC2 Photo Optical Compressor
JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer
Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser
Moogerfooger Analog Delay
Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter
Moogerfooger Ring Modulator
Virtual Instruments
Boom drum machine and sequencer
DB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulation
Mini Grand acoustic grand piano
Vacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizer
Xpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstation
Structure Free sample player
FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module
Effects, Sound-Processing, Utility Plug-ins
1-Band EQ III
4-Band EQ III
7-Band EQ III
AIR Chorus
AIR Distortion
AIR Dynamic Delay
AIR Enhancer
AIR Ensemble
AIR Filter Gate
AIR Flanger
AIR Frequency Shifter
AIR FuzzWah
AIR KillEQ
AIR Lo-Fi
AIR MultiChorus
AIR Multi-Delay
AIR Nonlinear Reverb
AIR Phaser
AIR Reverb
AIR Spring Reverb
AIR StereoWidth
AIR Talkbox
AIR Vintage Filter
BF76 Compressor
BF Essential Clip Remover
BF Essential Correlation Meter
BF Essential Meter Bridge
BF Essential Noise Meter
Celemony Melodyne Essential
Chorus
Click
Compressor/Limiter
D-Verb
DC Offset Removal
De-Esser
Delay
DigiReWire
Dither
Duplicate
Eleven Free
Expander/Gate
Extra Long Delay II
Flanger
Gain
Invert
Lo-Fi
Long Delay II
Maxim
Medium Delay II
Multi-Tap Delay
Normalize
Ping-Pong Delay
Pitch
Pitch Shift
POWr Dither
Recti-Fi
Reverse
SansAmp
Sci-Fi
Signal Generator
Short Delay II
Slap Delay II
Time Compression Expansion
Time Shift
TL AutoPan
TL InTune
TL MasterMeter
TL Metro
Trim
Vari-Fi
M-Audio Nova Mic
Affordable large capsule cardioid condenser
1-1/10" evaporated gold diaphragm
Solid brass capsule
Class A solid state electronics
Includes hardmount and soft case
Studiophile AV40 Powered Reference Monitors
4" polypropylene-coated woofers
3/4" ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters
OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging
20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture
magnetic shielding
1/4" TRS balanced and RCA unbalanced inputs
1/8" headphone output
1/8" stereo auxiliary input
front-panel volume control
rear-panel on/off control
bass boost control
MDF cabinet with bass reflex port design

Specs

Mbox 2 Factory Holiday Studio Bundle Specifications:
Mbox 2 Factory
System Requirements
Digidesign-qualified Windows Vista- (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP- or Mac OS X 10.5-based computer
Minimum 1 GB of RAM
DVD-ROM or equivalent optical drive for software installation
Available USB port for for Mbox 2 system (USB hubs not supported)
Available USB port for iLok USB Smart Key
Analog Inputs”2
Separate source selection and gain control per channel
Mic: XLR with 48V phantom power
Mic preamp: >120 db EIN @ > 50 dB gain
Line: ¼"
DI: ¼"
Maximum Input: 8.7 V RMS (balanced), or +21 dBu
Misc.
24-bit clean to/from the computer
USB type B socket (v. 1.1); cable included (does not support passive USB hubs)
Analog Line Outputs”2
Maximum Output: +4 dBV into 1 kohm
Unbalanced output connectors
Dimensions” measured with Mbox 2 in horizontal (handle-down) configuration
Height, box: 4.9cm; with handle: 7.7cm; with handle cover: 5.6cm
Width: 22.4cm
Depth: 18.4cm (includes knobs)
Weight: 1.23 kg.
Headphone Output
Separate volume control;
¼" output
> 6 mW into 50 ohm
A/D
Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,2
THD+N (line input): 0.00079% (-102 dB) @ 1 kHz1,3
THD+N @ 40 dB gain (mic input): 0.006% (-84 dB) @ 1 kHz1
Mic EIN (unweighted): -120 dB @ 40 dB gain, 150 ohm source
Frequency Response: +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz ” 20 kHz
Maximum Input: +21 dBu
Input Impedance (pad off): Mic=3.5 kOhm; Line=10 kOhm; DI= >1 MOhm
Digital I/O
S/PDIF I/O (24-bit)
RCA jacks
D/A
Sample Rate: 44.1, 48 kHz
Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-weighted), 103 dB (unweighted)1,4
THD+N: 0.003% (-90.4 dB); -1 dBFS @ 1 kHz 1.3
Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz ” 20 kHz3
1 Measurement made using balanced connectors
2 ADC measured -60 dBFS method with minimum gain setting
3 Measured relative to level at 1 kHz
4 Measured with digital input at -60 dBFS @ 1kHz
M-Audio Nova mic
Type: Large diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated
Polar pattern: cardioid
Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa (-36dBV)
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 128dB
Equivalent noise level: 14dB-A weighted
Output impedance: 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: > 1,000 ohms
Preamp topology: Class A FET preamp
Power requirement: 48V phantom power
Connector: 3-pin male XLR
Grille and Body: Wire mesh grille and body, all brass
Finishing: Nickel silver plating
Size/weight: 7.3"H x 1.9"W; 23 oz.
Studiophile AV40 Powered Reference Monitors
Type: two-way desktop reference monitor
Low-frequency Driver: 4" diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
High-frequency Driver: 3/4" diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
Frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz
RMS SPL: 101.5dB at 1 meter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
Input Connectors: left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4" TRS input and 1/8" aux input
Polarity: positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
Dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 ohms
Input Impedance: 10 kOhms unbalanced, 20 kOhms balanced
Input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
Power Requirements: 100-120V/50/60Hz, 220-240V/50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
Cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF
Dimensions: 8.75" (H) x 6" (W) x 7.25" (D)
Weight: 14lb./6.34kg

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Mbox 2 Factory Holiday Studio Bundle

Versatile audio interface loaded with music software paired with simple powered reference monitors and a mic.

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Mbox 2 Factory Holiday Studio Bundle Specifications:

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