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Mbox Pro User GuideVersion 9.0

Legal NoticesThis guide is copyrighted 2010 by Avid Technology, Inc.,(hereafter “Avid”), with all rights reserved. Under copyrightlaws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in partwithout the written consent of Avid.003, 96 I/O, 96i I/O, 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, 888 24 I/O,882 20 I/O, 1622 I/O, 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O, AudioSuite,Avid, Avid DNA, Avid Mojo, Avid Unity, Avid Unity ISIS,Avid Xpress, AVoption, Axiom, Beat Detective, Bomb Factory,Bruno, C 24, Command 8, Control 24, D-Command, D-Control,D-Fi, D-fx, D-Show, D-Verb, DAE, Digi 002, DigiBase,DigiDelivery, Digidesign, Digidesign Audio Engine, DigidesignIntelligent Noise Reduction, Digidesign TDM Bus, DigiDrive,DigiRack, DigiTest, DigiTranslator, DINR, D-Show, DV Toolkit,EditPack, Eleven, EUCON, HD Core, HD Process, Hybrid,Impact, Interplay, LoFi, M-Audio, MachineControl, Maxim,Mbox, MediaComposer, MIDI I/O, MIX, MultiShell, Nitris, OMF,OMF Interchange, PRE, ProControl, Pro Tools M-Powered,Pro Tools, Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools LE, QuickPunch, Recti-Fi,Reel Tape, Reso, Reverb One, ReVibe, RTAS, Sibelius,Smack!, SoundReplacer, Sound Designer II, Strike, Structure,SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, Synchronic, TL Aggro, TL AutoPan,TL Drum Rehab, TL Everyphase, TL Fauxlder, TL In Tune,TL MasterMeter, TL Metro, TL Space, TL Utilities, Transfuser,Trillium Lane Labs, Vari-Fi, Velvet, X-Form, and XMON aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.Xpand! is Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.All other trademarks are the property of their respectiveowners.Product features, specifications, system requirements, andavailability are subject to change without notice.Guide Part Number 9329-65070-00 REV A 9/10Documentation FeedbackAt Avid, we are always looking for ways to improve ourdocumentation. If you have comments, corrections, orsuggestions regarding our documentation, email us attechpubs@avid.com.

contentsChapter 1. Welcome to Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Mbox Pro Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chapter 2. Mbox Pro Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mbox Pro Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mbox Pro Back Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Chapter 3. Installing and Connecting Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Chapter 4. Making Studio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Connecting Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Connecting a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Connecting Instruments to the Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Connecting Keyboards and Mixers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Connecting Inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Connecting Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21MIDI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Word Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Using a Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Contentsiii

Chapter 5. Using the Driver Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Stereo Mix Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Chapter 6. Using the Multi Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Using the Multi Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Press and Release Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Press and Hold Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Hold Duration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Appendix A. Using CoreAudio– and ASIO–Compliant Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Configuring Mbox Pro for Third-Party Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53ivMbox Pro User Guide

chapter 1Welcome to Mbox ProWelcome to the Mbox Pro FireWire audio andMIDI interface from Avid .Mbox Pro FeaturesMbox Pro provides your FireWire-equippedcomputer with six channels of analog audio input, six channels of analog audio output, twochannels of S/PDIF digital audio input and output, MIDI and Word Clock I/O, and two frontpanel headphone outputs with independentlevel controls. Mbox Pro provides professionalquality mic preamps and 24-bit/192 kHz analogto-digital and digital-to-analog converters.The Mbox Pro provides the following:Mbox Pro integrates with Pro Tools software,and is compatible with third-party audio andMIDI applications that support the CoreAudio(Mac) or ASIO (Windows) standard. Two channels of analog audio input with highquality microphone preamps (inputs 1–2).Each input channel 1–2 provides:Audio Inputs and OutputsMbox Pro provides up to eight discrete channelsof input and up to eight discrete channels ofoutput, using the following analog and digitalI/O:Analog Inputs 48v Phantom Power and inserts Two XLR/TRS (Mic/DI) combo connectorson the front panel, and two 1/4-inch TRSLine connectors with switchable 4/-10 input level on the rear panel Mic preamps feature a –20 dB pad and softlimit switch separately on each analog input channel Mic/DI signal is adjusted by the Gain knobfor each channelChapter 1: Welcome to Mbox Pro1

Two additional channels of analog audio input with high quality microphone preamps.Each input channel 3–4 provides:MIDI One MIDI In and one MIDI Out port, providing 16 channels of MIDI input and output 48v Phantom Power and inserts Analog input jacks include two XLR Micconnectors on the rear panel, and two 1/4inch TRS Line connectors with switchable 4/-10 input level also on the rear panelOther Capabilities and Specifications Mic preamps feature a –20 dB pad and softlimit switch separately on each analog input channel Low latency direct record monitoring Mic signal is adjusted by the Gain knob foreach channel Two channels of analog audio input via RCAor 1/8-inch connectors (Aux 5/6). Each inputchannel provides: Analog input jacks provide an unbalancedline input on either RCA connectors or a1/8-inch mini stereo connector (commonfor connecting most MP3 players) Inputs are fully functioning inputs toPro Tools as well as providing an alternatemonitor source using the Speaker buttonAnalog Outputs Six balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs,supporting line level outputs, multiple stereomonitors, or up to 5.1 surround monitoring Insert jacks (1–4) for inserting external processing devices on input channels 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, supportingsample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHzDigital I/O Two channels of S/PDIF digital input and output. S/PDIF inputs are available independentof and in addition to analog inputs 1–6.S/PDIF outputs are always available inPro Tools2Mbox Pro User Guide Front panel “Multi” button, assignable to avariety of common Pro Tools functions On-board tuner Two 1/4-inch (TRS) stereo headphone outputs(A and B) with independently adjustable leveland routing controls Control room functionality including frontpanel Dim/Mute, Mono and Speaker/Sourceswitches Footswitch jack for starting or stopping playback or punching in and out while recording Multi-pin port (DB15 connection) that handles Word Clock, MIDI, and S/PDIF via included breakout cable

System Requirements andCompatibilityConventions Used in ThisGuideMbox Pro can be used with a qualified Windowsor Mac computer running Pro Tools software8.0.4 or higher.All of our guides use the following conventionsto indicate menu choices and key commands:For Pro Tools installation instructions, seethe Pro Tools Installation Guide.Mbox Pro can be also be used with a qualifiedMac or Windows computer running any otherCore Audio- or ASIO-compliant software.Mbox Pro hardware drivers must be installed before you can connect and use your Mbox Pro.For Mbox hardware drivers installation instructions, see Chapter 3, “Installing andConnecting Mbox.”A DVD drive is required to use the Drivers Installer disc (included with your Pro Tools software package).Avid can only assure compatibility and providesupport for hardware and software it has testedand approved.For complete system requirements and a list ofqualified computers, operating systems, harddrives, and third-party devices, ile SaveChoose Save from theFile menuControl NHold down the Control keyand press the N keyControl-clickHold down the Control keyand click the mouse buttonRight-clickClick with the rightmouse buttonThe names of Commands, Options, and Settingsthat appear on-screen are in a different font.The following symbols are used to highlightimportant information:User Tips are helpful hints for getting themost from your system.Important Notices include information thatcould affect your data or the performance ofyour system.Shortcuts show you useful keyboard ormouse shortcuts.Cross References point to related sections inthis guide and other Pro Tools guides.Chapter 1: Welcome to Mbox Pro3

About www.avid.comThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your bestonline source for information to help you getthe most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and featuresavailable.Product Registration Register your purchaseonline.Support and Downloads Contact Avid CustomerSuccess (technical support); download softwareupdates and the latest online manuals; browsethe Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Baseor join the worldwide Pro Tools community onthe User Conference.Training and Education Study on your own usingcourses available online or find out how you canlearn in a classroom setting at a certifiedPro Tools training center.Products and Developers Learn about Avidproducts; download demo software or learnabout our Development Partners and theirplug-ins, applications, and hardware.News and Events Get the latest news from Avidor sign up for a Pro Tools demo.4Mbox Pro User Guide

chapter 2Mbox Pro Hardware OverviewMbox Pro Front Panel FeaturesFigure 1 identifies controls, indicators, and input and output ports on the front panel on theMbox Pro.Headphones A and B Volume knobInput combo jacksDim/MuteswitchGain/–20 dB Pad switchesGain/–20 dBPad switchMulti buttonSoftlimitswitchesSoftlimitswitch48V switchLED ladders(inputs 1 - 4)Front/Backinput sourceswitchFront/Backinput sourceswitchPower indicator LEDMonoswitchHeadphoneoutputsMaster VolumeknobSpeaker sourceselect buttonMic/Lineinput source buttonFigure 1. Mbox Pro front panelChapter 2: Mbox Pro Hardware Overview5

Input Combo Jacks (Mic/DI)LED Ladders (Inputs 1–4)These combination jacks (Mic/DI) provide XLRand 1/4-inch (TS) inputs for Input channels 1and 2.These four, eight-segment LED ladder-style meters illuminate green in the presence of audiosignal, and illuminate red when the signal isabout to clip (overload) the input. The LEDs areassociated with signals routed from inputs 1–4.Gain/–20 dB Pad SwitchesThese knobs adjust the input gain levels ofMic/DI 1 and 2, or Mic 3 and 4. Turn the knobclockwise to increase gain, and counter-clockwise to decrease gain.If your input signal is too hot even with theGain knob at a low setting, pull the Gain knobout to engage a “pad” that attenuates the signalby –20dB.Front/Rear Input Source SwitchesThese buttons select the input source for inputchannels 1 and 2. When “out”, the front panelMic/DI input is active; when “in” the back panelLine Input is active for that channel.Soft Limit SwitchThese switches engage a soft limiter on thatchannel, applying a smooth, overdriven tapetype limiter to strong input signals.Mic/Line Input Source ButtonThese buttons select the input source for inputchannels 3 and 4. When “out”, the back panelMic input is active; when “in” the back panelLine Input is active for that channel.6Mbox Pro User Guide48V Switch and LED (PhantomPower)The 48V switch toggles phantom power on/offfor all mic input channels. The LED, when lit,indicates that 48V phantom power is active onthe XLR Mic inputs.About Phantom PowerMost condenser microphones (such as anM-Audio Solaris) require phantom power to operate. Dynamic microphones (such as a ShureSM57) do not require phantom power to operate, but are not harmed by it.Although phantom power can be usedsafely with most microphones, it is possibleto damage some ribbon microphones withit. Always turn off phantom power and waitat least ten seconds before connecting or disconnecting a ribbon microphone.When using phantom power, Mbox Pro’smaximum current per microphone is 10 mA.If you are not sure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone, consult yourmicrophone’s documentation or contact themanufacturer.

Master Volume KnobThe Master Volume knob adjusts the outputlevel of the assigned Monitor output pair. TheMaster Volume knob is assigned to an outputpair (1–2, 3–4, or 5–6) in the Control Panel. See“Master Vol.” on page 32.Dim/Mute SwitchThe Dim/Mute switch affects the output volumefor control room outputs as assigned in theDriver Control Panel setup (by default, Line outputs 1 and 2.) See “Control Room Assignment”on page 32.When pressed and held, it sources Aux inputs5–6, letting you can switch between monitoringplayback from your audio application and monitoring an external source (such a CD player)connected to Aux inputs 5–6.Headphone OutputsUse the A and B, front panel Headphone outputsto connect stereo headphones with a 1/4-inchstereo connector. Headphone output A mirrorsMonitor outputs 1–2 by default. Sources for theHeadphone outputs can be configured in theControl Panel. See “Stereo Mix Section” onpage 34.The switch has two functions:When pushed, Line outputs 1 and 2 (or thecurrently assigned Control Room outputs) aredimmed. When Dim is engaged, the switch LEDlights solid. When pushed and held in, Line outputs 1 and2 (or the currently assigned Control Room outputs) are muted. When Mute is engaged, theswitch LED flashes.Mono SwitchThe Mono Button sums the control room outputs to a mono signal (delivering that identicalsignal to both speakers) via the Driver ControlPanel or the Mbox Pro. When engaged, theMono LED lights.Spkr (Speaker) ButtonYou can assign Monitor outputs pairs to theSpeaker button and cycle through the pairs asconfigured in the Control Panel (see Chapter 5,“Using the Driver Control Panel” and “ControlRoom Assignment” on page 32). This is usefulfor A/B-ing your mix between different studiomonitors.Headphone A and B Volume KnobsThe Headphone knobs adjust the output level oftheir corresponding Headphone output (A or B).Multi ButtonThe Multi button can be assigned to execute several functions in Pro Tools, includingTrack Create, Start/stop Record, Tap Tempo,Toggle Marker Locations, and Save Session. Fordetailed information, see Chapter 6, “Using theMulti Button.”Power Indicator LEDThe Power LED indicates that the Mbox Pro isreceiving power from its power supply. Once thelight is on, audio can pass in or out of the system. If the light is flashing, the power is not correct or clock is not locked.Chapter 2: Mbox Pro Hardware Overview7

Mbox Pro Back Panel FeaturesFigure 2 identifies each port on the back panel of the Mbox Pro.Aux inputs 5/6(RCAs and 1/8-inch mini)Power input jackPower switchFoot switchMonitor outputsLine inputsInsert jacksMic inputsFireWire portsWord clock, MIDIS/PDIF connector 4/–10 switchesFigure 2. Mbox Pro back panelMic InputsMonitor OutputsThese two jacks provide XLR inputs for Inputchannels 3 and 4. The Mic signal is adjusted bythe each channel’s Gain knob on the frontpanel.There are six balanced 1/4-inch TRS analogoutputs that support line level outputs,multiple stereo monitors, or up to 5.1 surroundmonitoring. For more information onconfiguring stereo and surround monitoring inthe Driver Control Panel, see “Output Setup”on page 31.Insert JacksUse these 1/4-inch TRS jacks to patch (or “insert”) an external analog effect such as a compressor or limiter onto the input signal, betweenthe preamp and the A/D converter. Any insertedeffects affect the recorded signal.These inserts are only active when a connector isinserted, and are otherwise bypassed. The TRSjack is configured as follows: Tip Send;Ring Return; Sleeve Ground.8Mbox Pro User GuideLine InputsThere are four TRS balanced analog Line inputson the back panel for Input channels 1–4. Forinput channels 1–2, Line inputs are selected using the 01 and 02 Front/Rear switch on the frontpanel (set to “Rear”). For inputs 3–4, Line inputsare selected using the 03 and 04 Mic/Lineswitches on the front panel (set to “Line”). Micinputs are selected using the 03 and 04 Mic/Line(set to “Mic”).

4/–10 SwitchesPower SwitchThese switches let you select 4 or –10 input operating levels for Line Input channels 1–2and/or 3–4. When “out” the level is set to 4 andwhen “in” it is set to –10.This button is used to turn Mbox Pro on or off.If the device you are connecting to any ofthese inputs has unbalanced outputs (oryou are using an unbalanced TS cable), setthe line input switch to -10. For balancedoutputs (using balanced TRS cables), set theswitch to 4. Refer to your device’s documentation.Word Clock, MIDI, S/PDIFConnectorThe DB15 connection that handles Word Clock,MIDI, and S/PDIF is a multi-pin port where youplug in a breakout cable (included). On the opposite end of the cable you can connect to WordClock, MIDI, and S/PDIF devices.Aux Inputs 5–6The RCA jacks and the 1/8-inch mini are all partof Aux input 5/6. Use the RCA jacks for line-level devices likeCD players or mixers. Use the 1/8-inch mini to connect line-levelsources such as MP3 players with an 1/8-inchstereo connector.FireWire PortsThese standard FireWire 1394 connectors areused to connect your computer to Mbox Pro.The Mbox Pro cannot be powered solelythrough its 1394 connection to your computer.The Mbox Pro requires the power supply tofunction.Power Input JackThis port supplies power to Mbox Pro using theincluded power supply. The Mbox Pro requiresthe power supply to function. For stand-alonemode you power on the unit with a power connection and no FireWire connection.Breakout cableFoot Switch ConnectorThe footswitch connector on Mbox Pro lets youuse a footswitch to control either playbackstart/stop or recording punch in/out. BothQuickPunch audio punch-in and punch-outand MIDI punch-in and punch-out recordingare supported.The footswitch connector is designed specifically for instantaneous (momentary) on/offpedals with a 1/4-inch TS connector. Continuous on/continuous off pedals can also be used,but may result in unexpected behavior.Chapter 2: Mbox Pro Hardware Overview9

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chapter 3Installing and Connecting Mbox ProTo use Mbox Pro with Pro Tools or any otherCoreAudio- or ASIO-compatible applications,you must install the Mbox Pro hardware driverson your computer.This chapter provides instructions on installingthe drivers on Mac and Windows, and connecting the Mbox Pro to your computer.Do not start this procedure with your Mboxconnected to your computer. Download the Mbox Pro drivers installerfor your computer platform fromwww.avid.com. After downloading, makesure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg onMac or .ZIP on Windows).3 Do one of the following: On Mac, locate and double-clickAvid Mbox Pro.mpkg.– or – On Windows, locate and double-clickInstall Avid Mbox Pro.exe.Before installing the hardware drivers, referto the Read Me information included withthe drivers installer for your device.To install the drivers and connect the Mbox Pro:1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-tor for the account where you want to install thedrivers.For details on Administrator privileges, seethe documentation for your computer.2 Do one of the following: Insert the Drivers Installer disc that camewith your Pro Tools software package intoyour computer.– or –4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceedwith installation.5 When installation is complete, restart yourcomputer.6 After the computer has restarted, connect oneend of the provided FireWire cable to theFireWire port on Mbox Pro. Connect the otherend of the cable to any available FireWire porton your computer. Connect the power cable andturn on the Mbox Pro using the power switchon the back. Then follow the remaining onscreen instructions to complete installation.You can now use your Mbox Pro with Pro Tools,or with any other CoreAudio- or ASIO-compatible application.For Pro Tools installation instructions, seethe Pro Tools Installation Guide.Chapter 3: Installing and Connecting Mbox Pro11

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chapter 4Making Studio ConnectionsThis chapter provides step-by-step instructionsfor connecting mics, instruments, mixers, headphones, speakers, and other devices toMbox Pro.To connect headphones:1 Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereoconnector (or adapter) to the Headphone outputs A or B.2 Adjust the volume using the correspondingConnecting OutputsTo hear audio from Mbox Pro, you will need toconnect headphones or an external sound system (such as powered monitors or a home stereo) to Mbox Pro.Headphone Volume knob on the front panel.By default, Headphone output A mirrors Monitor output channels 1–2.You can create independent stereo mixes foreach headphone output in the Driver ControlPanel. See “Stereo Mix Section” on page 34.Connecting HeadphonesYou can use headphones equipped with a 1/4inch stereo jack to monitor your audio.Headphone level (A, B)Do not use the front panel headphone outputs for anything but headphones. If youuse a headphone distribution amp or cuesystem, use any of the six Monitor outputson the back panel. See “Monitor Outputs1–6” on page 14.1/4-inchHeadphone outputs (A, B)Headphone jacks and controls on front of Mbox ProChapter 4: Making Studio Connections13

Connecting a Sound SystemThe default monitor outputs on the back of theMbox Pro (Monitor outputs 1 and 2) support1/4-inch plugs. These connections can be balanced TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors, or unbalanced TS (Tip-Sleeve) connectors such asthose on instrument cables. To listen to your toaudio, connect these outputs to any amplification system: powered speakers, a home stereosystem, or an audio mixer.Monitor outputs 1–6To connect to a stereo system: When connecting to a stereo system, connectthe left channel of the stereo (often the whiteplug) to Monitor output 1, and the right channel of the stereo (often the red plug) toMonitor output 2.Home stereo systems often use RCA connectors. You can use an adaptor or a special cable to convert from the 1/4-inch TRS (TipRing-Sleeve) connectors used by Mbox Pro tothe RCA connectors on your home stereo.Monitor Outputs 1–6Monitor outputs 1–6 can be connected to anydevice that has analog inputs. Use these six balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs to feed analog devices such as headphone amps or cue systemsfor discrete headphone mixes, samplers, or a secondary recorder.Line Out connectors for monitors on Mbox ProTo connect to a sound system:For stereo monitoring, connect Monitor outputs 1 and 2 to the inputs of your main left andright speakers. You can hook up more than oneset of stereo speakers and switch between them(Speaker A, B, C switching). See “Output Setup”on page 31.There are other use for Monitor outputs, such as: Stereo main monitors (Monitor outputs 1–2) Stereo/Alt monitors (Monitor outputs 3–4) Mbox Pro is capable of 5.1 surround monitoring complete with custom configurationand routing controls. For more information,see “Output Setup” on page 31.14Mbox Pro Setup Guide Surround (Monitor outputs 1–6),To connect additional Mbox Pro outputs: Using 1/4-inch TRS cables, connect any of theLine Out (1–6) connectors on the back panel tothe inputs of your external devices.See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for information on signal routing, sends and bussing.

Audio InputsMbox Pro provides six channels of analog inputs, and supports microphones, guitars, keyboards, and other types of instruments and devices.For information about connecting specific audio sources, see “Connecting a Microphone” onpage 16, and “Connecting Instruments to theMbox Pro” on page 19.01, 02, 03, 04Mic Inputs 3–4/Line Inputs 3–4The back-panel Mic inputs 3–4 provide two dedicated XLR connectors for Input channels 3 and4.Toggle each channel’s Front/Rear input sourceswitch to switch between the XLR input and1/4-inch TRS Line Input located on the backpanel.When the switch is in the “out” position, theMic input is active; when “in” the Line Input isactive for that channel.Aux Inputs 5–6The Aux inputs 5–6 section provide dual-monoRCA jacks or a single 1/8-inch stereo jack forAux input channels 5 and 6.Aux inputs 5/6(and 1/8-inch)Input channels on the front/back of Mbox ProMic/DI Inputs 1–2/Line Inputs 1–2The front-panel Mic/DI inputs 1–2 provide combination XLR (Mic) or a 1/4-inch (DI) jacks forInput channels 1 and 2.Toggle each channel’s Front/Rear input sourceswitch to switch between the front-panelMic/DI input and the 1/4-inch TRS Line Inputlocated on the back panel.If the 1/8-inch jack and the RCA jacks are bothconnected, the 1/8-inch jack takes precedenceover the RCA jacks.Use these inputs to connect line-level sourcessuch as mixers, CD or DVD players, or MP3 players.You can monitor Aux input 5–6 through thedesignated control room output by pressingand holding the front-panel Spkr button. Toconfigure control room settings, see “ControlRoom Assignment” on page 32.When the switch is in the “out” position, thefront panel Mic/DI input is active; when “in”the rear Line Input is active.Chapter 4: Making Studio Connections15

Connecting a MicrophoneMic Cables and ConnectorsUse a microphone with an XLR connector toconnect the microphone to the Mbox Pro.The Mbox Pro can only supply phantom powerthrough a microphone cable with an XLR connector. If you are not sure about the phantompower requirements for your microphone, referto your microphone’s documentation or contact the manufacturer.XLR connector16Mbox Pro Setup GuidePhantom Power (48V)Some microphones require power to operate.This power, called phantom power, is supplied either by a battery in the microphone, or throughan audio interface (such as Mbox Pro) that cansupply power through the microphone cable.Most condenser microphones (such as anM-Audio Solaris) require phantom power to operate. Dynamic microphones (such as a ShureSM57 or an M-Audio Aries) do not require phantom power to operate, but are not harmed by it.Phantom power can be used safely withmost microphones. However, it is possibleto damage ribbon microphones with it. Always turn off phantom power and wait atleast ten seconds before connecting a ribbonmicrophone.The Mbox Pro can only supply phantom powerthrough a microphone cable with XLR connectors. If you are not sure about the phantompower requirements for your microphone, referto your microph

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