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Installing the Mbox 2 on a Windows computer
includes the following steps:
1 “Connecting Mbox 2 and Installing
Pro Tools LE” on page 9.
2 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
Your authorization code is located on the
inside cover of this guide.
3 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See “Configuring Your Pro Tools System” on page 19.)
4 Making audio and MIDI connections to the
Mbox 2. (See Chapter 7, “Making Hardware
Connections” for details.)
Mac Installation Overview
(Mac OS X Systems Only)
Installation of the Mbox 2 on a Mac includes the
following steps:
1 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
2 “Connecting Mbox 2 to the Computer” on
page 16.
3 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 17.
Your authorization code is located on the
inside cover of this guide.
4 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See “Configuring Your Pro Tools System” on page 19.)
5 Making audio connections to the Mbox 2.
(See Chapter 7, “Making Hardware Connections” for details.)
Chapter 1: Installation QuickStart 1
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide2
chapter 2
Welcome to Mbox 2
Welcome to the Mbox®2 audio/MIDI production system from Digidesign
Mbox 2 provides your USB-equipped computer
with two channels of analog audio input and
output, two channels of digital audio input and
output, MIDI In and Out ports, analog monitor
outs, and a headphone output with front panel
level control. Mbox 2 provides professionalquality mic preamps and 24-bit analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
®
.
Mbox 2 Package
The Mbox 2 package includes the following:
• Mbox 2 desktop audio interface
• Pro Tools Installer disc containing
Pro Tools LE™ software, DigiRack RTAS (RealTime AudioSuite) and AudioSuite plug-ins,
optional software, and electronic PDF guides
•This Getting Started Guide, covering installa-
tion, configuration, and common tasks for
your Pro Tools system.
• USB connector cable
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 3
Mbox 2 Features
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
The Mbox 2 provides the following:
• Two channels of analog audio input with microphone preamps and switchable 48V phantom power
• Analog input jacks include one XLR and
two 1/4-inch connectors (one TRS, one TS),
with switchable Mic, Line, and DI levels
• –20 dB pad available separately on each analog input channel
• Two channels of S/PDIF digital input and output
• S/PDIF inputs are available independently,
in addition to analog inputs 1–2
• S/PDIF outputs mirror analog outs 1–2
• Up to a total of four channels of input, using
analog and digital inputs simultaneously
• One MIDI In and one MIDI Out port, providing 16 MIDI input channels and 16 MIDI output channels
• Two 1/4-inch TRS analog monitor outputs
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, supporting
sample rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• Zero-latency analog record monitoring with
adjustable balance between input and playback
• Mono switch for enhanced monitoring of single-channel input sources (does not affect recording)
• 1/4-inch (TRS) stereo headphone output with
adjustable level control
• USB-powered operation
Pro Tools LE software provides the following capabilities with Mbox 2:
• Playback of up to 32 mono digital audio
tracks, and of playback up to 28 tracks
while recording up to 4 tracks, depending
on your computer’s capabilities
• Up to 128 audio tracks (with 32 voiceable
tracks maximum), 64 video tracks,
128 Auxiliary Input tracks, 64 Master Fader
tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, and 32 Instrument
tracks per session
• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample
rates up to 48 kHz
• Non-destructive, random-access editing
and mix automation
• Audio processing with up to 5 RTAS plugins per track, depending on your computer’s capabilities
• Up to 5 inserts per track
• Up to 10 sends per track
• Up to 32 internal mix busses
Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to
mix and process audio tracks (host processing). Computers with faster clock speeds
yield higher track counts and more plug-in
processing.
Mbox 2 will not function properly if connected to a passive USB hub. If you need to
use a hub for other USB peripherals, use a
powered hub or a separate dedicated USB
port for Mbox 2 to function properly.
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide4
System Requirements
Mbox 2 can be used with a Digidesign-qualified
Windows or Mac computer running
Pro Tools LE software.
A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools Installer disc.
For complete system requirements, visit the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest compatibility information on the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
MIDI Requirements
Mbox 2 includes one MIDI In port and one
MIDI Out port, providing 16 channels of MIDI
input and 16 channels of MIDI output.
Hard Drive Requirements
For optimal audio recording and playback, all
Pro Tools systems require one or more Digidesign-qualified drives.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified hard drives,
visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard
drive, initialize your drive with Windows Disk
Management (Windows) or the Disk Utility application included with Apple System software
(Mac).
For more information, see Appendix C, “Hard
Drive Configuration and Maintenance.”
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Recording to your system drive is not recommended. Recording and playback on a system
drive may result in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Digidesign does not recommend recording
to the system drive. Record to a system drive
only when necessary.
If you require additional MIDI ports, add a MIDI
interface to your system.
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac. Serial
MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows systems only.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X.
Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial
MIDI devices are not supported.
For a list of supported adapters, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Digidesign Registration
Review the enclosed Digidesign Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it
to quickly register your purchase online. This is
one of the most important steps you can take as
a new user. Registering your purchase is the only
way you can be eligible to receive:
• Complimentary technical support
• An update to the latest version of Pro Tools
at no charge if you bought a system with
older software in the box
• Future upgrade offers
Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 5
About the Pro Tools Guides
This Getting Started guide explains how to install Pro Tools LE software, make basic connections to your Mbox 2 interface (to get sound in
and out of your interface), and do common
tasks (such as recording in Pro Tools).
In addition to any printed guides or documentation included with your system, PDF versions of
Pro Tools guides and Read Mes are installed automatically with Pro Tools.
The main guides (such as the Pro Tools Reference Guide and the Pro Tools Menus Guide) are accessible from the Pro Tools Help menu.
• Pro Tools Reference Guide explains Pro Tools
software in detail.
• Pro Tools Menus Guide covers all the Pro Tools
on-screen menus.
• DigiRack Plug-ins Guide explains how to use
the RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins included
with Pro Tools.
• Digidesign Plug-ins Guide explains how to use
optional Digidesign plug-ins.
• Pro Tools Shortcuts lists keyboard and Rightclick shortcuts for Pro Tools.
These guides and other guides are installed on
your startup drive during installation. To view
or print PDF guides, you can use Adobe Reader
or Apple Preview (Mac only).
Conventions Used in This Guide
Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
ConventionAction
File > SaveChoose Save from the File
menu
Control+NHold down the Control key
and press the N key
Control-clickHold down the Control key
Right-clickClick with the right mouse
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your Pro Tools system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect your data or the performance of
your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
other Digidesign guides.
and click the mouse button
button
Printed copies of the Pro Tools Reference
Guide and other guides in the Pro Tools
guide set can be purchased separately from
the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com).
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide6
About www.digidesign.com
The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is
your best source for information to help you get
the most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and features
available.
Product Registration Register your purchase online. See the enclosed Digidesign Registration
Information Card for instructions.
Support and Downloads Contact Digidesign
Technical Support or Customer Service; download software updates and the latest online
manuals; browse the Compatibility documents
for system requirements; search the online Answerbase; join the worldwide Pro Tools community on the Digidesign User Conference.
Training and Education Become a certified
Pro Tools Operator or Expert; study on your
own using courses available online, or find out
how you can learn in a classroom setting at a
certified Pro Tools Training Center.
Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign
products; download demo software; learn about
our Development Partners and their plug-ins,
applications, and hardware.
News and Events Get the latest news from
Digidesign; sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
To learn more about these and other resources
available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign
website (www.digidesign.com).
Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 7
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide8
chapter 3
Installing Pro Tools on Windows
This chapter contains information for Windows
systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Mac computer, see Chapter 4, “Installing
Pro Tools on Mac.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
refer to the Read Me information included
on the Pro Tools LE Installer disc.
Installation Overview
Connecting Mbox 2 and
Installing Pro Tools LE
To install Pro Tools LE:
1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator
privileges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.
2 Connect the small end of the included USB ca-
ble to the USB port on Mbox 2.
Installing the Mbox 2 on a Windows computer
includes the following steps:
1 “Connecting Mbox 2 and Installing
Pro Tools LE” on page 9.
2 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
3 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your
Pro Tools System.”)
4 Making audio and MIDI connections to the
Mbox 2. (See Chapter 7, “Making Hardware
Connections” for details.)
Mbox 2 may not function properly if connected to a USB hub. If you need to use a
hub for other USB peripherals, connect the
hub to a separate USB port; Mbox 2 must
have a dedicated port in order to function
properly.
3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to any
available USB port on your computer. Wait for
the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog to appear and leave it open: Do not click Next. If the
Wizard begins to install drivers automatically,
press Cancel.
Throughout the installation, you should ignore all Found New Hardware Wizard dialogs. Do not click Next.
4 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc for Win-
dows in your CD/DVD drive.
5 On the Installer disc, locate and open the
Pro Tools Installer folder.
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 9
6 Double-click the Setup icon.
12 Click Next.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation.
8 Select the install location. For maximum reli-
ability, install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
9 Click Next.
10 Select the Pro Tools application for installa-
tion.
11 You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools.
Mac HFS+ Disk Support Option This option lets
your Pro Tools system read, write, record, and
play back using Mac-formatted HFS+ disks. HFS+
disks are commonly referred to as Mac OS Extended disks.
DigiTranslator DigiTranslator™ is a software option for Pro Tools that lets you convert and exchange OMF and AAF sequences and MXF files
directly in the Pro Tools application. This option is purchased separately.
Command|8 Controller and Driver The Command|8 Driver is required if you are using the
Digidesign Command|8 control surface.
MP3 Export Option The MP3 Export Option lets
you export MP3 files from Pro Tools. This option is purchased separately.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes additional software for your system. For more
information, see “Additional Software on
the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 11.
13 Click Install.
On Windows XP, several messages are displayed during installation that can be ignored, including multiple “Found New
Hardware” dialogs and “A Problem Occurred During Hardware Installation.”
Additionally, if you get a warning dialog
about the driver not passing Windows Logo
testing, click Continue Anyway.
On Windows Vista, if you get a warning dialog about the driver, click “Install this
Driver Anyway!”
14 Wait for the installer to finish installing all
software components, drivers, and PACE System
files before proceeding to the next step.
15 When installation is complete, click Finish.
Installing QuickTime
QuickTime is required for Pro Tools if you plan
to include movie files, or import MP3 or MP4
(AAC) files in your sessions. QuickTime for Windows is available as a free download from the
Apple website (www.apple.com).
For information on which version of QuickTime is compatible with your version of
Pro Tools, visit the compatibility pages of
the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide10
To install QuickTime:
1 Visit www.apple.com and go to the Quick-
Time page.
2 Download the QuickTime installer applica-
tion to your computer.
3 Double-click the QuickTime installer applica-
tion and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
4 Restart your computer.
If the USB LED on the front panel of the
Mbox 2 does not illuminate after installation, try unplugging the USB cable from the
Mbox 2 USB port, and plugging it back in.
If the USB LED still does not illuminate,
shut down the computer, disconnect
Mbox 2 and start the computer. Once the
computer has fully restarted, reconnect
Mbox 2.
Launching Pro Tools LE
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you
are prompted to enter an authorization code.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1 Make sure Mbox 2 is connected to your com-
puter and powered on.
2 Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on
your desktop (or the application icon in the
Pro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).
3 Enter the authorization code in the dialog
(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and
observing any spaces and capitalization), then
click Validate.
Your authorization code is located on the inside
front cover of this guide.
Disabling Screen Saver
(Windows Vista Only)
To avoid errors during recording and playback
of Pro Tools sessions, you must set your Windows Vista screen saver to “None.”
To set your Windows Vista screen saver to “None”:
1 Right-click on the desktop.
2 Choose Personalize.
3 Click Screen Save.
4 Set the Screen saver to None.
5 Click Apply.
Additional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc
The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional
software for your system, including audio drivers (for playing other audio applications
through your Digidesign hardware) and a
Pro Tools demo session.
Refer to your Pro Tools Installer disc for additional software and installers.
Windows Audio Drivers
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver
Windows System Audio Driver let you use your
Digidesign Mbox 2 hardware interface with
third-party applications that support the ASIO
Driver or WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extension).
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 11
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver for
Mbox 2 are automatically installed when you
install Pro Tools.
Digidesign ASIO Driver
Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes a demo
session that you can use to verify that your system is working.
The Digidesign ASIO (Audio Sound Input Output) Driver is a single-client multichannel
sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the ASIO standard to record
and play back through Digidesign hardware.
For detailed information on configuring the
Digidesign ASIO Driver, see the Windows
Audio Drivers Guide.
Digidesign WaveDriver
(Windows XP Only)
The Digidesign WaveDriver Windows System
Audio Driver is a single-client, stereo sound
driver that allows third-party audio programs
that support the WaveDriver MME (Multimedia
Extension) standard to play back through Digidesign hardware.
For detailed information on configuring the
Digidesign WaveDriver, see the Windows
Audio Drivers Guide.
Standalone Windows Audio Drivers
Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers can be installed on Windows systems that do not have
Pro Tools software installed. Use the standalone
version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Drivers installer (Digidesign Audio Drivers
Setup.exe), which is available on the Pro Tools
Installer disc.
For information on installing and configuring the standalone version of the Digidesign
Windows Audio Drivers, see the Windows
Audio Drivers Guide.
The demo session for Pro Tool LE is name “Filtered Dreams.”
Before installing the demo session to your
audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio
Drive” on page 64.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 From your DVD drive, locate and open the Ad-
ditional Files/LE Demo Session Installer folder.
3 Double-click LE Demo Session Setup.exe.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
5 When prompted, select your audio drive as
the install location and click Next to begin the
install.
6 When installation is complete, click Finish.
The demo session can be opened by doubleclicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file (located
in the Filtered Dream Demo Session folder).
Pro Tools Session Templates
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes factory
session templates that are pre-configured to
common track and mixer setups. Using these
templates will save you the trouble of having to
create your studio setup from scratch every time
you start a new session.
See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for information on using or customizing session templates.
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide12
To install factory session templates:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 From you r D VD dr iv e, lo ca te an d o pe n t he Ad -
the install location and click Next to begin the
install.
6 When installation is complete, click Finish.
Uninstalling Pro Tools
If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from
your computer, you can use Windows commands for uninstalling programs.
To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer
(Windows Vista):
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
To uninstall Pro Tools from your computer
(Windows XP):
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3 From the Currently Installed Programs list, se-
lect Digidesign Pro Tools.
4 Click the Remove button.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove
Pro Tools.
2 Under Programs, click “Uninstall a program.”
3 Select Pro Tools.
4 Click Uninstall.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove
Pro Tools.
Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 13
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide14
chapter 4
Installing Pro Tools on Mac
This chapter contains information for Mac systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Windows computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing
Pro Tools on Windows.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
refer to the Read Me information included
on the Pro Tools Installer disc.
Installation Overview
Installation of the Mbox 2 on a Mac includes the
following steps:
1 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
2 “Connecting Mbox 2 to the Computer” on
page 16.
3 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 17.
4 Configuring your system for improved perfor-
mance. (See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your
Pro Tools System.”)
5 Making audio connections to the Mbox 2.
(See Chapter 7, “Making Hardware Connections” for details.)
Installing Pro Tools LE
After the Apple System software settings are configured, you are ready to install Pro Tools LE.
To install Pro Tools LE on Mac OS X:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
tor for the account where you want to install
Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple Mac OS X
documentation.
2 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your
CD/DVD drive.
3 On the Installer disc, locate and double-click
“Install Pro Tools.”
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
and accept installation.
5 Select the install location. For maximum reli-
ability, install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
6 Click Continue.
7 Select the Pro Tools application for installa-
tion.
8 You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools:
Chapter 4: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 15
DigiTranslator DigiTranslator™ is a software option for Pro Tools that lets you convert and exchange OMF and AAF sequences and MXF files
directly in the Pro Tools application. This option is purchased separately.
MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O Driver is required
if you are using the Digidesign MIDI I/O interface.
MP3 Export Option The MP3 Export Option lets
you export MP3 files from Pro Tools. This option is purchased separately.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes additional software for your system. For more information, see “Additional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 17.
9 Click Install.
10 If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-
word and click OK to authenticate the installation.
11 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
12 When installation is complete, click Restart.
Connecting Mbox 2 to the
Computer
Before launching Pro Tools LE software, connect Mbox 2 to your computer.
To connect Mbox 2 to your computer:
1 Connect the small end of the included USB ca-
ble to the USB port on Mbox 2.
2 With your computer on, connect the other
end of the USB cable to any available USB port
on your computer.
If the USB LED on the front panel of the
Mbox 2 does not illuminate after installation, try unplugging the USB cable from the
Mbox 2 USB port, and plugging it back in. If
the USB LED still does not illuminate, shut
down the computer, disconnect Mbox 2 and
start the computer. Once the computer has
fully restarted, reconnect Mbox 2.
Mbox 2 may not function properly if connected to a USB hub. If you need to use a
hub for other USB peripherals, connect the
hub to a separate USB port; Mbox 2 must be
connected to a dedicated port on the computer in order to function properly.
Mbox 2 Getting Started Guide16
Launching Pro Tools LE
The Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver is installed by default when you install Pro Tools.
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you
are prompted to enter an authorization code to
validate your software.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1 Make sure Mbox 2 is connected to your com-
puter and powered on.
2 Click the Pro Tools LE icon in the Dock (or
double-click the application icon in the
Pro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).
3 Enter the authorization code in the dialog
when prompted (making sure to type it exactly
as printed, and observing any spaces and capitalization), then click Validate.
Your authorization code is located on the inside
front cover of this guide.
Additional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc
The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional
software for your system, including audio drivers (for playing other audio applications
through your Digidesign hardware) and a
Pro Tools demo session.
Check your Pro Tools Installer disc for additional software and installers.
Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver
The Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver is a multi-client,
multichannel sound driver that allows CoreAudio compatible applications to record and
play back through Digidesign hardware.
For information on configuring the
Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver, see the
dio Drivers Guide
.
CoreAu-
Standalone Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver
The Mbox 2 CoreAudio Driver can be installed
as a standalone driver on Mac systems that do
not have Pro Tools software installed. The
standalone version of this driver is available on
the Pro Tools Installer disc (in the Additional
Files Folder).
For information on installing and configuring the standalone version of the Mbox 2
CoreAudio Driver, see the CoreAudio Drivers Guide.
Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes a demo
session that you can use to verify that your system is working.
The demo session for Pro Tool LE is named “Filtered Dreams.”
Before installing the demo session to your
audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio
Drive” on page 64.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 From your DVD drive, locate and open the Ad-
ditional Files/LE Demo Session Installer folder.
3 Double-click LE Demo Session Setup.exe.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Chapter 4: Installing Pro Tools on Mac 17
5 When prompted, select your audio drive as
the install location and click Next to begin the
install.
6 When installation is complete, click Close.
Uninstalling Pro Tools
If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from
your computer, use the Uninstaller application.
The demo session can be opened by doubleclicking the Filtered Dream.ptf file (located
in the Filtered Dream Demo Session folder).
Pro Tools Session Templates
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes factory
session templates that are pre-configured to
common track and mixer setups. Using these
templates will save you the trouble of having to
create your studio setup from scratch every time
you start a new session.
See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for information on using or customizing session templates.
To install factory session templates:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 From you r D VD dr iv e, lo ca te an d o pe n t he Ad -