Pinnacle Systems Mbox 2 Micro - 7.3.1 Quick Start Guide

Getting Started
Mbox® 2 Micro
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Chapter 1. Installation QuickStart
Windows Installation Overview
Mac Installation Overview
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Chapter 2. Welcome to Mbox 2 Micro
Mbox 2 Micro Package
Mbox 2 Micro Features
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
System Requirements
Digidesign Registration
About the Pro Tools Guides
About www.digidesign.com
Chapter 3. Windows Configuration
Installation Overview
Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and Installing Pro Tools LE
Launching Pro Tools LE
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc
Uninstalling Pro Tools
Chapter 4. Mac Configuration
Installation Overview
Installing Pro Tools LE
Connecting Mbox 2 Micro to the Computer
Launching Pro Tools LE
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc
Uninstalling Pro Tools
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Chapter 5. Configuring Your Pro Tools System
Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System
Configuring Pro Tools LE Software
Optimizing a Windows System for Pro Tools
Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools
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Chapter 6. Mbox 2 Micro Hardware Overview
Mbox 2 Micro Hardware Features
Making Hardware Connections
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Chapter 7. Common Tasks with Pro Tools LE
Creating a Pro Tools Session
Opening and Playing Back a Pro Tools Session
Importing Audio from a CD
Creating an Audio CD from a Pro Tools Session
Recording MIDI in a Pro Tools Session
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Appendix A. Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only)
MIDI Studio Setup
MIDI Patch Name Support
Appendix B. Configuring AMS (Mac OS X Only)
Audio MIDI Setup
MIDI Patch Name Support
Appendix C. Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Supported Drive Formats and Drive Types
Formatting an Audio Drive
Partitioning Drives
Defragmenting an Audio Drive
Hard Disk Storage Space
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Appendix D. Troubleshooting
Backing Up Your Work
Common Issues
Performance Factors
Before You Call Digidesign Technical Support
Index
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chapter 1

Installation QuickStart

Windows Installation Overview

(Windows Systems Only)
Installing the Mbox 2 Micro on a Windows computer includes the following steps:
1
“Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and Installing
Pro Tools LE” on page 9.
Connect Mbox 2 Micro to an available USB port on your computer before installing Pro Tools LE software.
2
“Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
Your authorization code is located on the inside front cover of this guide.
3
Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See “Configuring Your Pro Tools System” on page 21.)
4
“Making Hardware Connections” on page 33.

Mac Installation Overview

(Mac OS X Systems Only)
Installation of the Mbox 2 Micro on a Mac includes the following steps:
1
“Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
Connect Mbox 2 Micro to an available USB port on your computer before installing Pro Tools LE software.
2
“Connecting Mbox 2 Micro to the Computer” on
page 16.
3
“Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 17.
Your authorization code is located on the inside front cover of this guide.
4
Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See “Configuring Your Pro Tools System” on page 21.)
5
“Making Hardware Connections” on page 33.
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Welcome to Mbox 2 Micro

Welcome to the Mbox® 2 Micro audio playback system from Digidesign equipped computer with a 1/8-inch stereo output, which uses high-quality 24-bit, 48 kHz D/A converters. It also provides a headphone level control. Use the Mbox 2 Micro for monitoring Pro Tools playback when editing and mixing.
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. Mbox 2 Micro provides your USB-

Mbox 2 Micro Package

The Mbox 2 Micro package includes the following:
• Mbox 2 Micro USB audio interface (output only)
• Short USB extension cable
• Pro Tools Installer disc containing Pro Tools LE™
software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) and
AudioSuite plug-ins, optional software, and elec-
tronic PDF guides
• Digidesign Registration Information Card

Mbox 2 Micro Features

The Mbox 2 Micro provides the following:
• 1/8-inch TRS
• Adjustable level control for output volume
• 24-bit D/A converters, supporting sample rates of
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• USB-powered operation
• Lanyard hook
stereo output
Mbox 2 Micro may not function properly if con­nected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox 2 Micro to a separate, dedicated USB port on your computer.
Mbox 2 Micro provides no external input; it is an output only device. Consequently, you can­not record an external source with the Mbox 2 Micro.
With the Mbox 2 Micro, even though you can­not record an external source, you can bus record in Pro Tools LE (such as recording the au­dio output of an instrument plug-in to an audio track).
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Pro Tools LE Capabilities

Pro Tools LE on Windows or Mac provides the follow­ing capabilities with Mbox 2 Micro:
• Playback of up to 32 mono (or 16 stereo) digital au-
dio tracks.
• Up to 128 audio tracks (with 32 voiceable tracks
maximum), 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 plug-ins 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.

System Requirements

Mbox 2 Micro 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

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, refer to the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
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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.”

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
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.

About the Pro Tools Guides

This Getting Started guide explains how to install Pro Tools LE software, make basic connections to your Mbox 2 Micro 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.
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The main guides (such as the and the
Pro Tools Menus Guide
Pro Tools Help menu.
Pro Tools Reference Guide
Pro Tools Reference Guide
) are accessible from the
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 Right-click
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).
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).

Conventions Used in This Guide

Digidesign guides use the following conventions to in­dicate menu choices and key commands:
:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
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 this guide and other Digidesign guides.
the N key
the mouse button
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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.
Registration
closed Digidesign Registration Information Card for in­structions.
Support
tomer 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
erator 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
ucts; download demo software; learn about our Devel­opment Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware.
News and Events
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).
Register your purchase online. See the en-
Contact Digidesign Technical Support or Cus-
Become a certified Pro Tools Op-
Learn about Digidesign prod-
Get the latest news from Digidesign;
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Windows Configuration
This chapter contains information for Windows sys­tems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac com­puter, see Chapter 4, “Mac Configuration.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

Installation Overview

Installing the Mbox 2 Micro on a Windows computer includes the following steps:
1
“Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and Installing
Pro Tools LE” on page 9.
2
“Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
3
Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your Pro Tools System.”)
4
“Making Hardware Connections” on page 33.

Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and Installing Pro Tools LE

To install Pro Tools LE and Mbox 2 Micro:
1
Start Windows, logging in with Administrator privi­leges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to your Windows documentation.
2
Remove the protective USB dust cap from the Mbox 2 Micro.
3
Insert the USB connector of the Mbox 2 Micro into 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.
Mbox 2 Micro may not function properly if con­nected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox 2 Micro to a separate, dedicated USB port.
4
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc for Windows in your CD/DVD drive.
5
On the Installer disc, locate and open the Pro Tools Installer folder.
6
Double-click the Setup icon.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with in-
stallation.
8
Select the install location. For maximum reliability,
install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
9
Click Next.
10
Select the Pro Tools application for installation.
11
You can also select from a list of optional items to in-
stall along with Pro Tools.
DigiTranslator
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
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.
12 Click Next.
DigiTranslator™ is a software option for
The Command|8
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.
The USB LED on the Mbox 2 Micro illuminates green when it is receiving power and ready for use.
If the USB LED on the Mbox 2 Micro does not il­luminate after installation, or it is blinking, try unplugging it from your computer and plugging it back in. If the USB LED still does not illumi­nate, shut down the computer, disconnect the Mbox 2 Micro and start the computer. Once the computer has fully restarted, reconnect the Mbox 2 Micro.
If an incorrect output is selected in Pro Tools, the USB LED on the Mbox 2 Micro flashes am­ber.
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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 XP 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).
To install QuickTime:
1 Visit www.apple.com and go to the QuickTime page.
2 Download the QuickTime installer application to
your computer.
3 Double-click the QuickTime installer application and
follow the on-screen installation instructions.
4 Restart your computer.

Disabling Screen Saver

(Windows Vista Only)
To avoid errors during 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.

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 Micro is connected to your com-
puter and powered on.
2 Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on your desk-
top (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.

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.
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Windows Audio Drivers

The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver Windows System Audio Driver let you use your Digidesign hard­ware interface with third-party applications that sup­port the ASIO Driver or WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extension).
The Digidesign ASIO Driver and WaveDriver for your Digidesign hardware are automatically installed when you install Pro Tools.
Digidesign ASIO Driver
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 play back through Digidesign hardware.
Mbox 2 Micro provides no external input; it is an output only device. Consequently, you can­not record an external source with the Mbox 2 Micro.
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 configuring the standalone version of the Digidesign Windows Audio Driv­ers, see the Windows Audio 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 54.
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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 Additional
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.
To install factory session templates:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your DVD
drive.
2 From your DVD drive, locate and open the Additional
Files/LE Session Templates Installer folder.
3 Double-click LE Session Templates 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.
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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.
2 Under Programs, click “Uninstall a program.”
3 Select Pro Tools.
4 Click Uninstall.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove
Pro Tools.
To remove 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, select
Digidesign Pro Tools.
4 Click the Remove button.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove
Pro Tools.
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chapter 4
Mac Configuration
This chapter contains information for Mac systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Windows com­puter, see Chapter 5, “Configuring Your Pro Tools Sys­tem.”
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 Micro on a Mac includes the following steps:
6 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
7 “Connecting Mbox 2 Micro to the Computer” on
page 16.
8 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 17.
9 Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your Pro Tools System.”)
10 Making audio connections to the Mbox 2 Micro.
(See Chapter 6, “Mbox 2 Micro Hardware Overview” 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 Administrator 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 proceed with in-
stallation.
5 Select the install location. For maximum reliability,
install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
6 Click Continue.
7 Select the Pro Tools application for installation.
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