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Pinnacle Systems Mbox Pro - 9.0 User Guide

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Mbox Pro User Guide
Version 9.0
Legal Notices
This guide is copyrighted ©2010 by Avid Technology, Inc., (hereafter “Avid”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid.
Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Guide Part Number 9329-65070-00 REV A 9/10
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Chapter 1. Welcome to Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mbox Pro Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Mbox Pro Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mbox Pro Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mbox Pro Back Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Installing and Connecting Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4. Making Studio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting Instruments to the Mbox Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting Keyboards and Mixers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MIDI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Word Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using a Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Chapter 5. Using the Driver Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stereo Mix Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 6. Using the Multi Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Multi Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Press and Release Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Press and Hold Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hold Duration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appendix A. Using CoreAudio– and ASIO–Compliant Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring Mbox Pro for Third-Party Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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chapter 1

Welcome to Mbox Pro

Welcome to the Mbox®Pro FireWire audio and MIDI interface from Avid
Mbox Pro provides your FireWire-equipped computer with six channels of analog audio in­put, six channels of analog audio output, two channels of S/PDIF digital audio input and out­put, MIDI and Word Clock I/O, and two front panel headphone outputs with independent level controls. Mbox Pro provides professional­quality mic preamps and 24-bit/192 kHz analog­to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
Mbox Pro integrates with Pro Tools and is compatible with third-party audio and MIDI applications that support the CoreAudio (Mac) or ASIO (Windows) standard.
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Mbox Pro Features

The Mbox Pro provides the following:
Audio Inputs and Outputs
Mbox Pro provides up to eight discrete channels of input and up to eight discrete channels of output, using the following analog and digital I/O:
Analog Inputs
• Two channels of analog audio input with high quality microphone preamps (inputs 1–2). Each input channel 1–2 provides:
• 48v Phantom Power and inserts
• Two XLR/TRS (Mic/DI) combo connectors on the front panel, and two 1/4-inch TRS Line 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 knob for each channel
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• Two additional channels of analog audio in­put with high quality microphone preamps. Each input channel 3–4 provides:
• 48v Phantom Power and inserts
• Analog input jacks include two XLR Mic connectors on the rear panel, and two 1/4­inch TRS Line connectors with switchable +4/-10 input level also on the rear panel
• Mic preamps feature a –20 dB pad and soft­limit switch separately on each analog in­put channel
• Mic signal is adjusted by the Gain knob for each channel
• Two channels of analog audio input via RCA or 1/8-inch connectors (Aux 5/6). Each input channel provides:
• Analog input jacks provide an unbalanced line input on either RCA connectors or a 1/8-inch mini stereo connector (common for connecting most MP3 players)
• Inputs are fully functioning inputs to Pro Tools as well as providing an alternate monitor source using the Speaker button
MIDI
• One MIDI In and one MIDI Out port, provid­ing 16 channels of MIDI input and output
Other Capabilities and Specifications
• Front panel “Multi” button, assignable to a variety of common Pro Tools functions
• Low latency direct record monitoring
• On-board tuner
• Two 1/4-inch (TRS) stereo headphone outputs (A and B) with independently adjustable level and routing controls
• Control room functionality including front panel Dim/Mute, Mono and Speaker/Source switches
• 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
Analog Outputs
• Six balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs, supporting line level outputs, multiple stereo monitors, 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, supporting sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz
Digital I/O
• Two channels of S/PDIF digital input and out­put. S/PDIF inputs are available independent of and in addition to analog inputs 1–6. S/PDIF outputs are always available in Pro Tools
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System Requirements and Compatibility

Conventions Used in This Guide

Mbox Pro can be used with a qualified Windows or Mac computer running Pro Tools software
8.0.4 or higher.
For Pro Tools installation instructions, see the Pro Tools Installation Guide.
Mbox Pro can be also be used with a qualified Mac or Windows computer running any other Core 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 and Connecting 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 provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
All of our 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
Control-click Hold down the Control key
Right-click Click with the right
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
and press the N key
and click the mouse button
mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your 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 Pro Tools guides.
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About www.avid.com

The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online 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.
Support and Downloads Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system re­quirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Pro Tools community on the User Conference.
Training and Education 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 Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware.
News and Events Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
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Headphones A and B Volume knob
Gain/–20 dB
Master Volume knob
Gain/–20 dB Pad switches
Pad switch
Input combo jacks
Multi button
Power indicator LED
Dim/Mute switch
LED ladders (inputs 1 - 4)
Mono switch
Speaker source select button
Headphone outputs
Soft
Front/Back input source
Soft
Front/ Back input source
switch
switch
switch
limit
switches
limit
Mic/Line input source button
48V switch

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Mbox Pro Front Panel Features

Figure 1 identifies controls, indicators, and input and output ports on the front panel on the Mbox Pro.
Figure 1. Mbox Pro front panel
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Input Combo Jacks (Mic/DI)
LED Ladders (Inputs 1–4)
These combination jacks (Mic/DI) provide XLR and 1/4-inch (TS) inputs for Input channels 1 and 2.
Gain/–20 dB Pad Switches
These knobs adjust the input gain levels of Mic/DI 1 and 2, or Mic 3 and 4. Turn the knob clockwise to increase gain, and counter-clock­wise to decrease gain.
If your input signal is too hot even with the Gain knob at a low setting, pull the Gain knob out to engage a “pad” that attenuates the signal by –20dB.
Front/Rear Input Source Switches
These buttons select the input source for input channels 1 and 2. When “out”, the front panel Mic/DI input is active; when “in” the back panel Line Input is active for that channel.
Soft Limit Switch
These switches engage a soft limiter on that channel, applying a smooth, overdriven tape­type limiter to strong input signals.
These four, eight-segment LED ladder-style me­ters illuminate green in the presence of audio signal, and illuminate red when the signal is about to clip (overload) the input. The LEDs are associated with signals routed from inputs 1–4.
48V Switch and LED (Phantom Power)
The 48V switch toggles phantom power on/off for all mic input channels. The LED, when lit, indicates that 48V phantom power is active on the XLR Mic inputs.
About Phantom Power
Most condenser microphones (such as an M-Audio Solaris) require phantom power to op­erate. Dynamic microphones (such as a Shure SM57) do not require phantom power to oper­ate, but are not harmed by it.
Although phantom power can be used safely with most microphones, it is possible to damage some ribbon microphones with it. Always turn off phantom power and wait at least ten seconds before connecting or dis­connecting a ribbon microphone.
Mic/Line Input Source Button
These buttons select the input source for input channels 3 and 4. When “out”, the back panel Mic input is active; when “in” the back panel Line Input is active for that channel.
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When using phantom power, Mbox Pro’s maximum current per microphone is 10 mA.
If you are not sure about the phantom power re­quirements for your microphone, consult your microphone’s documentation or contact the manufacturer.
Master Volume Knob
The Master Volume knob adjusts the output level of the assigned Monitor output pair. The Master Volume knob is assigned to an output pair (1–2, 3–4, or 5–6) in the Control Panel. See “Master Vol.” on page 32.
When pressed and held, it sources Aux inputs 5–6, letting you can switch between monitoring playback from your audio application and mon­itoring an external source (such a CD player) connected to Aux inputs 5–6.
Headphone Outputs
Dim/Mute Switch
The Dim/Mute switch affects the output volume for control room outputs as assigned in the Driver Control Panel setup (by default, Line out­puts 1 and 2.) See “Control Room Assignment” on page 32.
The switch has two functions:
When pushed, Line outputs 1 and 2 (or the
currently assigned Control Room outputs) are dimmed. When Dim is engaged, the switch LED lights solid.
When pushed and held in, Line outputs 1 and
2 (or the currently assigned Control Room out­puts) are muted. When Mute is engaged, the switch LED flashes.
Mono Switch
The Mono Button sums the control room out­puts to a mono signal (delivering that identical signal to both speakers) via the Driver Control Panel or the Mbox Pro. When engaged, the Mono LED lights.
Spkr (Speaker) Button
You can assign Monitor outputs pairs to the Speaker button and cycle through the pairs as configured in the Control Panel (see Chapter 5, “Using the Driver Control Panel” and “Control Room Assignment” on page 32). This is useful for A/B-ing your mix between different studio monitors.
Use the A and B, front panel Headphone outputs to connect stereo headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo connector. Headphone output A mirrors Monitor outputs 1–2 by default. Sources for the Headphone outputs can be configured in the Control Panel. See “Stereo Mix Section” on page 34.
Headphone A and B Volume Knobs
The Headphone knobs adjust the output level of their corresponding Headphone output (A or B).
Multi Button
The Multi button can be assigned to execute sev­eral functions in Pro Tools, including Track Create, Start/stop Record, Tap Tempo, Toggle Marker Locations, and Save Session. For detailed information, see Chapter 6, “Using the Multi Button.”
Power Indicator LED
The Power LED indicates that the Mbox Pro is receiving power from its power supply. Once the light 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.
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Mbox Pro Back Panel Features

Power switch
Power input jack
Monitor outputs
Aux inputs 5/6
Foot switch
FireWire ports
Word clo ck, MI DI
S/PDIF connector
Line inputs
Insert jacks
Mic inputs
+4/–10 switches
(RCAs and 1/8-inch mini)
Figure 2 identifies each port on the back panel of the Mbox Pro.
Figure 2. Mbox Pro back panel
Mic Inputs
These two jacks provide XLR inputs for Input channels 3 and 4. The Mic signal is adjusted by the each channel’s Gain knob on the front panel.
Insert Jacks
Use these 1/4-inch TRS jacks to patch (or “in­sert”) an external analog effect such as a com­pressor or limiter onto the input signal, between the preamp and the A/D converter. Any inserted effects affect the recorded signal.
These inserts are only active when a connector is inserted, and are otherwise bypassed. The TRS jack is configured as follows: Tip=Send; Ring=Return; Sleeve=Ground.
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Monitor Outputs
There are six balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs that support line level outputs, multiple stereo monitors, or up to 5.1 surround monitoring. For more information on configuring stereo and surround monitoring in the Driver Control Panel, see “Output Setup” on page 31.
Line Inputs
There are four TRS balanced analog Line inputs on the back panel for Input channels 1–4. For input channels 1–2, Line inputs are selected us­ing the 01 and 02 Front/Rear switch on the front panel (set to “Rear”). For inputs 3–4, Line inputs are selected using the 03 and 04 Mic/Line switches on the front panel (set to “Line”). Mic inputs are selected using the 03 and 04 Mic/Line (set to “Mic”).
+4/–10 Switches
Power Switch
These switches let you select +4 or –10 input op­erating levels for Line Input channels 1–2 and/or 3–4. When “out” the level is set to +4 and when “in” it is set to –10.
If the device you are connecting to any of these inputs has unbalanced outputs (or you are using an unbalanced TS cable), set the line input switch to -10. For balanced outputs (using balanced TRS cables), set the switch to +4. Refer to your device’s docu­mentation.
Aux Inputs 5–6
The RCA jacks and the 1/8-inch mini are all part of Aux input 5/6.
Use the RCA jacks for line-level devices like
CD players or mixers.
Use the 1/8-inch mini to connect line-level
sources such as MP3 players with an 1/8-inch stereo connector.
FireWire Ports
These standard FireWire 1394 connectors are used to connect your computer to Mbox Pro. The Mbox Pro cannot be powered solely through its 1394 connection to your computer. The Mbox Pro requires the power supply to function.
Power Input Jack
This port supplies power to Mbox Pro using the included power supply. The Mbox Pro requires the power supply to function. For stand-alone mode you power on the unit with a power con­nection and no FireWire connection.
This button is used to turn Mbox Pro on or off.
Word Clock, MIDI, S/PDIF Connector
The DB15 connection that handles Word Clock, MIDI, and S/PDIF is a multi-pin port where you plug in a breakout cable (included). On the op­posite end of the cable you can connect to Word Clock, MIDI, and S/PDIF devices.
Breakout cable
Foot Switch Connector
The footswitch connector on Mbox Pro lets you use a footswitch to control either playback start/stop or recording punch in/out. Both QuickPunch audio punch-in and punch-out and MIDI punch-in and punch-out recording are supported.
The footswitch connector is designed specifi­cally for instantaneous (momentary) on/off pedals with a 1/4-inch TS connector. Continu­ous on/continuous off pedals can also be used, but may result in unexpected behavior.
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chapter 3

Installing and Connecting Mbox Pro

To use Mbox Pro with Pro Tools or any other CoreAudio- or ASIO-compatible applications, you must install the Mbox Pro hardware drivers on your computer.
This chapter provides instructions on installing the drivers on Mac and Windows, and connect­ing the Mbox Pro to your computer.
Do not start this procedure with your Mbox connected to your computer.
Before installing the hardware drivers, refer to the Read Me information included with the 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 the drivers.
For details on Administrator privileges, see the documentation for your computer.
2 Do one of the following:
• Insert the Drivers Installer disc that came with your Pro Tools software package into your computer.
– or –
• Download the Mbox Pro drivers installer for your computer platform from www.avid.com. After downloading, make sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows).
3 Do one of the following:
• On Mac, locate and double-click Avid Mbox Pro.mpkg.
– or –
• On Windows, locate and double-click Install Avid Mbox Pro.exe.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation.
5 When installation is complete, restart your
computer.
6 After the computer has restarted, connect one
end of the provided FireWire cable to the FireWire port on Mbox Pro. Connect the other end of the cable to any available FireWire port on your computer. Connect the power cable and turn on the Mbox Pro using the power switch on 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, see the Pro Tools Installation Guide.
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1/4-inch Headphone outputs (A, B)
Headphone level (A, B)

Making Studio Connections

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for connecting mics, instruments, mixers, head­phones, speakers, and other devices to Mbox Pro.

Connecting Outputs

To hear audio from Mbox Pro, you will need to connect headphones or an external sound sys­tem (such as powered monitors or a home ste­reo) to Mbox Pro.
Connecting Headphones
You can use headphones equipped with a 1/4­inch stereo jack to monitor your audio.
To connect headphones:
1 Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo
connector (or adapter) to the Headphone out­puts A or B.
2 Adjust the volume using the corresponding
Headphone Volume knob on the front panel.
By default, Headphone output A mirrors Moni­tor output channels 1–2.
You can create independent stereo mixes for each headphone output in the Driver Control Panel. See “Stereo Mix Section” on page 34.
Do not use the front panel headphone out­puts for anything but headphones. If you use a headphone distribution amp or cue system, use any of the six Monitor outputs on the back panel. See “Monitor Outputs 1–6” on page 14.
Headphone jacks and controls on front of Mbox Pro
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Connecting a Sound System
Monitor outputs 1–6
The default monitor outputs on the back of the Mbox Pro (Monitor outputs 1 and 2) support 1/4-inch plugs. These connections can be bal­anced TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors, or un­balanced TS (Tip-Sleeve) connectors such as those on instrument cables. To listen to your to audio, connect these outputs to any amplifica­tion system: powered speakers, a home stereo system, or an audio mixer.
To connect to a stereo system:
When connecting to a stereo system, connect
the left channel of the stereo (often the white plug) to Monitor output 1, and the right chan­nel of the stereo (often the red plug) to Monitor 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 to the RCA connectors on your home stereo.
Monitor Outputs 1–6
Monitor outputs 1–6 can be connected to any device that has analog inputs. Use these six bal­anced 1/4-inch TRS outputs to feed analog de­vices such as headphone amps or cue systems for discrete headphone mixes, samplers, or a sec­ondary recorder.
Line Out connectors for monitors on Mbox Pro
To connect to a sound system:
For stereo monitoring, connect Monitor out-
puts 1 and 2 to the inputs of your main left and right speakers. You can hook up more than one set of stereo speakers and switch between them (Speaker A, B, C switching). See “Output Setup” on page 31.
Mbox Pro is capable of 5.1 surround moni­toring complete with custom configuration and routing controls. For more information, see “Output Setup” on page 31.
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There are other use for Monitor outputs, such as:
• Stereo main monitors (Monitor outputs 1–2)
• Stereo/Alt monitors (Monitor outputs 3–4)
• Surround (Monitor outputs 1–6),
To connect additional Mbox Pro outputs:
Using 1/4-inch TRS cables, connect any of the
Line Out (1–6) connectors on the back panel to the inputs of your external devices.
See the
Pro Tools Reference Guide for infor-
mation on signal routing, sends and bussing.
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