•     8 x 8 simultaneous channels of I/O
•     4 mic inputs (2 XLR mic/DI combo and 2 XLR) with professional-grade mic preamps and 48V phantom power and high pass filters
•     4 1/4" TRS line-level inputs
•     2 unbalanced 1/4" Alt line-level inputs (2 RCA, 1 stereo mini 1/8")
•     6 balanced 1/4" TRS line-level outputs
•     2 1/4" stereo headphone outputs with discrete volume controls
•     Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
•     1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
•     Word Clock I/O
•     Monitor control section with Mono, Mut, Dim, Alt Source, and Speaker A/B/C switching controls
•     Dedicated monitor volume knob
•     Fast and easy desktop connectivity throughout FireWire
•     Dedicated monitor volume knob
•     Connect up to three pairs of speakers for A/B/ monitoring or monitor 5.1 surround*

* Mixing surround sound requires Complete Production Toolkit , a software option for Pro Tools.

Accelerate your creativity with Pro Tools software

Compose, record, edit, sequence, and mix with ease using the world’s most popular, most advanced music creation and audio production platform (learn more about Pro Tools).

•     Have the flexibility to use Pro Tools software with your Mbox Pro or completely standalone
•     Develop bigger, more complex productions with up to 96 simultaneous stereo audio tracks
•     Create better sounding, phase-accurate mixes with Automatic Delay Compensation
•     Be more creative with coveted pro features, including multitrack Beat Detective, full Import Session Data dialog, DigiBase Pro, and more
•     Get inspired and polish mixes with over 70 professional sound-processing plug-ins, virtual instruments, and effects included
•     Compose music quickly and easily with full MIDI and score notation tools
•     Adjust tempo, pitch, and time on the fly with Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch
•     Collaborate with other Pro Tools users directly, or with other audio/video software users using OMF/AAF/MXF file interchange
•     Expand your creative palette with AAX/RTAS/AudioSuite plug-ins from Avid and others
•     Work on a Mac or Windows

Work the way you want

Get the flexibility to work in more ways than ever. Use Pro Tools with Mbox Pro for maximum speed and creativity and get total session compatibility with Pro Tools studios worldwide. Or unleash your studio and use Pro Tools standalone for complete on-the-go creation. What’s more, you can even use Mbox Pro with other Core Audio- and ASIO-compatible software such as Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and more.


Pristine quality, powerful performance

Get best-in-class audio quality, exceptional performance, and the lowest possible latency in everything you do with Mbox Pro, featuring professional-grade converters, advanced recording technology, and a premium analog signal path. Because Mbox Pro tightly integrates with Pro Tools, you have a system that’s fast enough to keep up with your creativity. And with our stringent testing standards, you’re assured of rock-solid performance in even the most demanding environments.


All the ins and out you need—and more

Because you can work with up to eight inputs and eight outputs simultaneously, Pro Tools + Mbox Pro is ideal for recording yourself and a small band or ensemble. Connect mics, instruments, line- level equipment, MIDI gear, and digital devices to the wide array of analog and digital I/O. You can also add your favorite outboard signal processors to your mixes using the four insert jacks, attach a footswitch to control punch ins/outs, and maintain perfect sync with other digital devices through Word Clock I/O.


Create effortlessly with extras

Mbox Pro comes packed with advanced features, making it even easier to get great results. Instantly perform Pro Tools commands right from the interface—like tap session tempo, start/stop record, and create a new track—with the customizable multi-function button. Tune your guitar, bass, and other instruments using the integrated guitar tuner. Prevent distortion when tracking louder sources using the same professional-grade soft-clip limiter found in our Pro Tools HD Series interfaces. And set up more pleasing cue mixes with reverb using the onboard DSP.

•     Computer: Avid-qualified computer
•     OS: Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64- bit) Service Pack 1
•     RAM: 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended)
•     Hard disk space: 15 GB for Pro Tools installation
•     FireWire port: For Mbox Pro connection
•     USB port: For iLok authorization (iLok key included)

Mac OS X

•     Computer: Avid-qualified computer
•     OS: Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher (32- or 64-bit)
•     RAM: 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended)
•     Hard disk space: 15 GB for Pro Tools installation
•     FireWire port: For Mbox Pro connection
•     USB port: For iLok authorization (iLok key included)

Compatibility

•     Interface Works with ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers.
•     Plug-ins Supports AAX Native, RTAS, and AudioSuite plug-ins in Pro Tools.