I think it’s worth shelling out a few hundred dollars on software if it means choosing the software that’s best for you, and I know for me it’s definitely not Pro Tools.
But I’m surprised so many people jump for Digidesign because of the brand name and ignore equally “professional” options that might fit their needs better. A lot of those are important “pro” features that are missing on the Mbox 2 Pro.Īgain, if it’s Pro Tools you want, the Mbox 2 Pro could be a good deal. MOTU Traveler gives you four mic preamps instead of two, 192 KHz instead of 96 KHz (not that you’ll probably need either in most cases), a standalone mixer mode, truly independent mixing for monitors and headphones (a key feature the Mbox seems to lack), ADAT support, AES/EBU support, SMPTE timing support, and onboard meters. For a little more volume and slightly higher price (just above the Mbox 2 Pro), MOTU’s
Here’s an example: with a street price around US$599, you can get the MOTU UltraLite, with 8 ins and 8 outs to the 4×6 configuration on the Mbox, onboard meters, and a dedicated headphone jack. For everyone else, I’d pass on this one, because their are too many other options. US$799/899 list, with or without Factory bundle (extra plug-ins and such)īasically, this is an interface for Pro Tools lovers, although even they might take a look at alternatives from Digidesign and M-Audio, depending on needs.Dedicated stereo monitor outputs, 2 headphone jacks with independent volume.1×1 MIDI interface with MIDI time stamping.S/PDIF audio I/O, phono preamp and RCA connection for turntables.24-bit/96 Khz audio over 4 inputs (2 combo jacks, 2 TRS) and 6 outputs.FireWire bus-powered (power adapter also included.Pro Tools LE with the new “ignition pack” bundle.Interfaces from a number of competitors match the Mbox 2 Pro spec for spec but with additional inputs and outputs and more features. But other than Pro Tools, I can’t see a whole lot on this interface that can compete with similar interfaces in the same class. If you need some extra channels for Pro Tools LE and the M-Audio interfaces leave you cold, this could be a good choice, though I’d take a good look at the 002 first if you have the space.
Pro Tools Activation Code Freeīought PT 8 Le from about 5 years ago.Pretty confident but not 100% sure that I registered both Mbox 2 and the Pro Tools, because due to a computer hard drive failure I lost all my emails from that time that the registration happened, so I don't have any confirmation about the registration.I have the Mbox 2 with it's serial and I have the Pro Tools 8 Le package with the installation disc and the two other discs.I do have access to that email address where the confirmation has been sent from the digidesign.Adding to the flood of new computer audio interfaces this summer is the Mbox 2 Pro from Digidesign, filling a gap left long ago by the old Digi 001.
Kudos to Avid for the tremendous, wonderful job they do at kicking out free updates. The fact that they're successful is due to many reasons.of which nickel-and-diming their customers to death is a biggie.Oh yeah, they also make some of the best products in the industry ( THE best, IMHO), and that could also have something to do with it!I can't have everything, I realize that. On the other hand.Avid does, IMHO represent a great value, especially the frequent and free updates.eh?For the most part, yes, Avid does represent a great value.provided you don't mind getting nickel-and-dimed to death, of which the ProTools MP3 plugin is a prime example of Avid doing so.Avid is a business, which means they have to make money, especially since they're a publicly-traded company and therefore are required by law to make money for their shareholders.