Specifications

Chapter 2: Welcome to Mbox 2 5
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 In-
staller 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, op-
erating systems, hard drives, and third-party de-
vices, refer to the latest compatibility informa-
tion 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.
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 sys-
tems only.
For a list of supported adapters, visit the Digide-
sign website (www.digidesign.com).
Hard Drive Requirements
For optimal audio recording and playback, all
Pro Tools systems require one or more Digide-
sign-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 ap-
plication included with Apple System software
(Mac).
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Recording to your system drive is not recom-
mended. Recording and playback on a system
drive may result in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Digidesign Registration
Review the enclosed Digidesign Registration In-
formation 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
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 more information, see Appendix C, “Hard
Drive Configuration and Maintenance.”
Digidesign does not recommend recording
to the system drive. Record to a system drive
only when necessary.