Avid Pro Tools Mbox 3 Mini w/ Pro Tools Express Details

For solo musicians and audio creators—record, edit, and mix performances, with stunning sound quality, using the professional-grade Mbox Mini ultra-portable audio interface. And now Mbox Mini is an even better value with new Pro Tools Express software included at no additional charge, giving you the core toolset used by professionals and in world-class studios worldwide. Simply connect mics, instruments, and monitors with your computer to capture and create studio-quality productions with ease.

Use Pro Tools Express to sound your very best, or pair Mbox Mini with your favorite third-party audio software such as Logic, Live, Fruity Loops, Cubase, and more. No matter what you choose, you’ll always sound amazing, as Mbox Mini was designed by the same team who created our top-of-the-line Pro Tools HD Series interfaces, giving you the sonic clarity of interfaces costing much more.

Mbox Mini is designed by the same engineering team behind our top-of-the-line Pro Tools|HD family of systems. That means you get the exceptional audio quality and ease of use enjoyed by commercial studios in the comfort of your own home, project studio, or wherever inspiration takes you. Whether you want to record yourself or a friend, you’ll sound better than ever.

Get best-in-class audio quality, exceptional performance, and the lowest possible latency in everything you do with Mbox Mini, featuring professional-grade converters, advanced recording technology, and a premium analog signal path. And with our stringent testing standards, you’re assured of rock-solid performance in even the most demanding environments.

Get the flexibility to work in more ways than ever. Use Mbox Mini with the included Pro Tools Express software—and when you’re ready, upgrade to Pro Tools at a great deal for maximum creativity, speed, ease, and total session compatibility with Pro Tools studios worldwide. Or get great performance when you use Mbox Mini with any Core Audio- or ASIO-compatible software, such as Logic, Live, Record, Reason, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, and more

Avid Pro Tools Mbox 3 Mini w/ Pro Tools Express Features

• Mbox Mini Hardware
  • Get best-in-class sound quality and performance with
  • professional-grade circuitry and premium audio conversion
  • Capture and mix studio-quality sessions, with up to 32-bit/48 kHz audio resolution
  • Connect and control your gear with:
    • 2 x 2 simultaneous channels of I/O
    • One XLR mic/line combo input with a professional-grade mic preamp and 48V phantom power
    • Two 1/4" instrument inputs (one DI, one Line-level/DI)
    • Two balanced 1/4" monitor outputs
    • One 1/4" stereo headphone output
    • Mix control for low-latency monitoring
    • Dedicated monitor volume knob
  • Use Mbox Mini with Pro Tools Express, Pro Tools, or other favorite software
  • Create anywhere you go with bus-powered USB 1.1 connectivity
• Pro Tools Express Software
  • Create music and sound for picture using the core
  • industry-standard tools used by top producers, engineers, and artists
  • Sound your best and get optimal performance, as
  • Pro Tools Express tightly integrates with Mbox Mini
  • Record and mix up to 16 stereo audio tracks at 32-bit, 48 kHz resolution
  • Compose music easily with AIR virtual instruments, MIDI editing, and Sibelius notation tools
  • Change tempo, timing, and pitch, and create harmonies in real time with Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch
  • Create pro-quality mixes with a collection of high-quality plug-ins and Automatic Delay Compensation
  • Take your projects to the next level—and to studios around the world—with session file compatibility across all Pro Tools systems

Avid Pro Tools Mbox 3 Mini w/ Pro Tools Express Specifications

• Total simultaneous channels of I/O: 2/2
• Simultaneous analog inputs/outputs: 2/2
• Mic preamps: 1
• Instrument DIs: 2
• 48V phantom power: Yes
• Maximum resolution: 32-bit/48 kHz
• Stereo headphone outputs: 1 (1/4”)
• Connection: USB 1.1
• Power source: USB
• Hardware Compatibility: Works with ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers (included)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.73 x 6.22 x 2.28 in
• Weight: 1.98 lbs

Package Includes

• Mbox Mini interface
• Pro Tools Express software activation card (download required)
• Drivers installation disc
• iLok 2 USB key
• USB cable
• Mbox Mini quick setup guide
• Registration card

Avid Pro Tools Mbox 3 Mini w/ Pro Tools Express System Requirements

• Avid-qualified Mac or PC
• Mac OS X 10.6.8, Mac OS X Lion (10.7), or Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64-bit)
• 2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
• USB port for Mbox Mini connection
• USB port for iLok authorization (iLok 2 included)

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