
APPENDIX 4
Rear Panel
Toward the left-hand side, the rear panel has two groups of analogue inputs,
each with an XLR microphone input, a balanced Line input (via ‘stereo’ 1/4” Tip/
Ring/Sleeve jack) and an unbalanced DI input (via ‘mono’ 1/4” jack) to let you
connect musical instruments.
In the middle of the panel there is a pair of 1/4” jacks carrying the left and
right unbalanced analogue outputs. Next to these, a pair of RCA/phono jacks
provides stereo 24-bit S/PDIF digital input and output. To the right of the
panel there is a pair of sockets for MIDI input and output and at the far right
you will nd the USB connection that carries data between Mbox 2 and the
computer.
NOTE
The USB socket also carries power from the computer for Mbox 2 so it
needs to be connected directly to the computer or via a powered USBhub.
Figure A4.25
Mbox 2 rear panel.
Mbox 2 Pro
If you need a more advanced interface, the Mbox 2 Pro is worthy of strong
consideration. This provides a total of six simultaneous inputs and eight
simultaneous outputs, including the stereo digital I/O.
Mbox 2 Pro also provides up to 24-bit/96 kHz sound quality (with appropriate
software) and can be powered either by FireWire or using its (included) power
supply.
As with all Mbox series interfaces, the Mbox 2 Pro communicates with a
Windows XP– or Mac OS X–based computer via a high-speed FireWire (IEEE-
1394) connection – so when you want to use your Mbox 2 Pro away from
home or studio, it can be powered from a laptop’s FireWire port.
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