The size of a typical USB flash drive, Mbox 2 Micro combines audio output/monitoring capabilities with the power of Pro Tools LE software, allowing Pro Tools users to edit and mix live or studio-recorded sessions created on Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems anywhere they go, or create loop-based and virtual instrument-driven tracks in Pro Tools LE.
"Digidesign is fortunate to have an extremely dedicated user base that is exceptionally diverse, spanning a full range of disciplines and musical genres," remarks Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign personal studio products. "We've received many requests from customers across the entire user spectrum seeking a greater degree of portability when using Pro Tools on the road, and we're very excited to introduce Mbox 2.
"Micro as a response to that growing demand. Mbox 2 Micro not only enables on-the-go mixing and editing, but when combined with our growing family of virtual instruments, it becomes a very compelling solution for easily creating loop- and sample-based music wherever and whenever inspiration strikes."
Robert Scovill, Digidesign's live sound market manager, adds: "For our Venue live sound engineers, Mbox 2 Micro is ideal for reviewing, editing and mixing live recordings while en route to the next gig. For example, a FOH or monitor engineer can now easily open a previous night's Pro Tools|HD file with the Mbox 2 Micro and Pro Tools LE. They can then re-mix the session with RTAS versions of many of the same plug-ins used on the Venue live system. Think of it this way - now the tour bus back lounge or even the airline seat can become your own personal post facility."
(Jim Evans)
