Chapter 6. Making Hardware Connections; Connecting Headphones; Connecting A Sound System - DigiDesign Mbox 2 Mini Setup Manual

chapter 6
Making Hardware Connections
To hear audio recorded into a Pro Tools session, you will need to connect headphones or an
external sound system (such as powered monitors or a home stereo) to Mbox 2 Mini. Sound
from Mbox 2 Mini cannot be played through your computer's speakers or your computer's
sound output.

Connecting Headphones

On the front panel of the Mbox 2 Mini is a 1/4-inch jack to connect headphones.Use the
Headphone and Monitor Output Level control to adjust headphone and monitor volume.
To connect headphones:
Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo connector (or adapter) to the Headphone jack.
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Connecting a Sound System

The Mon Out (Monitor Outputs) on the back of the Mbox 2 Mini support 1/4-inch plugs.
These connections can be balanced or unbalanced TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) style connectors, or
unbalanced connectors. To listen to your Pro Tools session, these outputs can be connected to
any amplification system: powered speakers, a home stereo system, or an audio mixer.
When connecting to a stereo system, connect the left channel (often the white plug) to
Mon Out L, and right channel (often the red plug) to Mon Out R.
Home stereo systems often use RCA connectors. You can use an adaptor or a special cable to
convert from the 1/4-inch TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors used by Mbox 2 Mini to the RCA
connectors on your home stereo.
Mon Out L and R play the audio that is routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 within Pro Tools.
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