DigiDesign Mbox 2 Mini Setup Manual page 66

The Mbox 2 Mini can only supply power through a microphone cable with XLR connectors.
If you are not sure about the phantom power requirements for your microphone, refer to your
microphone's documentation or contact the manufacturer.
Using a Mic that Has an XLR Connector
To use a microphone that has an XLR connector:
1 Plug your microphone cable into the Mic input on the back of Mbox 2 Mini.
2 Set the Mic/DI switch on the back to Mic position. The button should be out, not pressed in.
3 If your microphone requires phantom power, make sure the microphone is connected, then
press the Phantom Power switch (labeled 48V) on the back of the Mbox 2 Mini. 48v phantom
power is enabled when the switch is pressed in.
4 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, turn the Mix control fully left to Input.
5 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, carefully turn the Input 1 Gain control to the right to in-
crease the input level of your microphone signal.
Using a Mic that Has a 1/4-Inch Connector
To use a microphone that has a 1/4-inch TS (Tip-Sleeve) connector:
1 On the back of the Mbox 2 Mini, plug the 1/4-inch connector from your microphone into
one of the Line/DI inputs.
2 If you are using Input 1, set the Mic/DI switch on the back panel to DI, by pressing the
switch in.
3 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, turn the Mix control fully left to Input.
4 On the front of the Mbox 2 Mini, carefully turn the input's Gain control to the right to in-
crease the input level of your microphone signal.
5 If the incoming signal is too loud, press the input's Pad switch on the back panel to engage
the 20 dB pad.
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