ASIO (Windows) standard. • USB-powered operation Mbox Mini may not function properly if con- nected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox Mini to a Mbox Mini Features separate, dedicated USB port. The Mbox Mini provides the following: •...
File > Save Choose Save from the the Pro Tools Installation Guide. File menu Mbox Mini can be also be used with a qualified Control+N Hold down the Control key Mac or Windows computer running any other and press the N key Core Audio- or ASIO-compliant software.
Products and Developers Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware. News and Events Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a Pro Tools demo. Chapter 1: Welcome to Mbox Mini...
Phantom power Headphone (+48V) LED output Figure 1. Mbox Mini front panel Gain/–20 dB Pad Switches 1 Gain/–20 dB Pad Switch 2 This knobs adjusts the gain level for Inputs 1 This knob adjusts the input gain level of Input 2...
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Pro Tools Guide or the Pro Tools Reference Guide. Mix (Ratio) Headphone Output Mbox Mini gives you the ability to monitor Use the Headphone Output to connect stereo your analog input signals while recording, with- headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo connector.
Mbox Mini Back Panel Features The Mbox Mini back panel has the following features: Line/DI switch DI input USB port Combo/DI switch Mic/Line input 1 Monitor outputs Phantom power (+48V) switch Line/DI Input 2 Figure 2. Mbox Mini back panel...
This standard USB connector is used to connect When pressed in, 48V phantom power is active your computer to the Mbox Mini. One standard on the Mic XLR input. Phantom power is pro- USB cable is included with your system.
3 Installing and Connecting Mbox Mini To use Mbox Mini with Pro Tools or any other To install the drivers and connect the Mbox Mini: CoreAudio- or ASIO-compatible applications, Make sure you are logged in as an Administra- you must install the Mbox Mini hardware driv- tor for the account where you want to install the ers on your computer.
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After the computer has restarted, connect the small end of the included USB cable to the USB port on Mbox Mini and connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer. If the USB LED on the front panel of the...
Connect headphones with a 1/4-inch stereo Connecting Outputs connector (or adapter) to the Headphone jack. To hear audio from Mbox Mini, you need to Adjust the volume using the Headphone Vol- connect headphones or an external sound sys- ume knob on the front panel.
Connecting a Sound System Connecting Audio Inputs The Monitor Outputs on the back of Mbox Mini Mbox Mini inputs (sources) support micro- support 1/4-inch plugs. These connections can phones, guitars, keyboards, and other types of be balanced, TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) style connec- instruments.
Mbox Mini. 48V phantom manufacturer. power is enabled when the switch is pressed in. On the front of the Mbox Mini, turn the Mix control fully left to Input. On the front of the Mbox Mini, carefully turn the Input 1 Gain control to the right to increase the input level of your microphone signal.
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Mbox Mini source into either the Input 1 or Input 2 (TRS) inputs on your Mbox Mini. If your source is ste- Mbox Mini provides Line/DI inputs that sup- reo (such as a stereo keyboard or the stereo out-...
Pro Tools or other audio applications menu > System Preferences), then double-click that support the CoreAudio Drivers (Mac) or Avid Mbox Mini. (You can also open the Driver ASIO Audio Drivers (Windows) standard. Control Panel from the Applications menu.) The Driver Control Panel also features conve- –...
From the Driver Control Panel, you can change the Sample Rate or Buffer Size setting or access Hardware Connected the Hardware Setup dialog for your Mbox Mini This indicates if a properly installed, powered- or third-party application. on Mbox Mini is connected to the computer.
Using Third-Party Applications The Mbox Mini hardware drivers allow you to Configuring the Apple Sound use third-party audio and MIDI applications Preferences that support the CoreAudio (Mac) or ASIO (Win- dows) standard with your Mbox Mini. (Mac Only–Required for Using Qualified...
appendix b Compliance Information Proposition 65 Warning Environmental Compliance This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands in the European Union after handling.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Mbox Mini User Guide...
Important Safety Instructions 12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to 1) Read these instructions.
Master Monitor knob 6 connecting instruments 13 Master Volume 6 connecting keyboards or mixers 14 Mbox Mini back panel 7 connecting Mbox Mini to computer 9 Mic Inputs connecting outputs 11 connecting a mic 13 Mic/Line (Input 1) 7 Mix (Ratio) knob 6...
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