M-AUDIO Pro Tools + Mbox

M-AUDIO Avid Pro Tools + Mbox High-Performance 4x4 Studio Bundle User Manual

Model: Pro Tools + Mbox

1. Уводзіны

This manual provides essential information for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your M-AUDIO Avid Pro Tools + Mbox High-Performance 4x4 Studio Bundle. The Mbox is a high-quality audio interface designed to integrate seamlessly with Pro Tools software, offering professional-grade audio recording and mixing capabilities for both Mac and PC systems. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and to maximize your experience.

2. Інфармацыя па бяспецы

  • Крыніца харчавання: Use only the specified power adapter or USB connection for the device. Ensure the power source matches the voltagэлектронныя патрабаванні.
  • Вада і вільгаць: Do not expose the Mbox to water, rain, or moisture. Avoid placing liquid-filled objects on or near the unit.
  • Вентыляцыя: Забяспечце належную вентыляцыю вакол прылады. Не блакуйце вентыляцыйныя адтуліны.
  • Цяпло: Трымайце прыладу далей ад крыніц цяпла, такіх як радыятары, абагравальнікі, пліты або іншыя прыборы, якія выпрацоўваюць цяпло.
  • Абслугоўванне: Не спрабуйце самастойна абслугоўваць гэты прадукт. Звярніцеся да ўсіх абслугоўванняў кваліфікаванага абслуговага персаналу.
  • Кабелі: Абараняйце шнуры харчавання ад наступання на іх або іх заціскання, асабліва каля вілак, разетак і месца іх выхаду з прылады.

3. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Пераканайцеся, што ваш пакет змяшчае наступныя элементы:

  • M-AUDIO Mbox Audio Interface
  • Pro Tools Software Installation Disc/License Card
  • Кабель USB
  • Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)
  • Рэгістрацыйная картка

If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer or M-AUDIO support immediately.

4. Прадукт скончыўсяview

4.1 Пярэдняя панэль

The front panel of the Mbox provides access to input gain controls, monitoring options, and headphone output.

M-AUDIO Mbox Front Panel

Малюнак 1: M-AUDIO Mbox Front Panel. This image displays the front of the Mbox audio interface, featuring two input channels (01 and 02) each with gain knobs, signal/clip indicators, and buttons for Sft-Lmt (soft limiter), Front/Rear input selection, and Pad (-20dB). Channel 02 also includes a guitar input option. Central controls include a Multi-function button, +48V phantom power button, Volume knob, Dim button, Mono button, and a headphone output with its own volume control. A power indicator LED is also visible.

  • Input 01/02 Gain Knobs: Adjust the input level for connected microphones or instruments.
  • Sig/Clip Indicators: Lights green when a signal is present, red when the signal is clipping.
  • Sft-Lmt (Soft-Clip Limiter): Engages a soft-clip limiter to prevent digital clipping on hot signals.
  • Front/Rear Input Select: Switches between the front panel instrument input and the rear panel mic/line input for each channel.
  • +48 В фантомнага харчавання: Activates phantom power for condenser microphones connected to the XLR inputs.
  • Шматфункцыянальная кнопка: Assignable button for various Pro Tools functions.
  • Рэгулятар гучнасці: Controls the overall output level to your studio monitors.
  • Кнопка зацямнення: Reduces the monitor output level by a fixed amount.
  • Кнопка Mono: Sums the stereo monitor output to mono.
  • Выхад для навушнікаў: 1/4-inch stereo jack for connecting headphones, with an independent volume control.

4.2 Задняя панэль

The rear panel houses the primary input and output connections for your Mbox.

M-AUDIO Mbox Rear Panel

Малюнак 2: M-AUDIO Mbox Rear Panel. This image shows the rear connections of the Mbox audio interface. From left to right, it features a USB 2.0 port, MIDI In and Out ports, S/PDIF digital audio In and Out ports (RCA), two Monitor Outputs (1 and 2, 1/4-inch TRS), and two Mic/Line Inputs (01 and 02, XLR/TRS combo jacks).

  • Порт USB 2.0: Connects the Mbox to your computer for data transfer and power.
  • Уваход/выхад MIDI: Стандартныя 5-кантактныя раздымы DIN для падлучэння MIDI-прылад.
  • S/PDIF In/Out: RCA coaxial connectors for digital audio input and output.
  • Monitor Outputs 1/2: 1/4-inch TRS balanced outputs for connecting to studio monitors.
  • Mic/Line Inputs 01/02: XLR/TRS combo jacks for connecting microphones (XLR) or line-level instruments (1/4-inch TRS).

5. Настройка

5.1 Апаратныя злучэнні

  1. Падключыцеся да кампутара: Use the provided USB cable to connect the Mbox USB 2.0 port to an available USB port on your computer. The Mbox is bus-powered via USB.
  2. Падключыць маніторы: Connect your studio monitors to the Monitor Outputs 1/2 on the rear panel using 1/4-inch TRS cables.
  3. Падключэнне мікрафонаў/інструментаў:
    • For microphones, connect via XLR cables to the Mic/Line Inputs 01/02.
    • For line-level instruments (e.g., keyboards), connect via 1/4-inch TRS cables to the Mic/Line Inputs 01/02.
    • For guitars or basses, use the 1/4-inch instrument input on the front panel and ensure the Фронт button is engaged for the respective channel.
  4. Падключэнне MIDI-прылад (неабавязкова): If using MIDI controllers or instruments, connect them to the Уваход MIDI і MIDI-выхад парты.
  5. Connect S/PDIF Devices (Optional): For digital audio connections, use RCA coaxial cables to connect to the Уваход/выхад S/PDIF парты.

5.2 Усталёўка праграмнага забеспячэння

  1. Ўстаноўка драйвераў: Before connecting the Mbox, it is recommended to install the latest drivers. Visit the M-AUDIO support website to download the most current drivers for your operating system (Mac or PC). Follow the on-screen instructions for installation.
  2. Install Pro Tools: Insert the Pro Tools installation disc or download the software from your Avid account. Follow the installation wizard. You will need to activate your Pro Tools license using the provided license card or your Avid account.
  3. Перазагрузіце кампутар: After installing drivers and software, restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.

6. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

6.1 Уключэнне/выключэнне

The Mbox is USB bus-powered. It will power on automatically when connected to an active USB port on your computer. To power off, simply disconnect the USB cable or shut down your computer.

6.2 Input Gain Adjustment

  1. Connect your microphone or instrument to the appropriate input.
  2. Open your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), such as Pro Tools, and create a new audio track.
  3. Arm the track for recording and begin playing your instrument or speaking into the microphone.
  4. Adjust the corresponding Input Gain Knob on the Mbox front panel. Aim for a strong signal level without consistently lighting the red Кліп indicator. Occasional flashes are acceptable, but continuous red indicates clipping.
  5. Удзельнічайце ў Sft-Lmt button if you are recording hot signals to prevent harsh digital clipping.
  6. Калі карыстаецеся кандэнсатарным мікрафонам, націсніце кнопку +48В button to supply phantom power. Ensure this is off for dynamic microphones or line-level inputs.

6.3 Маніторынг

  • Студыйныя маніторы: Адрэгулюйце асноўнае Ручка гучнасці on the Mbox to control the playback level through your connected studio monitors.
  • Навушнікі: Connect headphones to the front panel 1/4-inch jack and use the dedicated headphone volume knob to set the listening level.
  • Кнопка зацямнення: Націсніце Цьмяны button to temporarily reduce the monitor output volume, useful for quick conversations without changing your main volume setting.
  • Кнопка Mono: Націсніце Мона button to sum the stereo output to mono. This is useful for checking phase compatibility and mix translation.

6.4 Using with Pro Tools

Once Pro Tools is installed and the Mbox drivers are recognized, Pro Tools should automatically detect the Mbox as its primary audio interface. Verify this in Pro Tools' Playback Engine settings (Setup > Playback Engine). The Mbox is designed for deep integration with Pro Tools, allowing for low-latency monitoring and direct control over various functions.

6.5 Using with Other DAWs

The Mbox can also be used with other Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) that support ASIO (Windows) or Core Audio (Mac) drivers, such as Logic, Live, Cubase, and more. In your chosen DAW's audio settings or preferences, select the Mbox as your input and output device.

7. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Уборка: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the Mbox. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, or waxes.
  • захоўванне: When not in use for extended periods, store the Mbox in a clean, dry environment, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
  • Кабельнае кіраванне: Ensure all cables are neatly organized and not under tension to prevent damage to connectors or the unit.

8. Выпраўленне непаладак

  • Няма выхаду гуку:
    • Check all cable connections (USB, monitors, headphones).
    • Ensure the Mbox is selected as the audio output device in your computer's sound settings and your DAW.
    • Verify the Mbox Ручка гучнасці and headphone volume are turned up.
    • Праверце, калі Цьмяны кнопка задзейнічана.
  • Няма ўваходнага сігналу:
    • Ensure your microphone or instrument is properly connected to the correct input.
    • Adjust the corresponding Input Gain Knob.
    • Verify the correct input is selected in your DAW and the track is armed for recording.
    • If using a condenser mic, ensure +48В phantom power is engaged.
    • Праверце Пярэдні/Задні input selector button for the correct input source.
  • Cracking or Clicking Sounds:
    • Increase the buffer size (latency) in your DAW's audio settings.
    • Ensure you have the latest Mbox drivers installed.
    • Close other applications running on your computer that may be consuming CPU resources.
    • Паспрабуйце іншы USB-порт або кабель.
  • Pro Tools Not Recognizing Mbox:
    • Ensure Mbox drivers are correctly installed and your computer has been restarted.
    • Check Pro Tools Playback Engine settings (Setup > Playback Engine) to ensure Mbox is selected.
    • Паспрабуйце адлучыць і зноў падключыць кабель USB.

9. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Асаблівасць Спецыфікацыя
Вага прадмета 3.31 фунта
Памеры прадукту 8.87 х 7.56 х 2.32 цалі
Нумар мадэлі тавару Pro Tools + Mbox
Сумяшчальныя прылады Персанальны кампутар
Разрозненне гуку Да 24 біт/96 кГц
Сувязь USB 2.0
Уваходы 2 Mic/Line (XLR/TRS Combo), S/PDIF, MIDI In
Выхады 2 Monitor (TRS), Headphone, S/PDIF, MIDI Out

10. Гарантыя і падтрымка

M-AUDIO products are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official M-AUDIO website. For technical support, driver downloads, and additional resources, please visit the M-AUDIO support page or contact their customer service directly.

Інтэрнэт-падтрымка: www.m-audio.com/support