Pro tools interface12/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Press, hold and turn the left encoder for example to select an input channel, then turn again to set its gain single-press it to select between mic or line inputs. Though lacking any kind of LCD screen, it makes use of backlit buttons and a system of multiple presses to give visual feedback and make clear what you’re changing. The top panel is dominated by two large rotary encoders and is relatively pared down, with much of the customisation taking place in software – more on that shortly. Full-size MIDI sockets on the back let you connect other studio gear and the interface is actually also capable of working in standalone mode without a computer being present – it will still route audio. Monitor mixing capabilities in particular are excellent and very flexible. There’s S/PDIF in and out, dual expression/footswitch inputs and a further eight channels of optical I/O via ADAT, plus two sets of monitor outs, equating a grand total of 21 ins and 22 outs a truly impressive capacity. Input channels 5 and 6 are quarter-inch jacks, while effects send and return loops double as two additional line outs/ins respectively. Also on the front is a Hi-Z re-amp output with ground lift, and two headphone outputs with individual-level controls. On the front side are two XLR/jack combo sockets with variable impedance (Z), plus a further two on the rear. Of course, the interface works with any DAW so you’re not compelled to renew if you don’t want to stick with Pro Tools. You get a year’s subscription to Pro Tools Studio (valued at £249) which includes over 100 AAX-format plug-ins and various other goodies. You can register Pro Tools via iLok, a process that frustratingly didn’t work in Safari on macOS but did in Firefox. Your registration code gets you access to the software, even if the initial sign-up process is a little tedious. Connection to your computer is made with the supplied USB-C cable and there’s a USB-A adapter included, too. A surprisingly solid unit that’s clearly designed to sit on a desk rather than being carted around, MBOX’s hefty circuitry requires mains power via the bundled PSU rather than bus power. ![]()
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