Overview
For solo musicians and audio creators, record, edit, and mix performances—with stunning sound quality—using the professional-grade Mbox Mini ultra-portable audio interface. Easily connect mics, instruments, and monitors with your computer to capture and create studio-quality productions.
Just pair Mbox Mini with your favorite audio recording or music creation software such as Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Fruity Loops, Cubase, and more. No matter what you choose, you’ll always sound amazing, as Mbox Mini was designed by the same team who created our top-of-the-line Pro Tools HD Series interfaces, giving you the sonic clarity of interfaces costing much more.
Highlights
- Get best-in-class audio quality and performance with professional-grade hardware
- Create studio-quality productions with audio resolutions up to 24-bit, 48 kHz
- Have the flexibility to use Mbox Mini with your favorite software (Core Audio, ASIO, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers included)
- Record vocal and instrument performances with a complement of analog I/O
- Create anywhere inspiration takes you, thanks to its robust, ultra-compact, USB-powered housing
Compare All Mbox Systems
| Mbox Mini | Mbox | Mbox Pro | |
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| General | |||
| Maximum audio resolution |
24-bit/48 kHz
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24-bit/96 kHz
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24-bit/192 kHz
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| Connection type |
USB 1.1 (USB-powered)
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USB 2.0 (USB-powered)
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FireWire (includes power supply)
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| Software* | Included with Pro Tools + Mbox Mini only:
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Included with Pro Tools + Mbox only:
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Included with Pro Tools + Mbox Pro only:
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| Analog and digital inputs/outputs (I/O) and preamps | |||
| Total simultaneous channels of I/O |
2/2
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4/4
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8/8
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| Simultaneous analog I/O |
2/2
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2/2
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6/6
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| Mic preamps |
1
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2
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4
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| Inserts |
None
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None
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4
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| Instrument DI (Direct Input) |
2
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2
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2
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| Digital I/O |
None
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S/PDIF (2 channels)
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S/PDIF (2 channels)
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| MIDI I/O |
None
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1/1
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1/1
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| Built-in features | |||
| Onboard DSP effects |
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| Built-in guitar tuner |
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| Phantom power (48V) |
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| Soft-clip limiter |
None
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2 (on mic preamps)
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4 (on mic preamps)
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| Assignable software control button |
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| Monitor controls |
None
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Mono, Dim
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Mono, Dim, Mute
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| Additional I/O | |||
| Alternate source inputs with multiple monitor switching |
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| Word Clock I/O |
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| Stereo headphone output |
1 (1/4") with volume control
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1 (1/4") with volume control
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2 (1/4") with discrete volume controls
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| Footswitch input |
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