Pro Tools Mbox 2 Factory Package

Includes a digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle, Fostex PM0.4n powered studio monitors, Audio-Technica AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone, 20' microphone cable, tripod microphone stand, and 2 - 10' (1/4 - 1/4") cables. The package combines all the equipment necessary to begin recording and producing your music.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Factory Bundle

Offers tons more plug-ins than Mbox 2 for even more creative options right out of the box. The Mbox 2 Factory Bundle includes a complete Mbox 2 system and an iLok USB Smart Key with the following additional Digidesign and Bomb Factory plug-ins preauthorized:

¢ Maxim” must-have, world-class peak limiting and sound level maximizing plug-in that optimizes the overall level of audio input while preserving the integrity of the original sound
¢ moogerfooger Analog Delay” A warm delay meticulously based on Bob Moog's classic analog design
¢ Joemeek SC2 Compressor”a compressor with a unique edge, modeled after hardware units used by top producers around the globe
¢ Joemeek VC5 Meequalizer”An equalizer that recreates a custom Joe Meek box that featured a treble and bass circuit with a sweepable mid control
¢ Cosmonaut Voice”An "out-of-this-world" plug-in that offers a telephone voice, interplanetary effects, distortion, squelch, and even an authentic tone culled from recently declassified Russian space footage, all through a funky-looking interface
¢ Moogerfooger 12-Stage phaser, Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter, and Moogerfooger Ring Modulator

Mbox 2 USB-powered audio/MIDI production system
Mbox 2 is a next-generation USB-powered audio/MIDI production system that builds on the performance and simplicity of the original Mbox”Digidesign's most popular personal studio system ever. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox 2 delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package. Mbox 2 also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy-winning albums and Academy Award”winning film sound. Projects created with Mbox 2 and Pro Tools LE software also open on Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools M-Powered systems”providing instant compatibility with countless Pro Tools”equipped project and professional studio around the globe.

Hardware
The Mbox 2 hardware interface is both powerful and easy to use, featuring a distinctive industrial design, impressive sound quality, and extensive input and output options.

Software
Pro Tools software is used in countless professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results”every time.

Product Availability: Pro Tools 8.0.4
Free downloadable update offers Windows support (LE and M-Powered); improvements for all Pro Tools systems. Avid is pleased to announce the availability of Pro Tools 8.0.4, a free upgrade for all registered Pro Tools users. This latest update offers many performance enhancements and fixes, plus adds Windows 7 support for Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered systems.

PM0.4n Powered Studio Monitors

Since its debut the Fostex PM0.4 has earned a reputation for high performance and sonic clarity. The Fostex PM0.4n adds impressive good looks to an already stellar resume of sound reproduction. Need an attractive-looking speaker with great sound for installation in a club, bar, restaurant, or retail environment? No problem. With its compact size and wall mountability the PM0.4n fits right in. Available in a range of 5 high-gloss colors, this new monitor sounds even better than it looks. And it looks stunning.

Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The ideal mic for project and home recording studio applications. With a remarkably low price, cardioid pattern, and specs that put it in the big leagues, it features a custom-engineered, 16mm low-mass diaphragm and smooth 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. The AT2020's low self-noise is suited to digital recording, plus it has a high 144dB SPL handling.

2 x 10' Live Wire 16-gauge 1/4"-to-1/4" cables
For serious-minded musicians, these Live Wire 16-gauge 1/4"-to-1/4" cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. It has superior wiring that allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles. Its sturdy construction enhances signal and performance. The cable's flexible design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance whether you're in the studio or on the stage.