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Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro Brings On-the-Go Editing and Mixing to Pro Tools Users (26/10/2007)

Digidesign today unveiled the latest member of its award-winning Mbox(r) 2 family; Mbox(r) 2 Micro is a pocket-sized Pro Tools LE(r) system that provides Pro Tools(r) users with an ultra-portable sequencing, editing and mixing solution. The size of a typical USB flash drive, Mbox 2 Micro combines high-quality audio output/monitoring capabilities with the power of Pro Tools LE software, allowing Pro Tools users to easily edit and mix live or studio-recorded sessions created on Pro Tools|HD(r), Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered(tm) systems anywhere they go, or create loop-based and virtual instrument-driven tracks in Pro Tools LE.

Mbox 2 Micro features a rugged, ultra-compact, anodized aluminium case for ultimate portability. Its 1/8-inch stereo output jack supports up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio playback, allowing for high-quality monitoring, while a convenient volume wheel makes headphone adjustments easy. Mbox 2 Micro comes with award-winning Pro Tools LE software, a collection of over 45 Bomb Factory(r) and DigiRack(tm) effects plug-ins, and Digidesign's Xpand!(tm) sample-playback/synthesis workstation.

"Digidesign is fortunate to have an extremely dedicated user base that is exceptionally diverse, spanning a full range of disciplines and musical genres," remarks Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign personal studio products. "We've received many requests from customers across the entire user spectrum seeking a greater degree of portability when using Pro Tools on the road, and we're very excited to introduce Mbox 2 Micro as a response to that growing demand. Mbox 2 Micro not only enables on-the-go mixing and editing, but when combined with our growing family of virtual instruments, it becomes a very compelling solution for easily creating loop- and sample-based music wherever and whenever inspiration strikes."

Robert Scovill, Digidesign's live sound market manager, adds, "For our VENUE live sound engineers, Mbox 2 Micro is ideal for reviewing, editing and mixing live recordings while en route to the next gig. For example, a FOH or monitor engineer can now easily open a previous night's Pro Tools|HD file with the Mbox 2 Micro and Pro Tools LE. They can then re-mix the session with RTAS versions of many of the same plug-ins used on the VENUE live system. Think of it this way-now the tour bus back lounge or even the airline seat can become your own personal post facility."

Mbox 2 Micro has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of £155 exc. VAT (£182.13 inc. VAT), and will be available in November 2007 through authorised Digidesign dealers.

www.digidesign.com

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