by Chase Hunt

Created on: February 07, 2007   Last Updated: April 01, 2007

Pro Tools personal studio systems offer everything you need to create and produce music with professional results - at affordable prices. Whether you're looking for an all-in-one audio/MIDI solution with an integrated control surface or a highly portable system, there's a powerful Pro Tools solution designed to satisfy your creative needs.

MBOX 2: $485

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 ever.

*include award-winning Pro Tools LE software
*Comprehensive Pro Tools Ignition Pack software and audio tools
*Highly portable: powered by USB
*Professional sonic performance
*Zero-latency monitoring
*4 simultaneous inputs; 2 simultaneous outputs
*Mic, instrument, and line analog inputs
*Integrated S/PDIF digital I/O and MIDI I/O

MBOX 2 Factory: $595

For only $100 more, MBox 2 Factory includes the MBox 2 along with over $1,000 in additional professional Bomb Factory and Digidesign plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to manage plug-in authorizations.

MBOX 2 Pro: $799

MBox 2 Pro is the ultimate high-definition portable Pro Tools LE system, packing a wide-range of analog and digital I/O connections into a mobile audio workstation. Take it wherever inspiration strikes.

*Includes award-winning Pro Tools LE software
*Comprehensive Pro Tools Ignition Pack software and audio tools
*4 analog inputs; 6 analog outputs
*Up to 96 kHz sample rate support
*Powered by FireWire or included power supply
*Built-in phono preamp and BNC connectors for Word Clock I/O
*MIDI I/O with MIDI Time Stamping support
*Integrated S/PDIF digital I/O

MBOX 2 PRO FACTORY: $899

For only $100 more, MBox 2 Pro Factory includes the MBox 2 Pro along with over $1,000 in additional professional Bomb Factory and Digidesign plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to manage plug-in authorizations.

DIGI 002 RACK: $1,295

Designed with both recording and performing musicians in mind, Digi 002 Rack is an affordable FireWire-based Pro Tools solution that packs a powerful pro recording and production solution into a 2U rack-mountable interface.

*Includes award-winning Pro Tools LE software
*Comprehensive Pro Tools Ignition Pack software and audio tools
*18 simultaneous inputs/outputs
*Up to 96 kHz sample rate support
*Multiple mic, instrument, and line analog inputs
*Integrated ADAT, S/PDIF digital I/O, and MIDI I/O
*Fast FireWire connection
*2U rack-mountable design

DIGI 002 RACK FACTORY: $1,695

For only $400 more, Digi 002 Rack Factory includes the Digi 002 Rack along with over $3,000 in additional professional Bomb Factory and Digidesign plug-ins, plus an iLok USB Smart Key to manage plug-in authorizations.

DIGI 002 FACTORY: $2,495

The Digi 002 Factory system combines a FireWire audio/MIDI interface with an integrated control surface, providing an ideal, finger-friendly music production environment. Record, edit, process, mix, and master your projects with hands-on ease and efficiency while taking advantage of the included Digi 002 Factory plug-in bundle. Digi 002 also doubles as a standalone 8x2 digital mixer, complete with EQ, dynamics, delay, reverb, and snapshots.

*Includes award-winning Pro Tools LE software
*Comprehensive Pro Tools Ignition Pack software and audio tools
*Integrated control surface
*18 simultaneous inputs/outputs
*Up to 96 kHz sample rate support
*Multiple mic, instrument, and line analog inputs
*Integrated ADAT, S/PDIF digital I/O, and MIDI I/O
*Includes over $3,000 in additional plug-ins

M-AUDIO HARDWARE PERIPHERALS:

M-Audio offers a variety of hardware peripherals that are compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered software, allowing you to choose the interface that best suits your needs.

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