Avid MBOX Studio
USB-C 2.0 Audio Interface
Latest User Reviews
Great interface overall
I was initially surprised by the size of the interface as it is HUGE. Looks great in a studio and the build quality is fantastic, except for the headphone dials which seem a little plasticy and wobbly. The sound quality is great and for the amount of features you have it is a steal. One downside however is that the control app is a bit complicated and the drivers are not easy to find. It is not plug-and-play, so it is not super convenient if you have a studio where a lot of new people come every week who all need to download the control app. Another little downside is that I wish they would add a compressor & tuner to the DSP, as I use this often when tracking vocals. BUT if it's just you and a few regulars using it, I think you will be very happy with the purchase. For reference, I have had many different audio interfaces in the past, such as; UAD Apollo, Audient ID4, Focusrite scarlet(s), and SSL2 - so far MBOX is my favourite next to the Apollo. If you need an easy plug-and-play solution, however, the SSL may be a better option. Overall I am pleased and it is a nice addition to my commercial studio.
everything you need in a small form factor
I wanted adat in and out to keep my signal chain fully digital. The mixer app has everything I needed to route my audio. I am extremely happy with its versatility.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by Avid
- Released in 2022
- Average price : $1083
- Integrated high-impedance re-amping output with ground lift for flexible guitar recording
- Two-channel effect loop with switchable output impedance
- Additional Bluetooth stereo input and output
- With max. resolution 24 bit / 192 kHz and up to 21 inputs and 22 outputs
- 4 High-quality combined preamps for microphone and instrument signals with variable input impedance
- Switchable +48 V phantom power, -10 dB pad, phase inversion and high-pass filter
- Complete monitor control with 2 stereo monitor paths, 2 individually adjustable stereo headphone outputs and source selection as well as integrated talkback microphone
- 2 Large rotary controls with push-button function for gain and volume as well as push-buttons for basic channel and monitoring functions provide instant access to all important parameters
- DSP-based monitor mixer with switchable soft limiter and parametric
- 4-Band channel EQ per input, plus reverb and delay
- 4 Buttons and 2 footswitch connections for user-definable functions, plus start button for Mbox Control application
- Ergonomic metal desktop enclosure with Kensington security lock
- MIDI input and output: 5-pin DIN connector
- 2 Footswitches / foot pedal inputs: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- Dimensions : 288mm x 225.3mm x 105.2mm
- Weight : 2.8kg
- 4x Combo input (XLR / 6.3 mm jack balanced)
- 4x Line / Fx return input (6.3 mm jack balanced)
- Max. input level: 14 dBu, gain range: 60 dB, dynamic range: 112 dB (Mic / Line), 108 dB (Instr), THD+N: 0.001 % (Mic / Line), 0.004 % (Instr),
- ON mic input: -129 dB (A-weighted), frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
- 4x Monitor output (6.3 mm jack balanced)
- 2x Line / FX send output (6.3 mm jack balanced)
- Max. output level: 19 dBu, dynamic range: 110 dB (monitor / line), 103 dB (Hi-Z), THD+N: 0.0012 % (monitor), 0.002 % (line, Hi-Z), frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB (line, monitor), ± 0.3 dB (Hi-Z)
- 2 Headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack stereo
- Dynamic range: 102 dB, frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB, output power: 120 mW > 32 Ohm
- Optical input (8 channels ADAT or 2 channels S/PDIF)
- Coaxial S/PDIF input
- Bluetooth with forwarding to MBox Control
- Optical output (8 channels ADAT or 2 channels S/PDIF)
- Coaxial S/PDIF input
- Bluetooth
- MBOX Studio USB interface
- USB-C cable
- USB-C socket to USB-A plug adapter
- Power adapter 12 V DC
- Registration card
- Pro Tools Studio Annual Subscription (one-year licence)
- Sibelius Artist Annual Subscription (one-year licence)
- Ignition Pack 3
- MBOX Control application
- Printed, multilingual Quick Start Guide
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