Audio Interfaces

Avid MBOX Studio, high-quality desktop USB audio interface, 24-bit, 192 kHz, 21 x 22 simultaneous I/O, 1-year Pro Tools Studio subscription included.

ARTICLE N° 87295
  • Avid MBOX Studio
  • Format: Desktop (desktop interface)
  • Computer connectivity: USB-C 2.0 (USB-A adapter included)
  • System requirements:
  • Windows or Mac computer USB certified by Avid (see manufacturer's website)
  • General:
  • Simultaneous I/O: 21 x 22
  • Audio resolutions: 24-bit, 192 kHz @ 10 x 10 I/O; 24-bit, 96 kHz @ 21 x 22 I/O
  • Built-in DSP: Avid FX—EQ, Delay, Reverb, Tuner
  • Mic Preamps: 4
  • Phantom Power: +48 V Switch
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 105.2 x 288 x 225.3 mm
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
  • Analog Inputs:
  • 2x front-panel mic/line/instrument combo inputs with Variable Z (impedance) (inputs 1–2)
  • 2x rear-panel mic/line/instrument combo inputs with Variable Z (inputs 3–4)
  • 4x line inputs (inputs 7–8 shared with FX returns)
  • Analog Outputs:
  • 2x stereo monitor outputs (Main and Alt)
  • 2x headphone outputs
  • 2x Hi-Z switchable effects loop sends
  • 1x Hi-Z output to amp (effects return mirrors 2)
  • Digital inputs:
  • 1x optical input (8 ADAT channels or 2 S/PDIF channels)
  • 1x coaxial S/PDIF input
  • Digital outputs:
  • 1x optical output (8 ADAT channels or 2 S/PDIF channels)
  • 1x coaxial S/PDIF output
  • Other I/Os:
  • MIDI I/Os
  • 2x pedal/expression inputs
  • A/D conversion mic preamps:
  • Max input level: 14 dBu
  • Gain range: 60 dB
  • Dynamic range: 112 dB
  • THD+N: 0.001%
  • EIN: -129 dB (A-weighted)
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
  • A/D conversion line inputs:
  • Max input level: 14 dBu
  • Gain range: 60 dB
  • Dynamic range: 112 dB
  • THD+N: 0.001 %
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
  • A/D conversion instrument inputs:
  • Max input level: 14 dBu
  • Gain range: 60 dB
  • Dynamic range: 108 dB
  • THD+N: 0.004 %
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
  • D/A conversion line outputs:
  • Max output: 19 dBu
  • Dynamic range: 110 dB
  • THD+N : 0.002%
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
  • D/A conversion monitor outputs:
  • Maximum output: 19 dBu
  • Dynamic range: 110 dB
  • THD+N: 0.0012%
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.125 dB
  • D/A conversion headphone outputs:
  • Dynamic range: 102 dB
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB
  • Output power: 120 mW > 32 ohms-
  • D/A conversion Hi-Z output (re-amplification):
  • Dynamic range: 103 dB
  • THD+N: 0.002%
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.3 dB
Treat yourself to a professional recording studio. Powered by Pro Tools Studio, the MBOX Studio USB audio interface provides everything you need to make music and more. From finding inspiration and composing ideas to recording, monitoring and mixing the next big hit, its intuitive design puts pure creative power in your palm, reducing your entertainment time.

Incredible sound with a powerful USB audio interface
MBOX Studio is built with only the highest-quality components, preamps and audio converters in their class, allowing you to capture and mix up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio from input to output. Variable Z opens up a whole range of tonal options. And with built-in real-time EQ, delay and reverb, and independent monitor mix, you can deliver your best performance with low-latency monitoring.

Bring your ideas to life quickly
Easily create, record, edit, and mix music, podcasts, and streaming without the hassle of technology.

Access a full range of features directly from the interface to unleash your creativity
Capture and mix music in pristine sound quality with four mic preamps and high-end converters
Record with mics, instruments, effects, and more with 21 x 22 simultaneous I/O

Everything you need to make music
Plug and play right away with Pro Tools Studio, MBOX Ignition Pack, and more. Whether you’re creating beats and scores with virtual instruments or connecting real ones to your computer for recording, you’ll have a vast array of tools, plugins, instruments, loops, and samples to explore, draw inspiration from, and keep you in your creative zone.

Create GRAMMY-level productions
When it comes to producing your best sound, nothing beats Pro Tools. Pro Tools Studio makes music production fast and easy, enabling you to work with audio, MIDI, notation, and 4K video in a single application.

Get unmatched monitoring flexibility
Track and monitor performances like you’d be in a commercial studio with outputs for dual headphones, two sets of stereo speakers and Bluetooth, plus a monitor mix and built-in talkback mic. No other audio interface in its class offers as many options.

Expand and accelerate your workflow
Write music and score films and TV shows with Sibelius Artist. Manipulate pitch and time with Melodyne 5 Essential. Automate your workflow with SoundFlow Cloud Avid Edition. And get over $2,000 worth of Inner Circle rewards for free.

A guitarist’s dream
With Variable Z on the instrument inputs, you can change the tone of your guitar while recording directly to complement your effects chain. Play the world’s best amps with Eleven MK II, bx_rockrack, tons of emulated stompboxes, and more. Integrate your own outboard effects. Re-amp tracks. And keep your pitch perfect with the built-in tuner.

Endless creative possibilities
MBOX Studio is more than just the USB audio interface of years past; it expands and accelerates your workflow. Map its buttons for quick access to your favorite functions. Jam with your iPhone via Bluetooth. Record voiceovers and design picture sound. Create podcasts and live stream with Loopback mixing. Also use it as a standalone monitor controller.

Perform actions with the push of a button
In addition to dedicated switches and encoders to control a variety of functions, you can quickly perform frequently used actions using four assignable user buttons. Even customize the button colors to match your aesthetic or mood.

Work with your favorite DAWs and apps
Get the freedom to create with whatever you want. You can use MBOX Studio with Pro Tools and all the other popular DAWs, content creation and media streaming apps.

Produce professional podcasts and live streams
Record yourself and your guests, optimize every mic tone and add EQ and effects in real time. And with Loopback enabled, you can capture your dialogue along with audio playing from another app, ideal for creating podcasts.
Computer connection
 USB C, USB 2, USB 3
Desktop
 Yes
Maximum resolution
 32 bit
Max sampling frequency
 192
Compatibility
 Windows, MacOS
Micro input
 4
Phantom power
 Yes
Instrument input
 Yes
Line input
 8
Digital input
 ADAT, S/PDIF Coaxial
Line output
 6
Headphone output
 2
Digital output
 Adat, S/PDIF Coaxial
MIDI port
 Yes
Streaming
 USB
Loopback audio
 Yes
Number of connectable speaker pairs
 2
Software incl.
 Pro Tools
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
- Hardware and accessories included:
- MBOX Studio USB interface
- USB-C cable
- USB-C female to USB-A male adapter
- Power adapter
- Recording card

- Software included:
- Pro Tools Studio 1-year subscription
- Sibelius Artist 1-year subscription (desktop and mobile app)
- MBOX Control
- Celemony Melodyne 5 essential (part of the Pro Tools Studio bundle)
- SoundFlow Cloud Avid Edition (part of the Pro Tools Studio bundle)

- Instruments and plugins included:
- All plugins included with Pro Tools Studio
- Ignition Pack
- Baby Audio Vibe Box: exclusive plugin only available with MBOX Studio
- BPM Create: MBOX Producer Toolkit with sounds and samples
- Brainworx A/DA Flanger: A/DA stompbox Flanger emulation
- Brainworx Ampeg SVT-VR Classic: A/DA stompbox Ampeg bass amp emulation
- Brainworx bx_bluechorus2: Boss CE-2 Chorus stompbox emulation
- Brainworx bx_console N: Neve VXS console channel strip emulation
- Brainworx bx_greenscreamer: Ibanez TS 808 Tube Screamer emulation
- Brainworx bx_megadua l: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier emulation
- Brainworx bx_opto Compressor: Full compressor emulation
- LUSH VOX Gauge: Parallel compression + vocal processor
- Avid Loopmasters Sample Pack (part of the Pro Tools Studio bundle)

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