Avid MBOX Studio 21x22 USB-C Interface Audio Production System

The Avid MBOX Studio continues to push the envelope with better sound and more features than ever, giving independent musicians, producers, engineers, podcasters and streamers everything they need to achieve professional sound. This powerful desktop interface boasts four pristine mic preamps, low-latency recording and monitoring, Variable Z instrument inputs, loopback recording, assignable buttons and much more. Plus, the included MBOX Ignition Pack contains a suite of production tools including software, plugins, loops and samples, sound effects and more to help you kickstart your creativity.

A generous complement of inputs and outputs make the MBOX Studio flexible enough for a variety of studio configurations. Two sets of monitor outputs and two headphone outputs with independent cue mix control allow you to monitor any way you like, while four additional line inputs make it possible to connect multiple synths or other line-level sources. Additional I/O includes eight channels of ADAT optical, two channels of S/PDIF via coaxial cable, MIDI in and out, and two footswitch/expression pedal inputs.

While certainly packed with features, the MBOX Studio still prioritizes what matters most—sound quality. Thanks to Avid’s latest generation of ultra-clean preamps and high-performance D/A and A/D converters supporting 24-bit, 192 kHz quality, anything you put through this interface will come out sounding exactly how you intended.

Guitarists will love the Variable Z instrument inputs, which allow you to adjust the impedance for optimal tone with different guitars and pedals. Dual effects loops make it easy to integrate your own outboard effects, and an impedance-matched Hi-Z output lets you send your signal back to an amp for reamplification. The included Eleven MK II and Brainworx bx_rockrack amp simulators include a range of classic and modern amps and stompbox effects, and there’s even a built-in tuner so you can ensure every take is pitch-perfect.

The MBOX Studio even has a few new features tailor-made for podcasting and live streaming. Real-time processing lets you adjust the tone of each mic preamp in real time to dial in the perfect sound for yourself and up to three guests, co-hosts or friends. The Loopback feature makes it easy to capture audio from your computer, such as a Zoom interview, gameplay audio or YouTube video, while two-way Bluetooth connectivity allows you to connect a range of devices. Programmable buttons provide easy access to your most-used features for live streaming. Additionally, the MBOX Ignition Pack includes a library of sound effects and tools to make your own intro music.

CONNECTIVITY:

• 4 mic preamps/line inputs with Variable Z (impedance)
• 2 Variable Z instrument inputs
• 4 additional line inputs
• 2 impedance-switching effects loops
• 2-way simultaneous stereo Bluetooth I/O
• Optical I/O (8-channel ADAT or 2-channel S/PDIF)
• Coaxial S/PDIF I/O
• MIDI I/O
• 2 stereo monitor outputs
• 1 Hi-Z reamplification output with ground lift
• 2 headphone outputs with individual cue mixes
• 2 footswitch/expression pedal inputs

FEATURES:

• Capture and mix sound in pristine quality with premium A/D and D/A conversion
• Optimize mic and instrument tone with Variable Z impedance switching
• Reamplify guitar tracks and more to change up the tone
• Produce podcasts and live streams with Loopback capabilities
• Enable monitor switching and independent cue mixes with integrated talkback
• Perform actions fast with four assignable, dual-function, user action buttons
• Create, record, edit, and mix music and audio with Pro Tools Studio
• Compose music using notation with Sibelius Artist
• Find inspiration with a massive collection of instruments, plug-ins, and loops
• Use MBOX Studio with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and other popular DAWs