AVID Mbox Studio USB Audio Interface User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- AVID
Table of Contents
AVID Mbox Studio USB Audio Interface User Guide
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Download and Install MBOX Control, Pro Tools, Ignition Pack, and PDF documentation
Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS
- Inputs 1-2 combo jacks
- Hi-Z Out(put) to Amp
- Headphones 1 and 2 outputs and level controls
- Phantom Power (+48V) switch
- Ø (Polarity) switch
- Link switch
- Input meters
- MBOX switch (launch Control Panel)
- Output meters
- Monitor Link switch
- Bluetooth switch
- Mono switch (fold Main to Mono)
- Input (mic/line/inst), Z, and Pad
- Tuner
- Mute, Dim, and Talk
- Left Encoder (push/turn) and LEDs
- Right Encoder (push/turn) and LEDs
- Power switch
- USB
- MIDI In/Out
- Monitor Outs (Alt/Main)
- FX Loops
- Line Inputs 5-6
- Inputs 3-4 combo jacks
- Power input jack
- Optical In/Out
- S/PDIF In/Out
- Footswitch inputs
- Kensington Lock
- User switches (4x)
Hardware Connections
Important
Model: MBOX Studio
Rating: 12VDC, 3.0A
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certifications in accordance with: UL 62368-1 ed.3-2019, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62398-1:19,BS EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 62368- :2014/AC:2015, IEC 62368-1:2018. Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this equipment near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re- quired when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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For products that are a Mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. -
For products with a power switch: It should remain accessible after installation.
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The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 35′ C.
LED SAFETY NOTICES
Avid hardware might contain LED or Laser devices for communication use. These devices are compliant with the requirements for Class 1 LED and Laser Products and are safe in the intended use. In normal operation the output of these laser devices does not exceed the exposure limit of the eye and cannot cause harm.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled
in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Pb and Pb compounds, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Perchlorate Notice
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California
requires the following disclosure statement:
“Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous
waste/perchlorate.”
RECYCLING NOTICE
EMC (ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPLIANCE)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards
regulating emissions and immunity:
FCC Part 15 Class B, Part 15.247
CAN ICES-003 Class B, RSS-247
ETSI EN 300 328 v2.1.1, ETSI EN 301 489-1 v2.1.1, ETSI EN301 489-17 v3.1.1
EN 55032:2012, BS EN 55032:2012
EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, BS EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
EN 62479:2010
AS/NZS 4268
FCC ID: 2A64A-MBOXSTUDIO
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTs
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CANADA ICES-003 COMPLIANCE
This device meets the IC requirements for RF exposure in public or
uncontrolled environments.
IC: 28596-MBOXSTUDIO
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Trade Name: AVID
Model No.: MBOX Studio
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
US Company Name: Avid Technology Inc.
Address: 75 Network Drive, Burlington MA 01803 USA
www.avid.com
ISED COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
AUSTRALIAN COMPLIANCE
CE COMPLIANCE
(EMC, Safety and RoHS, RED)
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformite Europenne) mark on this
compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU,
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC, and RED Directive
2014/53/EU.
BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICE
Avid Technology International B.V.
Citywest Business Campus
4051 Kingswood Drive,
Dublin 24, D24 T021, Irealand.
References
- MBOX Studio – USB Audio Interface for Pro Tools & More – Avid
- Avid - Technology and tools that empower media creators
- Orientation
- dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous
- dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-waste/perchlorate
- P65Warnings.ca.gov