Mbox 2 Convertors vs Mbox, 002, Maudio?

composer · 20th November 2005

Just wondering if there are any reviews yet on the MBOX2 converters compared to older units!

I know it's somewhat crippleware compared to other programs (surround, video support, limited tracks)....USB 1.1 on new Mbox.

But am curious as to how well the MBOX2 AD/DA sound and if the maudio project mix uses the old Maudio 1814 preamps......

Thanks

davenutz · 20th November 2005

i dunno about the converters, but the pres were definitely upgraded

Druboogie · 20th November 2005

From what I hear, MBOX2 isnt using the focusrite converters anymore, so the sound might be suffering a lil compared to the original mbox. I'm not completely certain on this. Im sellin my mbox if your are interested.

composer · 20th November 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Nutz

i dunno about the converters, but the pres were definitely upgraded

Could be wrong but thought I read some arguements that MBOX2 didn't sound as good as MBOX1 or that MBOX2 sounded better than 002.

Sort of like depending on which forum you go do you get mixed results...

theblue1 · 21st November 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by composer

Could be wrong but thought I read some arguements that MBOX2 didn't sound as good as MBOX1 or that MBOX2 sounded better than 002.

Sort of like depending on which forum you go do you get mixed results...

Having toured around the BB's, I can tell you that a great deal of the opinion floating around is oft-repeated and little-tested.

davenutz · 21st November 2005

from personal experience, MBOX2 sounds better. Ive compared 1&2 side by side, and mbox 2 definitely has a sonic advantage. i havent been able to compare mbox2 to digi002, but its on my to do list.

ill let you know.

riggs_ii · 27th December 2007

I'm not all that impressed...I think the converters sound like crap. My AMIII card sounded way better!!!

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composer Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 635 Thread Starter	Mbox 2 Convertors vs Mbox, 002, Maudio? Just wondering if there are any reviews yet on the MBOX2 converters compared to older units! I know it's somewhat crippleware compared to other programs (surround, video support, limited tracks)....USB 1.1 on new Mbox. But am curious as to how well the MBOX2 AD/DA sound and if the maudio project mix uses the old Maudio 1814 preamps...... Thanks

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20th November 2005	#2
davenutz Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2004 Location: New York CIty Posts: 276	i dunno about the converters, but the pres were definitely upgraded

20th November 2005	#3
Druboogie Gear interested Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	From what I hear, MBOX2 isnt using the focusrite converters anymore, so the sound might be suffering a lil compared to the original mbox. I'm not completely certain on this. Im sellin my mbox if your are interested.

21st November 2005	#6
davenutz Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2004 Location: New York CIty Posts: 276	from personal experience, MBOX2 sounds better. Ive compared 1&2 side by side, and mbox 2 definitely has a sonic advantage. i havent been able to compare mbox2 to digi002, but its on my to do list. ill let you know.

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riggs_ii Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	I'm not all that impressed...I think the converters sound like crap. My AMIII card sounded way better!!!