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Mbox 2 Pro Getting Started38

Connecting a Microphone

There are several ways to use Mbox 2 with a mi-

crophone, depending on the type of micro-

phone and cable you use.

Mic Cables and Connectors

There are several ways to use Mbox 2 Pro with a

microphone, depending on the type of micro-

phone and cable you use.

Some microphone cables use an XLR connector

to attach a microphone to an input; other mi-

crophones use a 1/4-inch connector.

If you have a choice, use an XLR connector to

connect the microphone to the Mbox 2 Pro to

yield better results.

Phantom Power

Some microphones require power to operate.

This power, called phantom power, is supplied ei-

ther by a battery in the microphone, or through

an audio interface (such as Mbox 2 Pro) that can

supply power through the microphone cable.

Most condenser microphones (such as an AKG

C3000) require phantom power to operate. Dy-

namic microphones (such as a Shure SM57) do

not require phantom power to operate, but are

not harmed by it.

The Mbox 2 Pro can only supply power through

a microphone cable with XLR connectors. If you

are not sure about the phantom power require-

ments for your microphone, refer to your micro-

phone’s documentation or contact the manu-

facturer.

XLR and 1/4-inch connectors

XLR connector

1/4-inch connector

Although phantom power can be used

safely with most microphones, it is possible

to damage some ribbon microphones with

it. Always turn off phantom power and

wait at least ten seconds before connecting

a ribbon microphone.

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