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Old 07-21-2009, 12:19 AM
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Default Stereo Monitoring with an MBox 2

Hey guys!
I just noticed that the Mbox 2 only has two Mono 1/4 inch outs. I take this to mean that there is no real way to monitor any stereo recording...did i really pay $400 for that, or am I missing something?


(Sorry guys, as you can see, im extremely new to this stuff)


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Old 07-21-2009, 12:26 AM
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2 outs is stereo. One goes to your left speaker and the other to your right. Maybe I'm confused about your question?

You may need cables that are 1/4 to XLR depending on your monitors.
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2 outs is stereo. One goes to your left speaker and the other to your right. Maybe I'm confused about your question?

You may need cables that are 1/4 to XLR depending on your monitors.
Heres a picture.
http://www.protel.co.nz/digidesign/i...nt_back-lg.jpg
The left and right outs are still in the "Mon Out" part. I think....
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Well when you put two monos together you get stereo, so what you've got there Natan is a stereo output. One mono output to the left and one to the right. Do you have monitors?
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Ryan is correct. I regularly use the M-Box 2. I use two 1/4" TRS - XLR cables to connect the monitors. Trust me, it's stereo. What are you smokin'? You're overthinking this one.
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The 'Mon Out' means 'monitor output', not 'mono output'. Just to clarify.
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