MBox 2 Micro as dongle?

[jflowers]

Does the MBox 2 Micro also replace the iLok dongle (or act as an iLok)?

I ask because, when mobile, it seems odd to have to use two USB keys for Pro Tools LE to work properly.

I looked everywhere and couldn't find an answer to this question. Maybe it's obvious, but after recent experiences, I'm not taking anything for granted with Pro Tools.

Thanks.

[hki]

The answer is no...

[Obsidian Dragon]

The Mbox2Mcro does NOT serve the purpose of the iLok dongle. It is an audio interface (output only) for Protools LE software and is one of the required hardware interfaces needed to be detected by the Protools LE software to work. The iLok on the other hand is for authorizing the various plug-ins that are used with Protools software (but not the Protools LE software itself). If you do not use plug-ins that require the iLok authorization, you can run with Protools LE with just the Mbox2Micro attached. If you need to use plug-ins that require the iLok authorizations, however, then you'll need both attached to the computer.