m-box 2 or 002 ??

[audiaudio]

I'm an experienced PT user with an HD2 studio.

I'm about to buy either an m-box 2 or an 002 so I can work at home.

Give me some real-world advice on performance differences between the m-box 2 and 002. Anything I should be aware of before buying?

I'm aware of the features (inputs, etc) of each box.

[globaleric]

Low latency monitoring (software-based) is supported on the 002(R) only. On the MBox, it's only a not so convenient hardware function: the mix knob.

I think all other differences should be obvious from the product descriptions.

[Tarktones]

I've worked with both and I think it really comes down to this; do you think you will ever need to record more than 4 channels of audio simultaneously? No = MBox 2; Yes = 002

The 002 just offers more flexibility in I/O and monitors as well as sample rate. If that extra $600-700 isn't going to break the bank, it might be worth it. I mean, c'mon... you get 4 of those gorgeous sounding Focusrite pres. lol In all seriousness though, there's not that much difference outside of what you see posted in the specs.

[mfavila]

i thought only the original mbox was the only one to have the focusrite pres?

[Vaphoron]

i thought only the original mbox was the only one to have the focusrite pres?

It is.

[Dozerbabar]

Soundquality!! The DIGI002r sounds way better than the M-box (haven't heard the m-box 2 though, so I hope it sounds better).

I didn't believe my own ears so I had to doublecheck with some other guys, but there's a major differense in the low/low-middle area..Why don't you just check your nearest dealer and hear for yourself?