


It will not lead you to having the best gear for your money. That will only lead you to having the most popular & most Guitar Center marketed gear.

Just don't fall into the "I see this unit in everyone else's studio, so it must be a good unit" trap. What's your price range? Maybe we can give you some other options. and some better than MBox 3 for the same price. There's actually a PLETHORA of options better than 003. since some people can get a good sound out of a USB mic!) you should be able to accomplish practically the same with a Mackie Control Universal Pro) and 3) they don't get a fantastic sound from the unit, but maybe they know how to turn properly polish a turd to make it not so much a turd. If you're seeing a unch of 003 consoles it's b/c 1) The person links using Pro Tools (and may likely be using an old version b/c they don't want to upgrade) 2) it's got a control surface which is a benefits (however. MAudio's gone a loonng way in the quality department. It was basically an entryway into Pro Tools, and is nowhere close to the Pro Tools HD hardware. and was never built to be a good sounding unit. hey sometimes u gotta move on.MBox 3 Pro should be a much better sounding unit than the 003. i sold my 002 control board just to get the new mbox. wouldnt say it tops it 100% but because its new i think it'll give me better quality. in every area something is gonna mature no matter what it is, and from my understanding the mbox 3 is pretty much better in certain ways. i dont wanna take a chance on some old features that something new could possibly top all day, just because new things happen. its just that their both 2 old and not even being made anymore. i mean nothin against the 003 because i had the 002 and i feel in love with it. after hearing more people say the mbox pro is much better i decided to purchase the new mbox.

better converter and time clock, which makes sense in allota ways. i heard that from hundreds of people, they say thats the main thing that stands out about it. but from my understanding the converters are about 5 years better then the digi 003. well to answer your question im using any instruments, just recording audio. Thanks dave, sound like you know your stuff and im thankful for that.
