Connect your Guitar and Configure Source Input

If your setup includes pedals or other gear, it helps to know whether the final output device is providing an instrument- or line-level signal. Choose and configure your input and source settings accordingly. (Check the Setup Guide that came with your system for more information.)

To connect your guitar to a Pro Tools host-based system:

1 Do one of the following, depending on your hardware configuration:

If you are using an interface that has a DI input (such as an Mbox Pro), plug your guitar into an available DI input.

– or – 

If you are using your computer’s built-in inputs, plug your guitar into an available input.

If you use a direct box to convert your guitar’s hi-impedance output to a low-impedance signal, connect the direct box to a mic or line input instead of the DI input.

2 Make sure to use the correct input on your interface. For example, on Mbox Pro, plug your guitar into front-panel DI Inputs 1 or 2.

 

Mbox Pro DI Inputs 1 and 2

To connect your guitar to a Pro Tools|HD system:

Mbox Pro back-panel 1/4” inputs are line-level only and should not be used with a guitar.

1 Make sure you have a pre-amp (such as an Avid PRE®) or similar unit connected to a Pro Tools|HD audio interface. (Note that HD OMNI provides built-in preamps.)

2 Plug your guitar into an available pre-amp input and set its source, impedance, and other settings as needed for your setup.

If you use a direct box to convert your guitar’s hi-impedance output to a low-impedance signal, set the Line/Inst 1 input to Line source or the equivalent on your particular pre-amp.

For example, if using a Avid PRE you can plug your guitar directly into the front panel Line/Inst 1 input, then set its source to Inst.