Hello everyone, I figured this was the best place to ask for advice on some issues I have been having lately. I few years ago I purchased a USB Mbox 2 for some basic home recording in my spare time. It worked well for what I needed it for, but I am now having some issues with it. I recently got a new MacBook Pro (2.66 i7 unibody) and have been having trouble with the Mbox ever since.
At the moment, I am solely using the Mbox to run audio to two powered Fostex monitors via 1/4" input cables. I think the issue has to partially do with the MBox not receiving enough power from the USB port on the laptop when I have other items plugged into the second USB port. My computer keeps giving me kernel panics and freezing up whenever I try to play audio.
Therefore I am looking into purchasing a DAC to use with the MBP. Given the power issues I believe I'm having, would you recommend I get something that has it's own power source? The Fostex monitors also have RCA inputs as well if those would work better. I have been looking at the headamp pico but that would REALLY be stretching my budget so I was wondering if anyone had some cheaper suggestions that would work well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
