Mbox Studio
Mbox® Studio is the most popular license level of the Mbox media server software family. It includes the single-layer crossfading that makes Mbox so easy to use and fast to program, while also offering substantial power, versatility, and all the tools necessary for medium to large live events and permanent installations.
**NEW RELEASE - November 13, 2024 - Mbox® v5.2.1 **
US$1000 / $1500 Yearly Subscription (Studio / Studio Plus)
Find out More about Mbox Studio:
- 12 playback layers for 2D and 3D content, each with single-layer crossfade
- Up to 8 independent output masters: levels, effect, keystone, and shutter
- Simplified 3D object manipulation for creative composition
- Flexible output options: built-in outputs, Blackmagic devices, Syphon, and NDI®
- Total output size: 9.2 million pixels - 3840x2400 (Studio), or 18.4 million pixels - 7680x2400 (Studio Plus)
- Playback of 4K+ content (images, movies, image sequences)
- Up to 4 video inputs from Blackmagic and AVFoundation sources, plus Syphon and NDI® inputs
- Pixel mapping with 20,000 pixels (Studio Plus) or 10,000 pixels (Studio)
- Audio playback with independent volume control on every layer
- Check out the Mbox Comparison Chart for more details on the differences between the Mbox Designer, Studio, Studio Plus, and Mini license levels.
Every Mbox license includes single-layer crossfading, a key component of the Mbox software which makes programming fast and easy. The Studio license provides all the tools necessary for medium to large shows and installations that don’t require the full capabilities of the Designer license. And if you need just that little bit more, the Studio Plus license option extends the capabilities of the Studio license: doubling the video output pixel count, pixel mapping pixel count, and image remapping configurations, while also adding Syphon output from layers.
Subscription licenses for Mbox Studio and Studio Plus are available as either soft-licenses or USB license keys:
- Subscriptions have a duration of one year, and while active will license any new release of the Mbox software at the subscription license level.
- Soft-license subscriptions allow for two concurrent activations, the first for an active computer and the second for a backup or programming computer. License activation/deactivation requires an internet connection, and the Mbox software will perform periodic checks for license validity - these checks also require an internet connection.
- USB key subscriptions allow for only one activation, as the license activation is tied to a physical device that must be plugged into the computer. No internet connection is required when using a USB license key.
- Soft-licenses are delivered electronically and become active immediately upon purchase. USB key licenses become active when first used with the Mbox software. Once active, both license types expire after one year (365 days).
- Soft-licenses sold outside of Germany can be set to renew and bill the original payment source automatically.
- USB key subscription renewals are always manual and must be handled by a PRG representative.
If you have any questions about subscription licensing for Mbox, or if you would rather purchase a USB license key for Mbox Studio or Studio Plus or would like to upgrade any existing Mbox license please contact MboxSupport@PRG.com.
If you would like to purchase a new subscription soft-license for either Mbox Studio or Studio Plus, please use one of the purchase buttons below to visit our MyCommerce online sales portal. When purchasing a soft-license for Mbox, we recommend that you create a MyCommerce user account to allow you to manage your subscription.
Purchase Links
Click to purchase a subscription for Mbox Studio:
- Mbox Studio v5 - Rest of the World NOT Germany
- Mbox Studio v5 - Only Germany
- Mbox Studio+ Full v5 - Rest of the World NOT Germany
- Mbox Studio+ Full v5 - Only Germany
- Mbox Studio+ Upgrade v5 - Rest of the World NOT Germany
- Mbox Studio+ Upgrade v5 - Only Germany
The Mbox software is compatible with macOS versions from 10.14.6 Mojave to 14 Sonoma. Mbox is a universal application that will run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors and is compatible with all recent Apple Mac computers.
For evaluation purposes, the Mbox software can be freely downloaded for testing and will run in demo mode (with minor limitations) until a subscription is purchased. We always recommend testing the Mbox software on your computer prior to purchasing a subscription, as your computer’s hardware may impact performance.