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Mbox
Digidesign Hardware Supplied with System
* Mbox
* USB cable
Digidesign Software Supplied with New Systems
* Pro Tools LE 6.1 for Mac OS X & Windows XP
* Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 for Mac OS 9
* DigiRack Plug-Ins
DigiRack Plug-Ins & Optional Digidesign Software
Mbox Plug-In Finder
Optional Digidesign Hardware
* Control|24
* DigiDrive
* DigiDrive FireWire 80
* DigiDrive MediaDock
* MIDI I/O
* PRE (No Integrated Control)
* SCSI64 Kit
* SCSI|128 Kit
Optional Video Software
* DV Toolkit
* DigiTranslator
Control Surfaces & MIDI Interfaces
Video Options
* Canopus ADVC-100 DV Transcoder
Supported CPU Models, Speeds & Requirements*
Power Macintosh G4 (AGP graphics)
| Single Processor |
Dual Processor |
| 350 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 450 MHz Power Mac G4 |
| 400 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 500 MHz Power Mac G4 |
| 450 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 533 MHz Power Mac G4
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| 466 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 800 MHz Power Mac G4 QS |
| 500 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 867 MHz Power Mac G4 MDD |
| 533 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 1 GHz Power Mac G4 QS |
| 667 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 1 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD |
| 733 MHz Power Mac G4 * |
Dual 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD |
| 733 MHz Power Mac G4 QS ** |
Dual 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 |
| 800 MHz Power Mac G4 QS |
Dual 1.42 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 |
| 867 MHz Power Mac G4 QS |
933 MHz Power Mac G4 QS |
| 1 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 |
1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD |
Legend:
QS = "Quicksilver" models from 2001-2002
MDD = "Mirrored Drive Doors" models from 2002
FW800 = FireWire 800 models from 2003
* Early "Digital Audio" 733 with level 3 cache |
* Apple PowerBook G4
| Model & Processor |
LCD Screen |
| PowerBook G4 400 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 500 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 550 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 667 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 667 MHz (DVI) |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 800 MHz (DVI) |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 867 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
17 Inch Display |
Legend:
DVI = "Digital Visual Interface" models from 2002
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PowerBook G4 867 MHz 12 Inch Display — Not Tested
iLok Authorized Plug-Ins
Although not required with Pro Tools installation, an iLok USB Hardware Key may be required for installation of some plug-ins and optional software applications.
* iBook ("Ice White" Dual-USB Models)
The following dual USB port, "Ice White" iBook models are supported with Mbox:
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iBook Model
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Processor
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Display/Maximum Screen Resolution
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iBook
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500 MHz (G3)
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12.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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600 MHz (G3)
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12.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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600 MHz (G3)
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14.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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700 MHz (G3)
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12.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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700 MHz (G3)
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14.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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800 MHz (G3)
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12.1" (1024x768)
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iBook
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800 MHz (G3)
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14.1" (1024x768)
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* iMac G4 (LCD Flat Panel Models)
| Model & Processor |
LCD Screen |
| iMac 700 MHz G4 |
15 Inch Display |
| iMac 800 MHz G4 |
15 Inch Display |
| iMac 800 MHz G4 |
17 Inch Display |
| iMac 1 GHz G4 * |
17 Inch Display |
| * Will only boot in OS X |
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| Note: Apple eMac G4 models not tested |
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PCI vs. AGP Graphics Support
Pro Tools 6 systems for OS X are not supported with the older Blue & White G3s or the PCI Graphics G4 desktop models, only the G4 AGP graphics models listed.
Dual-processor Support
Pro Tools 6.1 is fully compatible with Apple dual-processor G4s running OS X. There is no need to install any additional software. Dual-processor users will experience increased performance over the single-processor CPUs.
Additional Computer Requirements
Mac OS 10.2.6 Required
Mac OS X Requirements with Pro Tools 6.1 Systems
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Approved Mac OS X Operating System — Mac OS 10.2.6 Required
* Pro Tools TDM and LE version 6.1 software has been tested and approved on all computers listed as supported in these compatibility documents with Mac OS 10.2.6.
Settings & Requirements
* Pro Tools Does Not Support Energy Saver. In the Macintosh System Preferences, launch Energy Saver, click the Sleep tab, and disable all Sleep features. Set "Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive" to Never. Do not manually put your computer to sleep when running Pro Tools.
* QuickTime 6.0.2 or higher required. QuickTime downloads are available from www.apple.com/quicktime
* QuickTime Pro 6.0.2 or higher is also supported
Installation and Copy Protection
Installing Pro Tools 6.1 on OS X
To ensure proper operation and file management, Pro Tools 6.1 software must be installed in an administrator-level account in Mac OS X. In addition, to ensure that access to all plug-ins from within Pro Tools, it is recommended that the Pro Tools application and all Pro Tools plug-ins be installed and used from the same administrator-level account. Do not install or operate Pro Tools while logged in as a root-level user. File permissions of a root-level user make it possible to perform actions that may conflict with Pro Tools file management tasks.
Disable Automatic Software Update
Pro Tools 6.1 at the time of this writing has been qualified with Mac OS X 10.2.6. Digidesign cannot guarantee the compatibility of automatic updates of Mac OS X or any updates to system software components. For this reason, you should disable "Automatically check for updates when you have a network connection" in the Software Update System Preferences.
Plug-In Authorizations for OS X
Please be advised that floppy based copy protection authorizations will not work on OS X. If you are upgrading to OS X and have any legacy Digidesign or Digidesign distributed plug-ins with floppy based copy protection registered with us that have not been updated, we would like to update these with new iLok USB Hardware Key* based copy protection developed for Pro Tools and OS X. We can accomplish this automatically by depositing these applicable authorizations for you at iLok.com, provided you have an account set up there and we have your account number logged in our customer database. You can then log onto iLok.com and move these authorizations from your account to your iLok USB Hardware Key. To set up an account, please go to www.iLok.com and register by creating your own unique User ID and password. Upon iLok.com registration you will have sign on privileges. Please provide your iLok.com User ID on your registration card in the space provided so we may add it to your Digidesign customer record.
* iLok USB Hardware Key sold separately, available from your Authorized Digidesign Dealer or the DigiStore.
For more information on iLok technology, see the iLok Information page and the iLok Usage Guide in the Digidesign Support section.
For any third-party key disk authorized software, please contact the manufacturer about upgrading.
OS 9 Authorization Keys and Installing OS X
Installing or upgrading OS X on your Macintosh may erase any currently installed OS 9 key disk authorizations (such as ReverbOne for Pro Tools 5.1.1). Uninstall all key disk authorizations before installing or upgrading OS X. After installing OS X, or upgrading your OS X version, run the following from the OS X Disk Utilities: "Repair Disk Permissions".
Pro Tools 6 and Migration to OS X — Dual-Boot Systems
To make the transition from OS 9 to OS X as painless as possible, here are some suggestions for configuring a dual-boot system that will support both Pro Tools 6 on OS X and previous versions of Pro Tools on OS 9:
* Using Pro Tools 6 for OS X and Pro Tools 5 for OS 9 on the same computer
How to Get Mac OS 10.2.6
If you do not have Mac OS X Version 10.2, known as Jaguar, you will need to Purchase Mac OS X Version 10.2, Jaguar from your local Apple dealer, the Apple Store, or another online vendor.
If you already have Mac OS 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4 or 10.2.5, the following AppleCare KnowledgeBase Documents have information and downloadable standalone update installers.
Mac OS 10.2.6 Standalone Updates
Update Mac OS X 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4 or 10.2.5 to version 10.2.6
* Mac OS X 10.2.6 Update (Combo): Information and Download (86 MB)
Update Mac OS X 10.2.5 to version 10.2.6
* Mac OS X 10.2.6 Update: Information and Download (6 MB)
Important: Read Before Installing
An Admin user password that does not contain spaces or Option-keyed characters is required to install. The password may not be blank. If your password must be changed, then follow these steps: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Choose Accounts from the View menu. Select an Admin user and click Edit User. Type your current password, and press Return. Change the password, and click OK.
After installing OS X, or upgrading your OS X version, run "Repair Disk Permissions" from the following location: Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility/Disk First Aid tab.
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Total System RAM:
* 384MB minimum , 512 or higher recommended
* More RAM increases overall system and Pro Tools performance
* 512MB RAM or higher suggested for sessions with high edit density, extensive use of plug-ins, or simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers
* DigiTranslator 2.0 will also require additional RAM
* 2GB RAM requires Pro Tools 6.0.1 or higher
* OS X does not require minimum or preferred RAM settings for Pro Tools as RAM is dynamically allocated
Color monitor required with a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768
Apple QuickTime v6.0.2 or higher required
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