Apple PowerBook G4 — Pro Tools|24 MIX & MIXplus
With Pro Tools Version 5.1.1/5.1.3 for Mac OS 9
Apple PowerBook G4 Computers Supported:
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Qualified with Pro Tools|24 MIX |
Qualified with Pro Tools|24 MIX |
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550 MHz PowerBook G4 |
400 MHz PowerBook G4 | |
| 667 MHz PowerBook G4 | 500 MHz PowerBook G4 | |
| 800 MHz PowerBook G4 |
In order to use SCSI drives with the Magma PowerBook chassis and G4 PowerBook models 550, 667 and 800, download and install ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix
Firewire drives have not been qualified with the 400 and 500 MHz models with this configuration.
Magma 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System
The Magma 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System and Apple PowerBook G4 are now Digidesign approved with Pro Tools|24 MIX & MIXplus systems.
System details:
- Computer: Apple PowerBook G4, 256MB RAM, OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1 and 9.2.2
- Chassis: Magma 2 Slot CardBus chassis, Model CB2S & CB2SDC (includes the ATTO ExpressPCI UL2S SCSI HBA)
- SCSI Hard Drives: 2 Digidesign approved SCSI drives for maximum track count
- Firewire Hard Drives: Up to 2 DigiDrive FireWire 80 drives
- ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix required for 550 MHz or higher PowerBook G4 models
Track Count:
- MIX or MIXplus with Pro Tools v5.1.1, 5.1.3 and 5.2
- Support for up to 30 tracks of playback and record
- Track count is based on tests using 24-bit/48kHz audio with 300ms edits across all tracks.
- Track count will increase as bit /sample rates and edit density are decreased.
EIDE drives have not been qualified with this configuration.
Magma 4 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System
The Magma 4 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System and Apple PowerBook G4 are now Digidesign approved with Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplus & MIX3 systems.
System details:
- Computer: Apple PowerBook G4, 256MB RAM, OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1 and 9.2.2
- Chassis: Magma 4 Slot CardBus chassis, Model CB4DRQ-D1 with the ATTO ExpressPCI UL2S SCSI HBA (with firmware v1.6.3)
- SCSI Hard Drives: 2 Digidesign approved SCSI drives for maximum track count
- Firewire Hard Drives: Up to 2 DigiDrive FireWire 80 drives
- ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix required for 550 MHz or higher PowerBook G4 models
Track Count:
- MIX, MIXplus or MIX3 with Pro Tools v5.1.1, 5.1.3 and 5.2
- Support for up to 30 tracks of playback and record
- Track count is based on tests using 24-bit/48kHz audio with 300ms edits across all tracks.
- Track count will increase as bit /sample rates and edit density are decreased.
EIDE drives have not been qualified with this configuration.
Additional Requirements:
Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 required
- You must choose OS 9 as your startup system
- OS X is not supported with Pro Tools 5
- OS X "Classic Mode" is not supported with Pro Tools
SCSI HBA Card required:
The following SCSI HBA card is qualified with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4/Magma configuration:
ATTO ExpressPCI Single-Channel Ultra2/WIDE UL2S
- The Magma 2 Slot Expansion System is available in two approved models. Magma models CB2S & CB2SDC include the ATTO ExpressPCI Single-Channel Ultra2/WIDE UL2S model Ultra2 SCSI controller with internal and external connector:
- CB2S 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System with integrated SCSI Controller Card (90W power supply)
- CB2SDC 2 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System with integrated SCSI Controller Card, XLR DC Power Connector, (100W external power supply)
- Note: 2 other Magma 2 slot models, the CB2 & CB2DC, do not include an integrated SCSI controller and are not approved for use with MIX or MIXplus systems without the addition of the ATTO ExpressPCI Single-Channel Ultra2/WIDE UL2S.
- The Magma 4 Slot CardBus chassis, Model CB4DRQ-D1, plus the ATTO ExpressPCI UL2S SCSI HBA (with firmware v1.6.3) for compatibility. (standard chassis does not ship with an integrated SCSI controller, but Magma can add the ATTO card to your custom order)
Atto Software & Settings
- ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher with Synch Transfer Rate set to 20 (10) and PCI Burst Rate set to 32 bytes, supplied on Pro Tools 5.1.1 CD, or available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/
- Note: Mac OS 9.2 requires ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.7 or higher, available at: http://www.attotech.com/software/
External Diskette Drive
Although not required with Pro Tools installation, a Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive may be required for installation of some plug-ins and optional software applications.
MIDI:
Digidesign supports the following MIDI Interfaces for use with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 and Pro Tools® 5.3.1:
- Digidesign MIDI I/O
- Emagic Unitor8
- Emagic AMT8
- MOTU MTP AV - USB
- MOTU Fastlane MIDI Interface
- Roland UM4/UM2 MIDI Interface
Firewire Hard Drives
Both SCSI & Firewire drives have been qualified with this configuration with the following G4 PowerBooks:
- 550 MHz PowerBook G4
- 667 MHz PowerBook G4
- 800 MHz PowerBook G4
Only SCSI drives have been qualified with this configuration with the following G4 PowerBooks:
- 400 MHz PowerBook G4
- 500 MHz PowerBook G4
Firewire drives have not been qualified with the 400 and 500 MHz models with this configuration.
IDE/ATA Hard Drives
- EIDE drives have not been qualified with this configuration.