iMac G4 — Mbox Requirements

With Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)

The following iMac G4 models are compatible, but have not been fully tested and qualified with Digidesign Mbox systems and Pro Tools LE 6.4. These models may be able to provide full track count performance, however, they cannot be guaranteed to do so. Your performance and track count may vary depending on the processor count and speed.

Model & Processor

  

LCD Screen

iMac 1.25 GHz G4

  
20 Inch Display

iMac 1.25 GHz G4

  
17 Inch Display
iMac 1 GHz G4
  
17 Inch Display
iMac 1 GHz G4
  
15 Inch Display

The following iMac G4 Flat Panel computers are qualified for use with Mbox Pro Tools LE systems, but may result in lower performance:

  • iMac G4 – 800 MHz 15 and 17 Inch Display
  • iMac G4 – 700 MHz 15 Inch Display

Qualified with Pro Tools LE 6.7, not tested with Pro Tools LE 6.4:

  • iMac G5 — All Models

Not Tested:

  • Apple eMac — All Models
  • Although not tested by Digidesign, there are no known issues with the eMac compared to iMac G4 models with similar processor speeds.

The following computers are unsupported for use with Digi 002:

  • iMac G3 — All Models

Additional Requirements

System Software

iLok Authorized Plug-Ins

Hard Drives — Audio Storage Requirements

Although limited recording and playback of audio tracks may be possible using the internal drive in the iMac, a separate dedicated audio hard drive is highly recommended for maximum performance and track count.

Firewire Hard Drives

Maximum Performance Guidelines

  • Recording to the system startup drive is not recommended or supported

Known Incompatibilities

  • Pro Tools LE core systems cannot be combined, and multiple units are not supported. For instance:
    • A Digi 002 and Mbox cannot be used together on the same computer at the same time.
    • 2 Mbox units cannot be used on the same computer.
    • Digi 002 faders cannot be used with any other system.
  • Pro Tools 6 does not work in the OS 9 "Classic Mode". You must choose Mac OS X as your Startup Disk.

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Additional Information

See also: Getting Started with Mbox and the Pro Tools LE 6 Read Me documents in the Support > Tech Support > Technical Document Library and included with new systems.

Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index