Apple PowerBook G4 — Mbox Requirements
With Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)
The following PowerBook 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.
Apple PowerBook G4 Computers Supported:
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Model & Processor |
LCD Screen |
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| PowerBook G4 867 MHz |
15 Inch Display
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| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
15 Inch Display
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| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
17 Inch Display
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| PowerBook G4 1.33 GHz |
15 Inch Display
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| PowerBook G4 1.33 GHz |
17 Inch Display
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Latest Models - Not Yet Tested:
- PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz 17 Inch Display
- PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz 15 Inch Display
- PowerBook G4 1.33 GHz 12 Inch Display
Previous Models - Not Tested:
- PowerBook G4 1.25 GHz 15 Inch Display
- PowerBook G4 867 MHz 12 Inch Display
The following G4 PowerBooks are qualified for use with Mbox, but may result in lower performance:
- Apple PowerBook G4 – 800 MHz and under
The following computers are unsupported for use with Mbox:
- Apple PowerBook G3 (Pismo) and older
Additional Requirements
System Software
- Pro Tools LE 6.4 is officially supported on Mac OS X 10.3.2, 10.3.4, and 10.3.5 (Panther)
- Mac OS X 10.3.3 has not been fully tested with Pro Tools and is not recommended
- Mac OS X Requirements, Installation, Updating & Authorizing Plug-ins
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
Hard Drives — Audio Storage Requirements
Although limited recording and playback of audio tracks may be possible using the internal drive in the PowerBook G4, a separate dedicated audio hard drive is highly recommended for maximum performance and track count.
Firewire Hard Drives
- For best results, follow the guidelines on the DigiDrive FireWire 80 Requirements
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.
Download Updates
Additional Information
- Pro Tools 6 Compatibility — What's Changed from Pro Tools 5.x for OS 9
- Mac OS X Requirements, Installation, Updating & Authorizing Plug-ins
- Using Pro Tools 6 for OS X and Pro Tools 5 for OS 9 on the same computer
- Session Interchange — Pro Tools 6 & Earlier Versions
- Pro Tools 6 Manuals & Documentation — Technical Document Library
- iLok Information for Pro Tools 6 Plug-In Upgrades
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.
- For more information on Apple computer models and specifications, see the AppleSpec page on Apple's website
- Other resources: www.everymac.com and www.mactracker.ca