PowerBook G4 with CardBus PCI Chassis Requirements
For Pro Tools|HD and HD Accel Systems with Pro Tools HD 7.0/7.1 for Mac OS X 10.4 ("Tiger")
PowerBook G4 Models Qualified With Magma CardBus PCI Chassis
Model & Processor |
LCD Screen Size |
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz | 15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz | 17 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.25 GHz | 15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.33 GHz | 15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.33 GHz | 17 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz | 15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz | 17 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz (1st Generation) | 15 Inch Display |
| PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz (1st Generation) | 17 Inch Display |
Not Tested - PowerBook G4 models introduced October 19. 2005
Not Qualified
- Processor speeds less than 1 GHz
- PowerBook G4 models with 12 inch displays do not have cardbus slots
Specifications
- 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
Compatibility Alert — New Apple Intel Models
- Pro Tools (HD, LE and M-Powered) is not currently compatible with the new Apple iMac, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini computers with Intel Core Duo or Intel Core Solo processors
- Pro Tools is not a universal binary
- Expected Availability Announcement
Qualified CardBus PCI Expansion Chassis
- Magma 4-slot model CB4DRQ (current), CB4DRQ-D1 (discontinued)
- Magma 2-Slot model CB264 (64-bit/33Mhz 2 Slot CardBus to PCI expansion)
- Magma 2-Slot model CB232 (current), CB232-D1 (discontinued) (both 32-bit/33Mhz 2 Slot CardBus to PCI expansion)
Not Tested
- Magma 2-Slot CB2 (discontinued)
- Magma 2-Slot CB2S (discontinued)
- Magma 1-Slot CB1H & CB1F
Magma Technical Bulletin - March 21, 2005
Release of PLX CardBus for Pro Tools Users. NOTICE: The Magma Engineering and Compatibility Test Group has determined that some Pro Tools users with Magma CardBus card (PN: 01-04551-02) and the current PCI bridge on the expansion chassis, may experience computer lock-up or clicks and pops in audio when using Playback Engine sizes of 2 or more DSPs. The Magma Engineering and Compatibility Test Group has also determined these issues may be alleviated by swapping out the original Magma CardBus card (PN: 01-04551-02) with a different version of the Magma CardBus card (PN: 01-04551-03). Click here to download the Technical Bulletin (46 K).
Hard Drives — Audio Storage Requirements
Although limited recording and playback of audio tracks may be possible using the internal startup drive, a separate dedicated audio hard drive is highly recommended for maximum performance and track count.
All PowerBook/Carbus Systems on Mac OS X
- FireWire drives only
- SCSI not qualified for Mac OS X with cardbus systems
Audio Storage Requirements for Record and Playback:
Firewire Hard Drives
- For best results, follow the guidelines on the FireWire Drive Requirements
Maximum Performance Guidelines
Performance - Track counts at DAE Buffer Setting 4
- 90 tracks @48K (2 slot chassis)
- 88 tracks@48K (4 slot chassis)
- 48 tracks@96K
- 16 tracks@192K
Pro Tools Does Not Support Sleep Mode
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.
2005 G4 PowerBooks & Sudden Motion Sensor
Apple’s 2005 G4 PowerBooks incorporate a technology called "Sudden Motion Sensor" that detects when the system is being dropped or jarred. Apple has posted a support note that recommends turning off SMS if you see skipped frames when using video applications: