Apple PowerBook G4 — Digi 002 Rack Requirements
With Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)
Apple PowerBook G4 Computers Supported:
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Model & Processor |
LCD Screen |
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| PowerBook G4 800 MHz (DVI) |
15 Inch Display |
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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
|
PowerBook G4 1.25 MHz models not yet tested
Legend:
DVI = "Digital Visual Interface" models from 2002
PowerBook G4 867 MHz 12 Inch Display — Not Tested
The following G4 PowerBooks are qualified for use with Digi 002 Rack, but may result in lower performance:
- Apple PowerBook G4 – 667 MHz and under
The following computers are unsupported for use with Digi 002 Rack:
- Apple G4 cube
- Apple PowerMac G4 (PCI Graphics)
- Apple PowerMac Blue & White G3 and older
- Apple iMac (G3 models)
- Apple eMac
- Apple PowerBook G3 (Pismo) and older
- Apple iBook (Clamshell)
Additional Requirements
Mac OS 10.2.6 or 10.2.8 Required
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
- When using FireWire storage with Digi 002 Rack systems, connect the Digi 002 Rack and the drives to separate FireWire ports if possible
- If only one port is available, connect the drives to the CPU using a 1 meter firewire cable, then connect the Digi 002 Rack to the drives
Known Incompatibilities
- Pro Tools LE 6.1 does not work in the OS 9 "Classic Mode". You must choose Mac OS X as your Startup Disk.
Digidesign Core Audio Driver for Mac OS X
- Digidesign Core Audio Driver 6.1.1 or higher required to support the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack hardware.
Download Updates
For Mac OS X 10.2 "Jaguar"
- Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 Update from version 6.1
- Pro Tools LE 6.1 Update from version 6.0
- Digidesign Core Audio Driver for OS X
For Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther"
Additional Information
- For Apple computer models and specifications, see www.apple.com
- For more information on Apple computer models, version history and specifications, see www.apple.com, www.everymac.com, www.applespec.com, and www.mactracker.ca
See also: Getting Started with Digi 002 Rack and the Pro Tools LE 6 Read Me documents in the Support > Tech Support > Technical Document Library and included with new Digi 002 Rack systems.
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