Apple PowerBook G4 — Mbox Requirements
With Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)
Apple PowerBook G4 Computers Supported:
|
Model & Processor |
LCD Screen |
|
| PowerBook G4 400 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 500 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 550 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 667 MHz |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 667 MHz (DVI) |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 800 MHz (DVI) |
15 Inch Display |
|
| PowerBook G4 867 MHz * |
12 Inch Display
|
|
| PowerBook G4 867 MHz ** |
15 Inch Display
|
|
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
15 Inch Display
|
|
| PowerBook G4 1 GHz |
17 Inch Display
|
Legend:
DVI = "Digital Visual Interface" models from 2002
* 256K L2 cache in the 12" PowerbookG4 867 MHz model
** 1 MB L3 Cache in the 15" G4 867 MHz model = better performance
with Pro Tools
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 FireWire Drive Requirements
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 current Apple computer models and specifications, see www.apple.com
- For Apple PowerBook G4 version history and specifications, see www.apple.com, www.everymac.com, www.applespec.com, and www.mactracker.ca
See also: Getting Started with Mbox Guide and the Pro Tools LE 6 Read Me documents in the Support > Tech Support > Technical Document Library and included with new Mbox systems and Pro Tools 6 upgrade CDs.
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