System Requirements; Digidesign Registration - DigiDesign Mbox 2 Pro Getting Started Manual

System Requirements

Mbox 2 Pro can be used with a Digidesign-qual-
ified Windows or Mac computer. For complete
system requirements, visit the Digidesign Web
site (www.digidesign.com).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved. For a list of Digidesign-
qualified computers, operating systems, hard
drives, and third-party devices, refer to the Digi-
design Web site (www.digidesign.com).
MIDI Requirements
Mbox 2 Pro includes one MIDI In port and one
MIDI Out port, providing 16 channels of MIDI
input and 16 channels of MIDI output.
If you require additional MIDI ports, add a MIDI
interface to your system. USB MIDI interfaces
work effectively with Pro Tools systems on Win-
dows or Mac. Serial MIDI interfaces are sup-
ported on Windows systems only.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X.
Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial
MIDI devices are not supported.
For a list of supported adapters, refer to the Digi-
design Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Hard Drive Requirements
For a list of Digidesign-qualified hard drives,
refer to the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com).
If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard
drive, initialize your drive with Windows Disk
Management (Windows) or the Disk Utility ap-
plication included with Apple System software
(Mac).
For more information, see Appendix C,
"Hard Drive Configuration and Mainte-
nance."
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Recording to your system drive is not recom-
mended. Recording and playback on a system
drive may result in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Digidesign does not recommend recording
to the system drive. Record to a system drive
only when necessary.

Digidesign Registration

Review the enclosed Digidesign Online Registra-
tion Card and follow the instructions on it to
quickly register your purchase online. Register-
ing your purchase is the only way you can be el-
igible to receive complimentary technical sup-
port and future upgrade offers. It is one of the
most important steps you can take as a new user.
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