Specifications

Chapter 4: Installing Pro Tools on Mac
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chapter 4
Installing Pro Tools on Mac
This chapter contains information for Mac systems
only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Windows com-
puter, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools on Win-
dows.”
Installation Overview
Installation of the Mbox 2 Mini on a Mac includes the
following steps:
1 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
2 “Connecting Mbox 2 Mini to the Computer” on
page 16.
3 “Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 17.
4 Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your Pro Tools System.”)
5 Making audio connections to the Mbox 2 Mini. (See
Chapter 7, “Making Hardware Connections” for de-
tails.)
Installing Pro Tools LE
After the Apple System software settings are configured,
you are ready to install Pro Tools LE.
To install Pro Tools LE on Mac OS X:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator for
the account where you want to install Pro Tools. For de-
tails on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, refer to
your Apple Mac OS X documentation.
2 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your CD/DVD
drive.
3 On the Installer disc, locate and double-click “Install
Pro Tools.”
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with in-
stallation.
5 Select the install location. For maximum reliability,
install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
6 Click Continue.
7 Select the Pro Tools application for installation.
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer
to the Read Me information included on the
Pro Tools Installer disc.