· Audiomedia III PCI Card
2 Analogue inputs
2 Analogue outputs
S/PDIF Digital I/O
Supported sample rates 44.1, 48 Khz 16/18bit
· Genuine Pro Tools 6.1.1 for Windows XP CD
· Genuine Pro Tools 6.2.2 for Mac OS X CD
· Genuine Pro Tools 6.1.2 for Mac OS X CD
· Digi ToolBox XP Getting Started Guide with version 5 serial number.
· Upgrading to Pro Tools 6.1 Manual with 6.1 serial number.
Blurb:
Digi ToolBox XP & ToolBox CD
Digidesign Software Compatibility
Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X
Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP
Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Mac OS 9
Will NOT work with Pro Tools LE 6.4 and higher
Pro Tools software will not work without Digidesign hardware
Included and Optional Plug-Ins:
DigiRack Plug-Ins & Optional Digidesign Software
Pro Tools LE Plug-In Finder
Control Surfaces & MIDI Interfaces
Supported Hardware
Optional Digidesign Hardware
Control|24
PRE (No Integrated Control)
Optional Digidesign & Avid Storage
DigiDrive SCSI Drives
DigiDrive FireWire 80
Avid MediaDrive rS80
Avid MediaDrive rS36/320 LVD
Avid MediaDrive rS73/320 LVD
Avid MediaDock iS36/320 LVD Shuttle
Avid MediaDock iS73/320 LVD Shuttle
Avid MediaDock Dual
Avid MediaDock Dual+
SCSI-128 Kit (ATTO Express PCI-UL3D)
SCSI-64 Kit (ATTO Express PCI-DC)
Optionional Video Software
DV Toolkit
DigiTranslator
Third-Party Video Capture Cards
Playback within Pro Tools is only supported via the computer monitor. Hardware Codecs are not supported. Use a third party application and card to capture video and import the video into Pro Tools. For the best performance use Avid CODEC DV files created by Avid Express DV.
Supported CPU Models & Speeds
Highly Recommended:
Intel Pentium 4 or Xeon - Processors with 1.3 GHz or higher speeds supported
Intel Pentium III - Processors with 500 MHz speeds or higher supported
AMD Athlon XP - Processors of all speeds supported
AMD Athlon Thunderbird - Processors of all speeds supported
Additional Computer Requirements
System Software: Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (Pro Tools LE 6.1 can NOT be installed on systems running Windows 98, Me, 2000, NT, 95, or 3.1)
Windows XP Service Pack 1
Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not qualified with Pro Tools LE 6.1.1
Windows XP Settings & Requirements
Total System RAM: 384 MB minimum, 512 MB (or higher) highly recommended
Additional RAM may be required for simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers
Additional RAM is recommended for better video playback performance
Intel chipset (with Intel Processors, use with Pentium 4 models requires Intel 845, Intel 850 or Intel 860 chipsets)
Pentium 4 systems with HyperThreading technology must have "Intel HyperThreading" in the system BIOS disabled.
VIA chipset (with Athlon)
ATX motherboard
CD-ROM drive for software install
Monitor, color required, minimum resolution of 1024 x 768
One available PCI Slot
4GB hard drive space dedicated for audio (minimum)
For maximum performance a separate Digidesign Qualified ATA/IDE, SCSI or Firewire Drive dedicated for audio is required
Apple QuickTime 6.0.2 or Higher Recommended
Required only on systems using video
AGP graphics card with 16 MB or more video RAM required for movie playback
Available at
www.apple.com/quicktime
Dual Monitor Systems
Pro Tools does not fully support true Windows "Separate Resolution" video modes for Windows systems with more than one VGA output. On systems with a dual port VGA card, the QuickTime Movie window displays an empty white box instead of the QuickTime Movie. However, Pro Tools fully supports dual monitor modes where Display Settings are routed to multiple monitors by the Windows operating system to create a single desktop. Consult your video card driver’s documentation on how to use dual monitor VGA cards without using "Separate Resolution" modes.
Audiomedia III & Pro Tools LE 6.4
Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP Q & A
Q: Can I use Pro Tools LE 6.4 LE software with an Audiomedia III card?
A: No. The Pro Tools LE 6.4 release and beyond will not work with Audiomedia III and ToolBox systems, which have been discontinued for some time. The previously released Pro Tools LE Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 for Windows XP was the last version that worked with Audiomedia III cards. Audiomedia III owners wishing to use newer versions of Pro Tools software can take advantage of Digidesign's Hardware Exchange Program to Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, or Pro Tools|HD systems.
Maximum Performance Guidelines
To provide full 32-track, 24-bit performance on Pro Tools LE with high edit densities and the maximum number of Plug-Ins follow these guidelines:
Intel Pentium 4 or Xeon with Intel 845, Intel 850 or Intel 860 chipset
AMD Athlon XP or Thunderbird with pure VIA chipset
Performance and the number of Plug-Ins will vary from PC to PC; however, faster processor speeds produce better results.
Total System RAM: 384 MB minimum, 512 MB (or higher) highly recommended
File System (all drives): FAT32 or NTFS
Also note that we have seen better performance on computers that have less components attached and non-custom versions of the BIOS or Windows XP.
Known Incompatibilities Caution - ToolBox/Audiomedia III based systems are NOT supported on the following systems or systems with the following components:
Computers with motherboards containing SiS (Silicon Integrated Systems) chipsets
There have been reported compatibility problems with Pro Tools and the new 925 and 925p chipsets. Please check to make sure that the computer you are considering purchasing does not contain these chipsets, or any other chipsets which have not been officially qualified by Digidesign.
Hewlett Packard Pavillion line of computers
AMD K6, K6-2 or K6-III, K7 processor based computers (however newer AMD Athlon processors are supported - see Supported CPU Models & Speeds)
Pentium I or Pentium II processor based computers
Computers with motherboards containing mixed chipsets from AMD plus VIA combined
"ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive" Sound, video and game controller. This device can be disabled from the "Device Manager" in the "System" Control Panel.
SampleCell II PCI cards and SampleCell Editor are not compatible with Windows XP
Asante Network cards are not compatible with Control 24 on Windows XP
The Digidesign WaveDriver does not support Avid Xpress DV or certain other DirectSound applications that require advanced DirectSound capabilities
Some HP Pavilion models do not meet the minimum requirements as listed in these compatibilitiy documents. Before purchasing these or any computer, please carefully go over these documents and the exact specifications of the computer to make certain that all of the compatibility guidelines have been met.
How can I tell if my PC is compatible?
Find out how much RAM and which processor, chipset, and Windows XP Service Pack you have:
Is My PC Compatible With Pro Tools?
Download Updates
Pro Tools LE 6.1.1 Update from version 6.1
Digidesign ASIO Driver 6.1.1
Digidesign WaveDrive 6.1.1
Audiomedia III + Pro Tools LE = ToolBox
Owners of Audiomedia III cards that do not own Pro Tools software can purchase the upgrade to Pro Tools LE 6.1 for ToolBox/Audiomedia III systems from the DigiStore or your local Digidesign Dealer
Product Information
ToolBox & Audiomedia III Specifications
Previous Pro Tools LE Compatibility
Audiomedia III & ToolBox with Pro Tools LE Version 5.3.1 for Windows XP
Audiomedia III & ToolBox with Pro Tools LE Version 5.1.1 for Windows 98 SE & Windows Me
Additional Information
Session Interchange — Pro Tools 6 & Earlier Versions
Pro Tools 6 Compatibility — What's Changed from Pro Tools 5
Pro Tools 6.1 Q & A
For more information, see the Pro Tools 6 documents in the Support > Tech Support > Technical Document Library section. Also included with new systems and Pro Tools 6 upgrade CDs.
Need Advice on a Computer Purchase?
Be sure to check out the Pro Tools LE Windows section of the Digidesign User Conference for computer recommendations from other Pro Tools LE users.
Disclaimer: Digidesign can not verify that the information in this forum will provide full functionality or performance. Please refer to these Compatibility Documents for Digidesign's official system requirements.
Supported CPU Models, Speeds & Requirements
Power Macintosh G4 (AGP graphics)
PCI vs. AGP Graphics Support
Pro Tools 6 systems for OS X are not supported with the older Blue & White G3s or the PCI Graphics G4s, only the AGP graphics models.
Dual Processor Support
Pro Tools 6 is fully compatible with Apple dual-processor G4 models running Mac OS X. There is no need to install any additional software. Dual-processor users will experience increased performance over the single-processor CPUs.
Power Mac G5 Compatibility
Audiomedia III cards will not be compatible with G5 models
G5 & Digidesign PCI Card Information
System Software
Mac OS 10.2.6 or 10.2.8 "Jaguar" Required for Pro Tools LE 6.1.2
See System Software: Mac OS X Requirements
ToolBox/Audiomedia III systems are not officially qualified on Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther"
Power Mac G5 & Panther Qualification
Pro Tools LE 6.2.3 Download & Information
Pro Tools 6.2.3 Q & A
Total System RAM
384 MB minimum, 512 or higher recommended
More RAM increases overall system and Pro Tools performance
512 MB RAM or higher suggested for sessions with high edit density, extensive use of plug-ins, or simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers
DigiTranslator 2.0 will also require additional RAM
OS X does not require minimum or preferred RAM settings for Pro Tools as RAM is dynamically allocated
Note: In Pro Tools 6.0.x, the maximum allowable RAM was 1.5 GB. MDD G4 models with 2.0 GB would cause a "NeoAccess Error" and Pro Tools would not boot unless some RAM was removed. This issue is solved in Pro Tools 6.1 and higher. Answerbase Details
Additional Requirements
Color monitor required with a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768
Apple QuickTime v6.0.2 or higher required
Storage: Hard Drive Minimum Requirements
Mac OS X Requirements, Installation, Updating & Authorizing Plug-ins
PCI Slot Required
Note: The Audiomedia III card requires a PCI slot. Apple computers that do not contain PCI slots, such as the G4 Cube and iMac, are not supported with the Audiomedia III.
Additional Information
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 Compatibility — What's Changed from Pro Tools 5.x for OS 9
Mac OS X Patch Names & MIDI Device Definitions
Pro Tools 6.1 Q & A
Pro Tools 6.2.3 Q & A
Pro Tools 6.4 Q & A
Download Updates
Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 Update from version 6.1
Pro Tools LE 6.1 Update from version 6.0
Digidesign CoreAudio Driver for OS X
Pro Tools LE 32 track version for Mac OS 9
Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 for Mac OS 9 sidegrade from Windows PT LE 5.1 or 5.3.1