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Old 11-17-2014, 09:09 PM
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Default Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Hi all,

I've got an Mbox 2 Mini that I used to use a little bit, and then I packed it away for a few years and recently got it out to use again.

Unfortunately i've found that it doesn't work at all any more. The light doesn't come on when it's plugged in. My macbook pro doesn't recognise that it is there. Etc.

I have tried plugging it into a different computer and got the same outcome. I also tried it with a different cable - same outcome.

I'm wondering if there are any suggestions as to what I can do? I'm a bit lost.

Thanks!
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Old 11-23-2014, 01:29 AM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Anyone?
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Old 11-23-2014, 07:57 AM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Hi, I have the same problem is your Mac running Yosemite?

According to this page it would appear the latest driver update does not support Yosemite.
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/d...2-Mini-Drivers
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Old 11-23-2014, 04:54 PM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Hi - yes i'm running Yosemite. Seems strange that it wouldn't even light up.

Do we think there is any likelihood that a Yosemite driver will be released?
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Old 11-24-2014, 02:18 AM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

According to the page below, the Mbox 2 Mini should be supported until Sept 2015. So one would hope a Yosemite certified driver is imminent.

http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...end+of+support

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Old 11-25-2014, 12:01 AM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Thanks all. I wound up following instructions on another post to delete the drivers and reinstall 10.3.3 drivers - NOT the latest release drivers. And now it lights up, but doesn't get any audio through it. So I think I will just wait for Yosemite drivers to come out.

Thanks again for the help.
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:44 PM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Any updates on MBox2 Mini compatibility with Yosemite?

I have 25 MBox2 Minis that I need to get working with Yosemite.

Any official word on if an update is being worked on?
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Old 06-24-2015, 11:37 PM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

Well my friend just got a new macbook pro with yosemite and is unable make his mbox 2 mini work. A new drivers with yosemite support would be appreciated. Hope Avid is listening.

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Old 06-25-2015, 12:09 AM
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Default Re: Mbox 2 mini suddenly doesn't work

I doubt we will see any more MBox2 updates, so you might be stuck with what you have.

The way to get it working with Yosemite is to first manually uninstall the latest version of the MBox2 drivers (10.3.9), then install the previous version of the drivers (10.3.3).

There are instructions somewhere on the web on which files need to be deleted, I think there are about 5 files to delete, and a system preferences pane needs to be removed as well.

After they are installed, the computer will not recognise the MBox2 until you unplug the USB cable, and plug it back in, then the green USB LED should light up after about 7 seconds, and then it should work.

You have to do that unplug/re-plug everytime you power up the computer and want to use the MBox2.

It is a PITA, but at least it is a way to get it working.
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