Problem w/ Getting Power to MBox 2 from iMac

[russcrane]

I have what I believe is a pretty basic problem but cannot figure it out...any help would be appreciated.

I have the Mbox 2 LE version 6.8.1. I just got a new iMac running OS 10.4.8. I was able to successfully install the ProTools software. However, I cannot successfully hook up the Mbox to the computer. Basically, it seems like the Mbox is not getting any power--I tried connecting it to each of the 3 USB ports in the back of the iMac but the USB light on the Mbox is not coming on. When I try to launch the software, it says "Unable to Locate Digidesign Hardware." Any suggestions for what to do? Thanks so much!!!

[M.Brane]

You need a newer version of PT for your iMac. 6.8.1 is for older PPC Macs not the new Intel models.

[russcrane]

Thanks for the info...I was worried it might be something like that. Is there any way around this? That is, is there a gree download/upgrade I can get, or is there just no way that the 6.8.1 will run on an Intel iMac?

[russcrane]

Thanks for the info...I was worried it might be something like that. Is there any way around this? That is, is there a gree download/upgrade I can get, or is there just no way that the 6.8.1 will run on an Intel iMac?

[M.Brane]

Check the Support & downloads link above. I believe you can upgrade to 7.1.1, but you may have to fork over some cash depending on when you bought your rig.