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Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number Of Processors: 1 Total Number Of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 4 MB Memory: 4 GB Bus Speed: 800 MHz Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03 Mac OS X Ver. 10.6.8 Hello, I just bought an Mbox pro (3rd gen) I'm running Protools 8.0.4 with all the Mbox pro (3rd gen) drivers installed, after a good 2 hours of troubleshooting...my mac, PT8 or Mbox DSP/mixer don't seem to recognized the hardware "unable to locate digidesign hardware". I was previously running a 003r set up with no issues and a friend was kind enough to lend me his mbox (usb) and it worked like a charm. I uninstalled and re-installed PT 8.0.4 including drivers ( I haven't updated anything from avid yet--- need support first ) and I don't know what else I can do, my mac should be compatible according to avid. I did buy this Firewire cable today http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...able_6_Pin.htm ----- could the cable be a problem?? I would appreciate if someone could help. Thanks, Gus. |
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
I forgot to mention, I noticed when I turn on the unit it takes maybe 8-10 seconds for the LED light to come on... Is this normal??
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
The mbox 3 pro should come with an included FW cable. Why not use that?
The delayed startup is normal sent from my Galaxy Nexus Last edited by persuader; 05-07-2013 at 04:00 AM. |
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
This is a used unit and didn't come with a cable. I do see a signal going through the LED lights when I connect my outboard preamp + mic on inputs 1-4... but no signal on computer yet.
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
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The FireWire cable should not break functionality of the mbox, I use a 14FT Belkin cable for mine. Be sure to uninstall other un-needed device drivers. Be sure that in your apple preferences that your mbox is selected. Does it work with other apps Like iTunes, etc..?
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
i just tried pt 8.0.5 with no luck, also the pt 8 DVD installs all drivers for all the avid/digidesign interfaces without the option of choosing. i haven't tried itunes yet.
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Re: Mbox Pro (3rd gen) "unable to locate digidesign hardware"
update !!
Just got the Mbox working, it was the firewire cable i was using, I replace this with a 400/800 cable... works good. I hope this helps others, I'll post my impressions coming a previous owner of a 002r and 003r. Thanks guys. |
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