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Pro Tools HD 11 Qualified Apple Computers

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The following Apple computers are approved by Avid for use with Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools|HD Native systems with Pro Tools HD 11:
 

Desktops

  • Supported
    • Mac Pro mid-2012, 2010 & 2009 5,1
    • Mac Pro early 2009 4,1
  • Not Supported
    • Mac Pro 3,1 "Harpertown" models and lower

Optional: Magma Express Box 7 (EB7) PCIe Host-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis


Laptops
MacBook Pro & Air with Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis

  • Supported
    • MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2012: 10,1)
    • MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2012: 10,2)*
    • MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012: 9,1)
    • MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012: 9,2)
    • MacBook Air 2012 5,2 i7 (i5 models not supported)
                      * Note: The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro may have performance problems and is not recommended for Pro Tools HD or FireWire interfaces

Mac Mini
Mac Mini with Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) for HDX support and/or HD Native Thunderbolt

  • Supported
    • Mac Mini 2012 i7 (8GB of Ram required)

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