Co-Install notes for Avid Media Composer 6.5.3 (or higher) and Pro Tools 11
Pro Tools 11 and higher is supported for co-installation on the same computer with Avid Media Composer 3.5.3 and higher. When you co-install Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools note the following:
- Install Pro Tools first and then Media Composer.
- You must uninstall all older versions of Media Composer or Pro Tools before installing newer versions.
- Co-install does not support both applications launched simultaneously.
- If you run into any issues, uninstall both applications and reinstall Pro Tools first, then Media Composer.
Mac Notes
Before installing Media Composer, you must launch Pro Tools 11 once to complete the install process.
Windows Notes
When uninstalling Pro Tools on an HDX or HD Native system choose to uninstall just the application, not the audio drivers.
Hyperthreading
It's recommended that you leave hyperthreading enabled unless otherwise specified by the compatibility document for a specific computer. For more information see the Pro Tools HD 11 Qualified Windows Computers compatibility page.
Supported Co-Install Software Versions
| Pro Tools Version | Media Composer Version | Comments |
| Pro Tools 11.0.2, 11.0.3 | MC 6.5.3, 7.0.0 | Pro Tools HD|Native and HDX hardware will not work properly with Media Composer on windows when using the 11.0.0 HD driver. Please make sure that you are using HD driver version 11.0.1 or higher |
Known Issues
If using 3rd party AMA plug-ins, install plug-ins that are compatible with Media Composer 7.0.0 and higher.
Third party plug-ins may not work with Pro Tools but there are no known issues.
For a list of compatible Media Composer 7 plug-ins, please visit:
AMA Plugin Compatibility for Media Composer 7.0.0
Note: If any incompatible AMA plug-ins are installed no video will output
For more info please visit the Pro Tools AMA Knowledgebase
Co-Install Configurations
The following combination of Pro Tools and Media Composer configurations have been tested. Interfaces that are not listed will not work.
| Pro Tools Interface | Media Composer | |||
| Pro Tools|HD Systems | MC Software | Nitris DX | Mojo DX | Mojo DX Thunderbolt (Mac Only) |
| Pro Tools|HDX | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Pro Tools|HD Native | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Pro Tools|HD Native Thunderbolt (Mac Only) | √ | N/A | N/A | √ |
| Pro Tools Non-HD Systems | MC Software | Nitris DX | Mojo DX | Mojo DX Thunderbolt (Mac Only) |
| FireWire Interface | ||||
| Mbox Pro (3rd gen) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 003 Family* | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 002 Family** | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Mbox 2 Pro | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| USB Interface | ||||
| Mbox (3rd gen) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Mbox Mini (3rd gen) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Fast Track Solo | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Fast Track Duo | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Mbox 2 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Mbox 2 Mini | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Mbox 2 Micro | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Eleven Rack | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
* 003 Family = 003 Console, 003 Rack, and 003 Rack+
** 002 Family = Digi 002 Console and Digi 002 Rack
Third Party Video Hardware Support
Pro Tools and Media Composer support 3rd party video with co-install. Please review the following links for details.
Pro Tools 11 Video Peripherals
Qualified Media Composer Systems and Open IO Hardware