Specifications

Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide8
System Requirements
Pro Tools|HD system hardware and supported
audio interfaces can be used with a Digidesign-
qualified Windows or Mac computer running
Pro Tools HD software.
A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools In-
staller disc.
For complete system requirements, visit the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, op-
erating systems, hard drives, and third-party de-
vices, refer to the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac. Serial
MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows sys-
tems only.
For a list of supported adapters, refer to the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Hard Drive Requirements
For optimal audio recording and playback, all
Pro Tools|HD systems require one or more
Digidesign-qualified drives.
If you are using one or more SCSI drives, refer to
Appendix A, “Connecting SCSI Drives.”
If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard
drive, initialize your drive with Windows Disk
Management (Windows) or the Disk Utility ap-
plication included with Apple System software
(Mac).
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Recording to your system drive is not recom-
mended. Recording and playback on a system
drive may result in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems on Mac OS X.
Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial
MIDI devices are not supported.
For general hard drive maintenance and
configuration information, see Appendix B,
“Hard Drive Configuration and Mainte-
nance.”
For more information, see Appendix B, “Hard
Drive Configuration and Maintenance.”
Digidesign does not recommend recording
to a system drive. Record to a system drive
only when necessary.