Hi there,
If you've already tried 2 different softwares and the same result came out then it could mean that there is a problem with the hardware. Have you tried using the mbox on another computer with the same software?
You can try doing that for test purposes and if it still doesn't work you would want to consider:
1. Opening the Mbox check if the ports inside are soldered properly and if no loose connections are present
2. Get a replacement mbox.
Hope this helps!
Hello,
It is a widely known fact that the mbox 1 has problems on MAC. Some people have had success following these instructions:
1) Close iTunes, pro tools or anything that could be trying to use the audio device.
2) Open the Digi CoreAudio Manager. (This app should be running if you're not using Pro Tools, but want to use the mbox as for other computer audio like iTunes)
3) Set the Buffer Size in CoreAudio Manager to 256 (this is the main thing for resolving the issue)
4) Go to System Preferences > Sound and set the output to Digidesign HW
5) Open iTunes, pro tools, audio should work through the mbox
Note: If these steps don't work, try them again after restarting with the mbox connected
Hope this helps anyone looking to fix this issue!
And, if after all that, you're still having problems, try this:
Quit out of all open applications.
Trash the following preference files:
1. Mac HD > Users > (Your User Name) > Library > Preferences > com.apple.systempreferences.plist (delete this file)
2. Mac HD > Users > (Your User Name) > Library > Preferences > com.apple.audio.AudioMIDISetup.plist (delete this file)
3. Mac HD > Users > (Your User Name) > Library > Preferences > com.digidesign.CoreAudioManager.plist (delete this file)
4. Mac HD > Users > (Your User Name) > Library > Preferences > ByHost > com.apple.systempreferences.xxxxxxxxxxxx.plist (delete this file)
Empty the trash, restart and let me know if it's working or not.
They stress (have the audio device plugged in and turned on before you turn your MAC power on. The device does not support the mac sleep function so if the MAC goes to sleep, you will need to reboot.
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With my system, 512 is the lowest buffer size option in Core Audio.
When I attach the Mbox 1 into pro tools 7.3, the only time I get an audio reading from either source input is when I switch to Line or Inst, and there is a quick sound peak reading, and then nothing again.
I trashed all the preference files you suggested.
Still not working properly.
I'm running mac OSX 10.4.11 and Pro Tools 7.3 with an Orignal Mbox. That setup used to work, with other programs like Ableton Live as well. Now, the Mbox seems to 'power up' and is recognized in the I/O settings on Pro Tools, but I can't get it to read any audio on any enabled tracks. All peripheral cables etc. work. I have tried to change my Core Audio setting to 256, as per recommended, however, 512 is the lowest option available. I've thrown out the recommended preference files - I could find 3 out of 4 suggested. I've restarted, with no other devices connected to no avail.
At this point, I'm wondering if its a hardware problem with the Mbox?
Any further advice is welcome, thanks!
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