DigiDesign Mbox User Manual

Appendix C: Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only) 63
appendix c
Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only)
Introduction
The Digidesign WaveDriver is a multichannel,
multimedia sound driver that allows third-party
audio programs that support the WaveDriver
standard to play back through Digidesign hard-
ware.
Playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are supported
at sample rates supported by the hardware and
WaveDriver program used.
The Digidesign WaveDriver will provide up to
18 channels of output, depending on your
Pro Tools hardware:
• Up to 8 channels of output with
Pro Tools|HD systems
• Up to 18 channels of output with Digi 002
and Digi 002 Rack
•Up to 2 channels of output with Mbox
Compatible Software
For a list of WaveDriver-compatible software,
see the compatibility documents available on
the Digidesign Web site (www.digide-
sign.com/compato).
Check the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com) for the latest third-
party drivers for Pro Tools hardware, as
well as current known issues.
The WaveDriver is not multi-client. Only
one application at a time can use the
WaveDriver. Be sure to disable the Win-
dows system sounds. It is also recom-
mended that you use a separate sound card
for games or other general work. For third-
party soft-synthesizer and samplers, use the
Digidesign ASIO Driver (refer to the ASIO
Driver Usage Guide).

DigiDesign Mbox Specifications

General

Type	Audio Interface
Mic Preamps	2
Phantom Power	Yes
Bit Depth	24-bit
Software Included	Pro Tools LE
Connectivity	USB
Simultaneous I/O	2 x 2
Analog Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Analog Outputs	2 (1/4" TRS)
Headphone Output	1 x 1/4" TRS
Sample Rate	48 kHz