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However, if you have an audio interface like a 003 or M-Audio FastTrack for example, select that interface in Playback Engine instead.<\/p>\n<p>Taken from page 61 of the Pro Tools 9 Reference Guide:<\/p>\n<p>On Mac systems using Core Audio, you can use Pro Tools with the built-in audio inputs and outputs on your Mac by selecting any of the available built-in inputs and outputs, or by selecting<br \/>the Pro Tools Aggregate I\/O option for using a combination of built-in inputs and outputs simultaneously (for recording and<br \/>monitoring).  You can configure the Input and Output options<br \/>for Pro Tools Aggregate I\/O in the Mac Audio Setup, which can be accessed from the Pro Tools Hardware Setup.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE &#8211; If you need simultaneous input (recording) and output (playback and monitoring) with Pro Tools using the built-in audio options on Mac, use the Pro Tools Aggregate I\/O option. 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