lewismta
Joined: 26/11/11
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Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
#969359 - 09/02/12 08:52 PM
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Hello, The cable i received with my focusrite saffire pro 40 interface, doesn't
have the correct end one side for the newer mac book pros, a friend told me i need to
purchase a different kind of lead, Is this the correct one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIREWIRE-800-400-IEEE1394B-9-PIN-6-PIN-CABLE-LEA
D-/120857581948?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item1c23ac597c#ht_2868wt_1128
Thanks
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Scope
Joined: 03/07/06
Posts: 2152
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: lewismta]
#969367 - 09/02/12 11:59 PM
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Yes.
I use one for a digi002 FW400 interface, on my MacBook Pro, via the FW800
port.
No probs.
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Phil Aitman
Joined: 25/05/08
Posts: 143
Loc: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: lewismta]
#969403 - 10/02/12 09:37 AM
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No (Well not a definate no but advice!). Focusrite Recommend an adaptor over a Cable
as they've had issues with some 400-800 Cables. This is the one they suggest on their
support site, I've been using one for 6 months with no issues. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sonnet-Technology-FireWire-Connector-Adapter/dp/B0
000CDJPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328866516&sr=8-2
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Scope
Joined: 03/07/06
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: Phil Aitman]
#969452 - 10/02/12 11:58 AM
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I can't see the difference between a cable and this adapter- other than the price.
The conversion is a simple wiring exercise, with no circuitry involved.
That
said, if something is proved to work, it pays not to ignore.
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Dave B
Joined: 03/04/03
Posts: 5367
Loc: Maidenhead
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: lewismta]
#969468 - 10/02/12 12:51 PM
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I'm sure I've used 400-800 cables in the past before and it's all gone fine.
TBH, for the price of the cable it's worth getting one and seeing - you'd really only be
losing time rather than money...
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Veni, Vidi, Aesculi
(I came, I saw, I conkered)
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Phil Aitman
Joined: 25/05/08
Posts: 143
Loc: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: lewismta]
#969470 - 10/02/12 12:53 PM
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I'm only going from what their support Doc says and I've had zero issues with the Adaptor
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chris...
active member
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Loc: Glasgow
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Re: Saffire Pro 40 to New Mac - Firewire Problem
[Re: lewismta]
#969492 - 10/02/12 02:20 PM
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I have the Apple adaptor (using with an m-audio lightbridge interface). It works fine. But
unfortunately falls out rather easily...
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