Firewire, also known as IEEE 1394, is an interface standard used for connecting external devices to computers. It is similar in concept, but not in implementation, to USB. Firewire is frequently used for digital cameras and audio interfaces. Use this tag for questions that specifically deal with ...
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FireWire or USB
Which is better for audio recording? FireWire or USB audio interfaces?
I've used USB quite a bit and struggled with a few latency issues (which have since been resolved) but the speeds of FireWire ...
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Would a Thunderbolt audio interface decrease latency (in theory)?
I've always been curious as to the latency limits of USB 2.0/3.0, Firewire 400/800, and now thunderbolt on audio interfaces. I'm really excited to see a thunderbolt audio interface on the market, but ...
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Equipment: new interface necessary or not? (Using Mackie 402-VLZ3 with 2010 iMac)
Okay, so I'm looking for advice on what's the most appropriate equipment decision for my situation.
I started with a 2007 MacBook Pro, and I eventually realized that the integrated Intel sound card ...
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No sound from Liquid Saffire 56 on OS X
I thought I'd share this here as I didn't find any other sources yet. Maybe you guys have some troubleshooting tips.
I am using a Liquid Saffire 56 on a Macbook Pro, running OS X 10.6. I use both ...
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Firepod recording on a laptop that doesn't have a firewire port?
I bought a laptop around a year ago and unfortunately, it doesn't have a Firewire port. I'd like to use my Firepod with it, but I can't since I'm lacking the port. Is there some sort of converter I ...
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M-Audio Ozonic and Windows 7 Laptop (64bit) FireWire Woes
Has anyone had any luck getting the M-Audio Ozonic to work properly with Windows 7?
I have a new Sony Vaio F Series : i7 Core, 6gb RAM, FireWire S400 : Ricoh Interface (using the legacy drivers)
I ...
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Camcorder for use as a webcam
I've been looking into a camcorder for use as a webcam, since all the webcams I have found don't seem to be up to the task I have in mind.
My biggest issue is finding camcorders can can even be used ...
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Is firewire better than USB for live webcasting - Video
I am building a 2 camera, 4 mic webcasting setup.
Using firewire to connect the 2 cameras to a laptop is more involved as it requires 2 analog to digital converts and 2 firewire ports, whereas most ...
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Thunderbolt-Firewire adapter: latency
I'm interested in using an old Firewire multichannel audio interface with a very recent Macbook that does not have Firewire but does have Thunderbolt.
Apple sells a $30 Firewire-Thunderbolt adapter. ...
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FireWire on MacBook Air - Help!
I've got an M-Audio FireWire Solo and just bought a new Macbook Air so I could run Pro Tools. Didn't think to notice whether the Air would have a Firewire port (it does not). So now I've got a brand ...
