Prime Mover wrote:Bizarre, I read recently that TB includes the FW800 protocol natively (just as it does display port and a few other protocols), so why would it act any differently?
NFI unfortunately… Just wish it WOULD
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Prime Mover wrote:Bizarre, I read recently that TB includes the FW800 protocol natively (just as it does display port and a few other protocols), so why would it act any differently?
That is not correct. Some MOTU interfaces will not work with the TB-FW adapter but the 828mkII does. Intel has never supported FW. Thunderbolt passes only a portion of the FW spec. Native, it ain't.Prime Mover wrote:Bizarre, I read recently that TB includes the FW800 protocol natively (just as it does display port and a few other protocols), so why would it act any differently?
What would the point of that be?dixiechicken wrote:Since I dont plan on bying a newer Mac soon with thunderbolt connectores.
But would rather have a need for an external TB drive.
No.So does there exist a FW-800 9pin adapter --> TB
Correctfrankf wrote:I think I read a FAQ on Motu.com that suggested using a powered device with the Apple firewire/ thunderbolt adapter and not using bus power.
I have one of each and both are working great.seems stupid buying a second hand 2010/2011 iMac which will all be starting to break by now