I have a 2408 I use in stand alone mode for digital transfers. I want to utilize Motu's software for some other things I want to do with regards to routing/monitoring.
Does anyone know if the later versions of software for the Intel Macs work with the 2408Mkii?
I had it running on a G4 Mac which died and I can't recall what software I was using with that DAW setup.
Intel and 2408 Mk2
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HCMarkus
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Re: Intel and 2408 Mk2
You wil probably need a new MOTU PCIe card to support the device, but the mkII should work fine.
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mikehalloran
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Re: Intel and 2408 Mk2
Change that to definitely. No G4s have PCIe slots. You will need the PCIe-424 aka 424e card to use your 2408 (any version) in a Mac Pro, the only Intel Mac with PCIe slots. Afaik, no Intel Mac has PCI or PCIx slots.HCMarkus wrote:You wil probably need a new MOTU PCIe card to support the device, but the mkII should work fine.
If your 2408 is registered with MOTU, they'll sell you the 424e card for $295 plus shipping. Some resellers may have it, too.
https://www.motu.com/store_products/hardware/pcie-424
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Re: Intel and 2408 Mk2
mikehalloran wrote:Change that to definitely. No G4s have PCIe slots. You will need the PCIe-424 aka 424e card to use your 2408 (any version) in a Mac Pro, the only Intel Mac with PCIe slots. Afaik, no Intel Mac has PCI or PCIx slots.HCMarkus wrote:You wil probably need a new MOTU PCIe card to support the device, but the mkII should work fine.
If your 2408 is registered with MOTU, they'll sell you the 424e card for $295 plus shipping. Some resellers may have it, too.
https://www.motu.com/store_products/hardware/pcie-424
Versions 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1 of the Mac Pro are compatible with the latest Mac OS.
Well I got the G4 running. Are there any issues running on Mac OS X 10.5 (using the G4 which I still have the PCI card in), or should I look at doing the intel route?HCMarkus wrote:You wil probably need a new MOTU PCIe card to support the device, but the mkII should work fine.
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Re: Intel and 2408 Mk2
gG4 v Intel Mac is a huge jump in horsepower, but if you are only using the 2408 for audio routing, and not as the front end for a DAW running on the G4, it shouldn't matter.