Mac Mini and Ultralite Power

[pat17]

Hi there

I just received the new Mac Mini 2012 yesterday. All installation went fine, though I didn't have time to test the setup before I had to go to work. Let's see this point tonight...

The Motu UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid and Micro Lite were recognized and installed without any hassle.

The only point concerns the Ultralite power. With my previous Late 2009 Mini, I could power on and off the Ultralite although the Mini was off - connection through FireWire.

With the Mini 2012, it must be on so as to power up the Ultralite. Not a big deal as I need both working to use the Motu. Excepted that when I power off the Mini, the Ultralite is also powered off.

My only worry is how safe it is for the Ultralite to be shut down this way - power not coming from the FireWire any longer - and not by pressing the power button as I used to do before. Is it safe? Can it harm the device in the long run?

Thanks in advance for any advice / opinion.

[pat17]

No idea, anyone?

[mikehalloran]

If that information is not in the manual, your best answer is from MOTU.

[pat17]

Thanks Mike! Since the manual doesn't mention anything in that regard, I've sent an email to MOTU support.

[pat17]

For those interested by this issue, the answer from the technical support is it doesn't harm the UltraLite to have it powered off through the Mini.

[marsh12]

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