Motu Core 24 i/o with Mac Mini 2012

[joni_be_good]

Hello
I work in a recording studio where we use the Motu Core 24 i/o
https://www.backline.it/sites/all/theme ... CO24IP.jpg

We've been wanting to upgrade our studio computer from a Windows based PC to a 2012 Mac Mini, but we've been having difficulty figuring out how to connect the Motu to the Mac Mini, since the Motu connects through a PCI 424, but the Mac Mini does not have a PCI slot.

The Mac Mini does have a FireWire 800 port as well as a Thunderbolt and 4 USB 3 ports. (Attaching an image of the Mac Mini 2012 ports)
https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE ... ctions.jpg

I've been very frustrated with this issue and I would greatly appreciate someone could help me find a solution.

[mikehalloran]

It can't be done. Too many threads going back to 2013 if you want to read all about it. At least one goes back to last week.

You can pick up a used Mac Pro 5.1. Plenty of threads about how to hot-rod one of those.

Otherwise, the MOTU 324/424 is ancient history.

[mothra]

It can't be done. Too many threads going back to 2013 if you want to read all about it. At least one goes back to last week.

Somebody posted the big blurb about Audiowire to him over at Gearslutz earlier.

[mikehalloran]

It can't be done. Too many threads going back to 2013 if you want to read all about it. At least one goes back to last week.

Somebody posted the big blurb about Audiowire to him over at Gearslutz earlier.

Ha! I'm rarely there but apparently, I get quoted a lot.

https://youtu.be/4XTkt5riFqs

[monkey man]

Worth pointing out to the OP that if he / she were to get a 5.1 tower, the PCI system won't work beyond Mojave.