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which firewire cable for the 828mk1??

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:43 am
by captainkickass
Hey everyone -

I'm new here and I'm an old school analog guy who over the years has been making the digital transition.

I just bought a used 828mk1 for my home/project studio. It didn't come with a firewire cable. The Unit is labled simply 1394. I've been surfing the web tring to figure out which one I need. I have one that is for my Sony digital camcorder, but it is the incorrect size and shape to fit the firewire port on the 828mk1.

What Ineed to know is - what is the correct connector on the 828 mk1?

Is it a 6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a)?

Help is appreciated!

Re: which firewire cable for the 828mk1??

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:37 am
by jarok
Hi

Yes the connection between computer and MOTU 828MK1 is regular FireWire 400 6-pin to 6-pin cable.

For example:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod ... id=1022061

jarok

Re: which firewire cable for the 828mk1??

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:05 am
by tomb65
if your machine is a laptop then it will probably be the 4 pin connection then you need a 6 pin to 4 cable, if you use a card in your laptop or desktop more likely to be a 6 - 6 pin

Re: which firewire cable for the 828mk1??

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:17 am
by captainkickass
It turned out to be the 6pin to 6pin.

Fortunately, I found one at a local retailer after searching 3 stores.

Thanks for the help!

Re: which firewire cable for the 828mk1??

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:41 am
by jarok
Nice that it worked out for you. :D

jarok