Poor fitting USB cable, Microbook II

[nick danger]

With very minor movement, it's extremely easy to interrupt the USB connection from my Microbook II.

Has anyone else experienced this with your unit?

[MIDI Life Crisis]

My Track 16 has a fairly loose fitting FW connector. Slight movement disrupts the connection. Since I won the unit it's silly of me to complain to MOTU but had I bought it for $600 I'd be making a lot of noise.

[jonwormwood]

My 828mk3 is like that.

I secure it with some gaff tape.

I need to buy more

[bayswater]

My 828mk3 is like that.

I secure it with some gaff tape.

I need to buy more

Get the 180' roll. Free delivery until Jan 1

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... ,110,43466

[mikehalloran]

A drop of rubber cement applied to the connection after it's plugged in works well and peals off easily when you want it to. Silicon seal works, too but takes a lot longer to set.

The thick stuff for stationery, like Elmer's, works best. Avoid the thin stuff often found in auto parts stores - that's better for patching tires.

Just use a drop on the side - like Brylcreme, "A little dab'll do ya"

[FutureLegends]

My 828mk3 FW is like that too.
Seems like MOTU needs to fix!

I was planning to use the 828mk3 for live shows (recording + backing tracks playback) but don't think I trust the unit for that...

[bayswater]

My 828mk3 FW is like that too.
Seems like MOTU needs to fix!

Maybe they did fix it. My 828-3 FW connections are as snug as any FW connection.

[FutureLegends]

Yes, maybe they did. And they use FW800 connections now also on their latest interfaces, no?

[bayswater]

Yes, maybe they did. And they use FW800 connections now also on their latest interfaces, no?

I think they do, but my 828 uses the FW 400.