 Motu 828 & Firewire, My powerbook doesn't recognize the unit! |
  Tue 3 May 2005, 02:06
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Hello all,
I wish my first post to the forum wasn't a cry for help, but unfortunately that is the way it seems to be. I just purchased a used 828(mk1). The unit appears to be in good condition cosmetically, FWIW. I have since downloaded the latest driver 1.2.5 from MOTU and installed it without incident on my powerbook (running Jaguar) I have bought a new FW cable as well. All connections seem to be good. I just can't seem to get the computer to recognize the MOTU device through the firewire. Someone...please....help...me! I have also installed the driver on my wife's powerbook (running Panther) with the same result. No MOTU. MOTU support lines are busy and I haven't been able to get through. Nor have I rec'd a response to my email inquiries. Anyone? Thoughts please? 
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Mon 9 May 2005, 16:29
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QUOTE (cornutt @ May 6 2005, 20:38) Lenny, while you're waiting, a few things: 1. When you turned the unit on, did it do the "LED dance"? (The input and output level LEDs flash in an alternating pattern for a few seconds. The two clock rate LEDs continue to blink alternately for about 10 seconds.) 2. You said you downloaded version 1.2.5 from MOTU. I checked and sure enough, that's what's on the Web site. It's strange, though, because I downloaded a driver update last winter (right before Christmas) and I was pretty sure I was up to date until I saw this post. And the version I have is 1.0.9. I wonder why the number skip? I'm beginning to think that 1.2.5 is intended for Tiger and doesn't work with older versions. I wish you still had your unit. I think I can find the 1.0.9 install package. If you had access to another 828 to borrow, I could email it to you. I've had an 828 for about two years and it has worked flawlessly since day one. Hi Dave, Thanks for the reply and the offer of the driver. To answer your questions: Yep, the lights did the dance, although the clock lights only dance for 1-2 seconds, if that long. During my talks with MOTU support, we ended up uninstalling the 1.2.5 driver and installing the 1.0.9 driver. No luck there either, I'm afraid. I haven't yet sent the unit back, but I'd like to by tomorrow. MOTU has given me an RA number and the box is ready. I am basically waiting to see if the guy who sold it to me will give me a refund. I am not holding my breath though. Did I say "ugh" already? Lenny |
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Here it is: THE FOLLOWUP.
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