 Imac Firewire Question |
 Sun 6 Apr 2008, 05:47
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Hi, I want to get a new computer for recording.
I am looking at getting an iMac, a power Mac would be nice, but they're a bit too expensive. I am thinking of getting Logic as recording software and a Focusrite Saffire LE Firewire audio interface. I heard that iMac has 2 firewire ports but uses only 1 bus, and that this could be a problem when using multiple firewire attachments. Does anyone know how much of a problem this is? Is using an iMac recommended for recording and production? Would anyone recommend against it? Thanks. |
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Mon 7 Apr 2008, 05:34
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You are correct, I believe......This is not a real problem in most instances. I have an external FW drive on my FW 800 input and my FW interface on my 400 input. They seem to work fine. Where the real problem lay is with certain hardware like Focusrites Liquid Mix which will not work unless it is the only hardware plugged into your hub. The workaround is using a FW adapter in your PCIMA cardbus slot which runs for like, only 20 dollars US if you find you absolutely need something like the Liquid Mix.
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Emprise Imac Firewire Question Sun 6 Apr 2008, 05:47
coco17uk Hi, I use an Imac, and although I dont do a great ... Sun 6 Apr 2008, 12:36 jimdubpram I would certainly go with the Saffire LE. Great p... Mon 7 Apr 2008, 13:02 stevejm QUOTE (Emprise @ Sun 6 Apr 2008, 14:47) ... Tue 8 Apr 2008, 10:34 Emprise Thanks for the replies all.
I don't think the... Wed 9 Apr 2008, 06:13
makaala Hi, I'm a Logic 8 user but my comment has to d... Wed 9 Apr 2008, 07:32 deaconblue I have run into the same type of issue on a MacBoo... Thu 10 Apr 2008, 15:05 |
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