Firewire to PC? Will the firewire connection work with a PC?
897049
As long as your PC has a firewire port it will. Since it doesn't use bus power, the firewire port can be 6 pin or 4 pin (like some laptops have).
1114345
I am not sure, but it does have 2 firewire connections. I have one connected to my computer, and the other connected to an audio interface. It works well for that.
1197175
Sorry, but I don't think this mobo supports firewire. You might have to get some sort of converter from usb to firewire. Just search in Amazon: usb to firewire if you need it. You can go to the Gigabyte website to look at the specs: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4144#sp. I didn't see it in there. BTW, I think firewire only supports up to 800Mbps. USB 2.0 is up to 480Mbps. This mobo has USB3.0 that is 10x faster than USB2.0. I recommend buying USB products in the future so that you have more flexibility. The Lightning port (Apple's Lightning Bolt) supports 10Mbps, the new Lightning 2.0 supports 20Mbps. I don't know of many products supporting that the Lightning port so I think USB is the way to go. Otherwise, you need to buy adapters. Sorry for the late response. Goodluck
1171908
you must have a firewire port. USB ports will not work.in addition, your firewire chipset must be ti compatible.
294678
Try and use - plug into - Firewire as it is faster than USB2.USB Speed = 400 Mb/s Firewire 800 = 800Mb/s
1171906
I never tried it with a USB connection. I know there are adapters that some say convert USB to firewire but from what i've seen that doesnt work. Laptops are hard to fine with firewire these days. I bought a PC tower and installed a firewire PCI card (Texas Instrument). I dont ha ve a studio live but it works well with my Mackie 1640i firewire mixer.
1467437
I am not Mac-Oriented... I believe that you can use USB2 interface and firewire on a Mac but the disk format that Mac's use, is different from PC hard drive formats. Your External Disk might require reformatting. There is a software solution available that will permit a PC to read Mac formatted drives via USB.
1889599
Honestly it would not play nice with my firewire PC. It may have been my chip set. When I plugged in the Studio Live it connected for a bit then would never connect again. The Customer support was slow to respond so I returned it. It looks like a Christmas tree all powered up in the control room. I have talked with others that really like this mixer (and the 24 channel version). I'm glad I moved on because the setup I have now allows me to change up effects processors, gates, eq etc... But that has nothing to do with the quality of this mixer. Looks like my problem was rare. Hope this helps.
1986705
If you have no firewire port you will not be able to use this feature unless you purchase an adapter. Yes, this drive will connect to a standard USB port on your computer. The drive comes with one USB connector. The other,such as the firewire800 and 500, are sold separately.
1399360
I don't think so. But you might be able to get a different cord instead that has a multi-headed adaptor that will connect to a USB port. The best thing is to have a laptop with a Firewire port. Unfortunately, they usually don't make low-end Windows computers with a firewire port. Most affordable laptops with a firewire port are Macs. I have the same problem.
1591308
Hi Nichole - If you are wanting to use a FireWire 400 device then yes, you will need the thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, which is FireWire 800, and then this adapter to plug your FireWire 400 cable into.
565104
Yes. You'll be able to use this on the computer as well via FireWire or USB. Make sure you install the proper drivers and you are good to go
1922979
I do not purchase the power adapter and I am able to use the FireWire in capturing video to camcorder or to laptop without any issues. Hope this answers your question.
24074
No there is no firewire port on here - most computers today (past two years have removed firewire). Built in audio is excellent for a laptop - There are only 3 USB ports that's the only downside - but you can be very, very cheaply usb hub - other then that I highly recommend this laptop for the money
1138776
Yes, use the usb3 port on the drive left of the firewire portshttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822154548
1171909
Sorry. You should have gotten an X32. The Presonus only does Firewire, and their Firewire does not work with what is normally built into most PCs. That is, you have to get a Firewire card with a Texas Instrument Chipset. If you have an older laptop with a PCMIA card slot, you are in luck as you can add a Firewire card. On the other hand, if you have a desktop or tower computer, you can add a quality Firewire card for about $20 if your have any slots left. http://www.amazon.com/3-Port-Firewire-Adapter-Card/dp/B000HDKVDQ/ref=pd_cp_e_2 Hope that helps!
816837
I have used it on both Mac and PC and have daisy chained it with other drives on FireWire. It will do everything you are asking about here.