jerrypettit
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 12:23:22
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A month later, 2-3 hours of tech support and 2 Focusrite Scarlett 8i6's tried. Neither worked. Sending back to Sweetwater.
Still looking for something that works.
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 13:13:00
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A month later, 2-3 hours of tech support and 2 Focusrite Scarlett 8i6's tried. Neither worked. Sending back to Sweetwater. Still looking for something that works. Hey Jerry, Is the computer using a Z77 or Z75 chipset motherboard? If not, then the USB3 ports are 3rd-party add-on controllers. These are problematic with *many* USB2 audio interfaces. The RME units typically work... but achieve better performance using a USB2 controller (integrated into the motherboard).
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robert_e_bone
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 13:17:35
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Paul P
I'm having trouble believing that some usb2 devices don't work properly in a usb3 port.
Someone's not doing their homework, again.
I thought standards existed for a reason, like to not have compatibility issues. This is depressing :-(
Paul - I have had issues myself with using a USB 2 interface with a USB 3 port, and many others have said the same thing. Presonus technical support advised me to switch to a USB 2.0 port, and it has worked fine ever since. Bob Bone
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robert_e_bone
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 13:18:51
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I DO believe some driver updates have corrected SOME issues with USB 2 interfaces and USB 3 ports, but certainly the issues are still out there for some percentage of devices.
Bob Bone
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TraceyStudios
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 14:28:48
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when I purchased my new computer it did not have a firewire card. I wanted to continue using my TASCAM FW1884. I purchased a firewire card from amazon.com and it works great! took a few minutes to install and cast about $30. If you have an available slot in your computer, you might go that route. If you do, make sure you get the Texas Instrument chipset! Good luck!
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robert_e_bone
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 14:49:40
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TraceyStudios
when I purchased my new computer it did not have a firewire card. I wanted to continue using my TASCAM FW1884. I purchased a firewire card from amazon.com and it works great! took a few minutes to install and cast about $30. If you have an available slot in your computer, you might go that route. If you do, make sure you get the Texas Instrument chipset! Good luck!
+1 There have been countless posts indicating the TI chip sets are the most trouble free for Fire Wire cards. Bob Bone
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Benny Bear
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/09 17:57:25
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Focusrite 18i6, Windows 8 x64, USB3 user here - works perfectly well.
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/10 03:34:14
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jerrypettit
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Re:Need a USB3 interface
2013/04/10 13:28:59
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@JimRoseberry: I've always had you build my computers in the past, but my son wanted to put this one together for me. I've learned something from that! ;-)
This computer does have USB 2 ports, but they weren't working with the Focusrite either. I've sent them back and going to try a Roland Quad Capture.
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