Tweakberry
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MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
Hi, I did a search and didnt find an answer here, and was gonna send an email to motu tech support but it appears you have to be a registered user first Im think about buying the motu 828mk3, does any have any idea where i can find a PCI express card with a TI or Lucent chipset?, im having a hard time finding one that doesnt have poor reviews i found this, but the reviews dont look so promising i also found this, and was wondering if it would be a good choice, is PCIe really going to give me an advantage over PCI, if not ill get that one any thoughts or direction would be much appreciated, thanks 
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Re:MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
2011/05/24 14:31:01
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For audio, PCIe will give you no advantage whatsoever. Get the PCI TI chipset card.
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
2011/05/24 14:38:28
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ADS and SIIG both make good TI chipset FW controllers. Go with a TI chipset FW contoller that's known to work well. This way... there is no doubt. It'll work well... 
post edited by Jim Roseberry - 2011/05/24 14:39:44
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Re:MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
2011/05/24 15:02:12
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Some new PC's only have PCIex1 (and X16) slots and in those they must use a PCIex1 type card.
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
2011/05/24 15:16:27
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PCIex1 type card. There's nothing wrong with a good PCIe TI chipset FW controller. You can find good units in both PCI and PCIe
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Tweakberry
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Re:MOTU 828mk3 and firewire question
2011/05/24 15:43:03
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Hi, thanks for the advice my PC has 2 open PCIe x1 slots, so i went with this, so i think im good to go, thanks again :-)
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cecelius2
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9 pin to 6 pin cable needed
2011/05/24 16:47:19
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I just bought a MOTU 828 mk3 Hybrid and noticed that the MOTU firewire port is a 9 pin (1394b). I have TI chipset on my MOBO but the connectors are 6 pin and 4 pin. So, I have to purchase a 9 pin to 6 pin cable or adapter.
So, make sure you have the right firewire cable or an adapter for your firewire card.
Good luck.
C2
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Tweakberry
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Re:9 pin to 6 pin cable needed
2011/05/24 23:25:32
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the cable that comes with the MOTU has two FireWire Type B ports (9-pin to 9-pin), are the ports on the right side on this card Type B ports (9 pin)?, i want to be sure and avoid having to order an adapter later on also ive been told i should go for a Belkin or SIIG card instead if possible as they are considered to be the standards, ive heard of those names but never heard of Syba before today again thanks all
post edited by Tweakberry - 2011/05/25 00:10:41
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:9 pin to 6 pin cable needed
2011/05/25 11:29:47
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also ive been told i should go for a Belkin or SIIG card instead if possible as they are considered to be the standards, ive heard of those names but never heard of Syba before today again thanks all You can experience an issue with a particular TI chipset Firewire controller... but it's rare. I wouldn't worry about the name on the FW controller.
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cecelius2
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The ports on that card look like they will work
2011/05/25 22:26:57
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Tweakberry
the cable that comes with the MOTU has two FireWire Type B ports (9-pin to 9-pin), are the ports on the right side on this card Type B ports (9 pin)?, i want to be sure and avoid having to order an adapter later on
Hi Tweakberry: First, I am glad that Jim replied. I looked at your link to that card; two 9 pin ports and one 6 pin port. So it looks like connectivity should not be a problem. BTW, my 9pin to 6pin firewire cable shipped today, which means I do not have to use the MOTU Hybrid's USB connection (although that has been solid and RTL's are good--I hope the firewire will be even better). Please report back to us once you get the new TI card. C2
post edited by cecelius2 - 2011/05/25 22:32:33
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