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2015/03/14 00:14:25 (permalink)

USB to Firewire adapter?

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I have a MOTU Ultralite (original model) firewire-only audio interface and a laptop with no firewire ports and no card slots (no, I didn't buy it ;)!)
 
I've been using a Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 and it's okay, but I miss the additional inputs on the MOTU. I've done a little Googling, but thought I'd ask here if anyone knows if it's possible to use a USB to Firewire adapter in this scenario.
 
TIA-
 
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    rumleymusic
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/14 01:43:44 (permalink)
    Nope.  Audio drivers are specific to a firewire or USB function.  The formats are not compatible.  

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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/14 11:28:32 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby mettelus 2015/03/15 19:05:58
    If you have a PCMCIA opening in the laptop ,you can buy a PCMCIA firewire port for +/- $25.00.
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/14 13:32:15 (permalink)
    Okay, thanks
    rumleymusic
    Nope.  Audio drivers are specific to a firewire or USB function.  The formats are not compatible.  


    I see, thanks.
     
    @Danny- No PCMCIA opening :(.
     
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/14 13:34:13 (permalink)
    There are thunderbolt to firewire cables.

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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/15 18:17:17 (permalink)
    Muziekschuur at home
    There are thunderbolt to firewire cables.


    Can't do that, either, but thanks.
     
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/15 19:03:33 (permalink)
    What is the model of laptop you are using? Does that have a PCMCIA slot in it?

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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/15 19:18:07 (permalink)
    mettelus
    What is the model of laptop you are using? Does that have a PCMCIA slot in it?


    Hi, Michael-


    It's a Samsung Series 7 Gamer NP700G7C-S01US 17.3-Inch Laptop that I inherited from my dad and no, it doesn't have any expansion slots. 
     
    Here's the listing on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sam...h-Laptop/dp/B006MX0WHU
     
    Thanks-
     
    -Susan
    post edited by Susan G - 2015/03/16 12:57:42

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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/15 22:56:32 (permalink)
    Hi Susan, the Amazon site has a better description than Samsung's site does (rather scary).
     
    You may want to shoot Jim Roseberry a PM to see what options are available. No PCMCIA slots, but I have heard of folks removing the DVD drive to add a second hard drive. I have never torn a laptop apart, so not sure if this is even an option (or if you would even want it).
     
    A USB interface that fits the bill for you may be the most painless option.  
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/16 12:58:57 (permalink)
    mettelus
    Hi Susan, the Amazon site has a better description than Samsung's site does (rather scary).
     
    You may want to shoot Jim Roseberry a PM to see what options are available. No PCMCIS slots, but I have heard of folks removing the DVD drive to add a second hard drive. I have never torn a laptop apart, so not sure if this is even an option (or if you would even want it).
     
    A USB interface that fits the bill for you may be the most painless option.  




    Hi Michael-
     
    No, I don't want to mess too much with the laptop. I've been using the NI Komplete Audio 6 (USB) which has been fine, just doesn't have as many ins/outs.  
     
    Thanks-
     
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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/16 13:04:13 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby mettelus 2015/03/16 16:31:01
    In this scenario, there really isn't a means of adding Firewire.
    A quality USB2 audio interface (with the desired I/O) is the only solution.

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    Re: USB to Firewire adapter? 2015/03/16 22:39:11 (permalink)
    Jim Roseberry
    In this scenario, there really isn't a means of adding Firewire.
    A quality USB2 audio interface (with the desired I/O) is the only solution.


    Hi Jim-
     
    Understood. I'm fine with the NI Komplete Audio 6 for now.
     
    Thanks-
     
    -Susan

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