Phonic Helix 18 FireWire MKI - Vista Compatibility Mode?

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:13 pm

Hello all.
I am interested in purchase one of these Phonic Helix 18 FireWire Mixers, the MKI version, not the MKII.

I believe that Windows Vista is not supported by the MKI line. But there are drivers available for download for XP.

Since I run Windows Vista, I was thinking I might be able to use the Vista Compatibility Mode tool and use the Windows XP mode.

However, I do not know if this would affect the FireWire (I apologize for my lack of knowledge of FireWire...I know about USBs but am semi-new to FireWire.) I have searched the web (Yes, including this forum.) for more information about my situation, but no luck.

The only reason why I would rather purchase the MKI version is because I found a pretty good deal on it.

Any information or suggestions would be helpful.

Andrew

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:48 am

I don't think compatibility mode will stretch as far as drivers.
Unless you are trying to run a program that accesses the MKI which runs on XP. That *might* do the trick.

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:52 am

Hmm. Thanks CodeMonkey. I'll have to do some more research - calling Phonic for example.

Any other ideas anyone?

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:10 pm

I have to agree with Codemonkey on this one. Drivers are OS specific period unless otherwise stated. I would stay away from anything that doesn't have drivers for you OS (unless of course you are willing to purchase said supported OS).

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:03 am

Thanks, it makes sense. Well looks like I'll have to invest in the MKII version if thats the AI I want.

Thanks guys.

Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:27 pm

i've used the 24 channel version on vista before, and worked first time no sweat

Joshie

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