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FireWire is a method of transferring information between digital devices, especially audio and video equipment. Also known as IEEE 1394, FireWire is fast -- the latest version achieves speeds up to 800 Mbps. ... You can connect up to 63 devices to a FireWire bus. IEEE 1394 is an interface standard for a serial bus for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer. It was developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s by Apple in cooperation with a number of companies, primarily Sony and Panasonic. Apple called the interface FireWire.

Phonic Helix 18 FireWire MKI - Vista Compatibility Mode?

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.

M-Audio Firewire 410 drivers... not supported

I hate to be so lame with such a low post count, but... I have an M-Audio Firewire 410. I also have Vista x64. I know, I know, who wants to use Vista for recording. Well the answer is that I do. I really find it weak that an OS that has been out for so long is not supported. I'm not talking about Vista. They don't even have XP x64 drivers. What gives?