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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.

digital multi-track or firewire base laptop recording?

after much consideration on my previous topic. i have considered to buy a digital multi-track recorder. but what is your opinion on it? would a firewire system be a better choice?

right now i am looking at the Fostex MR8HD Digital Multi-track Recorder & the Alesis MulitMix 8 FireWire 8 channel mixer/interface

my price range is now up to $450 USD.