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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.

FireWire

Apple computer's version of the IEEE 1394 standard, which is a high-speed data exchange protocol. FireWire provides a single plug-and-socket connection on which up to 63 devices can be hung. Additionally, the technology allows for hot-swapping devices, while data transfer allows for speeds of up to 400 Megabits per second.

Firewire 800 and USB 3.0

Okay so I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I want to know when in the heck are we going to see a refresh in interface technology that uses either Firewire 800 or USB 3.0? Both of these have much faster transfer rates than their predecessors, and most quality computers have Firewire 800 and I believe USB 3.0 is becoming more common place.

Windows 7 & Firewire interface, keep having to reset the legacy drivers. Annoying!

When I got my new DAW, I ended up finding out about the legacy driver trick to make your firewire interface work with Windows 7. However, I have to undo and then redo it every single time I reboot my computer. It sucks! Does anybody have any idea why this might be happening? If it helps, my interface is a Focusrite Saffire Pro 10IO

Thanks!

What is the difference between a firewire interface and USB?

Which one is better and why?

I am curious as to if a USB interface would be fine for what I am looking for. I just want something rock solid that does not have any audio drop outs or clicks and pops. Not looking to do tons of simultaneous tracks. Maybe 3 at once at most.

thanks for the help

M-audio Firewire 410/Behringer SL3242 Mixer problem.

What's up everyone! This is my first time posting here.

I have a PC. I use the M-audio Firewire 410 sound card, my Behringer Eurorack UB-1622fx pro mixer and my Sony A/V receiver and this is how I had it set up.

Sony A/V reciever's CD input TO Behringer Tape output

M-audio Firewire 410 Line output 1/2 TO Behringer Channel 5/6 input.(Stereo)