i have a dell e310 desktop computer

it does not have a firewire input

is it possible to get one for my computer?

Basically I have a dilemma of where I just got a new laptop which does not have a firewire input but rather an ExpressCard 54 slot as well as USB 2.0 (obviously). I have a Firepod which is Firewire based.

I have a PreSonus firebox which comes with a 6 to 6 pin firewire cable.

However, my laptop only uses a 4 pin firewire.

So I've been looking around for a 4 to 6 pin firewire.

Does the quality of the firewire adapter matter?

Well, I've basically made up my mind, I want a PreSonus. after reading around here and getting an idea of what some of the different interfaces offer this is what I'm gonna go for.

I understand that USB 2.0 and Firewire 400 are almost on the same level with each other (or at least that's what I presume), but what would be the best performace choice for an audio interface. I'm leaning towards firewire because it is more prevalent. I'm just seeking some opinons.

Thanks

Hi,

what will you prefer to, USB or FireWire of your audio interface?
and why?

Hi, I'm relatively new to the world of recording, and had a question that if answered would make my life a little easier. :D

So, I have an M-audio 410, which has 2 preamps.. Which essentially means I can record 2 tracks at once correct? I need a Firewire interface that can track 8 channels at once. I'm having trouble locating any that are rated well and are affordable. any ideas?

I just recently got the rest of my rig together, and am having troubles getting my hardware to be recognized.

Here's the set up:
PreSonus Firepod > 6p-4p firewire cable > laptop (running 64bit vista).

I also have an external hard drive, so sub that in for the Firepod when called for.

I am having trouble hooking up my antares avp-1 through my m-audio firewire 1814 while recording into logic. I have my mic connected via XLR in the front mic input. Can anyone explain how i can get this working?

Hi guys i just bought the Alesis multimix8 firewire of ebay and i need some help. when i use the bundled software (Cubase LE), i can not hear what i recorded and an error message pops up saying the asio drivers have not been found. Please help guys! :D