Google| Subject | Re: USB 3.0 hubs that WORK on a new 15" Retina MacBook Pro |
| From | Steve de Mena |
| Date | 11/06/2012 11:00 (11/06/2012 02:00) |
| Message-ID | <k72dnaP2yM0xQgXNnZ2dnUVZ5gGdnZ2d@giganews.com> |
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| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.advocacy |
| Follows | Alan Baker |
On 11/6/12 1:00 AM, Alan Baker wrote:
Alan BakerI was documenting (successfully) what I said.
In article <k72dnaH2yM14UwXNnZ2dnUVZ5gGdnZ2d@giganews.com>, Steve de Mena <steve@demena.com>wrote:Steve de MenaAlan Baker
On 11/5/12 12:19 PM, Alan Baker wrote:Alan BakerSteve de Mena
In article <j7GdnR3cWPGxgwXNnZ2dnUVZ5o4AAAAA@giganews.com>, Steve de Mena <steve@demena.com>wrote:Steve de MenaAlan Baker
On 11/4/12 4:42 AM, Lloyd wrote:Steve de MenaNashtonLloyd
So let's see. In order to circumvent Apple's piss-poor implementation of a technology that's been available for years in Windows (they still haven't gotten FW right *yet*), we need to go through illegal channels in order to make it work.
They "just work" those Macs, eh?
What are you babbling about?
The dongles being referred to are required by the software maker and apply equally to Windows boxes as they do to Macs.
And what about FW doesn't work?
On my Mac Pro the built-in Firewire ports (front and back) did not work correctly with my Avid 003R (Pro Tools) device. I had to get a 3rd party PCIe card.
Sorry, but I don't see the reports of that...
You couldn't update the firmware of the Digidesign 003R, it would fail. Are you a Pro Tools 003 user or someone who can authoritatively comment on this subject?
Here is a 2010 post from me and you can read the whole thread: http://duc.avid.com/showpost.php?p=1612018&postcount=101
If you read the thread you'll see the SIIG card resolved my issues. It doesn't seem they index their forums this far back, I found the post by searching my email inbox.
And in it, you say "I thought I've heard people say there were issues with its two Fw400 ports".
So there was you and... ...who else?
"On my Mac Pro the built-in Firewire ports (front and back) did not work correctly with my Avid 003R (Pro Tools) device. I had to get a 3rd party PCIe card."
Didn't what I posted back in 2010 directly corroborate my statement.
*I*? Which one of those two problems I documented above did *I* have? You said "For instance..." and I delivered, as usual.Alan BakerSteve de MenaSteve de MenaAlan Baker
Many places recommend using the "back" FW800 ports and not the front one(s) on a Mac Pro for certain devices.
For instance...
You really think I make this stuff up? (1) http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/satellite-support
Mac Pro FireWire Ports Mac Pro systems have FireWire ports on the front and rear of the computer. For optimum performance when using UAD-2 Satellite with Mac Pro computers, connect UAD-2 Satellite to a FireWire port on the rear of the Mac Pro instead of a front panel FireWire port.
(2) Digidesign Support FAQ & Pro Tools Troubleshooting Guide http://akmedia.digidesign.com/support/docs/FAQ_&_Troubleshooting_Guide_37720.p df "On Mac Pro models, the interface should always be connected to the back FireWire port."
Waiting for an apology.
So two is "many"?
Are there others?
I have found that you seem to encounter a lot of problems, Steve.
I simply read a lot of music forums and had read instances of recommendations that the rear ports be used. I don't do digital video or other industries that might actually use Firewire devices, but I imagine they're no different and have similar recommendations.
It's pretty strong when the leader in professional audio and video recording/editing makes a statement like "On Mac Pro models, the interface should always be connected to the back FireWire port."
Still waiting for advice on a hub that works on a 15" Retina MacBook Pro. Does anyone here, Mac advocates, actually OWN one?
Steve
11/03/2012-
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