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How to connect IEEE 1394 to Thunderbolt 3 usb

Recently purchased a mac mini (Thunderbolt 3 usb-c port) and need to connect the firewire solo (IEEE 1394 port)



Posted on Nov 9, 2020 8:44 AM

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Nov 9, 2020 9:40 AM in response to susanceldot

Actually you would be better off replacing that old FireWire 400 Solo.


To connect the FireWire 400 Solo to your new Mac Mini, you will need 3 adapters.


a USB-C to Thunderbolt adapter,

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter?

a Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire 800 adapter,

ihttps://www.amazon.com/CERRXIAN-FireWire-Transfer-Adapter-Converter/dp/B06WVQ7DZP/ref=sr_1_8?

a FireWire 800 to 400 adapter,

https://www.amazon.com/CERRXIAN-FireWire-Transfer-Adapter-Converter/dp/B06WVQ7DZP/ref=sr_1_8?


Then hope the hodgepodge of adapters works and that there are Solo drivers for the latest macOS.

How to connect IEEE 1394 to Thunderbolt 3 usb

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