Mac mini and Tascam FW-1884 audio interface w firewire

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Mac mini and Tascam FW-1884 audio interface w firewire

Hi, there is no recognition through firewire between Mac mini and Tascam FW-1884 audio interface. Are they not compatible? 😕 / Claesol.

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 2, 2012 3:36 PM

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dsimagry

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Jul 2, 2012 5:10 PM in response to claesol

FW-1884 FAQS

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Is my FW-series interface compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?	The discontinued FW-1884, FW-1082 and FW-1804 are only compatible with 32-bit Snow Leopard operations.
Are there Windows 7 (64-bit) drivers for my device?	Yes, 64-bit compatible drivers (V1.80) are available for download here.

FW-1884 DOWNLOADS

http://tascam.com/product/fw-1884/downloads/ <<< click here.

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Answer 2

Jul 25, 2012 8:01 AM in response to claesol

I have the same Tascam mixer/interface. Try booting your Mac in 32 bit mode. Hold down the 3 and 2 keys when starting up. That will put it in 32 bit mode. Then try your mixer. Mine works and I have the same OS that you have. I'm using an iMac. Just an FYI - It looks like upgrading to Mountain Lion you will no longer be able to boot up in 32 bit mode. If you do, you're mixer/interface will no longer work. Good luck! 🙂

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jcben76

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Mar 17, 2013 7:32 AM in response to claesol

I'm still struggling with my FW-1884 and my Mac Pro. Originally the device and the computer would not recognize each other. Eventually I found out the problem was within the Fire Wire buses. The FW-1448 doesn't like converting from Fire Wire 800 to Fire Wire 400. After installing a Fire Wire 400 port on my Mac Pro I've found the Tascam will work around 50% of the time.

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