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I'm looking at getting a new Mac, but they only have USB-c and I need to connect an audio interface that has firewire. Is there a direct adapter out there, or do I need 2 adapters(Firewire 800 > Thunderbolt 2 & Thunderbolt 2 to USB-c)?
For what it's worth,
I just purchased a MacBook Pro® - 15" Display - Intel Core i7 - 16 GB Memory - 256GBSSD. I have an older Firewire MOTU 896 and and 896HD which MOTU has kept the drivers current with the new OS. Both are FW400 devices.
This may be no consolation to you however, I can confirm that both audio interfaces are working under Sierra High via Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter ; Thunderbolt 2 to FW800 adapter; FW800/FW400 cable.
Good luck!
For what it's worth,
I just purchased a MacBook Pro® - 15" Display - Intel Core i7 - 16 GB Memory - 256GBSSD. I have an older Firewire MOTU 896 and and 896HD which MOTU has kept the drivers current with the new OS. Both are FW400 devices.
This may be no consolation to you however, I can confirm that both audio interfaces are working under Sierra High via Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter ; Thunderbolt 2 to FW800 adapter; FW800/FW400 cable.
Good luck!
You posted this question in the Mac mini group and no Mac mini made so far has a USB-C connection.
However assuming you are referring to a different model Mac e.g. a MacBook Pro which does have USB-C then the answer would be as follows.
Note: Most if not all old FireWire audio interfaces are not supported under Sierra or High Sierra. You should consider getting a USB audio interface to replace it. Furthermore by the time you have paid for both the above Apple adapters you will be well on the way to the cost of a brand new USB audio interface.
Obviously you should first check to see if your existing ancient FireWire interface is compatible with Sierra or High Sierra before buying anything.
Gotcha. I was just hoping there was a more direct route. Already checked the manufacturer's site and it does support thunderbolt and Sierra. And the adapters will be about $60 vs the interface is about $4000, so.....lol thanks for your help sir.
Connecting Firewire to USBc
