Imac protools firewire

t-head · Feb 27, 2006

I have an Imac with firewire 400 (6 pin) ports. Is there a way to get 800 mbps speed to use an external HD using protools/Mbox? I was told that using the 6 pin port I am limited to 400 mbps transfer speed, regardless of the external HD configuration. True?

novicew · Feb 27, 2006

I am afraid with your settings it is not possible to go beyound 400mbps limit.

t-head said:
I have an Imac with firewire 400 (6 pin) ports. Is there a way to get 800 mbps speed to use an external HD using protools/Mbox? I was told that using the 6 pin port I am limited to 400 mbps transfer speed, regardless of the external HD configuration. True?

t-head · Feb 27, 2006

Ok, thanks for the bad news! Next question: Do you know if my Imac, which does have the removable back panel, can be upgraded with a new firewire 800 port card?

PowerBookG4 · Feb 27, 2006

t-head said:
Ok, thanks for the bad news! Next question: Do you know if my Imac, which does have the removable back panel, can be upgraded with a new firewire 800 port card?

I do no believe that the imac can be upgraded to firewire 800 as the firewire ports are on the motherboard (correct me If i am wrong)

macaudiodj · Feb 28, 2006

If your iMac has Pci slots, check this out Firewire 800 card

t-head · Feb 28, 2006

No, this Imac does not have a pci slot, so maybe I'm hosed, but I have to believe there's a way somehow. Maybe Apple sells an 800 firewire card that I can install - might be pricey but well worth it for audio applications. Thanks for the input.

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