- Oct 31, 2006
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I got a new computer which doesn't have firewire nor is it compatible with the TI chipset needed for audio devices so I can't even buy an add on card. It is thunderbolt ready which means I can add a thunderbolt card to it. The Saffire works with thunderbolt via the firewire to thunderbolt adapter. Focusrite says they are currently testing the compatibility with the new thunderbolt chipset(falcon ridge or thunderbolt II). Right now only cactus or redwood ridge of supported. I was wondering if anyone here has had luck with getting the Saffire pro 40 to work on the newer thunderbolt chipset (falcon ridge or thunderbolt II which is what they changed the name to). If I can't get it to work this way then I am screwed and just got a new computer that can't even support my audio interface (or any firewire audio interface). I would be forced to get a USB audio interface since thunderbolt ones are too expensive.
On the topic of USB interfaces, do they make any USB 3.0 audio interfaces? Are USB 2.0 interfaces any good for running a high number of simultaneous inputs (like drums)? Why the hell is the audio world so far behind all the time. It is annoying.
On the topic of USB interfaces, do they make any USB 3.0 audio interfaces? Are USB 2.0 interfaces any good for running a high number of simultaneous inputs (like drums)? Why the hell is the audio world so far behind all the time. It is annoying.