KVR Audio

Sound Mechanics · Post by **Sound Mechanics** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:23 am

Hi,

I've just upgraded to a new iMac and the thunderbolt port has changed from 2 to 3... basically in terms of connection, it's smaller so my existing connector is redundant!

Any suggestions for attaching Firewire to Thunderbolt?

Thanks

Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:30 pm

You need two adapters, the old thunderbolt -> firewire plus a Thunderbolt 3 -> Thunderbolt 2 adapter...

Sound Mechanics · Post by **Sound Mechanics** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:39 pm

Thanks for the reply.

Problem is finding a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter.

I have the firewire to Thunderbolt 2 so I can plug my audio interface in to my old Mac, but other than an apple £50 adapter there are no 3rd party adapters that seem to do the job?

Tj Shredder · Post by **Tj Shredder** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:43 am

Yes, I think the Apple one is the only one...
But write a letter to some Chinese manufactures, they might have missed that market (or are not interested because of Trumps customs), or simply wait...

Kaine · Post by **Kaine** » Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:48 pm

The Apple is the cheapest (probably because they don't have to licence it from themselves) but there are units from Startech and a few other firms kicking about.

Some interfaces work better on the Startech, some on the Apple. Consult your interface makers FAQ.

Sound Mechanics · Post by **Sound Mechanics** » Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:49 pm

Kaine wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:48 pm The Apple is the cheapest (probably because they don't have to licence it from themselves) but there are units from Startech and a few other firms kicking about.

Some interfaces work better on the Startech, some on the Apple. Consult your interface makers FAQ.

Ok, thanks, will do.

iMac Thunderbolt 3 -> firewire?