Every computer music setup needs a way of getting signals into and out of the computer, and to achieve this you really need to invest in an 'audio interface', often referred to as a “sound card”.

“But I have a headphone output and microphone input on my computer already. Why …

Purchase stock of the fantastic sounding 6176 Channel Strip from you can choose their choice of UAD-2 Satellite Quad Thunderbolt, Satellite Quad Firewire, or Quad PCIe…absolutely free!

The guys over at Focusrite have just announced that they will be releasing the new Saffire PRO 26 Interface, and guess what? It's Firewire and Thunderbolt compatible folks! The dual-protocol compatibility means Saffire interfaces will work seamlessly for years to come with the next generation of computers.

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In this article we will attempt to answer some common FireWire questions. What's the difference between FireWire 400 and FireWire 800? Can you connect a FireWire 400 device to a FireWire 800 device? Is it safe to hot swap FireWire devices? Read on to find out...

FIREWIRE 400 vs FIREWIRE …

Yes, it’s Mackie again! My blogs have gone a little Mackie crazy recently, but it’s for good reason… there are just so many awesome Mackie products that are begging to be reviewed! And I will let you in with a little secret…I’m planning on creating a …

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Cables, cables, everywhere! But with so many different types, which ones do you need? And what is the difference between them all? Fear not, for I am here to explain everything… Plus, this guide also features an easy-to-understand description of the terms 'balanced' and 'unbalanced'.

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The weather's getting warmer, the birds are singing, and the flowers are coming out! Spring is here! And to celebrate, Focusrite are dropping their prices on some of their professional Saffire Firewire interfaces for a limited period...

So here is a list of the awesome deals you can pick up …

When MOTU began designing their latest product, they state that they had one goal in mind… to design the ULTIMATE personal studio interface! That’s not to say that the idea was to create something that cost a bomb and could do absolutely everything… the intended outcome was to build …

News flash! MOTU have announced the latest version of the industry-standard 828 Mk3 - and this time, it's Hybrid!

The MOTU 828 Mk3 Hybrid incorporates both Firewire and USB2 connectivity, allowing it to be connected to a huge range of Mac and Windows computers. The new model uses FireWire "Type B …