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Topic: Fireface800 and RetinaDisplay MacBookPro

I want to buy the new RetinaDisplay MacbookPro or MacBook air.
I own Fireface 800, and want to use Fireface using an official extension cable Thunderbolt to Firewire800. (http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/30784 … t-ethernet)
Does it work?

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Re: Fireface800 and RetinaDisplay MacBookPro

We haven't tested this one, but one from Sonnet, and it worked. So chances are quite good.

Edit: I confused that. The Sonnet one was an ExpressCard to FW. So no info about TB to FW (although it should work).

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  • Registered: 2012-07-04
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Re: Fireface800 and RetinaDisplay MacBookPro

Ok, so have you tested it already? There are apple connectors THB to FW officially available from apple.com

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Re: Fireface800 and RetinaDisplay MacBookPro

I read on the MacRumors that the Fireface 400 works perfectly.
I suppose it has no reason not to work since it behaves like an integrated controller.

Somebody will probably confirm this...

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Re: Fireface800 and RetinaDisplay MacBookPro

Can anyone please confirm that the FF800 works in practice with Apple's THB to FW cable?