> Hi all, > > Would anyone know what would be the best way to set up an RME > Fireface 800 > and external HD with the MBP. Namely, would a firewire hub make any > difference in terms of performance, compared to a daisy chain. > Also, is it a > problem to daisy chain with FW400 port and FW800 port on the same > chain? > > Thanks! > > Patrick Though I have done this myself, I think that if you were to daisy chain the drive to the interface, or vice versa, it should be fine. This may depend on how much of the FF800's I/O you are actually utilizing. Have you tried it? I would be interested in the results. Best Regards, Matt _ _ _ _ _ ___ __ _ _ _______________ MATT MCKENZIE-SMITH MUSIC • AUDIO DESIGN • PRODUCTION PO Box 10395, Adelaide 5000, South Australia. Ph.+61 416 197 883 iCHATav. mattrixx@mac.com http://www.mattrixx.net _ _ ___ _ ____ _ _ ________________