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Q:
With the exception of the ProjectMix I/O, M-Audio FireWire interfaces can get their power from the 1394 bus, so why do these interfaces include a power adapter in the box?
A:
PC Laptop and desktop users with the I-Link 4-pin 1394 interface need to use the 12 VDC power adaptor provided in order to power an M-Audio FireWire interface for operation on their computers. If you are connecting your M-Audio FireWire device to a 6-pin connector on your computer, the unit will be powerered through the FireWire cable - do NOT use the provided power supply when using a 6-pin connection! *
However, PCMCIA cards with 6-pin connectors are the only exception from this rule. The PCMCIA bus itself doesn't have the capacity to provide enough power to a FireWire audio interface - even if the PCMCIA FireWire controller card is equipped with 6-pin connectors. Please DO use the provided power supply when connection your M-Audio FireWire audio interface to a PCMCIA FireWire controller card. *note: the ProjectMix I/O is an exception, this device is not powered by your computer's FireWire bus, and requires the included power adapter at all times.
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