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by edwardb
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: WANTED: Successful SP2 multiple 896HD Firewire story.....
Replies: 4
Views: 502

No luck with that setup...Sp1 only with dual 896hd, the firewire speed is the issue with sp2, motu manual says 4 at a time, it is not true, i still got some dropouts even with sp1 dual setup. I gave up on it sadly, if you want stability in a daw front end then you should maybe purchase an RME rig, t...
by edwardb
Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:19 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Dual Firewire & Motu Interface
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Dual Firewire & Motu Interface

A question.....But first some already known information.. A single firewire bus will pass 24-32 channels at 44khz A single firewire bus will pass 16-20 channels at 96khz This applies to one firewire card only... Is it possible to install two firewire cards in one pc and be able to run say 40 channel...
by edwardb
Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:38 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Motherboard Spec Dual 896HD Sync
Replies: 2
Views: 386

Motherboard Spec Dual 896HD Sync

This is a message to all Motu / Unicornation users.. If possible could you provide your system specs for the following. DUAL 896HD (Without sync issues) 1. What is your motherboard (Make + Model) ? 2. What processor type + speed (single or dual) ? 3. What is the ram type + hard drive(s) (amount inst...
by edwardb
Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Dual Motu 896 Hd Sync Finally
Replies: 4
Views: 653

landoblues.... I totally understand your frustrations with your 896hd setup. I have seen some of your other posts also but i was still trying to figure out my own problems with sync. I've been all over musicxp.net and i find that alot of the information there is useful if your computer is somewhat d...
by edwardb
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Dual Motu 896 Hd Sync Finally
Replies: 4
Views: 653

I am trying to run 2 8Pre's. I think I have finally fixed my sync problems by using unit #2 as the primary clock source. What did you do to get your 896's to work? What were your symptoms? Etc. Thanks! My symptoms were as many have described here, pops clicks beeps dropouts, the light dance....etc....
by edwardb
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Dual Motu 896 Hd Sync Finally
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Dual Motu 896 Hd Sync Finally

Finally i have acheived a solid sync rate with a dual 896 hd setup @ 64 samples per buffer, 44100 rate, which equals a maximum latencey setting of 1.5 milliseconds. After many months of headaches and frustration, i think i finally figured it out. I am running windows xp pro sp1 with a belkin pci fir...
by edwardb
Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: MOTU UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE & WINDOWS XP DRIVER
Replies: 73
Views: 15566

What boards do you suggest for xeon systems ?
by edwardb
Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Anyone using the Beta drivers for firewire?
Replies: 2
Views: 591

There are no changes as far as i can see....i have this driver version installed on xp pro sp1 (32 bit)...Motu is really bad for updates, there are no release notes with any detailed information. This driver does however un-install the previous driver for motu devices and then continues on with the ...
by edwardb
Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & MacOS
Topic: 896HD looks bad, Am I wrong????
Replies: 5
Views: 599

shanabit I would advise you to stay away from the dual motu 896hd running under the windows platform. That is my current setup. The windows driver model is not up to scratch and MOTU cannot seem to fix it. Sync is a definite issue that i have been working on for several months and still have proble...
by edwardb
Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: MOTU Hardware & MacOS
Topic: 896HD looks bad, Am I wrong????
Replies: 5
Views: 599

shanabit I would advise you to stay away from the dual motu 896hd running under the windows platform. That is my current setup. The windows driver model is not up to scratch and MOTU cannot seem to fix it. Sync is a definite issue that i have been working on for several months and still have problem...
by edwardb
Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:17 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: MOTU Beta Drivers....Windows.
Replies: 4
Views: 1015

I tried the new drivers on windows vista ultimate... (dual 896 hd) [NO LUCK]...Device #2 in the firewire chain keeps dropping sync. I thought things were going to work out finally with the new OS and new drivers but it seems to be much of the same old thing. I sent an email to MOTU tech support, hop...
by edwardb
Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:26 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Motu Usb/Firewire 3.6.7.4 Beta Drivers (XP/Vista)
Replies: 3
Views: 950

sleddog i sent an email to motu tech support asking for more details on the new driver model. Hopefully i will hear something back soon.. Also i installed the new beta driver on my laptop and the installer did remove the previous driver version...However i also installed it on my main machine but i...
by edwardb
Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Motu Usb/Firewire 3.6.7.4 Beta Drivers (XP/Vista)
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Motu Usb/Firewire 3.6.7.4 Beta Drivers (XP/Vista)

Any comments on the new beta drivers. ? I installed it and seem to be running ok......(dual 896hd w windows xp pro 32 bit os)...I am guessing the windows vista drivers have been added to the installer which upgrades to the new file version 3.6.7.4. Also there seems to be more tech support added than...
by edwardb
Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:26 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & MacOS
Topic: To 896HD or Not To 896HD?
Replies: 7
Views: 608

896HD AES Link

"The only trick is that you need to link them via AES if you want to monitor through cue mix." Fibes ...when you link the 896hd via aes do you still use the firewire hub link on the 896hd ? What configuration are you using to link dual 896hd via aes (hardware/software settings) ... I woul...
by edwardb
Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:05 am
Forum: MOTU Hardware & Windows
Topic: Windows Xp Firewire/Usb Drivers V 3.6.7.3 ?? Whats New ??
Replies: 15
Views: 2362

What does "Bump" mean ??