Hello all.
Yesterday I took delivery of the following kit-
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/16767-behringer-podcastudio-firewire-.html
As you can see, it comes with the FCA202 Audio interface -
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/7848-behringer-f-control-audio-fca202.html
I opted for the FireWire package as it has the most better quality mics.
I got it all hooked up, but for some reason, my Mac is not recognising my new sound device at all.
I was looking under the Sound part of the Control Panel, but nothing new would register.
I checked the FireWire part of the Device Manager (appologies I forget the actual name of the application). The Firewire device was listed as "Unknown", if I was to remove the device and refresh, it would show nothing. So i've got the feeling that its been seen, just not recognised correctly.
I tried a few things to try and help my situation.
1) Disconnecting any other attached device
2) Rebooting several times
3) Leaving system off and unplugged for 10-15 mins
4) Updating all software
5) Resetting my xxxx (I forget the term, but it involved rebooting holding CMD, Option, R and P) - can someone confirm how I know if this was actually reset?
6) Going into Activity Manager and confirming the Audio driver is loaded
From what I've read, Firewire config issues can be common with Macs.
I am running an 18 month olf iMac 20" with 4 gig ram.
I've not used my FireWire port for a while, about 6 months ago I used a FW external HD which didn't have any problems with.
Alas I don't have any other FW devices to plug in and test the port.
The final thing I'm going for is to leave the system unplugged for 10 hours, which will be ready to check after work.
One thing I was thinking about though - would getting a powered FW hub be of use at all???
Thanks in advance for your help
Matt
Yesterday I took delivery of the following kit-
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/16767-behringer-podcastudio-firewire-.html
As you can see, it comes with the FCA202 Audio interface -
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/7848-behringer-f-control-audio-fca202.html
I opted for the FireWire package as it has the most better quality mics.
I got it all hooked up, but for some reason, my Mac is not recognising my new sound device at all.
I was looking under the Sound part of the Control Panel, but nothing new would register.
I checked the FireWire part of the Device Manager (appologies I forget the actual name of the application). The Firewire device was listed as "Unknown", if I was to remove the device and refresh, it would show nothing. So i've got the feeling that its been seen, just not recognised correctly.
I tried a few things to try and help my situation.
1) Disconnecting any other attached device
2) Rebooting several times
3) Leaving system off and unplugged for 10-15 mins
4) Updating all software
5) Resetting my xxxx (I forget the term, but it involved rebooting holding CMD, Option, R and P) - can someone confirm how I know if this was actually reset?
6) Going into Activity Manager and confirming the Audio driver is loaded
From what I've read, Firewire config issues can be common with Macs.
I am running an 18 month olf iMac 20" with 4 gig ram.
I've not used my FireWire port for a while, about 6 months ago I used a FW external HD which didn't have any problems with.
Alas I don't have any other FW devices to plug in and test the port.
The final thing I'm going for is to leave the system unplugged for 10 hours, which will be ready to check after work.
One thing I was thinking about though - would getting a powered FW hub be of use at all???
Thanks in advance for your help
Matt