002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

Hey guys,

I am a little confused since I have never used firewire, well not since 2003, but the mac mini I have is the older version, I have the 002, and want to hook it up, but it isn't just a straight firewire is it? do I get a firewire to thunderbolt?

the mac mini has Thunderbolt 2 plug...

so do i need a firewire out of the 002 and then a converter to thunderbolt 2 then thunderbolt 2 wire?

or is there a firewire to thunderbolt wire?

thanks in advance...

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

Getting firewire connectivity is not the issue. 002 driver support is. Do you have a 002 diver compatible with your macOS version? If not it's a door stop.

http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/e...02-003-Drivers

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

If you can find a compatible driver then you just use an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter and connect that to a a third part Firewire 800 to 400 adapter or Firewire 800 to 400 adapter cable. There are lots of old discussions on DUC about that that you can look at.

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

ok...so I can just download one from there or nah?

I'm a little confused sorry..

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

ok so apple thunderbold to firewire adapter but which one firewire 800 or 400 adapter? what is the difference?

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

You need to look on that page and see if a 002 driver is available for your macOS version.

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

Which one what? You should be able to use any high-quality/good brand Firewire 800 to 400 adapter or Firewire 800 to 400 cable depending on how you want to do this, how long a cable you need and if you still have an old FW400 cable etc. Knock yourself out... Amazon or other reelers have lots to choose from.

Re: 002 to Mac Mini (2014)
 

ok thanks...