need usb pci card recommendation

[angelo panetta]

I'm slowing updating to os x and need more usb ports for external midi and sync devices. what's the usb/firewire pci card of choice these day? runing a G4 1.25. I have 2 pci slots still open.thanks much appreciated

[Steve MacMillan]

I use an Orange Micro 4x USB2 card without any problems. Most people I know use a USB hub, not a card.

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[angelo panetta]

thanks steve, can't use hub, the unitor8 and MUTO MTP AV need to be connect directly to computer.
do you know where I can buy one and how much?

[Lee Blaske]

Are you sure about that?

I've experimented with adding a card, and had problems.

If you do go with a hub, get one that's high quality.

This one is really great for pro use: https://secure.nexusds.com/pertech/index.htm

Lee Blaske

[angelo panetta]

I talked to tech support over at motu. because MTP constantly sends and receives data, it needs a direct input. they do not recommend using a hub.