Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I demonstrate how to connect three different kinds of devices that use a legacy FireWire connection to a brand new MacBook Pro with Apple's latest brand new M1 chip that uses Apple Silicon instead of Intel. The same applies to the M2 and M3 as well as the Pro, Max, and Ultra versions.
Having troubles? See my updated video here: youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
*Time Stamps:*
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What Changed?
01:09 - The Connections
02:19 - FireWire Hard Drives
02:31 - FireWire Audio Interfaces
03:32 - FireWire Camcorders
03:58 - Results
04:16 - Supplies
04:36 - Warp up
04:50 - End
*Here are links to where you can buy the items mentioned in the video:*
Apple Thunderbolt 3 and 4 (USB-C/USB4) to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Adapter:
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Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter: (if unavailable, watch youtu.be/LXXSZdOZb-k for more info)
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FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable:
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FireWire 800 to 800 cable:
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FireWire 800 to 400 cable:
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FireWire 800 to 400 adapter:
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FireWire 400 to 400 cable:
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FireWire 400 mini to 400 mini cable:
amzn.to/3os8Jef
Other items I recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottschramm
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Need help getting audio interface drivers to work with Big Sur or Monterey and Apple M1?
RME: forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=31781
MOTU: motu.com/techsupport/technotes/enabling-motu-drivers-big-sur
Focusrite :support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360017407320-Focusrite-product-compatibility-with-macOS-11-Big-Sur-on-Apple-Silicon-based-systems
PreSonus: support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051382152-Mac-OS-X-11-0-macOS-11-0-Big-Sur-Compatibility
Universal Audio: help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050791811-macOS-11-Big-Sur-Apple-M1-Compatibility-Info
Alesis: alesis.com/kb/article/2506
M-Audio: inmusicbrands.force.com/maudio/s/article/macOS-11-Big-Sur-and-iOS14-Compatibility
Avid: avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/macOS-Big-Sur-Support
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Other videos that may help you:
How to connect a FireWire Audio Interface to a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/0EhzlqH9fMo
How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/GASIuX1mqwE
How to capture DV & HDV video tapes on a Windows 11 PC using FireWire to Thunderbolt/USB-C.
youtu.be/yT0oDYbqwwk
How to troubleshoot Thunderbolt/FireWire issues on your Mac:
youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
(note the links above are affiliate links which helps support my channel. Your price stays the same but a small commission may come back to me if you decide to purchase anything using my links. It's a win-win for everyone!)
In this video I demonstrate how to connect three different kinds of devices that use a legacy FireWire connection to a brand new MacBook Pro with Apple's latest brand new M1 chip that uses Apple Silicon instead of Intel. The same applies to the M2 and M3 as well as the Pro, Max, and Ultra versions.
Having troubles? See my updated video here: youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
*Time Stamps:*
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What Changed?
01:09 - The Connections
02:19 - FireWire Hard Drives
02:31 - FireWire Audio Interfaces
03:32 - FireWire Camcorders
03:58 - Results
04:16 - Supplies
04:36 - Warp up
04:50 - End
*Here are links to where you can buy the items mentioned in the video:*
Apple Thunderbolt 3 and 4 (USB-C/USB4) to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Adapter:
amzn.to/2Lfx5tx
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter: (if unavailable, watch youtu.be/LXXSZdOZb-k for more info)
amzn.to/3hRRGji
FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable:
amzn.to/35hlIYM
FireWire 800 to 800 cable:
amzn.to/399cMWF
FireWire 800 to 400 cable:
amzn.to/3kr5vVG
FireWire 800 to 400 adapter:
amzn.to/3nqjsov
FireWire 400 to 400 cable:
amzn.to/3rYnrMi
FireWire 400 mini to 400 mini cable:
amzn.to/3os8Jef
Other items I recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottschramm
--------------------
Need help getting audio interface drivers to work with Big Sur or Monterey and Apple M1?
RME: forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=31781
MOTU: motu.com/techsupport/technotes/enabling-motu-drivers-big-sur
Focusrite :support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360017407320-Focusrite-product-compatibility-with-macOS-11-Big-Sur-on-Apple-Silicon-based-systems
PreSonus: support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051382152-Mac-OS-X-11-0-macOS-11-0-Big-Sur-Compatibility
Universal Audio: help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050791811-macOS-11-Big-Sur-Apple-M1-Compatibility-Info
Alesis: alesis.com/kb/article/2506
M-Audio: inmusicbrands.force.com/maudio/s/article/macOS-11-Big-Sur-and-iOS14-Compatibility
Avid: avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/macOS-Big-Sur-Support
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Other videos that may help you:
How to connect a FireWire Audio Interface to a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/0EhzlqH9fMo
How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
youtu.be/GASIuX1mqwE
How to capture DV & HDV video tapes on a Windows 11 PC using FireWire to Thunderbolt/USB-C.
youtu.be/yT0oDYbqwwk
How to troubleshoot Thunderbolt/FireWire issues on your Mac:
youtu.be/P5PdxKTmL0I
(note the links above are affiliate links which helps support my channel. Your price stays the same but a small commission may come back to me if you decide to purchase anything using my links. It's a win-win for everyone!)
