Another firewire question

[gogz]

Hi would a 4pin firewire connection on a laptop run a firewire interface or would the interface need a powersupply

Thanks Gogz

[phil_johnston]

depends on the interface but most cases you would need a powersuppy

[gogz]

Thanks Phill it’s a M-Audio 410 Firewire interface 

[themiddleman]

4 pin firewire does not carry a power signal

6 pin does



So yes, if you’re using 4 pin you’ll need a power supply.

[gogz]

Thanks Guys