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    Default Not enough USB-ports on macbook

    Hey guys

    I bought a new macbook pro 13" and now i have a problem. I don't have enough usb-ports for dj'ing (i only have 2 ports). I need 1 usb port for my vci and the other port for my soundcard. But now i cant connect my mouse/keyboard.
    I dont want to use a power adaptor for my vci or my soundcard so i am looking for a firewire 800 soundcard so i can save one usb port for my mouse and keyboard..

    The problem is all the firewire 800 cards i've found so far are above my budget (200 euro's) and i really need one port for my mouse keyboard etc.

    How did you guys solve this problem??

    Thanx

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    maybe u should buy an active usb hub...that could help...i did this for my vaio cause it only had 3 usb...
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    Wireless (bluetooth) mouse and keyboard?

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    i bet you could run the VCI off a USB hub with no problems. just make sure you get a power brick for the VCI. USB2.0 has plenty bandwith for the vci, mouse, and keyboard.
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    you can pick up a used presonus firebox for under $200
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    yeah look for a usb hub. they have them super cheap at monoprice.com

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    First of all thanks for all those fast replies, really appreciate that!

    So i have 2 options:

    1. I buy a usb-hub to connect my vci and my mouse(but i need to buy a adaptor for the vci, because the usb-hub cant supply enough power?) but now have 1 port free for a usb-sound card.

    2. I buy a firewire 800 soundcard, and i am able to use my two free usb-ports (converting firewire 800 to firewire 200 or 400 wil give me power supply problems?) The PreSonus FireBox isnt a firewire 800 soundcard is it?

    I am leaning towards option two because i dont like using a adaptor for my vci..
    So now i have to find a firewire 800 card below the 200 euro's..

    Help me

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    Quote Originally Posted by schaap

    2. I buy a firewire 800 soundcard, and i am able to use my two free usb-ports (converting firewire 800 to firewire 200 or 400 wil give me power supply problems?) The PreSonus FireBox isnt a firewire 800 soundcard is it?

    I am leaning towards option two because i dont like using a adaptor for my vci..
    So now i have to find a firewire 800 card below the 200 euro's..

    Help me
    to work with mac, my firebox liked it when it had a power supply connected, otherwise it gives you issues, like not connecting and shit. so power supply shouldn't be an issue as long as you can connect the ac adapter
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    did a little research but the firebox isnt firwire 800 is it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by schaap View Post
    First of all thanks for all those fast replies, really appreciate that!

    So i have 2 options:

    1. I buy a usb-hub to connect my vci and my mouse(but i need to buy a adaptor for the vci, because the usb-hub cant supply enough power?) but now have 1 port free for a usb-sound card.

    2. I buy a firewire 800 soundcard, and i am able to use my two free usb-ports (converting firewire 800 to firewire 200 or 400 wil give me power supply problems?) The PreSonus FireBox isnt a firewire 800 soundcard is it?

    I am leaning towards option two because i dont like using a adaptor for my vci..
    So now i have to find a firewire 800 card below the 200 euro's..

    Help me
    You could get a powered usb hub instead of a power brick for the VCI.
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