# How much Milliampere does a Maschine MK2 need?
**URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-much-milliampere-does-a-maschine-mk2-need/70350
**Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear
**Tags:** power, maschine, usb
**Created:** [February 26, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-much-milliampere-does-a-maschine-mk2-need/70350 "2015-02-26T19:54:07Z")
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### Author:  [@JayBsound](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JayBsound)
#### Post date: [February 26, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-much-milliampere-does-a-maschine-mk2-need/70350/1 "2015-02-26T19:54:07Z")
**How much Milliampere does a Maschine MK2 need?**
Hey guys,
I have a late 2013 Macbook Retina with just two USB-3-Ports.
One is always needed for the soundcard and the other one for a x1 controller.
But with my new need setup I need at least 4 USB-Ports for two x1’s and a maschine mk2.
The x1s shows me that they need 100ma, but I have no data about the power-requirement of a maschine mk2.
If the maschine just needs 300ma I will go with an unpowerd usb-hub, because power is always a problem in different clubs…
The Question: How much Milliampere does a Maschine MK2 need?
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### Author:  [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)
#### Post date: [February 26, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-much-milliampere-does-a-maschine-mk2-need/70350/2 "2015-02-26T20:35:33Z")
It needs 480mA. NI recommends connecting it directly to your computer but if you must use a hub then get a powered one for sure.