# Not enough USB Ports! **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear\ **Created:** [December 7, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919 "2011-12-07T12:14:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Neil\_Oughton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/neil_oughton/32/44_2.png) [@Neil\_Oughton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Neil_Oughton)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/1 "2011-12-07T12:14:45Z")
**Not enough USB Ports!** Hey gang! So having recently sold my Traktor S4 and Maschine I have now purchased and Allen and Heath DB4 and 2 X1 Controllers. The issue is I am one USB port short on my Macbook Pro. My question is, do we recommend a powered USB hub over bus powered? Will the 2 X1’s function off a non mains powered hub? I am struggling to find a stylish hub to connect the kit together! ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/2 "2011-12-07T12:26:58Z")
> **[Quest for Compatible USB hubs](https://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?t=9493&highlight=confirmed%2Bmulti%2BTT)** > > I have seen here on the forum time to time. what usb hubs work with our gear as myself is also looking for one. > > I have been emailing manufacturers to find out if their hubs do indeed have Multi TT (Transaction Translator), which is what we need... I use the Belkin F4U017 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub with power adapter and have had nearly every port filled with no problems. ---
**Author:** ![Neil\_Oughton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/neil_oughton/32/44_2.png) [@Neil\_Oughton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Neil_Oughton)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/3 "2011-12-07T12:35:52Z")
Ah thanks for the quick response. It looks like that model is US only. But I will take a look at similar. ---
**Author:** ![123xyz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ee59a6/32.png) [@123xyz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/123xyz)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/4 "2011-12-07T21:15:35Z")
> [@photojojo](#): > > [Quest for Compatible USB hubs](http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9493&highlight=confirmed+multi+TT) > > I use the Belkin F4U017 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub with power adapter and have had nearly every port filled with no problems. will the self-powered usb hubs still have the same power as the ones with the power adapter? less wires is what im looking for ---
**Author:** ![mostapha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mostapha/32/14134_2.png) [@mostapha](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mostapha)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/5 "2011-12-07T21:39:59Z")
> [@123xyz](#): > > will the self-powered usb hubs still have the same power as the ones with the power adapter? less wires is what im looking for No, but they’re cheap, so go ahead and try it and see what happens. I use an un-powered 4-port hub and have no problems running a Maschine, 2 X1s, and either a VCM-600 or an LPD8 together. Audio interface plugs into the other USB port. I also have powered hubs, but I lost the one I got for DJing because it just wasn’t necessary with my stuff for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![Neil\_Oughton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/neil_oughton/32/44_2.png) [@Neil\_Oughton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Neil_Oughton)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/6 "2011-12-07T23:08:27Z")
I’ve ordered this, it was the closest one to the model recommended! [http://www.belkin.com/uk/IWCatProductPage.process?Product\_Id=389047](http://www.belkin.com/uk/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=389047) ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/7 "2011-12-07T23:12:40Z")
Some light USB reading > **[USB Technology: Multi-TT Hub Goes Head-to-Head With Single-TT](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/usb-technology,677.html)** > > A USB hub is a must-have if you want to run several external devices. However, in order to use USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices at the same time, your hub will need a so-called transaction translator - or TT for short - to handle the different data flows.... > **[USB Hubs De-Mystified](https://djtechtools.com/2010/01/25/usb-hub-dj-hi-spee/)** > > Chances are you have more digital dj gear than you have available USB ports. Between controllers, sound cards, USB lights ---
**Author:** ![ToS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/tos/32/13958_2.png) [@ToS](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ToS)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/8 "2011-12-07T23:16:00Z")
Im gonna show off a bit, sorry. I use HP DV6 with old-school docking station ( ES632AA ) for a total of 10 USB ports, no extra wires needed. Now, only to buy enough controllers to fill them all out. ---
**Author:** ![Nicky\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/nicky_h/32/109_2.png) [@Nicky\_H](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Nicky_H)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/9 "2011-12-07T23:35:51Z")
Should be ok if its just controllers but I wouldn’t risk a gig if you run a soundcard thru an unpowered hub ---
**Author:** ![Mojaxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mojaxx](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Mojaxx)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/10 "2011-12-08T00:09:14Z")
Having read the forum post about multi-TT hubs a while back, I managed to track down one of those Belkin F4U017s. It was so good I bought another one within the week for back-up. The best powered hub I’ve used. Not expensive either. Worth hunting for, they do come up from Amazon sellers occasionally in the UK. ---
**Author:** ![Neil\_Oughton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/neil_oughton/32/44_2.png) [@Neil\_Oughton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Neil_Oughton)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/11 "2011-12-08T09:08:49Z")
I have two ports on my Macbook Pro. One of them will power my new Allen and Heath DB4 and then I will plug two X1 Controllers into the hub. Should be ok. I’ve been using Belkin’s blue LED usb cables that look really good against the lights on the controllers. ---
**Author:** ![123xyz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/ee59a6/32.png) [@123xyz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/123xyz)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/12 "2011-12-08T11:32:33Z")
which one you guys talking about? [ame=“[Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Port-Desktop-Power-Supply/dp/B004Q3RUFK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323343776&sr=8-2)”][Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com): Belkin 7 Port Desktop USB Hub with Power Supply: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@[http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31jfFS3w1AL.@@AMEPARAM@@31jfFS3w1AL[/ame]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31jfFS3w1AL.@@AMEPARAM@@31jfFS3w1AL%5B/ame%5D) or [ame=“[Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Hi-Speed-USB-7-Port-F5U237-APL-S/dp/B0009IIE4W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1323343776&sr=8-4)”][Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com): Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub F5U237-APL-S: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@[http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/316lF3VEsKL.@@AMEPARAM@@316lF3VEsKL[/ame]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/316lF3VEsKL.@@AMEPARAM@@316lF3VEsKL%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![Neil\_Oughton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/neil_oughton/32/44_2.png) [@Neil\_Oughton](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Neil_Oughton)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/13 "2011-12-08T11:38:17Z")
The first one. ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-enough-usb-ports/33919/14 "2011-12-08T13:10:20Z")
> [@Neil\_Oughton](#): > > The first one. yep