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StarTech 3-Port FireWire PCIe Card (1394) - 800/400

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StarTech.com 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter - 1394 FW PCIe FireWire 800 / 400 Card , TAA (PEX1394B3)

Internal PCIe FireWire card with two 9-pin 800 Mbps ports and one 6-pin 400 Mbps port. Built with a native PCI Express chipset for direct connection. Customers note easy installation and broad compatibility, including video capture workflows

Highlights

  • native PCIe FireWire chipset
  • two 800 Mbps ports + one 400 Mbps port
  • works with Windows and various FireWire devices

Pros

  • native PCIe chipset
  • two 9-pin 800 Mbps ports
  • one 6-pin 400 Mbps port
  • easy installation
  • broad system compatibility

Cons

  • mixed scalability feedback with some blue screens

Best For

  • video capture from external devices
  • connecting FireWire audio interfaces
  • backup/transfer of legacy camcorder footage
  • digital video editing workflows
  • presonus Firewire compatibility scenarios
  • MiniDV tape capture workflows

Features

  • Two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports with up to 800Mbps transfer
  • One 6-pin FireWire 400 port with up to 400Mbps transfer
  • Native PCI Express chipset with no bridge chip
  • Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
  • Internal power connector supports high powered FireWire devices

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