Older FireWire interfaces

Axe_meister

Is it worth getting an older high end second hand FireWire interface over a more modern budget interface?
Say I was looking for an expandable 8in/8out device?
Would be running on an M2 Mac.

sweepy

I used to use a Digidesign 003r with my Mac Pro and a FireWire adapter, worked a treat 

Axe_meister

But are there drivers for apple silicon. I use a new Mac mini.
I can see there are drivers for some Motu interfaces, how long will they be supported mind.

goldtop

For me, it was worth it. An RME Fireface 800 for £280, prior to that a Fireface 400. It works with Apple Silicon Macs with two dongles. And it works on my 2012 iMac with one dongle.

RME and driver support for legacy hardware is awesome. At some point they will stop, of course.

I don't know about other makers.

Axe_meister

Any one have experience with the Motu 828 MK3 Hybrid interface.
Looks like it has apple silicone drivers, could fit the bill and bid on eBay is currently at £60

PeteC

The Edirol FA101s can be found dirt cheap and are very good.  I used to daisy chain a couple for plenty of in/outs for outboard gear.  I used mine with a macbook pro 

Funkfingers

I have a workaround for my dear, old MOTU Ultralite mk3. This involves a FW400 - FW800 cable, FW800 - Thunderbolt adapter, driver software for the Ultralite mk3 Hybrid and a kernel tweak to prevent the OS from blocking legacy hardware.

During my panic to reach this solution, I purchased a MOTU Audio Express 6x4 Hybrid. (FireWire and USB C.) I no longer need this. Hence, it is for sale.

Axe_meister

Ended up just getting a Behringer 1820, totally adequate for my needs. 
Works perfectly.