How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C

[@jayrayone7393]

Just want to say that this still works in 2022. I’ve successfully connected my M-Audio FireWire 1814 using this method..!! Thanks..!!

[@cupofsun]

I’m trying to do a M-Audio Profire 2626, praying this works too!

[@jayrayone7393]

@@cupofsun It should..!!

[@neovincibeats]

Man I think my laptop can't do this

[@gregormarszalkowski5436]

Worked on windows 10 ?

[@jayrayone7393]

@@gregormarszalkowski5436 Yes it does..

[@DavidGuggenheim]

Scott - Thank you and well done. In the end I was successful but not before nearly giving up due to a Thunderbolt 3 Windows issue. My camera (Sony HVR-A1U) appeared to connect successfully but no software (WinDV, HDV Split, Adobe Premiere) recognized it. I almost gave up. The solution was to run the Thunderbolt Software (just click Start, Thunderbolt); if you have Thunderbolt 3 you'll have the software on your PC. The software displays device(s) connected via Thunderbolt 3. My camcorder was listed but with the message, "The Thunderbolt device you are using is not certified for PC use." The fix was to (1) Run the Thunderbolt Software; (2) In the system tray, right-click the Thunderbolt icon (3) Click Settings (4) Clear the checkbox that says "Only allow Thunderbolt Devices that have been certified for PC."

[@ScottSchramm]

Thanks for providing the detailed solution which fixed your problem. I know some other people had similar problems and your solution sounds like the correct fix.

[@Snafu4WD]

Yep that worked for me, Thank you very much. Sony HDR-TD20V Camera, HP ZBook Studio G5, Windows 10. I also installed the 1394_OHCI_LegacyDriver but no evidence of it actually being installed. Adobe Premiere 2019 can see it but not control the camera, But WinDV can control the camera and preview the video as it comes in. Works great. (I do also have an old Win7 Laptop with a firewire port for a backup).

[@richardgraham2248]

In WIndows 11 the Thunderbolt Control Center app has a setting for connected devices that appears to default to 'Do Not Connect'. Changing this to 'Always connect' results in Pinnacle Studio being able to capture video data from my Canon GL2 MiniDV digital camcorder.

[@bengtforsberg9116]

The videos inspired me to save all my DV-tapes on my Windows 11 PC and DVD's. Bought the Apple devices, connector and cable. Didn't work with the suggested software but I decided to check further and found that I had to install the drivers for my Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port, just Googled Thunderbolt and found the drivers. After installing the drivers my Sony DCR-HC96 was detected by the PC and WIN-DV. I was also pleased to see that my old Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 found the camera and that I could control the camera from within Premiere Pro, Thank you for inspiring me!.

[@aycahatipoglu5531]

you just prevented me from wasting money on a solution that would not have worked, so thank you good sir

[@aycahatipoglu5531]

update for anyone who is in the same predicament that I find myself in. i need to connect a dinosaur scanner to a new windows PC. the new PC only has a USB C 3.1 Gen2 port which thanks to Scott we know is incompatible with firewire since its not a thunderbolt port. replacing PC or scanner would cost thousands of dollars since we have to do this for 8 machines. however if you are using a desktop they do have slots to add ports in the back. I have ordered a PCIe connected firewire port thingymajig. When it arrives I will test and update here on whether this is a valid solution or not. New laptops, both windows and mac, often have thunderbolt ports so this is really for if you have to connect device to a desktop.

[@saxfantastic9925]

This is the only KZbin video I have found that enables me to go out and purchase exactly the cables and adapters to transfer mini DV tape from my Sony P120 cam to my Lenovo P1 laptop. I’ve removed the four pin to 6 pin adapter and gone straight for the four pin to FireWire 800 cable plus the two Apple adapters. Seriously hoping that this works !

[@avanmeijgaarden]

Did it work? I was thinking of doing the same.

[@saxfantastic9925]

@@avanmeijgaarden It did ! I have the 2 Apple adapters and the one Firewire 800 to 400 cable and have been able to control my old camcorder from within Adobe Premiere Pro. Very happy :-)

[@psychoprof1966]

@@saxfantastic9925 I know I'm replying 9 months after your post, but this is very helpful as I came to the same conclusion viewing Scott's video. I will proceed to purchase just the three cables/adapters. Thank you!

[@saxfantastic9925]

@@psychoprof1966 It all worked perfectly and im so happy with the solution

[@ThomasTomchak]

Awesome. You just answered a question I've been struggling with for weeks. Nicely done and I'm more than happy to use your affiliate links.

[@ronstewtsaw]

Scott, I spent hours going through videos that were either Mac-centric or assumed my PC was old enough that I could install a PCI capture board. Thank you for this. I got the Apple products from Craigslist to save a pile of money, so I'm sorry that I didn't use your affiliate link. My camera is an Canon HV30, and my PC, a brand new Windows 10 desktop with a Thunderbolt 3 port. At first the computer complained a lot about the adapters, and it wouldn't recognise the camera. Finally, I did a clean boot, waited a couple of minutes, plugged in the first Thunderbolt adapter (TB3 to TB2), waited a minute, plugged in the second Thunderbolt adapter (TB2 to FW800), and then the rest of the adapters and wires. Then I turned on the camera, and it was recognised. WOOO WOOO WOOOOOOO! Scenalyzer could control my camera, but it couldn't recognise the video output. Premiere Pro could capture, but could not show a preview while capturing, and the software documentation acknowledges this. HDV Split (demoed in this video) would not show a preview like it does in your video. I decided that I was not going to waste any more time with codecs, as long as the captured files would play, which they do. I recommend getting a head cleaning tape and using it first (10 seconds only!), if your camera has been sitting around for years. Thank you very much for this video, Sott!

[@ScottSchramm]

Awesome, I'm glad this video helped you!

[@andrewclarke9467]

​@@ScottSchramm Hi thanks for your videos...... my laptop only has USB Super Speed. Is this port no good ? Thanks for any info

[@ScottSchramm]

@@andrewclarke9467 No, that will not work with FireWire. Check my newer videos for some alternatives.

[@andrewclarke9467]

​@@ScottSchramm thanks I will have a look through 👍🏻

[@chriseasley3499]

Thank you! Worked for me after your tip of updating the thunderbolt drivers for my Dell laptop. Using 4 pin to 9 pin firewire cable from my Sony DCR-PC100 Mini DV Camcorder to the two Apple Thunderbolt adapters into the USB-C Thunderport port on my Dell laptop. Using Win DV software to capture into .avi files. Currently on my 10th Mini DV Tape!

[@cottonbomb8272]

I am a long time M-audio 610 user, which is a solid soundcard that ended selling at 2013. It uses 1394A the 6pin one. Its such a powerful yet compact soundcard with 24bit-192khz HiRes DSP mixing with 6in10out which is kinda crazy. Nowadays their newest similar product is M-Track Duo, which has only 48Khz, 2-channel USB Audio Interface with 2 Combo Inputs. I can't believe they are stepping back on the product capability, its unreal. Anyway, your video saved my 610 so now I dont need to buy another worse product just for that USB connection. Cheers

[@billrooney9465]

Like a previous commenter, I wanted to confirm that this process works in Feb 2024. Thanks! I was able to purchase a reconditioned camcorder of the same brand that I had. My touchscreen was broken, so I was able to buy a camera on eBay and use my existing cables. Cost was a little over $100. I also purchase a PCI FireWire card that was recommended in this video. Since I already had a FireWire cable, I didn’t need the special Apple to Thunderbolt connection shown in the video. I have a pretty old PC running Windows 10 Home, but it recognized the FireWire card immediately and works great. WinDV works great and it actually split my miniDV tape into a bunch of individual files, using the dates that were initially recorded, making it a lot easier to edit them together. (So a tape from Christmas 2006 was labeled 06-12-25, with additional numbers added since I had multiple clips on the same day.) I then processed the AVI files into MP4s using Handbrake, which worked like a charm. And I also followed the advice to use the VLC player, which easily opens the AVI and MP4 files as well as many more formats. Once I was able to digitize the tapes, I used Microsoft’s free video editing software, ClipChamp, which seems to be the successor to Moviemaker, which I used back in the day. Thanks again for posting this!

[@ScottSchramm]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to post about your success!

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

i connected my hdv camcorder but my laptop isn't picking it up i have all the cables mentioned above as can not understand why it doesn't work

[@willsvideos5742]

Can confirm this works with my Sony DCR-TRV250E, filming on Digital 8. I connected it with WinDV and it is fully recognised. Plug and Play, didn't seem to have any driver issues. HDVSplit didn't recognise the camera, but that could be because it is DV standard and not HDV. Opened it in WinDV and no issues whatsoever. Time to Transfer my tapes - properly! Thank you again for such a thorough and easy to follow video.

[@Starsdealer]

Hey man i wanna ask a question ,i have sony dcr hc 36 ,is that camera have a same thing like in this video for transferring the file

[@willsvideos5742]

@@Starsdealer Yes, from what I can Google, that camera is MiniDV. Meaning it captures digital video (similar to our phones recording) and saves it to tape. I'm pretty sure that model will follow the same process as this video. You should have a square little output plug. My outlet has 'DV' above it on my camera and a lowercase 'i' next to it. Sony referred to FireWire as 'iLink'.

[@Starsdealer]

@@willsvideos5742 thxyou man for answering

[@markedwards7137]

This was perfect. I have a Canon ZR950. I bought most of the suggested items but only needed three: Tripp Lite FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b Hi-speed Cable (9pin/4pin) 6-ft.(F019-006) black Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter Was able to import using Power Director.

[@HansEisenman]

If this works, I may put you in my will. Seriously, I have been fumbling around trying to figure this out myself and then found your awesome video. Super well organized and gets right to it. Will take me a bit to get all this together. I'll try and post an update. Thanks again!

[@user-tk8fg3lu9m]

Same! Lol

[@user-tk8fg3lu9m]

It worked for me

[@alzimme86]

Worked for me, too.

[@_RedRanger]

any updates?

[@jampstudios3314]

Finally someone shows The cables and type of connections! Ty! Thats what i need! The problem is that stuff is só expensive ( The adaptors)

[@riz94107]

Sony's version was called "i.Link". You got i-triple-e from "IEEE 1394", which is the actual interface standard.

[@verbage432]

so question for the part at 4:25 why did u connect it to the mini connection adding an additional dongle to the process instead of just using an 800 to 400 cable u linked in the description?

[@ScottSchramm]

I used the cables I already had. I later realized there was a more efficient way which is the one I linked to on Amazon.

[@MarkAzali]

Thank you for posting a very modern how-to video for this process. Lots of dongles but your setup definitely works for laptops that have this functional USB-C port

[@timmyhutt7126]

Hey Mark, how did you manage to do it with only a usb-c port in your computer? I thought you needed a thunderbolt 3 port?

[@maradin9319]

Hello Mark How did you managed to do this? I hav usb-c wiuth thunderbolt 3 but it doesn't work

[@MarkAzali]

@@maradin9319 I ended up using my desktop with a firewire card since I don't have a laptop with the right port.

[@robertaweir6687]

I recently acquired an HP Envy 13 with a thunderbolt 3 connection and have had an HDR-FX7 video camera for a few years. The items your recommended are being shipped from Amazon and hopefully I selected the right link so you will get credit. Thank you for sharing.

[@video2000ification]

How did it go?

[@kas2388]

Any update?

[@robertaweir6687]

@@kas2388 I'm good! Now learning how to download and edit. Thanks for your help.

[@ZakWolf]

Yeah, the problem I've noticed is that while all Macs on the market have Thunderbolt 3 ports, not many Windows PCs do. It's just like how for much of the 2000s all Macs on the market had FireWire ports while many Windows PCs did not (but you could often upgrade the towers or ExpressCard-equipped laptops with a FireWire card to achieve this.)

[@ScottSchramm]

Most business laptops have Thunderbolt because its used for high performance docking stations.

[@BillsCountry]

@@ScottSchramm Ok here's a good question.. Are the Thunderbolt connections the same as the USBC ports? I know they use the same type of connector..

[@ScottSchramm]

@@BillsCountry Thunderbolt can be USB-C, but USB-C can NOT be Thunderbolt.

[@BillsCountry]

@@ScottSchramm Question still remains. How would I know that the USBC port on my Windows is actually a Thunderbolt connection. I have the same cable hook up that you described hooked to my Mac, and I had to buy Final Cut Pro to get it to work, I want to make sure that I am able to hook it up to Windows 10 OR my Windows 11... I am sure that there is a way to determine that in the Device Manager??

[@ScottSchramm]

@@BillsCountry If you have Thunderbolt, then it would be listed in the Device Manager. If you don't see the Thunderbolt controller then you don't have Thunderbolt.

[@roccobunko]

Maybe I'm missing it in the video but I don't hear you mention firewire PCi cards but you have them linked in the description. Do I need one if I'm using the cable combination you use in the video? I don't see why i should seeing as the cable that is connecting to my PC is a thunderbolt C. Apologies if you already stated this somewhere

[@ScottSchramm]

I added the links to the PCI cards after making the video because some viewers had desktop computers and wanted a solution. If you already have Thunderbolt 3, then you are correct, you only need the adapters and cables like I shown in the video, you would not need the PCI cards.

[@theresapimentacointheglove8760]

Great video. Though, the only thing I'd recommend against is re-encoding the video, which will always result in lower-quality video (when going from 'lossy' to 'lossy'). Memory is cheap, why not keep the original? If you prefer a more widely supported container, like 'MPEG' or 'MKV', a free program called 'Xmedia Recode' can 'copy' the video and audio into those containers without actually converting anything.

[@alzimme86]

After months of failed tries with over the counter solutions (Elgato), this worked to perfection first try! Thank you so much. Old Sony camcorder full of videos can now be saved or uploaded. Found every cable at Microcenter in one trip, too.

[@FreshAirRules]

So you did it without genuine Apple cables/adapters?

[@alzimme86]

@@FreshAirRules used genuine.

[@weproject5177]

Great video! I was struggling trying to find the right connectors. Crossing fingers my minidv camcorder can still connect. It's an awesome little device and still works great!

[@pregenderneutral]

IT WORKS!!!! Seconding the comment about checking your Thunderbolt settings.

[@ezpainting4697]

Thank you. I have a vx2100e sitting around for more than a decade, I will repair it and give it a try.

[@wrenchvx8376]

have work for you ?

[@ezpainting4697]

@@wrenchvx8376 sorry for late reply, no it spoilt unfortunately.

[@gopinathv4098]

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[@tilu3303]

I'm finally building a new daily driver pc after using my 2012 built pc till now. I had thought I might be retiring it but I rely on firewire capture regularly, and looking at the daisy chain you put together makes me think that old pc won't be retiring anytime soon because it supports it natively.

[@benjaminjacobson3729]

Thanks man, this works! I’ve been trying to do this for a long time and I’m finally able to transfer my DV footage to my pc.

[@middles7209]

Do you know if this works for all camcorders like the trv900, vx1000 etc...?

[@evrrrLn]

Amazing explenation, but please - will it works even if I have just USB 3.1 ? Or do I have to need some more adapters ?

[@ScottSchramm]

It will not work, it needs to Thunderbolt. This is explained in the video.

[@GregMatses]

Thanks - this worked great for me connecting my MOTU 828 mkII FW to a new Dell Precision running Windows 10!

[@AdrianRAHorus]

i´ve a MOTU 828 mkII in W10, what adapters used ? Please. the 2 conversors of video?

[@usaroman]

Came looking for a comment on the motu 896hd mkI. I hope this works.

[@TeddyTerrilli]

@@usaromanme too. Just got one and don’t know.

[@TeddyTerrilli]

Do you still have it and does it still work?

[@GregMatses]

@@TeddyTerrilli yes - still works

[@abeld.8904]

Would a 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / Power Delivery support work? Or does it need to be specifically Thunderbolt?

[@ScottSchramm]

You need Thunderbolt.

[@abeld.8904]

@@ScottSchramm Thanks! I'm getting a new laptop with a Thunderbolt 4 port. Do I need the 3 cables/adaptors to connect my Sony dcr pc5 (with a 4-pin firewire output) to the laptop's Thunderbolt port? It's been two years since you did this great video, perhaps there's a new cable/adaptor which goes from the camera right into the laptop? Probably not, but...

[@ScottSchramm]

@@abeld.8904 Unfortunately no changes, this process is still the only one that works.

[@crisc1107]

Thank you, I've been looking for someone to covert mini DV into PC, but my question is, my computer is kinda old too, I only have UBS outlet, will this work on a computer that only have UBS outlet?

[@ScottSchramm]

Regular USB 2.0/3.0 will not work. You need either Thunderbolt or FireWire. If you only have a few tapes, it may be easier for you to send them to a 3rd party service and have them do the capture.

[@beyaz4beyaz]

If you guys have a regular windows desktop, just buy a FireWire PCI card, I believe it’s much cheaper compared to 4 separate cables including APPLE branded ones. For a laptop it’s a lifesaver though, nice video.

[@HansMeulenbroek]

Thanks Scott. I use a desktop PC with firewire card to capture with Magix. Your solution for the MAC works fine on my new Macbook Pro. This was really helpfull! This solution works also for Digital 8 camera's. For analogue captures I use the Canopus ADVC110 connected to PC or Mac via firewire.

[@FreshAirRules]

Could you network the two together to transfer data?

[@HansMeulenbroek]

@@FreshAirRules I have no need for this. I capture AVI on the desktop PC and MOV on the Macbook Pro. Captured files are written direct to connected (customers) external drives.

[@psychic_digit]

Holy mackerel, this video is very well made! This solved virtually all the questions I had

[@montxsuz]

Thanks for that Scott. I got my 2 Apple adapters today. I will use it for Audio, but will also try it with Audio. I have an old Audio interface with FireWire but no USB. BTW, the Startech TB3 -> TB2 adapters work very well, I have two of them which I use with ThunderBolt 2 Audio interfaces on my laptop and desktop computers. Very reliable so far, touch wood. A bit more expensive than the Apple version.

[@ZORAN_vgj]

did you get your firewire audio interface to work? im struggling with Saffire pro 24 dsp and have the adapters on my USB-C but my interface wont start or turn on .. i dont know what to do

[@montxsuz]

To be honest I haven't tried yet. I plugged the old Motu Firewire device into my new Motu Thunderbolt device via ADAT and that works fine. So not using Firewire any more - but I did test it with a Firewire video camera - that works.

[@Knight-Merc]

Is there a way to do this on a PC that doesn't have Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ? My PC only has USB 3 ports

[@ScottSchramm]

No

[@mikeysrants4527]

Hi Scott! I have an older Sony HVR-Z1E and was wondering if this process will maintain the same audio quality that the camera captures from its XLR shotgun mic setup, or will I have to use additional software. This video earned you a sub from me!

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes, whatever quality the camera is capable of will be sent over the FireWire. It’s the highest quality available.

[@jolaoh]

Thank you for creating your video and providing all the links and information. I have a Sony DCR-HC96 which can accept NTSC signals. It was broken so I sent it for repair. My first video I digitized was on a VHS tape from around 1985. I have many many more tapes of various formats to go. I'm using a slightly old Dell Precision 7520.

[@Knyte77]

Going to give this a whirl. Wish me luck! I'll let you know how I get on - thank you!!

[@andrewahiakpor8611]

So far I only needed three of the wires to connect successfully - the two apple cords, and the firewire to miniplug cable...

[@scott.ballard]

You're a lifesaver and a memory saver! This worked like a charm. I used your affiliate links so hopefully you get a little $$ for your efforts.

[@christywhite6429]

i agree with robbie c thank you for bringing me back to sanity! dude i just got this samsung mini dvsc-d353 and truly after the joy came the wtf do i do now freak out. Also, for converting on Mac would I use the same programs? Do you have the same video for Mac users? thank youuuuuu

[@ScottSchramm]

Here is a similar video for Mac users: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iVc5WklLSdhKM You can just use iMovie for capturing the videos, you shouldn't need any special codecs as iMovie will export to MPEG4 built in.

[@frankcoffey]

If you have a desktop you can get a PCIe Firewire card, just make sure you get the TI chipset, that's the only one that worked well for me. Windows 10 found the card right away so I didn't have to install any special drivers. I was able to capture Sony Digital 8 tapes using Adobe premiere. Magix Video Edit or Vegas as also good options for your editing. Thanks again for this video it's great to know there is a solution for laptops now. There are still a lot of useful Firewire devices out there folks might still have, audio interfaces and camcorders for example.

[@JorgeCanela]

Actually I have had the exact opposite experience in Windows 10. TI chipsets will work only on about 10% of the devices, and VIA chipsets will work on 90% of the devices. But it may vary with different devices/types of devices. I tried mainly audio interfaces and cameras.

[@rdnetwork868]

Holy moly. This gona cost alot :(

[@ScottSchramm]

Yeah it requires a lot of circuits to convert the singal, its not just a passive conversion.

[@remark5312]

Well, there could be MUCH cheaper solution. If you have a desktop, just buy a firewire PCIe card (around 25 bucks). If you have a laptop and your laptop has an M.2 port (for internal SSDs) it is basically a four lanes of PCIe and SATA in one port, so you can try to connect a standard firewire PCIe card for desktops to it. You need an M.2 to PCIe adaptor, firewire PCIe card and a power source for PCIe card. The question is if your os does still support firewire. So there is not certain guarantee. But If your camcorder has an HDMI video output (as shown in a video) you can buy a HDMI to USB video capture device.

[@imark7777777]

Welcome to the Apple tax. There are also some Docks that have a FireWire. Or there is the option of a thunderbolt to PCI enclosure but those are kind of expensive as people like to use them with their gaming computers and graphics cards.

[@deloreshicks3461]

lol

[@kilianhekhuis]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Wouldn't have managed without this vid. HDV Split only supports Canon camera's, but luckily WinDV works perfectly, even though it can't control the camera itself.

[@adammanthos2589]

Thank you for this very informative and clear video and for listing the links for us! Makes things so much easier.

[@JimMcLean]

Hi Scott. If my laptop only has HDMI and no thunderbolt 3, could I connect the Thunderbolt 2 adapter to an HDMI adapter?

[@ScottSchramm]

No, that will not work.

[@DJMathieuGodbout]

Would it be possible to use this cam as a ''web cam'' with obs for exemple? I have an old HVX200 with Firewire 400 4 pin port. Could I use it as my streaming camera? I dont have HDMI output

[@ScottSchramm]

I don't think this is possible unless the manufacture has some software or driver to make that possible. Worth a try though.

[@imark7777777]

it Used be possible for a firewire device to act as a WebCam but That was dependent on both the device and computer software.

[@ZzZ-qd1zo]

This is just what I was looking for, thank you!

[@MigData]

I have a Panasonic GS400 miniDV camera. Luckily I can connect the USB for transfer of the video. In fact the manual lists both USB and Fire wire as options for video capture. I don't have a firewire port on pc so I used usb. My questions is there a difference between the quality? I mean is the USB capturing at the same quality as the firewire? It's sort of bugging me a little. Really helpful video. Thanks.

[@ScottSchramm]

You seem to have one of the very few camcorders that can do video over USB! It looks like Panasonic is making that work by some kind of "video stream" driver. My guess is that it is lowering the quality to QVGA (320x240) as that is what the specifications list for the webcam mode. If you are after the highest/original quality video, I would use FireWire. Otherwise if you are happy with the quality that USB mode is giving you then stick with that.

[@MigData]

@@ScottSchramm Thanks for the prompt reply! Now interestingly within the cameras menu system it does ask whether I wanted to use the USB for Webcam or for Motion DV. Obviously I picked the latter since I never use it as a webcam. Using Premiere Pro, I captured the footage to the native miniDV resolution 720x576 (PAL) at 25fps. It's possible it might be upscaling it but I doubt it since I'm not changing any settings and it's automatically detecting this resolution. Also it's worth noting it only provided a USB Cable inside the box.

[@MigData]

I've just gone ahead and tested the webcam for the first time ever. It records at 320 x 240 and the quality between this and the Motion DV USB capture is quite obvious. So I suspect the USB is outputting at the full resolution but I suppose there maybe other factors that could be involved between the USB or FireWire capture which impacts the quality...etc.(?). Maybe you can answer that? Also I forgot to mention that the NV-GS400 requires a USB 2.0 connection. If I recall USB 2.0 was competing quite close with FireWire.

[@ScottSchramm]

@@MigData Correct USB and FireWire are very close in specs. I explained a little bit more about this in one of my other videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbLq5-nfZ6Zg9E. Basically USB 2.0 is a little bit faster, but there is a lot of overhead which makes bad for real-time applications like capturing video streams. My guess is the special driver/software from Panasonic is allowing for a "buffer" and then it is using the CPU to process it as the buffer fills. Kind of like how anti-skip CD players work.

[@MigData]

@@ScottSchramm Great, thanks for that information! Yes I think it seems likely it's doing that. I'll check out your other work. Do you have any videos of improving the quality of miniDV footage so it looks better on HD televisions?

[@vardansimonian7503]

Very useful. I just watched the video, haven't tried anything yet, but got answers to a few questions I was struggling with

[@karenhicks789]

I purchased a Lenovo T-470 with a Thunderbolt port and the 400/800 cable, Apple 2 & 3 Firewire adapters. Connected my Panasonic PV-DV2000 but it isn't recognized when I try to capture video. Isn't recognized in Windows device manager either. What do I need to do?

[@ScottSchramm]

They should work together. Check the troubleshooting section at the bottom of the video description.

[@hermanheesakkers5501]

Thanks for this video, I understand the principle but still some ambiguities. I have purchased an older Hasselbvlad camera H4D31 and it has a FireWire 800 connection how do I get it connected to my Windows PC with a USB C port.... I have a FireWire 800/800 connection with an adapter to Apple Tunderbolt but I don't have that connection. So what/what steps should/can I take to connect my device to my PC.

[@jaymo8206]

Question: My laptop only has regular USB. No Thunderbolt USB-C inputs. How do I attach a vintage 1393 Firewire 400 device [e.g. Mini Dv camcorder-DVD player-recorder] to my Windows laptop? Which cables, drivers, video app, card etc would I need to capture video ? I used to have everything Mac 10 years ago, so no issues. But now it's back to Windows.

[@ScottSchramm]

It's not compatible with USB-A. Go back to Mac as they all have Thunderbolt these days and would work.

[@JulieShepherd-w1b]

I have a JVC GR-D850U miniDv camcorder. I am trying to transfer video to computer. It does have a DV port on camcorder. My camcorder seems to work other than the LCD screen lighting up so I can press play etc.. I am wondering if it's possible to still transfer data from the miniDVs to computer without using the LCD screen?

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes it will still be possible as the video will be displayed on the computer and you shouldn’t need the built in screen. Alternatively if you do need to access the menus of your camcorder you can use the analog output connected to a TV. Just don’t use that for video capture as it will be reduced quality.

[@Curtis-q4s]

The Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter (MD464) is now discontinued as of early December 2023. Can you suggest an alternative adapter?

[@ScottSchramm]

There are zero other adapters. The Apple one is the only one that works. If you can't find anyone selling the adapters new, then look for a used one on eBay.

[@ScottSchramm]

Hurry, Amazon has the FireWire adapter back in stock: amzn.to/47fYX4J

[@Curtis-q4s]

@@ScottSchramm Thanks! Although what I ended up doing instead was to buy an old 24" 2008 iMac for $20 off Facebook marketplace, less than the cost of the adapters :) Had a Firewire 400 port right on it, no need for any adapter

[@auklandca]

@@ScottSchramm Welp, I missed it :-/

[@ScottSchramm]

@@Curtis-q4s That's a good way to go. In fact, I'm about to make a new video dealing the options for using an old computer instead of a newer one.

[@lejeffe1663]

Can this be done with presonus interface for recording multy channel audio?

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes! Check out this video for more specific directions on audio interfaces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbLq5-nfZ6Zg9E

[@bilalnachabeh]

I recently bought an Mbox pro interface for a ridiculous low price and the catch was that it only has firewire 400 input. your video is really helpful but these apple adatpers cost like 40$ each!

[@dbrownofficial]

I’ve got a 1394b from an old G Drive and can’t seem to find an adapter to go to USB or directly to my newer MacBook… any suggestions?

[@ScottSchramm]

Give this video a watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iVc5WklLSdhKM

[@marksaywood1913]

When downloading my Sony camcorder mini dv tapes directly to my 2020 Mac Pro, can I do that directly into iMovie or will I need additional software as you mention in video? ...thank you

[@ScottSchramm]

iMovie is perfect for that. You don't need any other software.

[@monkeymanthai]

Good..what is the model of Dell notebbok that you use in this video?..I would like your advice: which is the best notebook between this Dell and the Lenovo Thinkpad T490 to acquire from minidv with these two Apple thunderbolt-firewire adapters?..Many thanks

[@ScottSchramm]

Dell Latitude 7490. The “best” option would actually be something older that has FireWire on board so you don’t need the adapters. Watch my latest video for more info on that approach.

[@erkamau9629]

Hi, do you know if this couple of cables could work for Focusrite Liquid Mix 32 too ? It is an external audio Dsp processor usable with a vst plugin in Daw as Cubase and other ones, Thanks

[@ScottSchramm]

Give this a watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbLq5-nfZ6Zg9E

[@JD-op6vn]

I have a Dell Xps13 and Windows 10 64 bit OS and Sony DCR-HC40. I bought the cables recommended and my computer will not recognize the camcorder. I have a Thunderbolt port and the computer recognizes the thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter connected to the computer but nothing else. I have updated drivers and have tried different software but cannot get it to recognized the camcorder. Can you help??

[@ScottSchramm]

What software are you using to do the video capture?

[@JD-op6vn]

@@ScottSchramm windv and Sony software. The issue seems to be with the thunderbolt port because when I plug in the cable it says the thunderbolt device may not function correctly with an error message. Bios thunderbolt settings are correct. Seems to be a similar problem as a few others have had in earlier comments.

[@ScottSchramm]

@@JD-op6vn It should work and you're using the right software. Aside from checking the BIOS, the Intel Thunderbolt software to make sure the connection is allowed, the only thing I can think of is to try uninstalling any drivers and using the built in drivers instead. In my case, I did not install and drivers for Firewire and it was basically plug and play. Good luck!

[@HeinzPeter]

Hi! I was struggling with trying to connect this to an Asus Zenbook OLED 14 with Thunderbolts ports and running Windows 11. Seems that starting with 11 this won't work since there is no support for Firewire.

[@ScottSchramm]

Does it have Thunderbolt 4 or a newer Intel processor? If so you watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SyepatabZ7Z9k

[@HeinzPeter]

@@ScottSchramm Thanks Scott! I just followed your instructions. Even though it did not work, because the Laptop has actually an Intel Generation that wont work, i tested it with my Mac M1 and it worked. So, at the end of the day, i think that the best way is to obtain the latest Intel Generation (for PC's) that still work with the adaptors. I enjoyed your channel so much that i decided to subscribe as well. I have bought a HDV camera just to do tests, so i will still do some tests when the camera arrives. Will keep an eye on your channel for new posts. Perhaps in the future intel decides to do a workaround and return the compatibility to new Intel Gens.

[@victorgeorgiev6030]

A quick question. Is it possible to use such a camera with this cable connection to streem from OBS?

[@ScottSchramm]

It doesn't look like OBS supports FireWire camcorders: obsproject.com/forum/threads/dv-cameras-are-not-supported.53012/

[@jayyou8438]

Hi I have all cables and adapters connected to my Thunderbolt 4 but I’m getting the blue screen of death with SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED on Windows 11 every time. Do I need to set options on my new laptop or download a driver/ software? The laptop is not recognizing my Sony Mini DV at all. Do you know what might be the issue here?

[@ScottSchramm]

Please read the troubleshooting section in my video description.

[@FreshAirRules]

What about getting an old PC, installing a firewire PCI card, then networking that machine to your modern laptop?

[@ScottSchramm]

You can install a FireWire PCI card and do it that way, but you can't capture video over the network. You could capture the video on the old PC, then transfer those files over the network if you wanted.

[@deloreshicks3461]

My aunt just gave me an old Ultra mini portable disk that has an USB-B port and (2) 1394 slots. It's working fine with just the USB-B port cable to USB-A. I would like to know would the 1394 port be a faster connection than the USB-B port or is there no difference in connection speed among the ports?

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes, it will be a little faster. Play this video at 1:40 for an explanation why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbLq5-nfZ6Zg9E

[@GabeGX]

Any chance you can connect the adapters to your PC without the camera attached as well? Does "IEEE 1394 host controller" show up under device manager?

[@ScottSchramm]

Just tested and yes, that does appear. Under ""IEEE 1394 host controller" it lists "LSI 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller" with a driver by Microsoft dated 6/21/2006.

[@decoman100]

QUESTION .....i have a camcorder and a fire wire cable that fits into camcorder but i cant fit the other side of the fire wire cable into laptop as i only have USB ports on laptop and not fire wire ports , is there any way i can get video off camcorder into premier pro editing software ???????? many thanks ...

[@ScottSchramm]

This is completely explained in the video.

[@milindravan7969]

I have a Sony DCR-TRV320 camcorder and wanted to download videos from cassettes to Windows 10 laptop. I bought all the cables indicated in video. I also downloaded both the software mentioned in video. But I could not get Windows to recognize the camcorder. Any help appreciated.

[@ScottSchramm]

What kind of computer?

[@milindravan7969]

@@ScottSchramm It's a laptop Dell Inspiron 14 5000.

[@ScottSchramm]

@@milindravan7969 Yeah that doesn't have Thunderbolt so it won't work. I explained this in the video.

[@JosephTsang-i7m]

It does not work on my Lenovo. When I plug the adapter into the thunderbolt3 socket. The computer reboot itself and some troubleshooting screen appears again and again. Can you advise what's wrong.

[@ScottSchramm]

That’s an issue with your drivers. Uninstall the FireWire or Thunderbolt driver and go back to the original version. If that does work then try updating it to the latest from the Lenovo support website.

[@JosephTsang-i7m]

Thanks. I uploaded to Win11 and the previous reboot doesn't happen. And when I plug in or remove the adapter into the thunderbolt3 socket, dingdong sound from my laptop. However, when I run winDV or HDVsplit, they said camcorder not recognized or not connected. Please help.

[@HiNickCares]

My DV camera shows up in device manager but the Win DV software can't see it. Device manager says the drivers are up to date.

[@ScottSchramm]

Check the troubleshooting section in my video description. You might need to uninstall the driver and revert back to the Windows default one.

[@ScottSchramm]

Update: if you have Windows 11, see my updated video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4WToHePl9aqrc0 and in case you missed the video description, here are the links to what you will need: Apple Thunderbolt 3 and 4 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Adapter: amzn.to/2O6rB10 Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter: amzn.to/2W0FX68 FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable: amzn.to/2TCSGz1 FireWire 400 to 800 cable: amzn.to/2UE0XiO FireWire 400 to 800 adapter: amzn.to/2u518Ih FireWire 400 mini to 400 mini cable: amzn.to/3uci1Av FireWire 400 mini to 400 full size adapter: amzn.to/390k40c Have a desktop with a PCI/PCIe card slot, or a laptop with a ExpressCard/PCMCIA card slot: amzn.to/3DGUBq9 Laptops with Thunderbolt/FireWire: amzn.to/3JpAw8M Other items I recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottschramm Software Mentioned: WinDV: www.videohelp.com/software/WinDV HDV Split: www.videohelp.com/software/HDVSplit Windows Movie Maker: movies.blainesville.com/p/wmm-60-on-windows-7.html ffdshow: ffdshow-tryout.sourceforge.net/ ffmpeg: ffmpeg.org/ VLC Player: www.videolan.org/vlc/ Handbreak: handbrake.fr/ OBS Studio: obsproject.com/download *Other videos that may help you:* How to connect a FireWire Audio Interface to a Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbLq5-nfZ6Zg9E How to connect FireWire devices into new Mac's with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iVc5WklLSdhKM How to connect FireWire devices to a new M1 Mac with Apple Silicon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmashKx_aLuWjdE How to capture DV & HDV video tapes on a Windows 11 PC using FireWire to Thunderbolt/USB-C: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4WToHePl9aqrc0 *Troubleshooting* If you are having issues with your PC connecting to the device, there are a few things you can try. 1. Ensure your PC has a Thunderbolt port (not just a USB-C/charging port). Visit the support page of your computer (support.dell.com, support.lenovo.com, etc) and verify that your drivers are up to date. Sometimes the Thunderbolt driver is separate and needs to be installed manually. Also check that your BIOS is up to date. If you're getting blue screens when you plug in, this is the solution. 2. Check the settings in your BIOS as there may be a setting in there to allow data over the Thunderbolt port. Here is an example link that shows the settings: www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln305418/restructuring-of-usb-and-thunderbolt-settings-on-new-bios-version?lang=en There is also usually an app within Windows called the "Thunderbolt(TM) Software " and make sure it is set to "Always Allow" like this: www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-3-devices-in-windows-10-platform/ 3. If your device still does not communicate, then you may need to install a driver for the camcorder, audio interface, or whatever device you are trying to connect. If a driver can not be found, then your device may be too old and no longer compatible with newer operating systems like Windows 10. Here is a good webpage that may help you troubleshoot FireWire specific drivers: www.studio1productions.com/Articles/Firewire-1.htm Additionally if you installed a special FireWire driver you may want to uninstall it and try the built in Windows driver as that may be all you need. You can also try installing a legacy FireWire driver by following these directions: www.startech.com/en-us/faq/firewire-cards-windows-legacy-driver-swap 4. For video cameras, here is a good guide from Sony which has a few other troubleshooting steps: www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/camcorders-tape-camcorders/dcr-hc44e/articles/00235677

[@nunomazalo5514]

Hi.could you tell me the model of the thunderbolt 3 usb c laptop you are using in this tutorial?

[@ScottSchramm]

I’m using a Dell Latitude 7490. Many business laptops like the Dell Latitude line and Lenovo ThinkPads will come equipped with Thunderbolt.

[@sjaakdendunnen5806]

He Scott, I followed all you instructions in you great video. I got all the cables, drivers and software .. When I connect the cables my laptop says : The functionality of you Thunderbolt-device could be limited ? .. I checked the drivers ( all seems ok .. no errors ). The laptop does not see my Sony digital 8 handycam in play mode .. I tried different software .. nothing helps .. Ik think I got stuck on the first part cable .. Working with a HP ENVY Windows 10 laptop .. any ideas ? It is taking weeks now .. and no more options ..

[@ScottSchramm]

Check your bios for any thunderbolt settings. Also the Intel thunderbolt app to make sure the security is off and the data connection is allowed

[@ivangoldberger289]

Hi. I have Sony MiniDV cam (2003 year) and i connect to old PC via fire wire (I link). PC had fire wire port. But my new pc doesnt have fire wire or thunderbolt port. It has only USB C port. How can i transfer from the minidv cam to the new pc? Thanks.

[@ScottSchramm]

You need Thunderbolt.

[@ivangoldberger289]

@@ScottSchramm so I must some reduction or?

[@jtavenner]

My HP laptop does not have Thunderbolt, but I have a spare Dell Thuderbolt dock. Would I be able to use your chain of cables/adapters into this dock, then connect the HDMI cable from the dock to the laptop (as if it were a monitor)?

[@ScottSchramm]

Your Dell Thunderbolt dock would not work either since your laptop does not have Thunderbolt. Some Thunderbolt docks and also run in a limited mode via USB-C, but even if that was the case, the Thunderbolt passthrough would not work unless your laptop had Thunderbolt as well.

[@jtavenner]

@@ScottSchramm I now have a Thunderbolt 3 laptop and all the cables. The Thunderbolt software knows I have connected a device, but HDV Split doesn't recognize it. This camcorder is mini-DV - which other software should I use?

[@jtavenner]

never mind - Win DV works!

[@leenero5241]

Just wondering, can I just use a cable with USB Type-A on one end and firewire 400 or 800 on the other end instead?

[@ScottSchramm]

No, I explain why that won’t work in this video.

[@gregjerome4258]

I got the two Apple adapters but then somehow ordered a FireWire 800 direct to mini DV (ieee) cable. Should it work with just the two adapters and one FW to miniDV cable?

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes that will work

[@martijn1861]

Would I be able to skip the last adapter and plug it into a Mini Display port? It is the same shape as a Thunderbolt 1 or 2 but there is a slight difference in functionality.

[@ScottSchramm]

Mini displayport and Thunderbolt 1 and 2 have the same connector, but have different capabilities. Just like Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C have have the same connector but also differ with their capabilities. Your port needs to be Thunderbolt 1 or 2 for FireWire to work. If its only mini displayport then it won't work because that is only for video output and not data input.

[@kenrogers8472]

HI, I have microsoft surface pro 6 (win10 pro 64bit) with only USB3 socket. any idea how to do this?( did have tower pc with firewire previously)

[@ScottSchramm]

That does not have Thunderbolt so it will not work.

[@jpyornoc]

I tried 3 software versions (above) and only HDV did not work. Is there a driver I should download? I have a Canon ZR 45MC. Also my tapes are stopping after a minute or two. The mini dv tapes are old so I should assume its the age of the tape? Thanks.

[@ScottSchramm]

Tape might be bad if they consistently have that problem. Only way to troubleshoot is try a different camcorder for playback or a different computer. Also your camcorder is not HD so the HDV split app won’t work for you. Try WinDV. Link in the description.

[@timothylarson3558]

Thank you so much! I am going to test using WinDV. Mac OS broke the option to import via Firewiare with the latest update... All I want to do is get my old tapes digitized before it's too late.

[@arthurcadour]

Hello! I have only a usb-c .... is it possible to find a solution? I have buy all the cable in this video. Is it possible to buy an adaptor Thunderbolt to HDMI? Thanks a lot!

[@ScottSchramm]

I clearly explained in the video that there is no solution for USB-C. It needs to be Thunderbolt.

[@henrydreilingproductions]

Hey Scott. Thanks for the very helpful video. Do you have link for the first item you list? The 4-pin firewire to full size firewire adaptor. None of the links appear to go to that specific one. Thank you!

[@ScottSchramm]

Hey there, I just added a link to the description. Here you go: FireWire 400 mini to 400 full size adapter: amzn.to/390k40c If you are starting out and don't have any cables or adapters, then I recommended getting this one: FireWire 800 to 400 mini plug cable: amzn.to/2TCSGz1 This way you can convert directly to 800 for the Apple adapter without having the extra adapter like in my video.

[@3027004]

Hi My laptop has a firewire port IEEE 400 to 400 that connects to my DV camera but it does not seem to work. It keeps on giving an error message saying that the DV camera is in use. Can you help please. Thank you

[@ScottSchramm]

This is a common issue with webcams as well. It's usually because some other software is trying to access the video in the background. Try rebooting your computer and ensuring you only have one software open at a time to access that the feed

[@3027004]

@@ScottSchramm thank so much...I will try that...

[@BrianBrownrigg]

2024 now...looks like the TB2 to FW 800 connector has been discontinued. I may have to spend over $100, but if anyone has a good suggestion/source, would love to know!

[@ScottSchramm]

Updated video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gom7hI2ahL-VY80

[@BrianBrownrigg]

@@ScottSchramm Yeah, saw that, and thank you. I'm trying to avoid sourcing a new (old) machine. I've got three of four cables/adaptors now, it's just that last one. If anyone has a good source, would appreciate any leads! Thanks again, Scott. The videos are great.

[@michaelestrada909]

Hey I got all the cables to get the footage but every time I use HDV split it keeps on making the video glitch out and the audio is messed up but it plays perfectly on my Sony fx1

[@ScottSchramm]

Check steps 2 and 3 in the troubleshooting section of my video description. If neither does not work, you may want to try a different computer or different software.

[@michaelestrada909]

Some videos would come out really clean but then 5 minutes into the film it will start glitching

[@michaelestrada909]

& I tried using windv but it keeps saying device not found when I use that software

[@simonstergard1154]

Instead of the two apple adapters can i use a firewire to usb c adapter (from apple)?

[@ScottSchramm]

Apple does not make a FireWire to USB-C adapter. You need the two adapters mentioned in this video and your port needs to be Thunderbolt.

[@graywolf1911]

Hi Scott, will this work with Thunderbolt 4?

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes

[@graywolf1911]

@@ScottSchramm Thank you Scott. I am purchasing the cables and adapters (Apple) from Amazon today.

[@graywolf1911]

Items from Amazon bought with your references due today, Scott. I am hoping that I don't have too many issues with Windows 10/11 trying to get video onto the new desktop that I built (ASUS MB z690-A). Prior windows version worked OK with Adobe and other Video download software, but windows 10 was a PITA accepting firewire download.

[@rudyherrera1455]

Hi, I have a Sony DCR-DVD92 NTSC Carl Zeiss Vatio-Tessar. The only output for video and audio are the A/V cables. I searched for a Mini CD Adapter to place in my laptop but I cant find any. Do you know what options I have? Thank you!

[@ScottSchramm]

Your camcorder uses mini-DVD's. If the disc is finalized you should be able to play it on any tray-loaded DVD drive. If your DVD drive is slot loaded, then it won't fit because the disc is too small. Also it looks like there is a normal USB port on the camera, if you connect that to your computer, it appears to connect the DVD to your computer as a player, so that might work for you, without having to go down this route with adapting to FireWire

[@rudyherrera1455]

@@ScottSchramm thank you Scott! You were correct. It did work! One more question. The files are super old. Do you what which media player would support those old file type?

[@ScottSchramm]

@@rudyherrera1455 Yeah MPEG2 is very inefficient. Your best bet is to download Handbreak (link in description) and convert them to MP4 and then trash the originals because they will take up a huge amount of space as well.

[@rudyherrera1455]

@@ScottSchramm thank you! Your the man Scott!

[@petersrockvideos]

Is my usb 3.1 gen 1 type c a thunderbolt port on my computer? It does not have the lightning bolt logo.

[@ScottSchramm]

No, it likely is not

[@Starsdealer]

Hey man i wanna ask a question ,i have sony dcr hc 36 ,is that camera have a same thing like in this video for transferring the file

[@ScottSchramm]

Yes, that model has FireWire, you will follow the same process shown in this video but instead of using the HDVSplit software, use WinDV (linked in the video description)

[@Starsdealer]

@@ScottSchramm thxyou for answering ,have a good time💜

[@yasemeen]

@ Scott Schramm I have mini display port on my pc... can i use this to transfer video to pc maybe?

[@ScottSchramm]

Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 2 have the same connector/plug. If it’s Thunderbolt 2 then yes. If it’s only Mini DisplayPort then no.

[@Dutch_G]

Hello thank you for the amazing video. However I do not have an adapter from 400 to 900 I have a cable straight from the small 400 to 800. I do not know if this is an issue. But when I plug everything in I still get nothing. I get the windows jingle when I plug the adapters in by themselves but not when I turn on the camera. Any help?

[@ScottSchramm]

It doesn't matter what type of cable or adapter you use for the FireWire, so I doubt that is the issue. Do you see the Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter in the Windows Device Manager?

[@Dutch_G]

@@ScottSchramm I only see the Thudnerbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter

[@ScottSchramm]

@@Dutch_G That's odd because on my system (the one in this video) I just now checked and Device Manager does not show the Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter, but when I plug in the Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, it does show that one. So maybe your Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter is faulty.

[@Dutch_G]

@@ScottSchramm My adapter shows underneath the usb settings. But I think It's a problem with my computer and firewire, because I do not have the IEEE tab in device manager. Under which tab do you see your firewire adapter?

[@ScottSchramm]

@@Dutch_G When both adapters are connected, look in device manger, below the Human Interface Devices section a new category should appear called "IEEE 1394 host controllers" and under that you will see "LSI 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller". That is what it shows on mine.

[@jianwang4983]

Hi Scott, I have been struggling for days, trying to make the connection work between my old Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder (PV-GS59) and my computer (Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series). This video of yours, I feel is the closest to solving my problem. But my concern is the ports, which seem different from the ones on your computer. With what I have, will I be able to accomplish what I need to do ( I have at least a dozen MiniDV tapes to transfer)?

[@ScottSchramm]

If you have Thunderbolt on your laptop then you should be fine.

[@amyrosejax]

I have this exact camera and a new laptop pc that has no firewire. How did it go?

[@daylonoconnell3747]

I have a Dell laptop with thunderbolt 3 and am trying to use my Digi 003 audio interface console. Im connected to it and recognizes it (all drivers up to date) but my audio is coming through low quality. Its poppy/robotic sounding. Im at a loss trying to figure it out

[@ScottSchramm]

Hmm, maybe check the sample rate? I'm not sure about Windows but on Mac there is something called "Audio MIDI Setup" and within that are a lot of settings to tweak and sometimes having one off can cause the audio to sound wrong. Also check the "clock source" some FireWire devices have this setting.

[@imark7777777]

I tried on Windows xp with a PreSonus and I have to say the audio support is not as well supported, there's different driver Versions from the manufacturer you have to try because some work better than others.... It's sort of mess. I would check some of the settings and the sound control panel which will very between Windows versions and there's usually a sample rate setting in the software that comes with it. At least for the PreSonus they had like a remote control app where it would have the settings like that and then you just select the audio interface in your recording program of choice which may also have settings like that.

[@mikexyz9969]

I bought the parts listed to get movies off of my Sony TRV320. It worked perfectly. Now, 4 months later, my laptop does not recognize my camera connected into the thunderbolt port. Any ideas? Maybe due to windows updates? I have used WinDV and have tried others, but they do not see my camera.

[@ScottSchramm]

Yeah windows updates/driver updates may have disabled the Thunderbolt security. Check the program in your start menu and confirm the security is disabled then it should work again.

[@mikexyz9969]

@@ScottSchramm I am not sure what you mean to disable the security in the program.

[@ScottSchramm]

@@mikexyz9969 check the end of my video description more details on how to disable the thunderbolt security.

[@Christosseventy7]

New cables out there have FireWire 1394 to USBc, just wondering if this would work or is there something special going on inside those Apple adapters?

[@ScottSchramm]

Can you please provide a link to the cable you are referring to? I doubt it would work but I will take a look at it.

[@Zippy115]

Hi there - Purchased the 2x Apple adapters; connect both together (nothing plugged into Firewire port) then plug into my new-ish Lenovo Yoga Windows 10 Laptop. Results in BSD screen (sigh) with message "System Thread Extension Not Handled" TbtBusDrv.sys. Windows updates and lenovo system check says all is up to date. Any hints for what to try next welcome - thx.

[@ScottSchramm]

Hmm does it happen if you plug in just the Thunderbolt 3 to 2/1 adapter without the Firewire adapter connected? The fact its giving you a bluescreen with that error message points to a driver issue. Maybe try uninstalling the driver, testing, and then trying an older version of the driver?

[@Zippy115]

Success. Found a slightly older version of TbtBusDrv.sys on the Lenovo support pages for my laptop; interesting that an older driver works. Capturing video successfully now - thx!