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6-foot FireWire cable, 9-pin male to 4-pin male connectors

2-Power Firewire 800 to 400 Cable 9 Pin Male to 4 Pin Male 6FT

SKU CH-HXR8-VTPBA

Connects 4-pin FireWire devices to 9-pin FireWire 800 ports at up to 800 Mbps

  • Refresh frequency400 MHz
  • Connector count9
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Seller noticePerfect for connecting digital devices such as scanners, pri
  • Connects FireWire 400 devices to 800 ports
  • 9-pin to 4-pin male connectors enable direct linkage
  • Copper conductor supports 800 Mbps transfer rates
  • 6-foot length suits desktop and peripheral setups
  • Complies with IEEE 1394b standards for interference reduction

Firewire 800 to 400 cable 6 ft

This 2-Power cable bridges a 9-pin Firewire 800 port to a 4-pin Firewire 400 device. It suits users connecting legacy camcorders, audio interfaces or external drives to newer Mac or PC ports. The six-foot length gives flexibility for desktop routing. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation.

Male-to-male copper conductors

Both ends are male: a rectangular 9-pin connector and a square 4-pin connector. The copper conductor meets IEEE 1394b specifications for reduced radio-frequency and electromagnetic interference. Adapting the 9-pin side to the older 4-pin interface limits the link to 400 Mbps despite the port's 800 Mbps capability. The moulded strain relief protects the solder joints during frequent insertion.

Passive design runs cool and silent

No active electronics means zero fan noise and no external power draw. The cable draws bus power only, adding negligible load to the host controller. Heat generation is minimal during sustained 400 Mbps transfers. Compliance with 1394b shielding standards keeps signal integrity stable in typical office or studio environments.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name2-Power
Product typeSpeaker Wires
Display
Refresh frequency400 MHz
Ports & slots
Connector count9
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Conductor typeCopper Conductor
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

What maximum data rate does the IEEE 1394b 9-pin to 4-pin cable support?

The cable supports up to 800 Mbps when linking a 4-pin 1394a device to a 9-pin 1394b port; the connection will run at 400 Mbps if adapted to legacy 1394a speeds.

What physical connectors are on each end of the 6-foot cable?

One end has a 9-pin male FireWire 800 connector, the other end has a 4-pin male FireWire 400 connector, both moulded for a secure fit.

How do you install the cable and what common mistake should be avoided?

Plug the 9-pin end into the computer's FireWire 800 port and the 4-pin end into the device; do not force the keyed connectors — they only insert one way.

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