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Black 6-foot FireWire cable with 9-pin to 6-pin male connectors

FireWire 800 to 400 Cable 9-Pin to 6-Pin 6ft Black

SKU CH-1CA1-66K5X

Connects FireWire 800 and 400 devices with a 6-foot 9-pin to 6-pin copper cable for bidirectional data transfer

  • Refresh frequency800 MHz
  • Connector count9
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Seller noticePeripheral Connection
  • Connect FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports without adapters
  • 6-foot length provides flexible reach for studio or workstation layouts
  • Bidirectional design works from 6-pin to 9-pin or 9-pin to 6-pin
  • Durable black jacket and secure connectors withstand repeated professional use
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no drivers for instant device recognition

FireWire 800-to-400 9-pin to 6-pin cable

This 6-foot black cable links FireWire 800 (1394b) 9-pin ports with FireWire 400 (1394a) 6-pin devices. It is built for engineers, developers and AV professionals who need to connect mixed-generation FireWire hardware such as external drives, DV camcorders or professional audio gear. The copper conductors and flexible jacket are made for repeated use in studio, lab or office environments. No drivers are required; the connection works instantly in either direction.

Suits users bridging 1394b and 1394a equipment

The cable serves anyone joining a 9-pin FireWire 800 host to a 6-pin FireWire 400 peripheral, or the reverse. It does not add a FireWire port to a computer that lacks one, so buyers whose systems have only USB, HDMI or other sockets cannot use it. It also cannot connect two 9-pin or two 6-pin ports directly, because each end carries a different pin count.

9-pin to 6-pin connector configuration decides fit

The 9-pin plug mates with FireWire 800 ports while the 6-pin plug mates with FireWire 400 ports, enabling bidirectional data transfer at up to 800 megabits per second. If both devices present the same pin count, this cable will not mate and a different cable is needed.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeUSB C to DVI Cable
Product colorBlack
Display
Refresh frequency800 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 connectors are on each end of the cable?

One end has a 9-pin FireWire 800 connector and the other end has a 6-pin FireWire 400 connector, both male.

Does the cable support both FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 speeds?

It links a 9-pin 800 port to a 6-pin 400 device, so the connection runs at the 400 rate of the older device.

What is the practical length for a studio setup?

The 6-foot length gives enough reach to connect a desktop port to a nearby drive or camera without excess slack.

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