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Clear 15-foot FireWire cable with 9-pin and 4-pin male connectors

Cmple FireWire 800 9-Pin to FireWire 400 4-Pin Cable 15FT Clear

SKU CH-0DFD-YDJHW

Connects FireWire 800 devices to legacy 400 ports with a 15-foot male-to-male cable supporting 800 Mbps data transfer

  • TypeSpeaker Wires
  • ColorClear
  • Length< 1"
  • Connector Number9
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • SpecificationsMetal, 9-pin, 4-pin, 9, Male-to-Male, 15 feet, feet, Clear,
  • Connects FireWire 800 gear to legacy 400 ports
  • Up to 800 Mbps transfer with twisted-pair construction
  • 15-foot clear cable with male 9-pin to male 4-pin ends
  • Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding for error-free data
  • Complies with IEEE 1394b standards for reduced interference

Connecting FireWire 800 to FireWire 400

This 15-foot bilingual cable links newer 9-pin FireWire 800 devices with older 4-pin FireWire 400 equipment. It suits users joining DV camcorders, external drives, or cameras to legacy ports on Mac or PC hardware. The male-to-male design supports plug-and-play and hot-swap operation for quick setup. Clear jacket and metal contacts provide a tidy, durable link for digital audio, video, and data.

Interface speed limited by older port

The cable meets IEEE 1394b specifications yet the 4-pin connector caps throughput at 400 Mbps. Twisted-pair construction and molded strain relief reduce interference and signal loss along the run. Backward compatibility ensures the 9-pin end works with 1394a gear, but the bottleneck remains the slower interface. No adapter can raise the ceiling beyond what the 4-pin standard allows.

Fifteen feet suits desktop spans

At 15 feet the cable reaches across typical desk or rack distances without excess slack. It handles scanners, printers, card readers, and camcorders comfortably within that range. Runs longer than 15 feet may need active repeaters to maintain 400 Mbps reliability. Buyers needing greater length or dual 9-pin connections should look for a different cable.

Highlights

  • Connects FireWire 800 gear to legacy 400 ports
  • Up to 800 Mbps transfer with twisted-pair construction
  • 15-foot clear cable with male 9-pin to male 4-pin ends
  • Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding for error-free data
  • Complies with IEEE 1394b standards for reduced interference

Specifications

ModelFireWire 800 9-Pin To FireWire 400 4-Pin Bilingual Cable - 15 Feet Clear
TypeSpeaker Wires
ColorClear
Length< 1"
Connector Number9
Terminal GenderMale to Male
SpecificationsMetal, 9-pin, 4-pin, 9, Male-to-Male, 15 feet, feet, Clear, 800 megabits_per_second, Connecting digital devices, FireWire 800 9-Pin To FireWire 400 4-Pin Bilingual Cable - 15 Feet Clear, 704-Amazon
Sports Team1 Piece
Refresh Rate800 MHz
DisclaimerConnecting digital devices

Questions about this item

Which cable length should I choose for my setup?

This cable is supplied in a single 15 foot length; select it when the distance between your FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 devices is up to 15 feet.

What does the 800 Mbps rating mean when the cable is in use?

The 800 Mbps figure is the maximum interface speed; actual throughput will be limited to 400 Mbps because the 4-pin connector operates at the FireWire 400 rate.

How does the 9-pin to 4-pin interface affect compatibility?

The 9-pin beta connector plugs into FireWire 800 ports while the 4-pin alpha connector fits legacy FireWire 400 or i.LINK devices, enabling cross-generation connections.

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