USB hub recommendations for Powerbook G4

palimpsest73 · Post by **palimpsest73** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:14 pm

I have a Belkin 7 port USB hub that has issues keeping 4 devices constantly connected. I often have to switch the ports around or power cycle to get the connection to reappear.

These devices are connected:

Nord Modular G2
AMT 8 midi interface
TM-1 turbomidi
Novation Xiosynth

Only the turbomidi is bus powered, everything else is powered off their respective power cables.

I heard about similar issues regarding the powerbook not getting enough juice to USB devices, but in my setup, only the turbomidi is powered that way; so I'm thinking the hub is faulty.

Can anyone recommend a solid powered USB hub with at least 4 (preferably 7) ports? If tested and run with a powerbook, even better.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:57 pm

have you tried powering the usb hub yet? The way I see it that's the only way to test your system at this point.

If you don't want to do that, then please send me the usb hub+adaptor. We'll find it a good home.

logic_user99 · Post by **logic_user99** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:11 pm

I'm just using a shitty 4-gang USB hub and powering three items (two controllers and a mouse) from it. Works ok...!

Get a different hub?

ghast · Post by **ghast** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:33 pm

the hubs are so cheap, you might as well go with one that has its own power, just in case.

palimpsest73 · Post by **palimpsest73** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:23 pm

The Belkin I'm using is powered. As I mentioned in the original post, I often have to power cycle it to get some of the ports to be recognized.

It's likely a combination of the Belkin and the low power of the PB USB port that is the issue. If anyone has had experience with a reliable powered hub, let me know the make and model.