MOTU 8pre Stuck On Converter Mode

[Metal Marc]

My system is:
-MacBook 2.16 GHz
-MOTU 8pre
-MOTU Digital Performer 6

My problem: I have a MOTU 8pre and it's stuck on converter mode. The 8pre doesn't even show up on my MacBook.

Please help!

[Audio~Geek]

have you tried turning it off and on again?

[Metal Marc]

Yes. Many times.

[garageband]

Go to Sound Setup in Apple>System Preferences. Can you see it as an option along with the internal soundcard for the MOTU?

[Metal Marc]

Originally Posted by garageband

Go to Sound Setup in Apple>System Preferences. Can you see it as an option along with the internal soundcard for the MOTU?

No.

BTW, I forgot to mention that my OS is Leopard. The Firewire port was checked a month a go and it works. I have two Firewire cables - one is brand new - and I get the same results with them.

Any ideas...anything at all... I sure appreciate it. I am thankful for the two responses so far.

[Audio~Geek]

reinstall the driver

[garageband]

Ditto on driver reinstall.

[Metal Marc]

Thanks, guys. Don't know why I didn't think of that. As someone's signature block that I saw recently says, "It's almost common sense."

[Metal Marc]

It works now. I took it back to square one: reinstalled the drivers, CueMix, etc...just like the day I got it in the mail. Turned it on and it went to Converter mode for two seconds, then switched to interface. I got it working about five minutes before I had to leave for work. Recorded a 20-second, 4-track drum clip. All is well.

Thanks, guys.