External hard drives are great for
running audio because they split the
workload on your computer. You’ll see
better performance by storing your
Ableton files on the external and
letting your computer run Ableton. This
hard drive is 7200 rpm and has a 6 pin
firewire 400 connection. The benefit of
the On the Go hard drives is
portability. This drive is bus-powered
by your computer so you don’t have a
bulky power cord hanging off your drive
on stage. At IWL we recommend traveling
with sturdy drives that are built for
travel and not for your desk.
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800 / USB 2.0 Portable Kit packs an incredible punch into a 3"Wx5.5"Lx1"H 11 ounce package! If you're looking for one of the most compatible mass storage solutions made, look no further! The OWC Mercury On-The-Go drive is all you'll need! Packing a one-two punch of super fast FireWire 800 and USB 2.0, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go has what it takes to truly work cross platform.
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go features the latest in performance with an Oxford 924 combination FireWire and USB chipset creating one perfectly integrated storage solution. The OWC Mercury On-The-Go keeps everything running silent while still keeping your drive cool with a built in aluminum heatsink underneath the hard drive, and passthrough cooling vents on the top of the case.