I'm out of analog inputs on my Mac Pro's MOTU 2408 interface but want to try to connect the audio output my old 2009 white MacBook to the input of my 2408 to play ITunes via SPDIF.
I don't understand the MacBook's optical mini-jack output.
Is this a digital connection? Is it SPDIF or TOSLINK?
Can I run a mini-jack to RCA digital cable from the MacBook output to the SPDIF input of the 2408?
Thanks!
SPDIF Connections & MacBook
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SPDIF Connections & MacBook
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Re: SPDIF Connections & MacBook
The mini jacks become optical jacks with a $2 TOSlink uadapter available from Amazon and other sources. Also works on Minis and iMacs from 2010 and later. I don't know which 2009 Macs take them.
Here they are at $3. I've seen them at $1.50 or so.
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-102671- ... nk+adapter
Here they are at $3. I've seen them at $1.50 or so.
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-102671- ... nk+adapter
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Re: SPDIF Connections & MacBook
And do you then need to also send it back an optical signal the same so it will sync?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: SPDIF Connections & MacBook
Although I answered your original question on how to get optical out, it won't do what you want.
http://www.motu.com/techsupport/technot ... 6633369138
http://www.motu.com/techsupport/technot ... cal-s-pdif
You can expand your inputs a number of ways. There are standalone analog to ADAT converters from Behringer and others. You can add another 2408 to your 424 card.
http://www.motu.com/techsupport/technot ... 6633369138
http://www.motu.com/techsupport/technot ... cal-s-pdif
You can expand your inputs a number of ways. There are standalone analog to ADAT converters from Behringer and others. You can add another 2408 to your 424 card.
DP 11.31; 828mkII FW, micro lite, M4, MTP/AV USB Firmware 2.0.1
2023 Mac Studio M2 8TB, 192GB RAM, OS Sonoma 14.4.1, USB4 8TB external, M-Audio AIR 192|14, Mackie ProFxv3 6/10/12; 2012 MBPs Catalina, Mojave
IK-NI-Izotope-PSP-Garritan-Antares, LogicPro X, Finale 27.4, Dorico 5.2, Notion 6, Overture 5, TwistedWave, DSP-Q 5, SmartScore64 Pro, Toast 20 Pro
2023 Mac Studio M2 8TB, 192GB RAM, OS Sonoma 14.4.1, USB4 8TB external, M-Audio AIR 192|14, Mackie ProFxv3 6/10/12; 2012 MBPs Catalina, Mojave
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