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Mac to Dynaudio Air

Hi,

Can anyone explain to me in real simple terms how you would connect a Mac (either iMac or Mac Pro) to a pair of Dynaudio Air monitors using the AES/EUB XLR digital input and not the analog XLRs?

Thanks,

Monty

Mac to Dynaudio Air

Reply #1 –
The iMac has 3 digital audio outs, Toslink, USB and Firewire.
If none of these are supported by the AIR, you need a protocol converter from any of these outputs to AES/EBU
In case of a Pro you can insert a sound card having AES/EBU output.
You might have a look at brands like Lynx or RME.
TheWellTemperedComputer.com

Mac to Dynaudio Air

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Roseval on
The iMac has 3 digital audio outs, Toslink, USB and Firewire.
If none of these are supported by the AIR, you need a protocol converter from any of these outputs to AES/EBU
In case of a Pro you can insert a sound card having AES/EBU output.
You might have a look at brands like Lynx or RME.


Thanks - the Dynaudio Airs accepts AES/EBU digital input, so looks like Mac Pro and sound card.

Mac to Dynaudio Air

Reply #3 –
Don't rule out the iMac: there are FireWire audio interfaces with AES/EBU output.

- Kewl

Mac to Dynaudio Air

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Kewl on
Don't rule out the iMac: there are FireWire audio interfaces with AES/EBU output.

- Kewl


Hi Kewl,  Any chance you could give some examples?

Thanks, Monty

Mac to Dynaudio Air

Reply #5 –
RME Fireface 400 (with 70 Ohm to 110 Ohm adapter), Metric Halo ULN-2, MOTU Traveler...