I have a question for the group: Has anyone successfully used one of the [several] USB-to-digital devices out there with a Supermac? Of course, this would have to be "through" a 3rd-party USB card.
There are a number of gadgets on the market, by Xitel, Onkyo, and others. They take digital audio from the Mac via USB, and offer input/output in various formats (such as digital/optical, analog, etc.). I'm looking to export sound in digital format from my s900 to a minidisc recorder using an optical "TOSLINK" connecting cable. (I know, some might suggest, just use an analog cable, but I want to do it the hard way!) This way, I can tune into Internet radio broadcasts, and "direct" the digital sound output into a minidisc recorder. At least one or two of these has optical and analog inputs -- might be useful for getting sound _into_ the computer from tape, LPs, etc. Mac support for USB audio got much improved with OS 9.1 (I think OS 9.0.4 is the earliest that supported sound in/out via USB). I have read reports (mostly from manufacturers) that to import/export digital sound through USB, a "primary" USB port is required. By that, I take it to mean "built-in". Of course, Supermacs lack this, and a 3rd-party card is required. But -- would it work? That's why I'm asking for any "real-world" experiences. Thanks, - John -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
