Audio out via USB

Mac mini audio out port was working on and off. No cause found. So thinking of other alternatives for audio out.
Is it possible to get audio output via USB such that I can connect it to my Hi-Fi?

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Audio out via USB plays briefly , then shuts off

Hi,
I'm running version 10.4.11 on my iMac. I'm sending audio out via usb to an audio device (dac), the audio will play for a while and then just quit. This happens using iTunes or another music player I have on the iMac. This problem is recent, I have been doing this for about a year with no previous problems. Could an OS X update have caused a problem with the usb audio output? Anyone else experiencing this issue? It's become quite aggravating.
Thanks!

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I'm looking for a hardware solution for my mid-2010 MBP w/ 2-4 audio outputs via USB or Firewire. On the software side, I want to have multiple media players open and playing simultaniously, but each output separately. I was told m-audio makes devices that allow this, but I am curious which may be the cheapest with this capability - or alternate manufacturers.

I think you'd have better luck going to the m-audio forums and asking your question.
http://forums.m-audio.com/
It would be hit or miss to find someone here who's an expert on your issue. Also, you might post your question to the Logic Studio forum here:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/logic_studio
There are a lot of sound people there who might point you in the right direction with a MacBook Pro.

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When I attempt to use headphones to assist editing, I prefer to use the m-audio USB transit and set my sound preferences for the iMac accordingly, but STP in my case does not work at all. Instead, I hear clicking ( about 1 sec intervals), followed by STP freeze and unless I force quit, my system freezes.
If, on the other hand, I use digital out, or a FW interface or the iMac's speakers, all is well.
I am more than mystified since FC readily works with the USB pathway with video/audio , thus allowing me to use the FW ports on this limited platform.
I have trashed STPs preferences without any result. I also cannot find (or do not know where to look for) STPs specific preferences for audio out. I apologize in advance for failing to find the reference in the manual, if that is where it is and those settings are the issue.
Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

At the risk of seeming to be talking to myself, I can report that I have found a solution to the problem I posted. To be more precise, Apple did,some time ago.
For those who are curious:http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1464
Thanks to all who looked in. I hope it is useful for someone else, too.

Is it possible to play iTunes audio out through USB to receiver to power speakers?

I thought you should be able to.Play iTunes audio out through USB to a receiver equipt with USB mode as I can with my iPad Air, but I can,t find in preferences on my 2013 iMac any out put and I get no signal to the receiver/amp. Is it possible? What am I doing wrong?

Yes
A 3.5mm to RCA cable or adapter will work fine for stereo between the Mac's headphone jack and receiver's RCA input.
for example's
> http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-3-5mm-Stereo-Female-Cable/dp/B0018MI5F6
> http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-40645-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B000J1H4VI/
Additionally if your receiver is equipted with digital input, you could use a Toslink cable with a 3.5mm adapter on the Mac end.
example
> http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/CBLAOPTMT/

What is the audio throughput via usb on the new macbook air?

I just purchased a new macbook air and was wondering what kind of audio that I would get as output from the computer via usb. In particular I am interested what kind of audio I am sending as output to my Bose T1 Tonematch Mixer?

Cheap, but with some risk: Ebay
Inexpensive, no risk: Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot or Office Max. (one of them seems to always be running a sale on Office for Mac Home and Student for $99.00.
You can always try Amazon, too.
Remember: Even if you buy the DVD at a store, you can still download afterwards from Microsoft, and then just use the Key that comes with the box purchase of Office you bought. That way, you don't have to worry about finding a means of using that DVD with yoru MBA.

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Xserve audio out via Optical?

Hi,
I am a bottom feeder of Apple goods, which has been a successful strategy for me for decades.
I am using an Xserve (Late '06), running snow leopard server to host a lot of different services (DNS,Mail,Files,Video,Audio, Etc).
Lately I have been thinking about adding a home theater. Since my movie's are residing on the Xserve, I was thinking I would love use that to push my TV and (wait for it) my audio.
So, obviously, the xserve has no audio out. I have been exploring the various options to get this working, with limited success. I have an old Onkyo USB based Stereo out box, which works great for stereo.
I purchased the generic looking Sewell USB Sound Box (which can be viewed in all it's glory here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y0ERRO/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_SC_dp_1)
This box works well for what it is (ie cheap), BUT it appears it is only able to drive the 5.1 setup through analog from unencoded sources. So, if you have a file on your mac that is a 5.1 audio file it will play fine through this USB Box. BUT any encoded content (Like any real media playback) doesn't work.
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as well as airplay from IOS devices
Xbmc is free

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I've had a browse through the support forums and can't find an answer to my question, so here it is:
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Thanks

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However, I read an article (in a magazine) about automated USB tasks on linux, for example automatically empty your photocamera when you plug it in. I'd like to use the same task for the mp3 player, but then I have two options:
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2. transfer tracks when I'm not yet ready
means I'll be out of audio halfway my commute - no fun (radio doesn't well work in the train)
2 means I need to know what I was listening to - something the nano does as it remembers this data on poweroff. I was hoping this data would be written to some kind of .ini-file, but haven't been able to find it, so it might have some bits of non-filesystem flash for this.
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New mac mini audio out through usb

Do any of you know what is the output i would get if i connect my mac mini to my hifi stereo to playback my songs that are 24bit 96khz, can i get that resolution out?

You certainly should be able to do that, not sure on your setup, but...
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Audio out - audio in via personality card to capture internet streaming ?

I'm trying to capture internet radio programming using my beige G3 with the A/V personality card.
Can I just loop the audio out (via miniplug and/or RCA plugs) to the audio in (via miniplug and/or RCA plugs) to capture/record internet radio ?
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Thanks for your time!

Hey Bruce!
There's no need to even go that far with getting copies of your streams.
If you go to http://www.panic.com/audion/ and DL the Audion 3 for OS9 (don't forget to get the serial #, it unlocks it entirely), it's now free. (YAY!!)
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