Audio output in Macbook.

on my macbook when I open "audio midi setup" under audio output it says "output is not supported". the output works fine, the speakers or headphones work, I plugin an optical cable and in DVD Player it detects the "digital output" but I can't select to change the output settings in audio midi setup. anyone know whats wrong?

Are you using a miniTOS optical cable in the headphone port?
I just got one today which I use with my amp. In audio MIDI setup, under Audio Devices, my default output and system output are both set to "Built-in Output".
Then when I select properties for "Default Output", I can configure speakers, source, format etc.
I assume this is a normal setup, because everything is workign fine, so just check that you have all the same options selected as me.
I haven'y yet tested 5.1 or encrypted audio or anything with a DVD yet though.
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Hi,
I just saw this.
Yes... there are many, many audio devices available that will give you the options you need.
There are both Firewire and USB options.
However, you may be able to get this going with what you have.
In AudioMIDI setup, (in Utilities folder) create a new Aggregate device.
I'm hoping the USB headphones show up there as an audio device.
Basically, you create a new aggregate device, use built-in audio for the Input Device, make it clock master, include all of your output devices then name the Aggregate device.
It should show up in your audio programs and allow you to select what outputs you need.
Don't know if it will work but worth a try.
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