I see the analog output jacks. Does the unit convert both ways? USB to analog? Or or these jacks just for pass through?
333817
I believe it only converts from analog to USB connected device. I don't think it goes the other way, but I'm not sure. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
333818
No, it is not a DAC. It is a preamplifier so the USB is output only to your computer with software such as Audacity (free to download).
333819
No. This is a preamplifier and not a digital-to-analog converter. The USB is intended to connect to your computer that utilizes Audacity or any other audio editing software to record your vinyl to either your hard drive or your MP3 player like the iPod. For its price, it's a very good preamplifier from a reliable time-tested company like Rega.
333820
It converts both ways. Record player inputs using 2 RCA's, and the unit converts phono to 2 RCA outs and the USB interface.
2252150
Actually, Magpie, the jack plugs into the (green) 1/8" port where the speakers would normally go. I'm pretty sure the USB is only for power. One not, though... this combined cable is INCREDIBLY SHORT. As in... unnecessarily short. Come on, Satechi... spring for an extra couple feet of cable so the speakers aren't tethered within 3ft. of the tower!
719732
I would tend to agree with the other response. I actually own three of these units and use them regularly. However, I have never used the USB port as I have only used them for mixing audio.....they work great for that!
1530484
ya got it all wrong; most people don't have optical or coax on their laptops unless they have a MAC, which I don't have.. n-e-wayz...... the usb has a dual purpose. not only does it carry the sound signal FROM your computer, it also powers this DAC. This DAC then does two very important conversions: (1) If you want your stereo to do the digital-to-analog (aka D-to-A) conversion, the DAC produces a digital signal for that purpose which leaves the device thru its coax and optical jacks, one of which should be connected to your stereo. (2) If your stereo doesn't have digital inputs (optical or coax) OR you think the D/A converter in this DAC is better than the one in your stereo, then you should connect the analog audio outputs on the DAC (the RCA connectors) to your stereo's AUX, TAPE IN, CD, etc. connectors.
107554
You might get a slightly less noisy final output due to the absence of the additional physical connection of the input plug to jack but otherwise, that would depend entirely on the source of the analog signal you give it as input via the AUX jack. If it's a good analog signal (like even typical on-board DACs in computjers), you are unlikely to notice much difference.
1027382
The USB to FireWire cable is flawed in just about every way, USB reads digital and FireWire reads analog signals, there is no way for one to translate for the other. This is a bad investment. Try an analog to digital converter, a little pricier but they will work.
1992559
There is no internal amplification of the signal and therefore no output audio jack. This is USB only, with an insert for an external sustain pedal.
1325758
Why not come out of the pc with the dac? Sounds like you're still using the pc dac to convert the signal. Garbage in, garbage out.
340148
use the analog. This player has an excellent D/A converter.if you use the digital output, you will bypass this. Most receivers and amps do not have the same quality D/A converters built in.
1904202
No idea, but after my third unit died (after just a couple months) I looked for another USB audio interface solution. This unit was discontinued a while back, every unit I had failed in the same way. I really loved this unit when it was working, but I lost confidence that its a good thing to own.
227124
No, there is not a good, smart or inexpensive way to convert USB "output" to MIDI. You should find a product that comes with a conventional MIDI out port such as Alesis Q49.
1816659
they were showing the two different jack options...either a mini jack or usb can be used with the line-out jack
1825997
If your asking about the built-in USB (only computer connect I'm aware of) it carries the 2-channel main mix output, not individual channels. Hope this helped.
1055021
If you have a Digital Audio output, you should be able to convert it to analog. One note, the picture shown is deceptive. There is only one little block not two. They are showing both a front and back view.
610763
The USB standard - the rectangular connector - does not handle signals in the same voltage range nor frequency range of RS-232 - the mini "audio" connector. Note that there is no standard to govern RS-232 connections using the audio connector. I would be afraid of damaging my computer using a "standard USB to mini jack" adapter - no such standard exists. Sorry, there has to be some signal translation "intelligence" on one end or the other...thxww
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No, I don't think the audio jack (analog sound) will convert to the digital 4 wire bus (power, ground, and two data), unless your audio device has a convertor built-in. I tried this going from the usb to the audio jack, but couldn't find any convertor nor a software driver to perform this task. Hope this helps.
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One end is USB, but where does the other (old fashioned) looking end plug in at??