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 Sat 3 Dec 2005, 00:22
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Hi
I have an IMac G5 and use Reason Software with an M-Audio Oxygen8 midi controller to create music. All of my music will be created on my IMac, no external instruments or microphones. I am getting a pair of powered monitors Tapco S5's and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to connect them. Can I just use the headphone jack and get a mini-jack to RCA lead? Or do I need an audio interface? Any help much appreciated. |
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Sat 3 Dec 2005, 05:09
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Junior Member  Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 22-Aug 03 From: Greenwood - US Member No.: 23,402 |
The headphone out will also function fine as a line out for your speakers. Just don't expect run of the mill computer headphone outs to have the same performance and fidelity as a dedicated stand alone digital to audio converter.
But I certainly think that's a purchase you can put off while you get the comfortable on the rest of your rig. Scott |
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Sun 4 Dec 2005, 19:54
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 03-Dec 05 From: London - UK Member No.: 73,342 |
Thanks Scott
How much of a difference would a seperate DAC make? If I got a cheap audio interface like the Behringer FCA202, would it be an improvement on the IMac's audio out? Or would I need to spend a lot more on an audio interface to hear a difference? Thanks |
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