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teeloo
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Joined 11-29-2009 status: Regular |
How “bad” is it to use my MBP’s (Macbook Pro) build-in output to use software sounds?
Thanks Tee |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
Uh, forgive me, but what is an MBP? |
teeloo
Total Posts: 23
Joined 11-29-2009 status: Regular |
Ah sorry, too much into Apple. MBP stands for Macbook Pro. :-) |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
I though MacBookPro was the short version (Macintosh Notebook Professional Computer) lol? I guess in a pinch you can use the built-in audio if you are only playing back… Drawbacks? I can think of a few. A stereo 1/8” mini-plug adapter is not a secure connection (at all). And what are you going to adpat it with and connect it to… ?
I’ve done it when in a hurry, and I was only demonstrating quickly to someone how particular function worked in a DAW (playback only)… I never considered using the built-in audio stuff in a Mac for anything serious. I’m not saying you couldn’t but if you are asking is it risky… I’d say yes
I don’t know about the audio specification - of the built-in system (never seen any specs on it) I’ll simply put it this way… it would be really simple to improve upon using built-in audio system, that is for sure! |
meatballfulton
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Joined 01-25-2005 status: Guru |
The MBP output is OK for non-critical live use, although like Bad Mister wrote a 1/8” connection is not physically very secure. The built-in sound on Macs is high enough quality and you can get low enough latency with it. There are so many inexpensive audio interfaces out there that you’re not saving a lot of money and you gain things like a master volume knob and in most cases a MIDI interface as well. Some interfaces also support separate cue outputs which can be useful if you need a click track. Pay attention when shopping, some of the smallest interfaces like the Apogee One and the NI Audio 2DJ also have only 1/8” outputs!!!! |