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RE: M2 Mac Mini with Sanoma will not recognize USB DDC

Posted by tlea (A) on December 16, 2024 at 05:55:29

In Reply to: M2 Mac Mini with Sanoma will not recognize USB DDC posted by Maxxwire1 on December 15, 2024 at 14:44:24:

Hello,

To give meaningful troubleshooting advice will require more information, but here are some initial thoughts.

You say that the D10S is working okay with a different Mac, so presumably the problem is something upstream of the unit itself.

I assume you are connecting the D10S to the Mini using a USB Type B to Type A cable. Does the D10S get power when you plug it in or stay totally dark? Have you tried plugging in a different device like an external drive to make sure the port and cable are working properly?

Open Audio Midi Setup from Applications. Your D10S should show up as a choice. If not, try a different USB A port (there are two) or try a different cable.

I think the D10S gets its power from the USB bus, so it probably doesn't have a power switch. Try booting up the Mini first, log in, then plug in the USB cable from the D10S. If still dead, try re-plugging a couple of times with different ports/cables and try rebooting the Mini with the D10S already plugged in using a cable that you know is good.

Final question: You don't publish your system, so we can't tell what else might be going on. You refer to the D10S as a "DDC" (digital to digital converter). Are you using it that way, as a bridge to a different DAC (digital to analog converter)? Or are you using it as a stand-alone DAC?

I hope this helps as a starting point. Others may have different thoughts.




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