ProductCXN (v2)How do I connect to Mac with USB audio?
CXN (v2)

How do I connect to Mac with USB audio?

How-to guide

1. Connect your Network Player to your Mac

Using a USB audio cable (Type A to Type B), connect the USB Audio In on your Network Player to a USB port on the Mac.

Note: If using a Mac without a USB Type A port, you may also use USB Type C (Thunderbolt 3) to USB Type B connection.

2. Select the USB Audio source

  • If using the front panel controls of your Network Player, navigate to Home > Inputs > USB Audio.

  • If using the StreamMagic app, go to the Home tab, then select USB Audio within the Sources section.

3. Switch the USB Class

  • If using the front panel controls of your Network Player, navigate to Home > Settings > Audio > USB Audio Class > Then toggle between USB Audio Class 1.0 or 2.0.

  • If using the StreamMagic app, go to the Home tab, locate the Network Player Settings > USB Audio Class > Then toggle between USB Audio Class 1.0 or 2.0.

4. Within the System Preferences of the Mac, locate the Sound settings

Select the CA CXN Audio Class 1 / 2 as the output sound device.

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5. On the Mac navigate to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup

Select the CA CXN Audio Class 1 / 2 as the output sound device on the left column, and then using the drop-down options select the desired bit depth and sample rate preference.

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6. Your Mac’s output will now playback via the Network Player