Multiple (Simultaneous) Audio Output Options?

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Multiple (Simultaneous) Audio Output Options?

Is there a way to get the audio to output from BOTH the "Built-in Audio" and another device (such as a MOTU 828mk2 Firewire Audio Interface)? I've tried creating an Aggregate Device in Audio MIDI Setup but that didn't work. (It seems to be fine for inputs but not outputs.) I just want identical audio (such as iTunes music) available from more than one output at the same time. Any ideas or help is greatly appreciated!

Brent

G5 Dual 2.0 Ghz, Mac OS X (10.4.8), 1.5 GB RAM, Dual 160 GB HD, ATI 9600 Pro (64 MB), MOTU 828 MkII

Posted on Jun 23, 2007 8:30 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 23, 2007 8:46 PM in response to Brent Davis

If you play the audio via Audio Hijack Pro
<http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/>
you can add the "Auxiliary Device Output" effect to send the audio to extra devices.

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Answer 2

Jun 23, 2007 10:57 PM in response to Brent Davis

have a look at "detour"
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/detour/
edit It can't work with intell macs

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Answer 3

Brent Davis Author

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Jun 24, 2007 3:02 AM in response to Raymond Taylor-Parker

Thanks for the suggestion but according to their FAQ:

Q: Can I send the audio from one application to multiple outputs?

A: Currently, this is not possible. You select one output per app, and that's it. However, in the future we may make it possible to send an app's audio to multiple outputs.

Unfortunately, they stopped development for this application nearly two years ago so that feature was never implemented.

Thanks again.

Brent

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Answer 4

Brent Davis Author

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Jun 24, 2007 3:14 AM in response to Malcolm Rayfield

Malcolm,

I found the "4FX Effect: Auxiliary Device Output" and that worked just how I needed it to! Thanks so much for the suggestion. I just wish this was something Apple would implement in their sound control panel or Audio MIDI Setup. I'm sure there are others out there that want/need this functionality.

Thank you again!

Brent

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