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Regarding AirPods Max, I don’t know about lossless audio but I’ve read in other websites these can be connected using a wired connection, and if so what exactly do you need.
I’d love to connect these to my Akai Professional MPC X to monitor my mix.
My MPC has both 1/8” and 1/4” stereo (TRS tip ring sleeve) jacks.
Hello StudioGuy1111,
The AirPods Max indeed support a wired connection. You may find the cable for connecting them here: Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable
Here's the overview from the link: "This bi-directional cable can be used with both 3.5 mm audio-out and audio-in ports, allowing you to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio sources, or to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5 mm audio ports."
Regarding lossless audio with the AirPods Max, you can find some helpful info on that here: About lossless audio in Apple Music
Can I listen to lossless audio using the AirPods Max Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable?
The Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable was designed to allow AirPods Max to connect to analog sources for listening to movies and music. AirPods Max can be connected to devices playing Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless recordings with exceptional audio quality. However, given the analog-to-digital conversion in the cable, the playback will not be completely lossless.
Cheers.
Hello StudioGuy1111,
The AirPods Max indeed support a wired connection. You may find the cable for connecting them here: Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable
Here's the overview from the link: "This bi-directional cable can be used with both 3.5 mm audio-out and audio-in ports, allowing you to connect your AirPods Max or Beats Solo Pro headphones to 3.5 mm audio sources, or to connect your iOS or iPadOS device to speakers with 3.5 mm audio ports."
Regarding lossless audio with the AirPods Max, you can find some helpful info on that here: About lossless audio in Apple Music
Can I listen to lossless audio using the AirPods Max Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable?
The Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable was designed to allow AirPods Max to connect to analog sources for listening to movies and music. AirPods Max can be connected to devices playing Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless recordings with exceptional audio quality. However, given the analog-to-digital conversion in the cable, the playback will not be completely lossless.
Cheers.
Can AirPods Max be connected using a wired connection?
