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IPAD PRO WITH USB-C DAC

Hi, I bought ipad pro 12.9 and found that when I plug in an external usb-c dac, the headphones don't work. Is there any way to fix this or does the device not support external usb-c dac?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on May 18, 2022 1:07 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 1:32 AM

Has your external DAC been certified by its manufacturer to be compatible with Apple devices - or more specifically, iPad and iPadOS? If your DAC requires installation of a device driver, you’ll need a manufacturer-supplied App to install the required driver software.


Your iPad certainly supports external DACs, as Apple’s own USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter incorporates a DAC.

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May 18, 2022 1:32 AM in response to zvyagine

Has your external DAC been certified by its manufacturer to be compatible with Apple devices - or more specifically, iPad and iPadOS? If your DAC requires installation of a device driver, you’ll need a manufacturer-supplied App to install the required driver software.


Your iPad certainly supports external DACs, as Apple’s own USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter incorporates a DAC.

IPAD PRO WITH USB-C DAC

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