Mac Air SuperDrive and external Edifier speaker not working on mac mini M2 Ventura 13.5

you have to use apple original Multiport adapter USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple or USB-A to USB-C

dongle. other vendors hubs and adapters simple does not supports usb bus drive feature.

just tested today with Apple Multiport adapter on my m2 air with apple superdrive and it works.

Also it worked with old samsung USB A to USB C adapter that was inside the box of Samsung S9 Plus device.

If you are referring to below image Apple USB-C to USB it should work

Sometimes, you may need to turn the Adaptor Over when attaching to the Computer.

I know, the male connector look the same right side up or upside down but . . .

It sounds weird, but this may make it work 🤞

Then plug in the Apple SuperDrive

" I have connected the superdrive usb a to usbc and it doesn't function. "

This would involve some type of an adapter

What adapter is being used

FYI - have an old Lacie DVD External with USB-A male adepter and connecting Directly to a M1 Mac Mini and works fine with the adapter in below image

Fingers crossed it works

Keep us posted time permitting

Then perhaps the suggest from @VikingOSX in you other similar question needs to be explored ( Device Firmware update from Manufacture ) ?

Short answer here and to Quote the Original User " 2023 mac mini M2 running Ventura 13.5.

You wrote " same drive used to mount to same mac many times. Thinking it’s 13.4 "

PS: Using Apple computer also running Ventura 13.5 with an Old Lacie DVD Burner USB-A Male connector to M1 Mac Mini USB-C female connectors with that same Apple Adapter

Works on the first try

Can not duplicate this issue

Nope - upgraded to 13.5. It's an LG DVD Writer. Won't mount to mac although it's mounted before (many moons) Using the apple USB-C to USB adapter.

Will mount to 8 yr old pc using Windows 10.

Puzzled.

Welcome and Thank you too 🇨🇦

PS This is the best news of the day - Enjoy 😀

I flipped the input to mac upside and downside. No change. Drive just clicks.

mounts right away to old pc

same drive used to mount to same mac many times. Thinking it’s 13.4