Does Ipad air 5th gen support type c earphones?

My ipad air 5th generation was purchased last December 3, 2023 but I never succeeded to connect an earphone with type c adapter. It can be connected physically but the sound still goes out from loud speakers and not from earphones.

Posted on Dec 18, 2024 4:03 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2024 7:09 AM

Would your earphones incorporate a USB-C plug - or are you instead using headphones with a 3.5mm audio plug along with a USB-C adapter?


For the latter, the USB-C Adapter must incorporate a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) to convert the iPad's digital audio bitstream to analog audio. By example:


  • Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MW2Q3ZM/A


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Dec 18, 2024 7:09 AM in response to Robertrey22

Would your earphones incorporate a USB-C plug - or are you instead using headphones with a 3.5mm audio plug along with a USB-C adapter?


For the latter, the USB-C Adapter must incorporate a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) to convert the iPad's digital audio bitstream to analog audio. By example:


  • Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MW2Q3ZM/A


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