djkdawg Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 i will buy a usb or pci card, but i need to know what models work with leopard ??? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe_ Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The wiki is down right now... But normally, I would tell you to check the Hardware Compatibility Lists at: http://wiki.osx86project.org/ In the meantime, use this thread as a starting point: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=85762 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-665392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throbulator Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 i will buy a usb or pci card, but i need to know what models work with leopard ??? Same here. Except my server only has once USB1.1 port, so I need PCI. Only ones I've heard of working without a hitch so far have been RME Hammerfall cards. Nice quality but more than I was going to spend. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-700930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 USB 5.1 working in OS X: Soundblaster Live! 24-Bit External (SB0490) - 4 stars, 97 User Zalman ZM-RSSC External USB 5.1 Sound Card CN-126 USB to Audio 5.1 Adapter SWEEX External Sound Card 5.1 with Digital InOut USB 2.0 (SC004) Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro 5.1 USB Digitus 5.1 USB (DA-70770) USB 5.1 only output working: Hercules USB 5.1 / Muse Pocket LT (same product - output working) Terratec Aureon 5.1 (working sound out only with CMI8738PCIAudioDriver.kext) Firewire 5.1 working in OS X: Focusrite Saffire LE Griffin 4019-FIRESS FireWave Surround Sound for Macs USB 7.1 working in OS X: Creative Audigy 2 NX M-AUDIO SONICA THEATER 7.1 USB --------------------- how2: -------------------------- You can get 5.1/ 7.1 using audio-midi setup: 1. select your sound card in "Properties for:" 2. in the Output Format drop down box there are frequencies from 2-7.1 setup. Select what you want, e.g 5.1 3. select "configure speaker". The default is stereo, change to multichannel, then select in the drop down 5.1 or 7.1, depending on what you selected in the previous step. SoundBlaster.USB.Audio.Support.pkg.zip Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-702353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb21 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 @BugsBunny great list! thanks! Does anyone know which ones of those soundcards don't need powered speakers? Because the Griffin FireWave for example outputs only low-voltage, that means if I were to hook up normal (unpowered) speakers directly I wouldn't hear a thing, right? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-785633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_Geek Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 got a 3D Sound USB adapter working under 10.5.2 oob! it`s cheap and works great! (headphones out + microphone in) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-785639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The one in my sig works great. Bit pricey, though... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-785661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_Geek Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 i`ve payed for mine 3 bucks (with delivery to Europe))) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-785673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 you're welcome, mb21 - thanks. no, I don't know any, sorry. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-786295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgstiffler Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just got my Creative X-Fi 5.1 USB from Amazon. Plugged it in and it came right up and works great. The biggest problem that I have is I cannot control the volume. OSX says "The selected device has no output controls". So the volume is basically "stuck" all way up. I can change the volume from apps that have their own controls like iTunes though. Would be nice to find a way to control the master volume though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-787691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
youthcyber Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just got my Creative X-Fi 5.1 USB from Amazon. Plugged it in and it came right up and works great. The biggest problem that I have is I cannot control the volume. OSX says "The selected device has no output controls". So the volume is basically "stuck" all way up. I can change the volume from apps that have their own controls like iTunes though. Would be nice to find a way to control the master volume though. Can I know do you need to install any driver for the Creative X-Fi 5.1 USB to work? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-847090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie-The-Phoo Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi There GreyMD Please can you send me the link to your USB device ? I would like to buy one for myself . thanxxxx got a 3D Sound USB adapter working under 10.5.2 oob! it`s cheap and works great! (headphones out + microphone in) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-863326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarodsix Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 USB 5.1 only output working:Hercules USB 5.1 / Muse Pocket LT (same product - output working) I have this Hercules Muse Pocket LT USB card, and it works great, no extra drivers/patching, full support, also both inputs (mic and linein) work, so really it should be in the category USB 5.1 working in OS X: There is only one problem: you cannot selectively mute mic sound in front output (and pay attention I mean mic output, not mic recording levels set in sound/audio midi setup -- I mean the "Thru" checkbox in AUDIO/Midi does not work for this card). Of course you can just unplug the mic and that's it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1079110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMatas Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Small question : mic works for X-Fi Surround 5.1? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1122495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farfrumleet Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just got my Creative X-Fi 5.1 USB from Amazon. Plugged it in and it came right up and works great. The biggest problem that I have is I cannot control the volume. OSX says "The selected device has no output controls". So the volume is basically "stuck" all way up. I can change the volume from apps that have their own controls like iTunes though. Would be nice to find a way to control the master volume though. Just wondering if the full 5.1 channels worked straight of out the box or if it's just 2 channel stereo (as seen with other 5.1 usb sound cards. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1222250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ha Duyen Hoa Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've got creative x-fi surround 5.1 works with Leopard, output 5.1 but I can not control volumn. I must control volumn in the speaker. Greats Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1238207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebeedee Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Just got my Creative X-Fi 5.1 USB from Amazon. Plugged it in and it came right up and works great. The biggest problem that I have is I cannot control the volume. OSX says "The selected device has no output controls". So the volume is basically "stuck" all way up. I can change the volume from apps that have their own controls like iTunes though. Would be nice to find a way to control the master volume though. DO NOT MISGUIDE PEOPLE, IT'S NOT WORKING EXCEPT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS. HAVE YOU GOT PROBLEMS ABOUT YOUR EARS ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1466310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZF Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 DO NOT MISGUIDE PEOPLE, IT'S NOT WORKING EXCEPT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS.HAVE YOU GOT PROBLEMS ABOUT YOUR EARS ? Does it really doesn't work all the channels???... i don't care about the volume control.. the only decent and affordable 5.1 card i find it's this one (the firewave is discontinued... :'( ) i saw other guy who made it work on Snow Leopard so i'm really confused.. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=834682 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1519621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnl7 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Just wondering if the full 5.1 channels worked straight of out the box or if it's just 2 channel stereo (as seen with other 5.1 usb sound cards. Does http://spyder.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/ena...-sound-in-os-x/ work for the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi External USB Surround 5.1? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1537984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilczech18 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi pro and in MIDI setup all speakers works (in test). But when I play music via iTunes, only center and fronts works. Anyone know solution? I would appreciate that! .) I have hackintosh Lion on 10.7.3-- Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1805319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilczech18 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I installed you attached file - SoundBlaster.USB.Audio.Support.pkg.zip but no sound now, MIDI SETUP crashes every time. I guess this will not work for my LION. USB 5.1 working in OS X: Soundblaster Live! 24-Bit External (SB0490) - 4 stars, 97 User Zalman ZM-RSSC External USB 5.1 Sound Card CN-126 USB to Audio 5.1 Adapter SWEEX External Sound Card 5.1 with Digital InOut USB 2.0 (SC004) Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro 5.1 USB Digitus 5.1 USB (DA-70770) USB 5.1 only output working: Hercules USB 5.1 / Muse Pocket LT (same product - output working) Terratec Aureon 5.1 (working sound out only with CMI8738PCIAudioDriver.kext) Firewire 5.1 working in OS X: Focusrite Saffire LE Griffin 4019-FIRESS FireWave Surround Sound for Macs USB 7.1 working in OS X: Creative Audigy 2 NX M-AUDIO SONICA THEATER 7.1 USB --------------------- how2: -------------------------- You can get 5.1/ 7.1 using audio-midi setup: 1. select your sound card in "Properties for:" 2. in the Output Format drop down box there are frequencies from 2-7.1 setup. Select what you want, e.g 5.1 3. select "configure speaker". The default is stereo, change to multichannel, then select in the drop down 5.1 or 7.1, depending on what you selected in the previous step. What the hell.:// This made my sound screwed. No input/ouput devices. And MIDI Audio Setup won't run.:/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/93333-a-list-of-external-sounds-that-work/#findComment-1805333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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