Background: I want to use my MiniDSP 2x4 to perform EQ duties, but I don't want to use its DAC. I want to take the digital signal from the USB output jack and turn it into either coaxial SPDIF or balanced AES/EBU (could also do optical I suppose).
Does this require a specialized IC? I don't totally understand the differences in format across the different cable types.
I know I could order one for cheap, but I thought it would be a fun project to build the converter myself.
Does this require a specialized IC? I don't totally understand the differences in format across the different cable types.
I know I could order one for cheap, but I thought it would be a fun project to build the converter myself.
There're professional grade chips like DIT4192 to output the S/PDIF provided you manage to decode the USB audio, I'm assuming you need only two channel stereo.
Yes, easily and I think the following might help.
https://en.everlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Application-of-PLT-and-PLR-on-SPDIF-V1.0EN.pdf
If you need the result, and not the learning process itself, then buy a ready-made one. It is ready-made and costs less than the components themselves.
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Life is always easier if we use an industry standard professional audio interface as opposed to USB. Are you sure that your MiniDSP has no I2S output ?