The Pixel C appears to have an outstanding screen and wireless support.
Thus, one would expect it to be one of the best options for streaming high quality video contents.
But high quality video streaming makes very little sense with low quality audio.
Thus, the obvious question is whether Pixel C does (will) support USB host mode for audio.
Android >= Lollipop 5.x has kernel support for USB host mode for audio.
Nexus 5, 6P, 7 (2012), 7 (2013), 10 all support USB host mode for audio.
All recent iOS devices support USB host mode for audio: just select the connected DAC in the system/audio menu.
Does Pixel C support USB host mode for audio? And, if so, how? How do you toggle between internal sound card and external DAC? Which mobile class-compliant DACs are known to work well with Pixel C?
Thanks for your feedback! Best, nbpf
It works when i connect my DAC via the USB C port so i guess the answer is yes.
clubtech said:
It works when i connect my DAC via the USB C port so i guess the answer is yes.
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Thanks clubtech, I very much appreciate your feedback! Is your DAC a self powered one or does it get power from the USB port? Best, nbpf
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Thanks clubtech, I very much appreciate your feedback! Is your DAC a self powered one or does it get power from the USB port? Best, nbpf
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It's self powered.
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It's self powered.
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Thanks clubtech! How do you toggle between internal sound card and external DAC? Does the audio output default to the external device after you plug in the USB DAC or can you select which output is enabled/disabled in a menu? Thanks, nbpf
Just stumbled upon this thread. I have a Cambridge audio dacmagic xs working on my pixel C via a USB A to C adapter without any problems. All audio goes through it, and the android volume controls do still work. I can't see any setting to switch between audio outputs, it seems to be automatic on plugging/unplugging.
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Will a combination of an MHL cable, and a mini displayport/HDMI adaptor enable me to use the note with an iMac at work, with audio supported as well?
I've got a pc at home which is fine, but would like to connect up the Note at work.
This mini displayport/HDMI adaptor is said to work with audio, but I'm not sure if phone audio will be supported:
http://ukhdmi.com/mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapter_QQ101732
Thanks in advance for the help!!
Phone audio output is not routed to the MHL port. The "Keystrokes" as you dial the number are but not the audio of the call.
When the MHL cable is attached, the internal cameras are also disabled so you cannot use a the HDMI output to display the image seen by either camera and also prevents the use of a large screen for video calls/conferencing.
I daresay this is more a limitation of Gingerbread than the phone itself. It will be interesting to see if there is more flexibility in ICS.
Nope. I've had it working with CyanogenMod 7 on my LG. It's possible in Gingerbread, perhaps it's Samsung's software that's at fault. As for sound, I have no comment, as I haven't tested it.
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Phone audio output is not routed to the MHL port. The "Keystrokes" as you dial the number are but not the audio of the call.
When the MHL cable is attached, the internal cameras are also disabled so you cannot use a the HDMI output to display the image seen by either camera and also prevents the use of a large screen for video calls/conferencing.
I daresay this is more a limitation of Gingerbread than the phone itself. It will be interesting to see if there is more flexibility in ICS.
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Can somebody please tell me what's wrong with USB audio out on this phone? It used to work on stock ROMs. I have a USB OTG cable connected to FiiO E17 (USB DAC), but the sound still comes out from the phone speaker. I have installed ALSA, and checked alsa_aplay -l in Terminal, the phone cannot recognize the DAC, but it works when I use the app "USB audio recorder pro". Are there some drivers missing in CM10.2 (Android 4.3.1)?
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Can somebody please tell me what's wrong with USB audio out on this phone? It used to work on stock ROMs. I have a USB OTG cable connected to FiiO E17 (USB DAC), but the sound still comes out from the phone speaker. I have installed ALSA, and checked alsa_aplay -l in Terminal, the phone cannot recognize the DAC, but it works when I use the app "USB audio recorder pro". Are there some drivers missing in CM10.2 (Android 4.3.1)?
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Sorry to bump this but I have just come across the same issue, just wondering if you found a solution?
BustaVR6 said:
Sorry to bump this but I have just come across the same issue, just wondering if you found a solution?
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Turns out to be a bug in CM. You have to pay $10 to buy USB audio palyer pro to get it work. Upside is that this app can handle Hi-res up to 24bit 192khz.
Does this work with a USB audio DAC such as the FiiO E7?
Tried it and it works!
Works as is or you had to do something first?
How big is the difference in quality of the sound?
Are you stock or rooted?
Thanks!
Works as is on stock. Not rooted. Sound quality depends on the USB audio DAC, the tablet just passes the audio.
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Works as is on stock. Not rooted. Sound quality depends on the USB audio DAC, the tablet just passes the audio.
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Do you just plug your DAC into the USB connection and start listening or did\do you have to do something else first?
Do you have to do anything special to disconnect or do you just pull the USB cable or the DAC?
I have an Audioengine Dragonfly I'd like to try with my stock v500.
Thanks!
I just plugged it in and then started listening. It worked without configuring anything. Just pull the cable to disconnect.
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I just plugged it in and then started listening. It worked without configuring anything. Just pull the cable to disconnect.
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Thanks!
I tried my Audioengine Dragonfly via USB but I can't get it to work. It lights up but no sound comes through. I've played with the USB settings on the G Pad but I haven't found anything that gives me sound. I'm using the same USB OTG cable that lets me read and write to flash drives.
Sorry to hear that. Not sure why. Perhaps the g pad only outputs certain bit depths that are compatible with certain usb dacs.
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FiiO E10 Just plugged and working...
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FiiO E10 Just plugged and working...
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Thanks for your input.
What kind of cable are you using? USB OTG?
Which audio player are you using?
Are you stock? Upgraded to 4.4.2?
Thanks!
FiiO DAC E10
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Thanks for your input.
What kind of cable are you using? USB OTG?
Which audio player are you using?
Are you stock? Upgraded to 4.4.2?
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Yes, USB OTG cable, Stock ROM 4.4.2 (KOT49I.V50020b), Player: I think it does not matter, all audio output is redirected to DAC, but Poweramp, Google Play Music and MXPlayer works for me.
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Yes, USB OTG cable, Stock ROM 4.4.2 (KOT49I.V50020b), Player: I think it does not matter, all audio output is redirected to DAC, but Poweramp, Google Play Music and MXPlayer works for me.
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Thanks. I have 4.2.2 stock, USB OTG cable (works with flash drives), PowerAmp Pro, but I can't get audio through my Audioquest Dragonfly. In fact, when I plug in the Dragonfly it locks up the G Pad. I have to restart it to get it to function again.
Did you alter your USB settings on the G Pad?
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Did you alter your USB settings on the G Pad?
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Yes, I turn on USB debugging in Developer options (for rooting). But I think that it doesn't affect the DAC function. I guess that it depeds on which a USB controller DAC contains (and kernel supports). FiiO and Audioquest using different USB conreller. Fiio E-10 using TE7022L and Audioquest Dragonfly has TAS1020B . You should try conect ot by a powered USB hub..
Can anyone confirm that USB audio output works? Either with a DAC or car head unit will do. Just want to make sure...
Also interested in this question, as I found that USB audio does not work on Nexus 5 and 9 after update to 6.0.
My setup: Nexus 5/9 > USB DAC/amp > headphones. Works fine with 5.1.1.
Actually, it only works on 6.0 with USB Audio Player Pro app, which uses its own driver. It doesn't work with other apps (e.g. Spotify)
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Also interested in this question, as I found that USB audio does not work on Nexus 5 and 9 after update to 6.0.
My setup: Nexus 5/9 > USB DAC/amp > headphones. Works fine with 5.1.1.
Actually, it only works on 6.0 with USB Audio Player Pro app, which uses its own driver. It doesn't work with other apps (e.g. Spotify)
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Got my 5x and it works with both my car head unit (Kenwood in Android hand mode) and FiiO USB DAC. Audio from all apps (e.g. Spotify, Youtube) works.
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Got my 5x and it works with both my car head unit (Kenwood in Android hand mode) and FiiO USB DAC. Audio from all apps (e.g. Spotify, Youtube) works.
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Good news! Does it work right out of the box, or does it require some settings?
I am trying to connect to my car via. iSimple Lightning connection to Aukey USB Type C (CB-A3). "The connection does Rapid Charge Nexus 5X"
How do I set the phone to send music from an app like: Amazon Music or Pandora, to the car though USB Type C port?
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Any one else have any experience with the 5X and any other available DACs? I was looking at the Cambridge Audio XS but I haven't been able to find any mention of it working with 6.0.1
So i have hifimediy dac with usb-c to micro usb, and i cant get it working. I have xiaomi's adapter and some random chinese cable so i dont know how to fix it.
Hello guys,
I just brought type c audio adaptor for my zuk z2 and when i connect my mi in ear headphones pro to it, It doesn't work, The audio still comes through speakers, it shows some power supply is connected, but can't change it or click it,
So my question is, Is there a way i can route audio through usb type c? Cause i have seen type c earphones working on zuk z2 and is it something related to DAC? I tried enabling "route audio through usb" from developers options, but still no luck and my rom is crdroid, so any workaround?
Thanks in advance
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Hello guys,
I just brought type c audio adaptor for my zuk z2 and when i connect my mi in ear headphones pro to it, It doesn't work, The audio still comes through speakers, it shows some power supply is connected, but can't change it or click it,
So my question is, Is there a way i can route audio through usb type c? Cause i have seen type c earphones working on zuk z2 and is it something related to DAC? I tried enabling "route audio through usb" from developers options, but still no luck and my rom is crdroid, so any workaround?
Thanks in advance
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If you are using custom ROM, then visit developer options in about phone.
Look for USB Audio routing and enable it.
Something similar to this must be available on stock ROM as well as custom ROMs.
nikhilkaushik said:
If you are using custom ROM, then visit developer options in about phone.
Look for USB Audio routing and enable it.
Something similar to this must be available on stock ROM as well as custom ROMs.
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There is an option to disable it but not enable it did that, i also did "select usb configuration" to audio, but i think it may work in some other rom or any mods??? But currently it show me something is connected but won't let me change it so i am positive it should work with some tweaks as it detects it but sound still comes through speakers
Thanks for the help anyway ?
I've been doing some searching around about this as well and I've come to the conclusion that I think it is actually something at a hardware level. You see, for audio over usb-c to work, the manufacturer has to decide to allow for the audio pins to be routed the the USB-C port instead of a headphone jack. Now most modern phones seem to support this but the Z2 with its headphone jack seems to not be wired to allow for letting audio be routed to the USB-C port which is why plugging in one of these straight through USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack converters doesn't actually do anything.
It's a shame since the headphone jack on my Z2 just died and because I can't use an adapter to run my audio through type-c I'm having to buy myself an entirely new phone just so I can have a working headphone jack. Oh well
Hey guys, I know I am 3 years late, if anyone still has this question it IS POSSIBLE to get audio through the usb port, you will need an OTG cable and a usb DAC (not an expensive one, the small ones for pc that take almost no space should work), connect your headphones to the DAC and to the OTG cable and you are done!