My Bose system only has one optical audio input so I added a toslink 1to2 splitter. I can play my TV sound going through the optical audio cable to the splitter and then to my Bose system, but the Apple TV optical audio cable will not work when I put it though the splitter. It does work if I put it directly into the optical audio input on the Bose? What is going on? Any help would be appreciated!
Apple TV gen 2 will send optical audio signal when i patch it though a TOSLINK 1to2 splitter to the Bose speaker
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Some thoughts, and things for you to check on:
What model of MacBook Pro do you have? Older ones (pre-Mid 2010) don't have audio out through the Mini DisplayPort.
Have you tried looking at System Preferences » Sound » Output? What devices are displayed, and what have you chosen?
Can you explain what "I have an audio that connects the Mac to the PC in HDMI Audio jack" means?
Which Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter do you have? The early models were made to work with the then-current MacBooks (and Pros)—and as those models didn't have audio out over Mini DisplayPort, there wasn't any reason for the cable to, either.
Have you tried hooking up a cable from the Mac's audio out/speaker jack directly into the TV?
- Some possibly-helpful info:
- Can I output video to my TV using a MacBook Pro? (Apple.SE)
- About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters (Apple.com)
- Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (Apple.com)
Have a look at the free
LineIn
Inside The Lines
LineIn is a simple application for OS X to enable the soft playthru of audio from input devices. In simpler terms, you can use LineIn to play sound coming in through a microphone or any other device plugged in to your Sound In port, just as was once available with OS 9's "Play input through output device" option.
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Best Answer
You need a optical switcher, not a spitter. A splitter has one input and distributes to two (or more) outputs, and is not reversible.
Two possible products are available from Amazon and Audio Authority. The second does automatic switching, which may be what you're looking for.
Disclaimer: I have no financial or otherwise tangible connections to either Amazon.com or Audio Authority.