New MacBook Pro's built-in DAC good for up to 96kHz sample rates
What you need to know
- The new MacBook Pro has a built-in digital-to-analog converter.
- Apple has confirmed it supports sample rates of up to 96kHz.
- Apple says its new MacBook has the best audio system ever in a notebook.
Apple has confirmed that the built-in digital-to-analog converter in the new MacBook Pro (2021) supports sample rates of up to 96kHz.
A newly-published support document states:
As Apple notes, the support of the built-in DAC on some occasions lets listeners use headphones or speakers plugged directly into the MacBook Pro without the need for an external DAC. The new MacBook also has support for low and high-impedance headphones, featuring DC load detecting that can adjust the voltage output depending on which headphones you plug in.
Combined, these features mean the new MBP is the best MacBook for audio professionals who want to make music on the go, removing the need for pesky external DAC hardware. Apple also updated the audio in the MacBook for use without headphones. It features a six-speaker sound system with four force-canceling woofers for 80% more bass. It also supports spatial audio even without headphones.
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