Topic: 12" Macbook (2017) with Original Babyface USB-C
Hi everyone,
I thought I would share my experience with using the new 12" MacBook (2017) 1.3ghz i5.
Obviously this MacBook only has 1 usb-c port and I was curious to see if it would work with my Babyface (original).
I bought the new OWC USB-C Travel dock and connected it to my fully charged MacBook. I then connected the babyface and it would not power up - not enough power to it as no lights etc would turn on. I tried using both USB ports (separately and also together at once) on the travel dock with the babyface as well - still no luck.
BUT: Using the MacBook power supply plugged into the usb-c port on the travel dock with the travel dock plugged into the MacBook, the babyface works flawlessly (using 1 USB port on the dock)!
I'm using the latest drivers and firmware.
I was hoping I could use it as a purely mobile setup if needed but will still need the power supply to run everything.
Tested it with Logic Pro X.
Hopefully this info would be useful for someone maybe.
JT.