• 0x80
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Topic: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

I'm a little confused about how USB-C relates to thunderbolt.  If I connect my UFX II+ to my new MacBook I can either convert from USB-3 => USB-C or go Thunderbolt => USB-C.

Which one would be the preferred option in terms of latency and CPU load?

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

Thunderbolt is external PCIe and the driver allows for pitch if you need it.

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

What do you mean by pitch?

Does this PCIe advantage still hold when you use a thunderbolt to usb-c converter? Just to be clear, my new macbook has only usb-c ports.

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

BTW .. which interface you mean ? UFX II or UFX+ ? It is not clear from the subject. Smth like "UFX II+" does not exist.

In terms of Apple and converters best ask somebody who knows Apple better than me.
I only read thunderbolt from your post and thought you know that your Apple has thunderbolt.
Then IMHO all you would need is a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbol II adapter to connect the UFX+ via Thunderbolt.

Regarding Pitch, see UFX+ manual chapter 7.4.

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

Thanks. Yes, I meant to say UFX+ smile

I guess I will use a thunderbolt converter then, although I don't have a need for pitch settings.

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

The only advantage of USB3 might be
- less cost
- up to 5m cable length with Lindy premium cable with 3 shields

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Re: UFX II+ to Macbook USB-C, use USB-3 or Thunderbolt converter?

I have a 2019 MacBook Pro 16" and UFX+. I use a Thunderbolt 3 cable with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 (USB C) adaptor...works perfectly