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Topic: Madiface XT USB cable replacement

I have the original release of the USB cable to USB A.   
Would like the new one with USB C. 
Can someone point me in the right direction to purchase. 
Located in Toronto, Ontario CANADA

THX

2 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2024-03-29 09:43:58)

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Re: Madiface XT USB cable replacement

Any specific demand? Simply look for a type c to b cable in a shop of up to 3m length.

https://www.lindy.de/3m-USB-3-2-Typ-C-a … ;ci=800504

Or take the chance to invest in an active cable plus adapter to get more than 3m.
For example, this active StarTech cable is available in 3, 5 and 10m, here the 5m cable:
https://www.startech.com/de-de/kabel/usb3aaext5m

Price and price per meter incl VAT:
3m   €110,66     /3=  €36,89 per meter
5m   €126,13     /5=  €25,23 per meter
10m €171,35   /10=  €17,14 per meter

In combination with an adapter cable type c to type a (up to 3m) you are very flexible to get a length of over 3m.
This one has even screws, for industrial application with locking mechanism.
https://www.lindy.de/USB-3-1-C-A-Kabel- … ;ci=800508
I am not sure whether they are in the way if your computer does not have such a locking mechanism.
Then you need to look for another adapter.

Those Active Extension Cables can be daisy-chained up to a total of 20 meters and not more than 4 such adapter cables.
So these combinations of active cables are possible to reach a total length of either 12 or 20m:
3m * 4 = 12m total length
5m * 4 = 20m total length
10m *2 = 20m total length

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3 Reply by trubadix (edited by trubadix 2024-04-10 12:08:25)

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Re: Madiface XT USB cable replacement

After a long time of trying this out and spending loads of cash on different cables I found on my Mac Studio Ultra connecting the interface directly to a thunderbolt port the only reliable solution! I can not connect to to the Mac Studios USB-A ports, that causes immediate stutter and is unusable. I have tried the cal digit Element Thunderbolt to USB3 Hub, but as soon as other devices are connected to that, I will run into audio problems. It may not happen immediately, but over time you will notice dropouts. The only thing that works for me is using a thunderbolt port exclusively for the Madiface XT. I also tried various cable extensions to get longer than 3m. Nothing worked reliably. I instead had to reposition my Mac Studio and use a 3m USB-3 cable with a thunderbolt to USB-A adaptor from Apple. I suppose a direct USB-C to USB-A cable will also work as long as it is no longer than 3m. 2m could be preferable. But with a 5m cable (even with an powered extender) I did get dropouts over time ... I cannot recommend any of them. I tried the same ones recommended here. Did not work for me.