Cube! with all the trimmings :D — #10

Post #10 by Bunsen

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Hardware
Post Date	Wed, 19 Aug 2009 - 00:40
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/cube-with-all-the-trimmings-d.18250/

Post

desolder the socket from a dead compatible Mac

Apple technote:

Apple Pro Speakers: Compared to Power Mac G4 Cube Speakers

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============================================================================== Characteristic | Apple Pro Speakers | Power Mac G4 Cube Speakers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Power Source | Apple Speaker port | USB Sound Connection | Apple Speaker port | USB iSub | compatible | compatible with Mac OS X 10.1 or later ==============================================================================

The following computers have an Apple Speaker sound output port:

* Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio, QuickSilver, QuickSilver 2002, Mirrored Drive Doors, FW 800)

* iMac (Flat Panel, 17-inch Flat Panel, 1GHz Flat Panel, USB 2.0)

iMac (Flat Panel), Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) and (QuickSilver): Sound Output Ports

Apple Speaker Sound Output Port
/ is a 2.5 mm stereo mini jack.

/ The Apple Speakers include an internal ROM that enables the computer to identify the speakers.

/

Sound Circuitry

Power Mac G4

/

The sound circuitry includes a signal processing IC that handles the equalization and volume control functions, a codec IC that performs analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, and a digital power amplifier /

iMac (Flat Panel)

/

The custom sound circuitry includes a signal processing IC for equalization and volume control functions and a codec IC for A/D (analog to digital) and D/A (digital to analog) conversion. / A dedicated 18 watt internal digital amplifier

There might be more than just a socket worth scavenging from those dead motherboards }