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AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
I know that HDX user don't care much about the Playback Engine because they never have to change it, but if I use Pro Tools as a modern Desktop DAW, then it has to be flexible with all sorts of Audio Devices. Unfortunately that is where Pro Tools is operating absolutely in the stone age.
I complaint in the past about the limitation that you can select only one Audio Device, instead of a separate audio device for the Input Device and one for the Output Device. Always have to juggle around with the Aggregate Devices. (Forget about the misleading label "Playback" Engine that selects the Input too) Now to the actual topic, AirPods Pro. I know they are Bluetooth with a nice 200ms latency, but for mixing that doesn't matter. Having the option to work on a mix on the laptop outside with noise cancelation enabled seems like a standard situation. Not so much for Pro Tools.
Another two highly annoying bugs/imperfections.
Is this confirmed behavior or do I miss something here?
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Re: AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
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Re: AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
Check out SonoBus. I use it to stream to my phone and connect the AirPods to my phone.
https://sonobus.net/ I am in no way affiliated with the product. |
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Re: AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
I agree about Bluetooth being finicky, and find it can be flaky even with just two devices speaking together about one thing. I don't know if it's the technology or the implementation, but after many years it can still be frustrating to work with. I suspect that companies keep pushing its limits and devices struggle to stay connected and communicate smoothly.
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Re: AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
I use Loopback as a playback device and monitor via AirPod Pros. there's a decent amount of latency on any BT audio device but for just editing, it's no big deal. Super convenient.
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Re: AirPods Pro as Playback Engine
People can do what they want - I mean, you can mix on two yogurt pots connected by string if you want - but Air Pods over BT aren't losseless, and possibly even worse, have loads of DSP running all the time to 'optimise' your listening experience. Personally, I wouldn't trust them for anything at all.
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