Topic 'iPod extension cable source' in forum 'All Things Macintosh' - dslreports.com

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:38:43 EDT

ArthurS posted : Awesome! :)

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:39:16 EDT

Hall posted : It works!

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:57:16 EDT

Hall posted : All I can do is try it ;-)

Will update later

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:46:55 EDT

ArthurS posted : It's all very confusing!
»www.tuaw.com/2012/09/13/lightnin···out-doe/
»reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57···he-dust/

I had a professional audio interface that used analog audio pins to get audio in/out of an iPhone 3G. When I upgraded to 4S, it was rendered obsolete because the new phones only supported USB audio. What a mess!

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:36:08 EDT

robbin posted : Don't they use additional wires though. I believe the devices with the 30 pin connector passed analog audio over a couple pair of pins. The new connector on the new products eliminated this. That is why the lightning connector to 30 pin adapter is so expensive -- it has to have a DAC built-in. I thought the 30 pin devices had the ability to pass audio either as analog or digital whereas the new lightning only passes digital.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:21:09 EDT

ArthurS posted : It should, all the new devices do audio over the USB port in the dock connector, and no longer use the analog audio pins.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:16:58 EDT

Hall posted :

said by ArthurS:

Yep, passes all 30 pins straight through.

Just rec'd the cable and I hope you're right.... On the back of the package, it says in tiny print

"* Not compatible with iPhone's audio - Only Charging and Data transfers"

It does say "Synchronize and transfer" on the front though.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:34:57 EDT

Hall posted :

said by ArthurS:

http://www.frys.com/product/6748085?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I'm sure you can order it online...

Just ordered... Thanks !

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:49:59 EDT

ArthurS posted :

said by Hall:

said by ArthurS:

The few I have here I got from Fry's Electronics:
»www.frys.com/product/7133702?sit···_RSLT_PG
»www.frys.com/product/6748085?sit···_RSLT_PG

Fry's is definitely a name I've heard of (there are no B&M stores of theirs anywhere nearby though). Thanks !

You do own one or both of these cables yourself ? What I'm seeing with many cables like this are they only charge. I need one that charges and passes data (audio).

Yep, passes all 30 pins straight through.
I'm sure you can order it online, however there's a Fry's in Indianapolis. I'd find yourself a good excuse for an afternoon excursion. Uber geek store that you can spend hours in and lighten your wallet pretty fast! DAMHIKT! :D

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:34:50 EDT

not quite right posted :

said by Stacy:

If you've ever purchased an Apple wired keyboard it comes with a white USB extension cable.

said by dennismurphy:

Does the extension cable still have the 'notch' so it only fits with the keyboard and not a 'normal' USB connector?

Yeah, I guess so. Never noticed that.

I bought a Apple branded 1 meter USB extension from OWC »eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/5910240C/ to hook up my external Super Drive, and it didn't have that notch (even though if you look at the picture it shows the notch). I had always assumed that it was that cable from the keyboards ... apparently not. :hmm:
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Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:48:45 EDT

Hall posted :

said by ArthurS:

The few I have here I got from Fry's Electronics:
»www.frys.com/product/7133702?sit···_RSLT_PG
»www.frys.com/product/6748085?sit···_RSLT_PG

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:46:56 EDT

Hall posted :

said by DrDrew:

If you're looking for 30-pin female to 30-pin male, I've never seen or heard of one and would wonder about it's use...

[edit] Nevermind they're called "dock extension cables":
»www.amazon.com/30-pin-Male-Femal···04BAC2B0

That would be a good option as I see it's "fulfilled" by Amazon but it's 2x the price that I've seen elsewhere :-(

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:26:39 EDT

HiVolt posted :

said by Stacy:

If you've ever purchased an Apple wired keyboard it comes with a white USB extension cable.

said by dennismurphy:

Does the extension cable still have the 'notch' so it only fits with the keyboard and not a 'normal' USB connector?

Yeah, I guess so. Never noticed that.

Yeah, and you can easily squish it flat with pliers, so you can use it as a regular extension. I've done it tons of times over the years here at work.
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Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:52:52 EDT

Stacy posted :

said by Stacy:

If you've ever purchased an Apple wired keyboard it comes with a white USB extension cable.

said by dennismurphy:

Does the extension cable still have the 'notch' so it only fits with the keyboard and not a 'normal' USB connector?

Yeah, I guess so. Never noticed that.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:47:34 EDT

ArthurS posted : The few I have here I got from Fry's Electronics:
»www.frys.com/product/7133702?sit···_RSLT_PG
»www.frys.com/product/6748085?sit···_RSLT_PG

Really handy when you need to extend that 30 pin dock connector for certain accessories that use more than just the USB connections.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:21:10 EDT

Count Zero posted : Elbow grease my friend.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:17:48 EDT

robbin posted :

said by Thinkdiff:

said by Hall:

Won't work at all

Why not? I use one every night for my 4S. It's a generic, monoprice 6-foot A-male to A-female cable.

Re: this thread

»Connector strengthening

said by Hall:

He proposed a great idea though....

-- Buy an iPod extension cable

This way, the expensive ($30), proprietary cable remains tucked away under the dashboard and if the connector on the extension breaks, it's a $7 part to replace.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:39:42 EDT

dennismurphy posted :

said by Stacy:

If you've ever purchased an Apple wired keyboard it comes with a white USB extension cable.

Does the extension cable still have the 'notch' so it only fits with the keyboard and not a 'normal' USB connector?

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:52:43 EDT

DrDrew posted : None of these work? The have 3', 6' and 10' cables for USB to 30-pin dock connector.
»www.monoprice.com/products/subde···=1083101

If not, what exactly are you looking for? What ends, color, and length?

If you're looking for 30-pin female to 30-pin male, I've never seen or heard of one and would wonder about it's use...

[edit] Nevermind they're called "dock extension cables":
»www.amazon.com/30-pin-Male-Femal···04BAC2B0
»encrypted.google.com/search?q=%2···%20cable

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:34:23 EDT

Stacy posted : If you've ever purchased an Apple wired keyboard it comes with a white USB extension cable.

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:16:04 EDT

Thinkdiff posted :

said by Hall:

Won't work at all

Why not? I use one every night for my 4S. It's a generic, monoprice 6-foot A-male to A-female cable.
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Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:22:19 EDT

HiVolt posted : Well thats news to me. I've used many over the years.
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Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:56:32 EDT

Hall posted : Won't work at all

Re: iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:47:32 EDT

HiVolt posted : A standard USB extension cable will do.
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iPod extension cable source

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:39:27 EDT

Hall posted : Does anyone know of a good source for an iPod extension cable (old-style, i.e. 4th generation) ? It doesn't appear that Apple offers one nor officially licenses one based on none being available here, »store.apple.com/us/browse/home/s···es_docks

Monoprice doesn't carry them nor does Newegg. Quite a few options on Amazon or eBay, but they're all unknowns (could be perfectly okay though).