Does Mini DisplayPort carry audio MacBook Air?

A: The Mini DisplayPort spec does support audio and video transmission. In general, Macbook Pros made prior to mid 2010 do not carry audio on their Mini DisplayPort connection.

Does Mini DisplayPort send audio?

While the DisplayPort specification can support digital audio, the older 2009 line of MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis cannot provide an audio signal through the Mini DisplayPort, and only do so over USB, Firewire, or the audio line out port.

Does MacBook Air work with DisplayPort?

These Mac models have Mini DisplayPort: MacBook Pro introduced in late 2008 through 2010. MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 through 2010. Mac mini introduced in 2009 and 2010.

Does Mini DisplayPort carry audio Surface Pro?

Using only Surface Book, you can easily add an external display via the unit’s built-in Mini DisplayPort port. And if you use Mini DisplayPort or HDMI, you can pass the device’s audio through as well, which can be handy for displays that have internal or connected speakers.

Does DisplayPort have better quality than HDMI?

Both standards are capable of delivering a good gaming experience, but if you want a great gaming experience, right now DisplayPort 1.4 is generally better than HDMI 2.0, HDMI 2.1 technically beats DP 1.4, and DisplayPort 2.0 should trump HDMI 2.1. However, DisplayPort is still the preferred standard for PC monitors.

Can you get audio through DisplayPort?

Yes, DisplayPort supports multi-channel audio and many advanced audio features. DisplayPort to HDMI adapters also include the ability to support HDMI audio.

What is Thunderbolt port used for on Mac?

You can use the Thunderbolt port on your Mac to connect a display, a TV, or a device, such as an external storage device. And with the appropriate adapter, you can connect your Mac to a display that uses DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, or VGA.

Does the Surface Pro 4 have a Mini DisplayPort?

See Surface Storage for more details. 3….Hardware specifications.

When did the Mini DisplayPort come out on MacBook Air?

These Mac models have Mini DisplayPort: MacBook Pro introduced in late 2008 through 2010; MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 through 2010; Mac mini introduced in 2009 and 2010; iMac introduced in 2009 and 2010; Mac Pro introduced in 2009 through 2012; Use this port with displays that connect using a Mini DisplayPort cable.

What kind of HDMI does a MacBook Pro 2010 use?

A support document for the new model indicates the 2010 MacBook’s Mini DisplayPort connector can be used to “connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, HDMI (audio and video) or VGA connector with a separate adapter. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats from Apple.”

Is there a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter?

I bought a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (http://www.cables2u.co.uk/mini-displayport-hdmi-socket-p-844.html) and this adapter should allow the transmission of both video and audio.

Can a MacBook Air Control the volume from a display?

Here’s a weird workaround. When you connect a MacBook or whatever other model of Mac to a display with an HDMI or DisplayPort, macOS has the reasonable expectation that you want to control the volume from that external device.