Resolved Audio-in with macpro 7.1....?

[MarkC426]

How are macpro 7.1 users dealing with audio-in...?
I am just looking at future options, it looks like even the 7.1mp has no audio-in, is this correct.

My 5.1 has audio-in/out, optical-in/out.

I have an analogue turntable for recording vinyl through a mixer (pre-amp) to audio-in currently.

 

[DrEGPU]

The headphone jack on the TB AIC on the back supports microphone input, ie headphones with a mic. Maybe it also doubles as audio-in? Otherwise, just buy a PCIe sound card:

Creative blaster in this link, but use whatever suits your needs.

 

[MarkC426]

It's not that simple on a mac.
I doubt it would recognise a creative card, plus I wouldn't use one.
I have never HAD to add a sound card to a Mac.

I did a bit of research, and found a few usb interfaces which should work.
It's just annoying Apple removing useful interfaces.

 

[ondioline]

CalDigit TS3 Plus has audio in/out and optical etc. I'd consider that over a bunch of random dongles

 

[MarkC426]

Thanks for info.... 👍

 

[LeonPro]

Any input for non-professionals can be achieved by USB peripherals. Otherwise, it's a PCIe card option.

 

[MarkC426]

As long as there is a solution that's cool.... 😉