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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable question

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karansaraf

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Jul 18, 2010
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I have a new MBP and I want a Mini Display Port to HDMI cable to connect to my computer but want to make sure that it transfers audio as well as video.

For this to happen, do I need a specific HDMI version? The one on ebay I am looking at supports HDMI 1.3b output (not 1.4).
 
Monoprice has cheap ones too:
Mini DisplayPort (MDP)
Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters can be bought online from:
MDP to VGA adapter from Apple
MDP to DVI adapter from Apple
MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter from Apple

Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter from the Apple Online Store

Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product will support audio on Mac computers capable of outputting audio through mini-displayport.
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* This product does NOT support audio for Macs that outputs audio through the Mini DisplayPort.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter from Monoprice - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Cables from Monoprice
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cables from Monoprice​

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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Thanks for the link, but Monoprice is a US website and I live in the UK.

I was just wondering whether one particular version/specification of HDMI has to be used for audio? Or whether a 1.3b adapter like the ones I've seen on ebay are good enough?
 
I don't know if there's a cable that will do audio, but mono price sells an adapter that does audio and video for like $7, just make sure you get the one thy says it does audio. And just order any hdmi cable they sell, just one of the cheap ones they have will do.



I didn't see that you can't order from mono price, just make sure the description says it will do audio.
 
Shipping from monoprice to the UK is $27+ so I don't think it's really worth it.

I can get one here from ebay for less than $10, I just need to make sure it's the right one I am buying.
 
All versions of the HDMI spec support basic audio. Unless you are trying to multi-channel, uncompressed 7.1 audio than it doesn't matter if you have HDMI 1.0.
 
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