Sonicorbiter - Direct Connection to a Mac/PC (beta)

[vortecjr]

This thread is intended to be a supplement to the Sonore Rendu series user manuals. The manuals contain quick start information that can be viewed here:

Sonicorbiter Rendu Series - User Manuals



The Sonicorbiter operating system found on the Rendu series can be connected directly to a Mac computer via ethernet.



Please note:

1. The Sonicorbiter operating system requires internet access to work properly so your Mac computer needs internet access via Wi-Fi enabled.
2. Some output modes may not work at all or may not work correctly.

Shairport output mode - appears to work
MPD/DLNA output mode - appears to work
RoonReady output mode - appears to work
SqueezeLite output mode - appears to work with the unit's onboard LMS
NAA output mode - the device is not found

Follow these steps to enable a direct connection.

1. Go into Mac's System Preferences and select Sharing. Now enable Internet Sharing as follow:



2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac computer to the Sonicorbiter SE or microRendu.
3. Connect USB and power up your DAC and the Sonicorbiter SE or microRendu.
4. When the Sonicorbiter SE or microRendu boots up use http://www.sonoicorbiter.com to locate and manage the unit from your browser.