When Do You Need an Audio Converter? Most of the time, you will be able to get by with whatever cords or cables you have. So when do you need an audio converter? And, a follow-up to that, what even is an audio converter? If you have ever asked either of these questions, then this Kanex Pro guide will be perfect for you. Let's start with the basics then and explain what exactly these audio converters are that we are talking about. What Is an Audio Converter For this article at least, when talking about audio converters, we specifically mean digital to analog converters . Also called DACs these are what allow devices to convert digital information into an analog signal that results in playable sound. Basically, it takes the digital information from your source and translates it into instructions for speakers or headphones, so what you hear actually sounds like music or audio instead of digital nonsense. Fortunately, many devices already have these built into them, so you don'...