Hi Jacob.
I also have a 6.1 surround receiver. I just use my digital output on
my Macbook. why do you need a uSB sound card?
Regarding tv-tuners, I have a Pinnacle E50 USB t-tuner. I have just
upgraded to the full version of EyeTv, and I really love the program.
It's not all the features which are accessible, but I can record,
convert the videos to other filetypes and use the normal navigation
features in the program like switching between the channels, adjust
the volume and things like that.
Best regards
Søren Jensen
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On 04/10/2008, at 13.59, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Hi everyone
I'm wondering what the best USB sound card is to be used on OS X
with full capabilities. In short, this is what I'd need:
at least 5.1 surround output (true surround, not pro logic), optical
in and out with the ability to decode DTS into true surround, at
least two RCA inputs, digital coax input (though that is optional),
microphone input (optional)
I see quite a few Creative cards that would fit this description but
they do not have OS X drivers (and no, I won't use Windows for
this). I'm planning a home theater setup, I do have a 6.1 receiver
but was considering just eventually getting an iMac and revolving
the home theater around that instead due to its accessibility and
the fact that it could be used for more than just the home theater.
Besides, using Front Row as an entertainment hub is just too cool of
an idea to pass up. Some of the M-audio cards look good, though I
don't know how accessible their driver software is and user
experiences seem to be mixed with some saying they work great and
others reporting lag problems. I've used m-audio in the past and
tend to believe they would be good choices.
On a related note, what are your experiences with different USB TV
tuners, in regards to the accessibility of their software? Which
ones should I consider and which ones should I avoid?
Any opinions on this are greatly appreciated.
