no problem redirecting vo to a 2 channel usb device (I have one of those). the only issue is: is that SP/DIF output in 5:1 sound or analog. that does make a difference as I have a 5:1 capable sound receiver that uses SP/DIF.
-eric On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:32 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Actually, I've done 5.1 channel sound from my Mac. The sound for 5.1 > channels is taken directly from what is normally the ear phone output jack. > You'll want to be aware that when you run 5.1 channel sound out of your Mac, > you will lose VO unless you direct VO to another output; say, a grifin Imike > for example. > > Other than that, a Braille display will work nicely. > > One further thing. You'll need to tell what ever app your going to use to > output to 5.1 channel sound, and also, you will notice that 5.1 channel sound > will only show up when a receiver which can take it is connected. > > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! > > Skype name: > barefootedray > > Facebook: > facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 > > > > On Apr 9, 2012, at 12:44 AM, Eric Oyen wrote: > >> Hello everyone. >> >> I am cross posting this to 2 groups that have some of the best experts for >> macs around (and also deal with the blind). >> >> what i am looking for is this: I woold like to be able to have 5:1 or higher >> surround sound output from my mac (either via firewater or USB device) and >> haven't had a lot of luck finding anything. can any of you suggest a >> manufacturer or some place that has this hardware and also... does anyone >> have any experience setting up such devices. I would like to be able to use >> my Mac as part of a home theater system and this is the last stumbling block. >> >> thanks. >> >> -eric >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
