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!!!
> 
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> 
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> 
> 
> 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
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