I tell you that it's in 5.1 channel sound. I know. I have played DVD's in 5.1 channel sound through that digital output.
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 4:01 AM, Eric Oyen wrote: > 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. > -- 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.
