ok.. I wasn't aware of how that worked exactly. -eric On Apr 9, 2012, at 2:48 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
