This's probably a stupid question, but does it work both ways? (I.e. microphone input analog to digital) Im curious, and thought it'd be worth an ask.
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It definitely goes one way. So fiber in and stereo out rca and headphone out. I got it for a ps3 so I could have headphones. Works great for that. This is a DAC. You need ADC.
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Hello Lobsterinthesun. I purchased one of these and it does what it needs to do. It will convert a digital audio output into an analog signal. I needed this to convert the digital output from a TV to an analog input to a PS3 unit. It will take either a Toslink digital output or a coaxil digital output and convert it to an analog output. All you would need to do is to take a set of RCA cables from the output of this unit and plug it into your receiver.
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Sorry to say no. This device has only analog inputs. It will not interprete the digital signal.
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Yes. There are multiple inputs. Depending on what your computer has you can use the digital input or 3.5mm.
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The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help. The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help.
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I have emailed with Roland on how to use the 2 channels that are digital only. They say people interface it with a digital recorder and or adigital based mixer. Roland should have just put in 4 analog input rather than this lesser strategy of only 2 audio ins/out.
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I need this ability as well as I need to daisy chain the audio output to another amp. There definitley is no secondary digital audio out, so if someone who has this unit could see if the SA-CD or Video 1 audio outputs work for all input sources, that would be great. This is the only thing keeping me from buying this unit. Thanks.
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Yes. I use it digital in one location and analog in another. Both locations work perfectly.
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This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to record a set. So just get as big of a card as possible. This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to... » Read More This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to record a set. So just get as big of a card as possible. « Show Less
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There is no way to know with any purely analog microphone. Some usb models may have that capability.
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It is represented as working with digital signals only. I never tried it with voice signals. (Also it seldom worked with digital signals, either.)
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Not being one to use that feature, I had to check for myself. And to confirm what has been answered previous, there's 2 audio out ports, 1 for analog audio, and the other for digital audio [optical].
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I'll respond with a solid "definite, maybe". I just dug up an old recorder with the same size input as my sound card and it fit with no problem. Unfortunately, the old recorder is inoperative. However, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. I pretty sure it would be an analog to analog connection. I wish I could be more helpful. I will add that I had my reservations when I bought this, but was presently surprised. It's not the most elegant solution but it worked as advertised.
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No. This product only provides phantom power, and doesn't provide the analog to digital conversion that what you are trying to do will require. You need what is called an audio interface. There are a lot to choose from at a very large range of prices. Behringer makes one that starts at about $50 (the UM2) which will provide phantom power to the microphone while providing the PC connectivity you need.
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You would need a DAC - Digital to Analog Converter. There are TONS of these available but this is not one of them.
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Yes, the optical digital input has to be connected to a digital source. TVs nowadays all have these outputs. Some older TVs also have them as well. You can use the analog stereo mini Jack to connect to computers through the headphone / speaker line out.
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Anything that has an audio input will allow this to provide audio in: a PC for digital dictation is the reason I purchased this item (voice recognition software was the problem, not the mic). This can also be used with an amplified speaker system: again, anything with a mic input or audio input. The only difference would be an adapter which would be available at best buy or radio shack for a few bucks if you don't have a mic input (already have adapter provided for that). So, being unfamiliar with the Sony unit you have, just confirm that a mic or audio input exists.