What are all the audio configurations that this adapter supports? In particular, does this adapter support uncompressed 2/2.1 channel stereo and bitstreaming, in addition to 8 channel uncompressed audio?
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We ran WOW on the computer and the sound in fact came out of the monitor so it seems to support two channel embedded sound at least. I have no way of testing it beyond that.
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If you're using a receiver that does its own DTS and/or Dolby decoding, you'll need to select "Bitstream" instead of "PCM" for the s/pdif and/or HDMI audio output. If you're using HDMI, the HDMI cable carries both audio and video signals. You don't need any other connections. If you're using digital coaxial or optical toslink audio cables, then you'll also probably be connecting the video via RGB component video. It is indeed possible to run with separate HDMI for video and coax/optical for audio. However, it is simply not necessary if you're using HDMI and only adds another layer of complexity. HDMI makes things simple. There is more info available here: http://hometheater.about.com/od/blurayandhddvd/qt/Blu-Ray-Disc-Player-Audio-Settings-Bitstream-Vs-Pcm.htm This ICOM BD780 player makes testing your audio outputs unnecessarily difficult. DO NOT rely upon the audio tests built into the menu system of this player! IT LIES! Pop in a 5.1 DVD or BD and test with that. Make sure that the movie is actually playing to test; most disc menus only play in stereo and not 5.1 surround sound. When I have this player set up in bitstream mode, the built-in audio tests fail to output to all of my speakers. However, when playing a 5.1 DVD or BD, it works just fine and outputs in full glorious 5.1 surround sound. I hope this helps anybody else who is frustrated by this otherwise decent player. The lack of an online manual or support website is just disgraceful.
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Sorry. I do not understand the context of the question. What are you expecting to use this converter/adapter for? You have headphones (all are stereo), simply plug them into the stereo of the music source. What do you expect this adapter to do for you? This is not clear why you would connect stereo headphones to the mono output of this adapter.
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Can confirm that it works, using it this way right now. I hadn't been using the monitor jack just assuming that it'd mean I couldn't hear system audio without going through external speakers and I didn't want that. I actually came looking for windscreen options (besides the old sock missing it's other half I've got now) and came across this question/answer so I opened up the playback device properties and set the USB microphone speakers as default. Works like a charm.
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I have not tried it with that system. I have got it to work with just about anything. It's a VERY simplistic setup. Just need access to sound outputs.
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That's what I used it for -- while it does from time to time have some limitations (occasional cross-static, minimal volume irregularities, etc [which may actually have to do with my not exactly "new 5.1 surround sound system" itself]), for the most part adaptor works great !!!! Hope that helps.
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It has some really weird connections. Not your normal 5.1 or 7.1 channels. You would have to look it up on the soundblaster site to make sure, but I think it can do just stereo. I had to send mine back as it only does 7.1 if you have their setup.
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I am not sure since this piece was not the right size for my needs. I am sure in most cases, with an adapter such as this, you would need software, as other adapters of this sort, has needed software (go to "Displaylink Drivers" to find your answer. In most cases, your audio may come one of the sources (TV or Computer) Hope this helps.
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Hey Dennis,Did you tinker with the speaker setting on the BD player? Does it still only sound like 2.0 stereo?let me know, Im going over to my nephews house tomorrow, he has the same Onkyo SR550, and I will check his settings for you.Tom
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So, I deleted my earlier post. Getting 2 audio sources to play simultaneously is actually pretty easy. The mixamp has a line in for spdif (optical) and your typical aux 3.5mm jack. I hooked my computer via spdif and my TV via aux. You'll get both AND be able to toggle the balance with the right earcup game/VoIP switch. (I initially thought it didn't work, as I was 100% to my computer source, hence my deleted answer. Don't make my mistake). I would recommend the spdif from your console and aux from your computer, you'll get better in game sound. The balance feature is really nice, and it is tailored to your exact needs.
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Some early implementations of DisplayPort on laptops did not support audio (generally pre-2010 systems.) Assuming it is not just a setting problem about which audio adapter is used, then you are probably out of luck.
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i have plasma "optical out" and i have my receiver with 'RCA input only" with 5.1 Speaker out, do this adapter work to have 5.1 surround sound. My receiver is only RCA Input, and i want 5.1 out, NOT Stereo?.
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Audio out on any system will work. You may need a spliter. One into two. Pretty cool.
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This adapter should work since it splits the audio source into stereo. The only thing is now in audition it will only pick up either a left or right input signal (to fix just switch inputs to mono in audition) Hope this helps
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I just glanced at my card and it appears to run the VIA VT6306 chipset. I've only used it for DV capture, so I can't state whether it will work well with an audio interface.
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The device, "take out" the HDMI audio signal and deliver it in 2.0 or 5.1, so yo can use older devices. So far it works perfectly for me. Good Luck
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The output is standard S/PDIF PCM audio, which is straight "2.0" stereo. If you leave the mode switch in the "5.1" position, the device will down-mix up to 7.1 PCM from Blu-ray or DVD players (if those devices are configured to output PCM, not "Bitstream"), even from high resolution sources up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. If you set the mode switch to the "2.0" position, the device will down-sample high resolution audio signals to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz depending on the original sample rate.