MatthewA

5.1 on a Mac...what's the easiest way?

Since my Mac Pro has optical audio input and output, I'm wondering how one would go about playing back 5.1 sound on it without a mixdown.

Any ideas?

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Re: 5.1 on a Mac...what's the easiest way?

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Re: 5.1 on a Mac...what's the easiest way?

I dont undersand the question cause I dont have a mac pro, but if its anything like what the macbook does, all you need is this:

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Re: 5.1 on a Mac...what's the easiest way?

For DVDs? Or in general?

In DVD Player, open up preferences. Select Disc Setup. Select the Audio menu. "System Sound Output" is the default, stereo mixdown. Try selecting another option-- such as '"Digital Out - Built-in Output."

(Not sure of the wording, I use a sonica for audio, not a MacPro. Naturally it's labeled Digital Out--Sonica)

Ted Todorov

Re: 5.1 on a Mac...what's the easiest way?

In EyeTV it is labeled "Digital Out".

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