Audio / DSP and Dolby Digital! (1 Viewer)

[jcee]

Looking for some recommendation for a soundcard that comes with lots of features like hearing position, equalizer that can be controlled via MP (or external script), select profiles (e.g.Concert room, Hall, etc..)

Down/Upmix from 2-channel to 5.1 or the other way.


Do you know of any? I looked at the more expensive Soundblaster cards, but I did not get if they offer what I am looking for.

 

[mPod]

Sounds more like you need a good amplifier. Do soundcards offer those features these days? (Despite of those cheap effects they all have)

 

[Trax]

Well I can tell you, since I have my Xi-Fi soundcard, I don't connect my digital amplifier digital anymore. I use the 5.1 cables, and let the Xi-Fi card do all the converting.

 

[jcee]

Well I can tell you, since I have my Xi-Fi soundcard, I don't connect my digital amplifier digital anymore. I use the 5.1 cables, and let the Xi-Fi card do all the converting.

That is what I am interested in. My digital amplifier (yamaha, quite good one), is now 5 years old. Though I do not have high-end speakers..

I thought that the latest soundcards offer some nice things to me?
(Rather than these cheap things)..


So tell, what is th interesting things you found out?

 

[Trax]

Nothing much to tell though. I just works. It would be nice though if Creative publisched there API, so an external app could control the audio settings.

 

[jcee]

But what is the advantage over connectiing digitally?! Thats what I do not understand.

What is working better, when conncting analog and let the X-FI card do the rest?

 

[Trax]

If you have a good amplifier, that does good channel-upmixing, DTS and DD you should consider a digital connection (let all the hardwork be done by the amplifier.
That way you have the same good quality with a crappy soundcard as with an expensive one.

If you have a good one you should consider to connect it analog, but then you need a 5.1 analog connector (6 cinch connector) on your amplifier.

But, if your planning to buy one and have a good amplifier, consider putting your money in something else. It's a hassle to switch audio modes.