Advise with sound cards.

[Mac Daddy]

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I got a cc on this will let 1031982 post back himself and see if the information helped. I have already emailed back Auzentech support and thanked them for the reply

[1031982]

Yes, I got the reply. Thanks for the help Mac Daddy.
Basically, it would allow the recording, but the SPDIF input will only decode LPCM Stereo audio. It's looking like I am stuck with Creative for the features I want...

[Mac Daddy]

Originally Posted by 1031982

Yes, I got the reply. Thanks for the help Mac Daddy.
Basically, it would allow the recording, but the SPDIF input will only decode LPCM Stereo audio. It's looking like I am stuck with Creative for the features I want...

Dang that's too bad man but hey at least we tried. If I see or hear of any other cards meeting your criteria I will let you know

[1031982]

Well, I am thinking about replacing my speakers with digital ones. If I do that, it won't matter as long as the card does pass-through. I just won't know what to do with the current ones... They work just fine and the fuse is user replaceable.
If I replace the speakers, that will be first. My options in card will be open up to almost any card with SPDIF I/O, and I would get an Auzentech.

[Chai]

What do you mean by digital speakers? You mean speakers with digital input?

[Mac Daddy]

I think that's what he means Chai. Sorry guys we forgot to post the reply from Auzentech ...

Thank you for contacting with Auzentech.


1) Hardware decoding Dolby Digital and DTS audio from the SPDIF input and from a file or movie played from the PC and play the audio over analog 5.1 speakers.

- The Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 has SPDIF Input port that accepts only stereo PCM format from the external device such as PS3 or xBox. The 2ch sound is up-mixed to 5.1ch DDL/DTS surround sound.

If the audio source is LPCM format(5.1ch DDL or DTS), it can not be transferred through the SPDIF Input port since Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 decodes the LPCM format in Software.


2) Record the wave output from the card. IE : Sometimes in games, I hear a sound or phrase I would like to have as an alert in Windows. I can simply record it as it plays to get it.

-There are three modes(Entertainment mode, Audio Creation mode and Game mode) that you can select according to the type of sound. When you play the game, we recommend you to choose the Game mode to get the highest quality of multi-ch sound with EAX5.0. As for the recording, you will be able to record your game sound with the feature ‘What U Here’ in the Audio Creation mode. However, it is impossible to get the EAX multi-ch high quality sound like in Game mode.



Should you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to let us know.

[1031982]

Originally Posted by Chai

What do you mean by digital speakers? You mean speakers with digital input?

Yes. I am looking around in general, but I won't be able to afford anything for a bit. I won't loose quality of sound, and the ones I have now cost me I think around $250 at the time. But, it looks like it might be worth it to a replacement with multiple inputs.

[Chai]

It's more important to get good speakers rather than having digital input. After all, speakers will always be 'analog'.

[1031982]

Originally Posted by Chai

It's more important to get good speakers rather than having digital input. After all, speakers will always be 'analog'.

I know, but to do everything I want with another card I need to have digital speakers for pass-through. Costs more, but obviously I am willing to spend the money within reason. I am looking at the Logitech digital Z-5500 right now, but I am open to other setups. 5.1 is good for me, and by all means I am open to the idea of getting a good sub with the inputs on it and being able to replace the other speakers with higher quality ones. I just need to save the money for it.