Question about Audigy 2 ZS

Leo Natan · May 12, 2008, 02:38 AM

Hey guys!

So I'm planning on buying an XBOX 360, and the only thing stopping me right now from ordering it is audio connection. I recently bought a 24" monitor as well, so my budget is tight right now, and I don't have enough to buy a receiver as well for optical (or hdmi) connection to enjoy surround on my analog input speakers...

Now, I'm reading that the Audigy 2 ZS I have in the PC might support digital in (through the optical) and output to the analog jacks. Is that true? Is my problem solved?

Thanks in advance!

Robert McClelland · May 12, 2008, 02:48 AM

maybe if not you can order new sound card like I did that supports game system
Newegg.com - AuzenTech AZT-XPCINE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface X-Plosion 7.1 Cinema Audio Card - Sound Cards
It's support consoles systems thats why I pick this card up

That way I can get game console later on

Leo Natan · May 12, 2008, 02:51 AM

Thanks for your reply!

As I said, I prefer not to buy anything... :P It's a bit of a problem.

**dj_stick** · May 12, 2008, 04:29 AM

the A2ZS will be able to receive a SPDIF input and send it via the speakers
you'll have to enable AC3 decoding for dolby digital to work though

Leo Natan · May 12, 2008, 06:08 AM

Alright, and what do I need for that? I see in the kX Mixer there is an "AC3 Decoding" option (and something similar with the Creative drivers in the console), is that it? Just enable and it should work?

**dj_stick** · May 12, 2008, 02:36 PM

that will do the job

May 12, 2008, 02:38 AM	#1
Leo Natan DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Question about Audigy 2 ZS Hey guys! So I'm planning on buying an XBOX 360, and the only thing stopping me right now from ordering it is audio connection. I recently bought a 24" monitor as well, so my budget is tight right now, and I don't have enough to buy a receiver as well for optical (or hdmi) connection to enjoy surround on my analog input speakers... Now, I'm reading that the Audigy 2 ZS I have in the PC might support digital in (through the optical) and output to the analog jacks. Is that true? Is my problem solved? Thanks in advance!

May 12, 2008, 02:48 AM	#2
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,236 Rep Power: 193 System Specs	maybe if not you can order new sound card like I did that supports game system Newegg.com - AuzenTech AZT-XPCINE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface X-Plosion 7.1 Cinema Audio Card - Sound Cards It's support consoles systems thats why I pick this card up That way I can get game console later on __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2242746

May 12, 2008, 02:51 AM	Thread Starter #3
Leo Natan DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your reply! As I said, I prefer not to buy anything... :P It's a bit of a problem.

May 12, 2008, 06:08 AM	Thread Starter #5
Leo Natan DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Alright, and what do I need for that? I see in the kX Mixer there is an "AC3 Decoding" option (and something similar with the Creative drivers in the console), is that it? Just enable and it should work?