Live 5.1 AC3 decode on SPDIF IN

satguy · Oct 21, 2004, 06:51 PM

There seems to be a few threads where some info relating to this is discussed, but they always seem to get off topic and there is never a clear answer.

Is there a way with YouP-PAX, or any other driver for that matter (including Linux) to decode AC3 comming into the Live 5.1 over the SPDIF Input? I know kX can't do it, will it in the future?

Can we keep this post on topic so there is finally a definitive answer for this please? This has nothing to do with AC3-passthrough, or playing your dvd's and having ac3 sound work. This only has to do with using the Live as an AC3 decoder to avoid buying an external decoder.

Thanks

**dj_stick** · Oct 21, 2004, 08:47 PM

try ac-3 filter

anyway afaik the original creative drivers should be able to

satguy · Oct 21, 2004, 09:31 PM

Thanks, but how do you direct the spdif input to AC-3 filter? On the AC-3 Filter webpage it only talks about passthrough and playing avi files with ac3, not decoindg from an external source.

classic_leon · Oct 22, 2004, 08:33 AM

Creative original driver definitely can do this. I don't know if AC3 decoding is able to come into the Live 5.1 over the SPDIF Input. But if you have external bay, you try to open "control panel"→"creative control panel extended"→"device set"→"SPDIF INPUT" and see whether you have "AC3 SPDIF-in decode".(install YouP-PAX VI ULTRA)

Oct 21, 2004, 06:51 PM	#1
satguy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Live 5.1 AC3 decode on SPDIF IN There seems to be a few threads where some info relating to this is discussed, but they always seem to get off topic and there is never a clear answer. Is there a way with YouP-PAX, or any other driver for that matter (including Linux) to decode AC3 comming into the Live 5.1 over the SPDIF Input? I know kX can't do it, will it in the future? Can we keep this post on topic so there is finally a definitive answer for this please? This has nothing to do with AC3-passthrough, or playing your dvd's and having ac3 sound work. This only has to do with using the Live as an AC3 decoder to avoid buying an external decoder. Thanks

Oct 22, 2004, 08:33 AM	#4
classic_leon HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wu Han, Hu Bei, P.R.China Posts: 1,238 Rep Power: 0	Creative original driver definitely can do this. I don't know if AC3 decoding is able to come into the Live 5.1 over the SPDIF Input. But if you have external bay, you try to open "control panel"→"creative control panel extended"→"device set"→"SPDIF INPUT" and see whether you have "AC3 SPDIF-in decode".(install YouP-PAX VI ULTRA) __________________ Fashion keeps us alive. YouP-PAX Please visit http://www.A-PAX.co.uk to discuss the computer mods. The latest YouP PAX modded drivers are provided on the site.

Oct 21, 2004, 09:31 PM	Thread Starter #3
satguy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, but how do you direct the spdif input to AC-3 filter? On the AC-3 Filter webpage it only talks about passthrough and playing avi files with ac3, not decoindg from an external source.