HELP i have a dilema ! how can i get DIGITAL through my Audigy 2 ZS ???????

ViRuS2k · Nov 11, 2004, 10:21 PM

Ok here is the problem i have and im unshure how to get digital to work correctly

my Sony cinema sound system 5.1 Setup has Optical In and Coax In

now here is the problem i have the Coax Cable and Fiber optic cable

but for the life of me i dont know how to connect any of those cables to my Audigy 2 ZS there does not seem to be the Imputs

i herd that the audigy 2 ZS comes with a Spadif Thingy that you connect the Fiber optical cable to but where would the spadif connect to the audigy card :/

now there is a way for me to get digital would be to use my motherboard soundstorm spadif out but then that would kinda defeat the purpose of me owning a audigy 2 card

now in the audigy 2 settings there is settings for spadif out ect ect so why would they be there if i cant use the spadif out as i know for a fact all spadif`s come with fiber optical out

please help a desprate man.

**dj_stick** · Nov 11, 2004, 11:58 PM

use the digital out jack, 3.5mm mono cable to RCA cable

ViRuS2k · Nov 12, 2004, 10:24 AM

Hi mate i dont think i have on my cinema a RCA imput ????

what does RCA stand For ?

Rear Coax ??????

what does the cable look like ? anywhere in the uk to get one ????

One other thing does Soundstorm 5.1 Digital Sound Better than 5.1 Audigy 2 ZS 5.1 Digital ????

im currently useing Soundstorm and i can get DTS and Digital 5.1 on Movies though SPDIF output in powerDVD 6

sounds GREAT but is audigy 2 ZS better ? the only drawback useing this method is my music in WinAmp does not sound right it comes out of all surround speakers and not the center speaker hehe

answer my questions please cheers.

**dj_stick** · Nov 12, 2004, 10:36 AM

RCA is the name of the coaxial connector used for A/V cables

ViRuS2k · Nov 12, 2004, 11:52 AM

ahhh so where do i get this cable from in the UK ? are they cheap ?

also my can anyone answer my other questions please thanks.

**dj_stick** · Nov 12, 2004, 08:32 PM

ok the only 5.1 digital you will get from your audigy is pre-recorded AC-3 DVD's, files and DVD-A Discs. All other sound generated by the computer (games,mp3 etc) will be STEREO only.
These cables are very cheap and common, go to any electronics store/stereo shop they will have them. just ask for a 3.5mm mono jack to RCA connector

Nov 11, 2004, 10:21 PM	#1
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	HELP i have a dilema ! how can i get DIGITAL through my Audigy 2 ZS ??????? Ok here is the problem i have and im unshure how to get digital to work correctly my Sony cinema sound system 5.1 Setup has Optical In and Coax In now here is the problem i have the Coax Cable and Fiber optic cable but for the life of me i dont know how to connect any of those cables to my Audigy 2 ZS there does not seem to be the Imputs i herd that the audigy 2 ZS comes with a Spadif Thingy that you connect the Fiber optical cable to but where would the spadif connect to the audigy card :/ now there is a way for me to get digital would be to use my motherboard soundstorm spadif out but then that would kinda defeat the purpose of me owning a audigy 2 card now in the audigy 2 settings there is settings for spadif out ect ect so why would they be there if i cant use the spadif out as i know for a fact all spadif`s come with fiber optical out please help a desprate man.

Nov 12, 2004, 10:24 AM	Thread Starter #3
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hi mate i dont think i have on my cinema a RCA imput ???? what does RCA stand For ? Rear Coax ?????? what does the cable look like ? anywhere in the uk to get one ???? One other thing does Soundstorm 5.1 Digital Sound Better than 5.1 Audigy 2 ZS 5.1 Digital ???? im currently useing Soundstorm and i can get DTS and Digital 5.1 on Movies though SPDIF output in powerDVD 6 sounds GREAT but is audigy 2 ZS better ? the only drawback useing this method is my music in WinAmp does not sound right it comes out of all surround speakers and not the center speaker hehe answer my questions please cheers.

Nov 12, 2004, 11:52 AM	Thread Starter #5
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	ahhh so where do i get this cable from in the UK ? are they cheap ? also my can anyone answer my other questions please thanks.