2 computers connected VIA Live Drive SPDIF

Toadly_Ossum · Feb 28, 2007, 05:26 PM

Hi Folks,
I havent been around lately, 3534f been working so well.

Anyway I have 2 computers setup with audigy2 and live drives. Im using the 2nd pcs live drive for a mic pre-amp and running that signal via SPDIF to the primary pc and it works great. That got me to thinking, how many signals will SPDIF support? In other words could I use more of the inputs on the 2nd pc sent via SPDIF to primary PC and send them to sepearate ASIO channels?

Thanks Schel

Russ · Feb 28, 2007, 05:31 PM

SPDIF only support 2 channels (i.e. stereo signal), unless some kind of compression is used (AC3, etc).

Maddogg6 · Feb 28, 2007, 09:48 PM

Compressing to AC3 will likely be problematic with latency. Not to mention KX isnt 'great' at decoding AC3 from external SPDIF sources. (for me anyway - I get occasional 'stuttering' and with DVD's - drift of video to audio sync)

And - check to see if your card has (3) SPDIF OUTS on the read 'DIGITAL OUT' connector (assuming yours has this as well - ??) Mine does, as my card boasts '7.1' capability. But, like the ANALOG outs, I need a special 4 conductor jack to have access to these additional signals.
Just fyi, in case you weren't aware of this.

Feb 28, 2007, 05:26 PM	#1
Toadly_Ossum DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0	2 computers connected VIA Live Drive SPDIF Hi Folks, I havent been around lately, 3534f been working so well. Anyway I have 2 computers setup with audigy2 and live drives. Im using the 2nd pcs live drive for a mic pre-amp and running that signal via SPDIF to the primary pc and it works great. That got me to thinking, how many signals will SPDIF support? In other words could I use more of the inputs on the 2nd pc sent via SPDIF to primary PC and send them to sepearate ASIO channels? Thanks Schel

Feb 28, 2007, 05:31 PM	#2
Russ HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,563 Rep Power: 62	SPDIF only support 2 channels (i.e. stereo signal), unless some kind of compression is used (AC3, etc).

Feb 28, 2007, 09:48 PM	#3
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 0	Compressing to AC3 will likely be problematic with latency. Not to mention KX isnt 'great' at decoding AC3 from external SPDIF sources. (for me anyway - I get occasional 'stuttering' and with DVD's - drift of video to audio sync) And - check to see if your card has (3) SPDIF OUTS on the read 'DIGITAL OUT' connector (assuming yours has this as well - ??) Mine does, as my card boasts '7.1' capability. But, like the ANALOG outs, I need a special 4 conductor jack to have access to these additional signals. Just fyi, in case you weren't aware of this.