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Questions tagged [dolbydigital]

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Windows 10 and Realtek Optical Output 5.1 DTS - How to Enable

There are many forum threads around the web about Windows 10 breaking Surround Sound / 5.1 DTS / 5.1 Dolby, etc... However there appear to be a few different possibilities, and while some noted to fix it using unlocked Realtek drivers, I have…
Shackrock
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Windows 10 per app equalizer

Equalizer APO (and the Dolby EQ app that I've also tried) seems to only be working globally, i.e. once I enable it, the entire system and every single program uses it. That messes up certain things like OBS audio when I'm streaming or recording.…
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SPDIF passthrough not working in Windows 7

I'm running Windows 7 on a computer with an Audigy Platinum eX sound card connected to a surround receiver via optical cabling. Sound works fine when listening to non-surround audio sources, such as windows sounds or MP3. However, when I view a DVD…
Adrian Grigore
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What are the rules for using Dolby codecs in mobile and desktop apps?

I'm developing a video player and can't get a straight answer. VLC on iOS plays Dolby codecs (AC3, EAC3, TrueHD) if the user is not in a US timezone. I didn't check the source code for Android, but it looks like it's the same story. Other video…
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5.1 surround sound doesn't work on Windows 8

I have my computer hooked up to a 5.1 surround sound system (which system it is is irrelevant) via optical cable and my computer won't play 5.1 sound. I recently installed Windows 8 on this computer, when I was running windows 7 the 5.1 sound worked…
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How to get Chromecast + SPDIF Audio Splitter + DTS capable amplifier output 5.1 sound?

I have a 1st generation Chromecast, a non-smart Samsung TV (UE40D5000P) and Sony STR-DB840 receiver with 5.1 speakers hooked up. I'd like to enjoy media streamed through Chromecast (from Netflix and from my Synology NAS) with Dolby Digital or DTS…
András Szepesházi
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Macbook convert Pandora/youtube Stereo to 5.1 (dolby)

I have a home theater, Projector, macbook Pro and a ROOFULL converter connected. I am trying to play Music and hear it in all the speakers (5.1). So far I read about VLC, but I will need to convert specifically from youtube and pandora. This is…
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Why does my audio keep reverting to stereo?

I have an ASUS P7P55D LE motherboard with onboard sound and I am running Windows 7 64-bit, and I am using the SPDIF output from my motherboard to my receiver. On my receiver I can see which audio channels are in use (i.e. stereo or 5.1) In the audio…
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Audio Codecs Confusion

I want to purchase a new pair of Bluetooth earphones which support DD+ (E-AC-3 JOC) and LDAC, among others. However, I am finding it hard to understand this. I want to be able to use DD+ for movie audio and high bitrates ideally for music, but does…
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Re-muxing .MKV to MP4\MV4 while retaining Dolby Digital Plus JOC with FFmpeg

Does anyone know how to remux and keep enhanced AC-3 with joint object control (JOC) with FFmpeg. I'm remuxing a number of video files from MKV to MP4\M4V so they play on the Apple platform (including the TV App). It's important not to convert, but…
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Can't use Dolby Digital or DTS encoding: The audio format is not supported

Setup OS: Windows 10 Home Sound card: Auzentech Prelude 7.1 (This issue might also apply to other Creative cards that have the Dolby Digital & DTS encoding features.) Problem When I try to enable Dolby Digital or DTS encoding using the…
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Output game sound coded in Dolby Digital with a graphic cards HDMI?

Is it possible to get Dolby Digital surround sound through the GeForce GTX 660 HDMI output while playing a game or similar. Not only with direct output from a DVD or similar.
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Dolby Digital Live (DDL) on Asus Rampage II Gene (Creative X-Fi Extreme)

I have an Asus Rampage II Gene motherboard which has X-Fi extreme built in. I can get it to work with Windows 7 ok using the Creative drivers, however when I try and install the DDL/DTS add on pack from Creative I get the error message: "There are…
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How can I generate digital audio from software?

I have a laptop (ASUS X540B) that is currently my only computer. I checked, it does not have an S/PDIF 3.5mm jack. The speakers I have are the original Xbox 5.1 by Spherex, kinda obscure but whatever. I tried the analog in (the 2 channel RCA jacks,…
Gabriel Keess
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T480s Dolby speakers not best quality

I have a question about the speaker quality of the Lenovo T480. When I bought the laptop, it was advertised that the speakers are "Dolby Premium sound", but they are weak (not bad, but just not loud enough). I have no idea how to check whether I…
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