killingspree
11th October 2002, 19:16
so... hope that doesn't sound to stupid :) :
i've recently got my self a new computer and it's sound chip also includes a SPDIF in and out.
my problem is that i haven't really found out how i can use this output! what exactly is it for?
this is what i found on the net:
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format. It is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device. It allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without the conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality.
The most common connector used with an S/PDIF interface is the RCA connector, the same one used for consumer audio products. An optical connector is also sometimes used.
my question is: can i connect the SPDIF out to a digital in on my stereo?
thanks
steVe
PS: sorry for posting off topic :)
i've recently got my self a new computer and it's sound chip also includes a SPDIF in and out.
my problem is that i haven't really found out how i can use this output! what exactly is it for?
this is what i found on the net:
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format. It is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device. It allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without the conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality.
The most common connector used with an S/PDIF interface is the RCA connector, the same one used for consumer audio products. An optical connector is also sometimes used.
my question is: can i connect the SPDIF out to a digital in on my stereo?
thanks
steVe
PS: sorry for posting off topic :)