Is 5.1-channel sound available, or is it stereo only ?

bamzors · 05-17-10, 02:54 AM

Anyone know if SH5 supports 5.1-channel sound?

I've got the digital output from my PC going into my 5.1 speakers but the amplifier is resolutely stuck on 'stereo' and I can't find any option in the game to change that...

If not I guess I'll use 2xstereo...

Thanks,
Bamzors

L.T · 05-17-10, 08:58 AM

well im úsing a steelseries virtual surround headset (7.1) and the virtual emulator does work...

Its not top of the line sound, but beats the sterreo by far...

"nothing like listening to the DD`s above doing there stuf and have it virtual scooped into your brain."

So cant say anything about hardware surround, but the virtual emulators work....90%

L.T

bamzors · 05-17-10, 04:49 PM

thanks LT - I read it as you're really confirming it's stereo-only in the sim...

cheers - Bamzors

TBear · 05-18-10, 05:16 AM

might do abit for you.....go into sounds and turn 3d sounds all the way up....

There is a sound pack around...not das boot one and that realy works well with my 7.1 headset.....

L.T

Zachstar · 05-18-10, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bamzors

Anyone know if SH5 supports 5.1-channel sound?

I've got the digital output from my PC going into my 5.1 speakers but the amplifier is resolutely stuck on 'stereo' and I can't find any option in the game to change that...

If not I guess I'll use 2xstereo...

Thanks,
Bamzors

PC surround sound is a funky thing. Basically the only serious way to do it is with Analog connections which is a pain in the butt and does not work with too many games.

Some games can do surround sound via Dolby Pro Logic or Logic II Try switching your receiver to such to test.

Digital Sound from a PC means just high quality stereo or tracks from DVDs most of the time. Game consoles can do it because their sound standards allow devs to make sure sound goes out right. PCs do not have that luxury.

Task Force · 05-18-10, 04:17 PM

I am pretty sure im getting surround sound on my headset. (G35) but if I am, it isnt the best.

rickidoo · 05-18-10, 06:19 PM

I have a creative labs fata1ity card and a 5.1 sound system. All "Surround Sound" simulation settings are off in my card, meaning, what I hear is real 5.1.

Water / Engine sounds are clearly behind me when I am facing forward and rotate around me as I turn.

Depth charges appear to be 5.1 although not as strongly so as I would had hoped.

Overall I like the 5.1 experience.

Zachstar · 05-18-10, 07:03 PM

So you have an analog system. If I would hazard a guess I would say a logitech 5.1 right?

Notice I say analog folks. Almost no PC games can encode to dolby digital AC3 format for sending over TOSlink. The only way to do that is what is called a Dolby Digital Live card. It is what I have on my Turtle beach card (Note its clearly marked so if its not its not DDL) It has a dedicated chip that on the fly converts what windows thinks is an analog 5.1 out into Dolby digital 5.1 that works on most modern receivers.

DedEye · 05-19-10, 06:21 PM

I'm using an Asus Xonar DX sound card on Creative's 5.1 speaker system from 5(?) years ago. Also Captnhelms audio pack. Directionally it works well; I don't think there are any environmental effects.

rickidoo · 05-19-10, 08:11 PM

Zachstar - I am fortunate to have a Pioneer VSX-818V Receiver that power a set of speakers that I used to use for my HD TV. I still watch the HD TV, but the sound system gets more use on the computer.

Zachstar · 05-19-10, 08:43 PM

This needs to be clarified.

If the receiver is hooked up via optical on a non dolby digital live card its stereo but through Pro Logic mode (Some) games can do Surround Sound.

If the receiver is hooked up via analog 5.1 connection (Lots of wires) Many games can do 5.1 directly.

Can you clarify your setup and receiver mode? Is it in Pro Logic or Pro Logic II?

05-17-10, 02:54 AM	#1
bamzors Seaman Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 38 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Is 5.1-channel sound available, or is it stereo only ? Anyone know if SH5 supports 5.1-channel sound? I've got the digital output from my PC going into my 5.1 speakers but the amplifier is resolutely stuck on 'stereo' and I can't find any option in the game to change that... If not I guess I'll use 2xstereo... Thanks, Bamzors

05-17-10, 08:58 AM	#2
L.T Torpedoman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 112 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	:) well im úsing a steelseries virtual surround headset (7.1) and the virtual emulator does work... Its not top of the line sound, but beats the sterreo by far... "nothing like listening to the DD`s above doing there stuf and have it virtual scooped into your brain." So cant say anything about hardware surround, but the virtual emulators work....90% L.T

05-18-10, 04:17 PM	#6
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I am pretty sure im getting surround sound on my headset. (G35) but if I am, it isnt the best. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

05-18-10, 06:19 PM	#7
rickidoo Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	5.1 working IMHO I have a creative labs fata1ity card and a 5.1 sound system. All "Surround Sound" simulation settings are off in my card, meaning, what I hear is real 5.1. Water / Engine sounds are clearly behind me when I am facing forward and rotate around me as I turn. Depth charges appear to be 5.1 although not as strongly so as I would had hoped. Overall I like the 5.1 experience.

05-18-10, 07:03 PM	#8
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	So you have an analog system. If I would hazard a guess I would say a logitech 5.1 right? Notice I say analog folks. Almost no PC games can encode to dolby digital AC3 format for sending over TOSlink. The only way to do that is what is called a Dolby Digital Live card. It is what I have on my Turtle beach card (Note its clearly marked so if its not its not DDL) It has a dedicated chip that on the fly converts what windows thinks is an analog 5.1 out into Dolby digital 5.1 that works on most modern receivers. __________________

05-17-10, 04:49 PM	#3
bamzors Seaman Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 38 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	thanks LT - I read it as you're really confirming it's stereo-only in the sim... cheers - Bamzors

05-18-10, 05:16 AM	#4
TBear Medic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 160 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	might do abit for you.....go into sounds and turn 3d sounds all the way up.... There is a sound pack around...not das boot one and that realy works well with my 7.1 headset..... L.T

05-19-10, 06:21 PM	#9
DedEye Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Edmonton Posts: 133 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I'm using an Asus Xonar DX sound card on Creative's 5.1 speaker system from 5(?) years ago. Also Captnhelms audio pack. Directionally it works well; I don't think there are any environmental effects. __________________ U-Boot Spezial Cocktail......neidisch?

05-19-10, 08:11 PM	#10
rickidoo Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27 Downloads: 417 Uploads: 0	My 5.1 System Zachstar - I am fortunate to have a Pioneer VSX-818V Receiver that power a set of speakers that I used to use for my HD TV. I still watch the HD TV, but the sound system gets more use on the computer.

05-19-10, 08:43 PM	#11
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	This needs to be clarified. If the receiver is hooked up via optical on a non dolby digital live card its stereo but through Pro Logic mode (Some) games can do Surround Sound. If the receiver is hooked up via analog 5.1 connection (Lots of wires) Many games can do 5.1 directly. Can you clarify your setup and receiver mode? Is it in Pro Logic or Pro Logic II? __________________