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    5.1 analog OUT?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by obc993, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. obc993

    obc993 Notebook Consultant

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    hey, i havent got my m14x but im trying to see if i will be able to output 5.1 audio from the m14x

    Is there a way i could output 5.1 audio via cables, ??

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    As, the m14x have 3 ports,

    or waht sound card have 5.1 analog output,

    ive seen the creative soundblaster x-fi PRO but dont realy get it,
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    obc993, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    just from what i have read the 3 3.5mm jacks can be reconfigured to output 5.1 channel surround sound. i think it may be in the control panel, or it might be accessed from the sound icon in the bottom corner.
     
    aduy, Jul 1, 2011
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  3. Dukien

    Dukien Notebook Geek

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    I can confirm that stateman over, I already tried it myself - To get 5.1 I actually only needed to use two - green and black and the oransje got used to my dedicated mic.
     
    Dukien, Jul 1, 2011
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    From what I've heard, you can use the HDMI-out port to hook it up - no real experience with this but maybe something you can look into if you're interested.
     
    nkdv, Jul 2, 2011
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  5. everythingsablur

    everythingsablur Notebook Evangelist

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    HDMI outputs the 5.1 surround sound, but that's intended to go to a home theatre receiver/decoder, or your TV (to pass through). You can't go from HDMI to standard audio cables to get 5.1 surround sound.
     
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    works like a charm with the 3,5" connectors. using it as default.

    only downside is, you cant plug in another mic. only internal or usb will help.
     
    alroar, Jul 3, 2011
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