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    VLC 5.1 how to do surround to stereo?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Lt.Glare, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. Lt.Glare

    Lt.Glare Notebook Evangelist

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    What are the proper settings to get VLC to take the 5.1/7.1 sound source from a movie and convert it to headphones?

    I have a X-fi sound card, and have tried CMSS 3d, but it apparently does NOT take the 5.1 signal, it merely creates the 'effect' of surround with a stereo source. I'm looking for a way to truly get 5.1 sound in 2.1. A ton of effects i've seen do the same, simulate surround from a stereo source. Is there no way to do this?
     
    Lt.Glare, Apr 27, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I don't get it; Do you want surround to stereo, or stereo to surround? (or both?)

    I don't use VLC, but CCCP by default will downmix everything played through it to stereo.
     
    namaiki, Apr 27, 2009
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    surround to headphones
     
    Lt.Glare, Apr 28, 2009
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    Why don't you just unplug the X-fi and use the onboard audio chip?
     
    Ayle, Apr 28, 2009
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