DirectDishNet SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Nov 25, 2007 1,052 1 Davenport Iowa Feb 23, 2008 #1 Are we suppose to get any audio on AMC3? Most of my channels are soundless..........
ghia Pub Member / Supporter Nov 11, 2005 416 0 Feb 23, 2008 #2 It's AC-3 audio. You will need to decode it. Connect the digital out of the stb, either coax or optical to an outboard decoder, such as a modern av receiver. Some stb's will decode it internally such as the pansat 9200, but it has a price.
It's AC-3 audio. You will need to decode it. Connect the digital out of the stb, either coax or optical to an outboard decoder, such as a modern av receiver. Some stb's will decode it internally such as the pansat 9200, but it has a price.
DirectDishNet SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster Nov 25, 2007 1,052 1 Davenport Iowa Feb 23, 2008 #3 LOL.......This "hobby"....is getting expensive......
goaliebob99 SatelliteGuys Master Supporting Founder Aug 5, 2004 14,487 521 -.-. .... .. -.-. .- --. --- Feb 24, 2008 #4 AMC3 can hear you just fine .. Yep its ac3 audio..
qwert1515 SatelliteGuys TheList Sep 26, 2005 4,246 41 Los Angeles CA Feb 24, 2008 #5 The cheapest way is with a pair of headphones that have an optical input. It was discussed in a thread a while back. EDIT: here's the link: Digital audio (ac-3)
The cheapest way is with a pair of headphones that have an optical input. It was discussed in a thread a while back. EDIT: here's the link: Digital audio (ac-3)
brentb636 SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 24, 2006 4,278 6 5 miles N of Saugatuck, Mi Feb 24, 2008 #6 Another possibility, my solution is the Soundblaster Extigy external sound device. Here's a review, http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-mpe...extigy-external-sound-card-ac-3-decoding.html . I found my for $30 on ebay, used, and it continues to work just fine. Brent
Another possibility, my solution is the Soundblaster Extigy external sound device. Here's a review, http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-mpe...extigy-external-sound-card-ac-3-decoding.html . I found my for $30 on ebay, used, and it continues to work just fine. Brent
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 3,371 14,808 Mankato, MN Feb 24, 2008 #7 Montana PBS doesn't need any extra equipment. The HD boxes will decode the other PBS stations just fine with no extra equipment
Montana PBS doesn't need any extra equipment. The HD boxes will decode the other PBS stations just fine with no extra equipment
.. Yep its ac3 audio.. 
