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Can you split audio out of HDMI?
You can use a splitter but only if the soundbar has an actual HDMI input rather than just an HDMI-ARC connection. You can use an HDMI input selector with audio extraction. That will give you digital and analog audio outputs for the soundbar.
Does HDMI output 5.1 audio?
Technically, TVs aren’t allowed to send 5.1 audio over HDMI. In other words, if you’re watching a movie on Blu-ray with 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS and it’s connected directly to your TV (Setup 1, above) your receiver might only be able to get 2.0 audio.
What is better HDMI ARC or optical?
To begin with, HDMI ARC is the best choice if you want the absolute best audio quality possible. It supports all the latest audio formats, and lets you use the same remote for all devices. Moreover, it helps you eliminate tangled cables and clutter. On the other hand, optical cables still offer decent sound quality.
What kind of audio outputs can I get with HDMI?
3 simultaneous digital/analog audio outputs available including 6-channel RCA outputs, 1 optical audio output and a 3.5mm headphone output. HDMI Pass Through Mode: Switch to Pass mode for the HDMI source to output audio according to what the TV or AV receiver can support.
Can a Dolby audio extractor be used on HDMI?
This HDMI audio extractor produces accurate duplicate of original sound track through its front left/right, surround left/right and subwoofer/center channel. This audio processor can extract Dolby 5.1, AC3 or DTS 5.1 embedded in HDMI and output in digital optical format for further decoding.
What kind of decoder do I need for HDMI?
Premium HDMI multi-channel audio decoder and HDMI audio converter for bit-stream Dolby (AC3), DTS audio and LPCM 5.1 type uncompressed audio. Cost-efficient solution for integrating the new HDMI-based AV equipment with analog amplifier, receiver or homesteader system.
Can you hook up 5.1 audio to a TV via HDMI?
To me the limitation is perfectly reasonable, though and the real ‘fix’ should be on the TV’s side so it would advertise itself as 5.1 capable with its EDID. That will never happen, though… So you never verified, but you do not have the option to hook your PC to your receiver via HDMI then, correct?