hey xda'ers
I was wondering if anyone knows if the nexus q supports digital audio out via the HDMI connections? This would fit my home setup a little better, otherwise im going to have to go get an active optical audio switcher.
Works perfectly fine!
Will a usb to optical cable work? If not any other way? Thanks
I have an old samsung surround receiver that only offers 5.1 optical out
Like this
http://www.amazon.com/HiFimeDIY-Sabre-U2-Asynchronous-optical/dp/B00EDHC5YU
or this?
http://www.amazon.com/HiFiMeDIY-Digital-Analog-Converter-Optical/dp/B00AOH5JTQ
Yes will the Nvidia shield pass the audio through USB?
It's full android. I saw reviews of same using it on android, and I use a DAC (Digital to Analog Convertor) on my shield. I personally have one that's micro usb male to 3.5mm and it works flawlessly. Imediately recoganized, no configuration. I got that edition as I only have 2.1 audio and it was a free extra usb port, plus it works on my phone too. Should work just fine.
What I am looking to do is use one of the usb ports with a converter to analog.
mdwright1031 said:
What I am looking to do is use one of the usb ports with a converter to analog.
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Like a headphone jack? You originally said optical, so I wasn't sure. What type of sound system connector do you need specifically. I'll find one one that's perfect.
Optical
Both of those do optical and should work fine with android.
Thank you very much. I will look for a cheaper option but at least I know what to look for. Thx. These will pass through 5.1 right?
Here is the easiest way to ask. Ok Here is the reciever I have:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/HT-C550/XAA
The only inputs I have are either RCA or optical out from the receiver. Is there any way to connect the shield tv to get 5.1 surround sound? Sorry for not being clear. I am curious to know if the usb port from the nvidia shield will output 5.1. Thank you
Upon further inspection of options, you'll probably be best with something like this. It strips the 5.1 audio from the HDMI, then makes it optical. It's probably the most cost effective solution for true 5.1.
http://www.amazon.com/Panlong-Headphone-Extractor-Converter-Splitter/dp/B00JZCLW6A
mdwright1031 said:
Yes will the Nvidia shield pass the audio through USB?
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I think the best will be a HDMI to optical box...
Or hope your tv has a sound pass through. and use the tv optical out.
tailslol said:
I think the best will be a HDMI to optical box...
Or hope your tv has a sound pass through. and use the tv optical out.
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Unfortunately mine does not. I have an old 46" Sammy with excellent colors I don't want to give up. It has an optical port but you only get 2.1 that way.
kdb424 said:
Upon further inspection of options, you'll probably be best with something like this. It strips the 5.1 audio from the HDMI, then makes it optical. It's probably the most cost effective solution for true 5.1.
http://www.amazon.com/Panlong-Headphone-Extractor-Converter-Splitter/dp/B00JZCLW6A
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So with this option I would:
Surround receiver optical into this box optical
Nvidia shield hdmi into box
then box hdmi to tv?
mdwright1031 said:
So with this option I would:
Surround receiver optical into this box optical
Nvidia shield hdmi into box
then box hdmi to tv?
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Yep. That just strips the sound from the HDMI, so you can just use the out ports on that for sound and video. It's full 5.1 sound out, and normal HDMI passthrough so you won't lose any quality on video or audio.
kdb424 said:
Yep. That just strips the sound from the HDMI, so you can just use the out ports on that for sound and video. It's full 5.1 sound out, and normal HDMI passthrough so you won't lose any quality on video or audio.
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Thanks a lot.
mdwright1031 said:
Thanks a lot.
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It can add some small sound delay still, but less than a USB thing.
But I guess most content on android are in stereo so if you want some 5.1 effect all the time make sure your receiver does some dolby pro logic 2 for a 2.0 to 5.1 effect.
tailslol said:
It can add some small sound delay still, but less than a USB thing.
But I guess most content on android are in stereo so if you want some 5.1 effect all the time make sure your receiver does some dolby pro logic 2 for a 2.0 to 5.1 effect.
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Things like Kodi will, or soon will, do 5.1 on the shield. I'm going to assume that's why this is being asked. That' and the only thing their reciever can accept is 5.1 optical, so either way, it's what they want.
EDIT: Checked up on it. It does support 5.1 audio with the lastest version.
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Things like Kodi will, or soon will, do 5.1 on the shield. I'm going to assume that's why this is being asked. That' and the only thing their reciever can accept is 5.1 optical, so either way, it's what they want.
EDIT: Checked up on it. It does support 5.1 audio with the lastest version.
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Yes kodi, vlc,and most local video player support 5.1 and 7.1 content, but apps like YouTube,daily motion,some streaming tv/anime/movies apps and maybe popcorn time and Netflix,or some games and music streaming apps like spotify only use 2.0 sound.
In this case a dolby pro logic 2 mode is cool for a "all time" 5.1 sound mode if you see what I mean :laugh:
I use a HDMI pioneer receiver and it is really good one because it can switch from full Dolby digital 5.1 mode to Dolby pro logic 2 by itself if it detect 2.0 output.
Shield TV update 2.0 added support for USB to optical dongles.
"Supports USB-S/PDIF dongles and enables users to connect SHIELD to older sound bars and audio receivers."
Hello guys!
I've recently bought an Audioquest Dragonfly Red USB DAC to use with my tablet and smartphone. If I connect the DAC to the Meizu Pro 5, I do get a notification "USB audio - Output audio form the usb sound card". However, there is no sound at all, in none of my music apps. Neither Tidal, nor the stock player not USB Player Pro. Is there any way to get it to work with Flyme OS? (unfortunately updating won't work, somehow the user before me is still logged in, updates don't work - so I'm currently stuck with Flyme OS 5.1.2.0 OG. Phone is rooted though).
Would it work if I rooted to a CM rom?
Any help is really appreciated - thanks!
svemo89 said:
Hello guys!
I've recently bought an Audioquest Dragonfly Red USB DAC to use with my tablet and smartphone. If I connect the DAC to the Meizu Pro 5, I do get a notification "USB audio - Output audio form the usb sound card". However, there is no sound at all, in none of my music apps. Neither Tidal, nor the stock player not USB Player Pro. Is there any way to get it to work with Flyme OS? (unfortunately updating won't work, somehow the user before me is still logged in, updates don't work - so I'm currently stuck with Flyme OS 5.1.2.0 OG. Phone is rooted though).
Would it work if I rooted to a CM rom?
Any help is really appreciated - thanks!
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Bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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Bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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in Fastboot mode, it says its locked.
However, I got the Dragonfly to work with UAPP now.
I used USB Host check and used the fix with root permission. After I rebooted, I can now use the DAC with USB Player Pro (UAPP). However, I still wonder if it would work natively in Tidal etc. if I used another ROM, as Flyme OS disables all volume control in the system as soon as its connected. UAPP works, because it can access the hardware volume of the Dragonfly..
svemo89 said:
in Fastboot mode, it says its locked.
However, I got the Dragonfly to work with UAPP now.
I used USB Host check and used the fix with root permission. After I rebooted, I can now use the DAC with USB Player Pro (UAPP). However, I still wonder if it would work natively in Tidal etc. if I used another ROM, as Flyme OS disables all volume control in the system as soon as its connected. UAPP works, because it can access the hardware volume of the Dragonfly..
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Ohh nice, you got it working.
Download alsamixer from the playstore, i think you can select in/output in the shell when installed, but im not sure. Its been a while
st0rm77 said:
Ohh nice, you got it working.
Download alsamixer from the playstore, i think you can select in/output in the shell when installed, but im not sure. Its been a while
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thanks! I already looked up a tutorial on the dragonfly thread on head-fi, however, i didn't get alsamixer to work yet. but that's also due to me possessing no programming skills whatsoever
svemo89 said:
thanks! I already looked up a tutorial on the dragonfly thread on head-fi, however, i didn't get alsamixer to work yet. but that's also due to me possessing no programming skills whatsoever
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Does it improve the sound quality compare to pro5 standard headphone jack?
I'm planning to buy a HiFiMeDIY Sabre Android USB DAC and would like to know if it is compatible with our device
I'm currently on Resurrection Remix 5.8.2
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
I would like to bump this thread. What I did found out, that for now, Redmi 2 can pass audio through usb only with usb audio player pro - without this app, with DAC connected to microUSB, sound still goes through speakers o minijack. In theory, in base on this document https://source.android.com/devices/audio/usb, most of audio_config files in recent Oreo roms, have this lines of code in kernel. But still, running for example LineageOS 15.1, this problem still appears. Can anyone answer, what could be a reason for that and/or have idea how to debug this problem?
Panasonic tv have hdmi audio out but not ARC marking on port. But support only upto Dolby Digital audio connected to Samsung home theater. Not support Dolby Digital Plus. I dont know . earlier before update it working fine through passthoroug option. And support DD+ . but after update this option is missing. Now only my home theater support only dolby digital. As result no surround sound in amazon and netflix platform. I find that EAC3 format not passthrough. Is there any option to enable passthrough option in tv.