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p.1 #1 · setting up 5.1 for macbook pro

I have done some research on my own but need some help...

I found this article that helped me a little bit:

http://guides.macrumors.com/5.1_Surround_output_in_OS_X

I just bought a Creative Sound Blaster X-fi surround 5.1 external sound card expecting to use my speaker system with my macbook pro. The disc for installation only is for Windows. So I found that article and went to the Audio MIDI setup. I selected my device and choose the 5.1 setup. On the speaker configuration each speaker works with the Test, however when I actually play music or anything only two of the five speakers work, and the sub works.

Hopefully someone can help me out here =D

Also the little dial on the sound card to adjust the volume doesnt work =[ I assume I can't get it to work since I need to install the software provided, but I cant. If I can't no worries.

Aug 11, 2008 at 04:01 PM

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p.1 #2 · setting up 5.1 for macbook pro

To get 5.1 output, you need to feed the card something containing 5.1 audio�normal stereo audio will play as normal stereo audio.

Depending on what speakers you're using, you don't even need the X-Fi. The MacBook Pro has optical output.

Aug 11, 2008 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #3 · setting up 5.1 for macbook pro

I have the Logitech x530 6 piece set. Will that work without the external sound card? If so what do I need to connect them?

Aug 12, 2008 at 12:31 AM

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p.1 #4 · setting up 5.1 for macbook pro

What does this have to do with post processing and printing?

Aug 12, 2008 at 10:12 AM

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p.1 #5 · setting up 5.1 for macbook pro

Well I thought this was also a section dealing with computers? But then i thought about it....and really this has nothing to do with anything =D

I apologize, but still I was hoping to get some help?

Aug 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM


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