Re: [PLUG] need advice with alsa / stereo downmix

[Ron Mansolino <rmsolino@netaxs.com>]

> 
> Hi all
> 
> Can anybody point me in the right direction, not too familiar
> with ALSA setup; my current problem is:
> 
> mythtv box connected to STEREO (2-channel) amp/speakers, the problem
> is that the setup sounds like its missing the center channel (where
> the dialog is at), so it sounds like the dialog is weak.  I can
> bring back the motherboard built-in surround sound (ac97) and use
> that and play around with alsa mixer again; I just thought that using
> stereo audio would force the surround sound to "downmix" to stereo 
> (If i'm using the terminologies correctly).  
> 
> If i cant fix this i'll probably be looking at adding real surround
> amp/preamp setup and possibly add a center channel but I'm reluctant
> as i'm perfectly happy with just stereo.
> 
> the mythbox is connected to an outboard edirol usb stereo dac--its
> a usb plug with stereo outs (i think its uax-1).
> 
> any advice/help or point to right direction appreciated,
> 
> epike


are you sure your speakers are wired in phase?

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