Re: Soundblaster live digital output
Hello,
On Mon, 2 Jul 2001, Matthew Garman wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 02, 2001 at 10:59:09PM -0400, Ed Falis wrote:
> > I have a Soundblaster live value and a speaker system capable of accepting
> > digital input. Anyone know whether it's possible and how to enable the
> > Soundblaster digital output under Debian?
>
> Furthermore, on a similar note, how well is the Soundblaster Live Platinum
> edition supported under Linux? Platinum is their fanciest one, with the
> panel controls that go in an external drive bay.
>
> I'd like to upgrade my soundcard to something fairly modern, with as many
> features as can possibly be supported under Linux. If the support is
> good, SB Live Platinum would be nice. But are there better high-end sound
> cards for Linux (within a reasonable price range, though, on par with the
> SB Live Platinum).
>
I have read a test in the CT magazine and SB Live is fairly the best
supported under Linux. Other cards had problems, not accepting input, only
front speaker output, etc. I do not know how much the panel is supported,
but if it works as an ordinary sound in device, everything should be fine.
The only thing is that I am unable to enable the centre speaker of my 5.1
sound system.
Drivers are ok. You can use the kernel's OSS emu10k1 driver, the developed
driver from opensource.creative.com or alsa drivers. All works perfect.
Greetz,
Sebastiaan
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