[mythtv-users] stereo+AC3/DTS sound to both analog+digital outputs

[Petr Stehlik]

Allen Edwards píše v Čt 30. 07. 2009 v 07:12 -0700:
> >I'd say that if the passthrough device is not equal the standard sound
> >output device then it could output both analog sound to standard and
> >unmodified digital to the passthrough device automatically.
> 
> Let me try to get specific for my case so I can see if I understand.
> 
> Assume a digital 5.1 surround system that is used occasionally and an
> analog TV with stereo L/R input RCA cables.
> 
> Are you suggesting this setup for the Myth box?

Right. I'd say it's not an unusual setup.

> Passthrough output device: ALSA: spdif

yes.

> asound.conf:
> 
>   pcm.!default {
>        type hw
>        card 0
>        device 0
>    }

I don't remember having any default asound.conf (it might be hidden
somewhere in /usr/share/alsa/something). As for .asoundrc I explained
that situation in my original email.

Petr