AC-3 audio

[wantogetstarted]

I have read in several places the need for ac-3 audio. Is this something that is handled by most receivers or is this something extra? Could someone please explain to me how it works?

Thanks!!!

 

[voomvoom]

Your DVB receiver only passes through an AC3 audio signal. It will not decode it. You will need some kind of AV receiver (like maybe a boombox) with an SPDIF or coaxual audio output to decode the AC3 signal. Some DVB receivers don't do a passthrough for AC3. Hopefully yours does. If you don't have a stereo receiver at home that does AC3, go to Wally World and get a cheap one.

Al

 

[bidaw]

Or if you have a DVB card, in some software modes can decrypt that AC3 audio output via you PC. I do it daily! by watching The TUBE of course on AMC3!!!

 

[Tron]

AC-3 is another name for Dolby Digital. If you have an audio receiver with Dolby Digital processing, you're set.

 

[BKP]

You could also use a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Extigy external sound card.. Hook this between your DVB receiver and stereo.. Check out the review in the review area..