mac mini M1 5.1 audio via HDMI

Hello,is possible to have 5.1 audio with a Mac Mini via HDMI ?I only have stereo 2ch output at the moment...any tip to suggest ?

Posted on Jan 17, 2021 11:21 AM

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woodmeister50

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Posted on Jan 17, 2021 12:19 PM

In addition to what @hcsitas had mentioned:

What app are you using and is it configured properly?

Have you checked your settings in Applications->Utilities->Audio Midi Setup

so that either encoded or multichannel output is enabled?

Is the source material actually 5.1? If the source material is only

2 channel stereo, that is all you will get.

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woodmeister50

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Jan 17, 2021 12:19 PM in response to Alleva0736

In addition to what @hcsitas had mentioned:

What app are you using and is it configured properly?

Have you checked your settings in Applications->Utilities->Audio Midi Setup

so that either encoded or multichannel output is enabled?

Is the source material actually 5.1? If the source material is only

2 channel stereo, that is all you will get.

hcsitas

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Jan 17, 2021 12:12 PM in response to Alleva0736

Depends on what it’s connected to.

hcsitas

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Jan 17, 2021 12:22 PM in response to woodmeister50

Multichannel won’t be an option if OP’s gear isn’t compatible.

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