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How do i output a 5.1 surround sound signal or Dolby surround signal from my Mac Studio
What 5.1 digital sound system do you have connected to the Mac Studio?
Set up MIDI devices using Audio MIDI Setup on Mac - Apple Support
Set up external speakers for stereo or surround sound in Audio MIDI Setup on Mac - Apple Support
Sorry, final note, multi-channel is within spec for SPDIF optical, so technically that should not the problem. But, apparently, the mac is only "seeing" a 2channel device, as it does not give me an option for as I said surround.
The Mac Studio is connected to a CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 via Thunderbolt 3 cable; I'm sending digital audio out from that vial Optical SPDIF into the optical input on a Emotiva SMC 200.
Should add, I'm using Audio Midi to send 2ch 24-bit signal to the Emotiva. There is no option for 5.1 surround, or any surround. The only option is for two channel digital out.
Mac Studio how to output 5.1 digital signal
