Monitoring 5.1 in STP with 5.1 Headphones

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Monitoring 5.1 in STP with 5.1 Headphones

Monitoring 5.1 in STP with 5.1 Headphones:

Hi,

I'm needing to monitor my 5.1 surround sound multichannel mix and eventual multitrack AIFF file export and was trying to avoid having satellite speakers and expensive set ups. I was looking at the Tritton AX Pro True 5.1 Headset which seems to support the optical output of my 2.8 GHx Intel core i5 iMac. (This is the bit I'm unsure of)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0017IUFAE/ref=asc_df_B0017IUFAE2694837

Does this sound like a solution? (excuse the pun) It also would mean I could listen to DVD's in 5.1 surround sound.

The reviews are good but it's the compatibility with the optical out and Soundtrack Pro that's the need to know.

Thanks for any help in advance.

Posted on May 7, 2011 4:36 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 13, 2011 9:41 PM in response to Mark Harrison2

Nope, this won't work. STP, can't generate the DolbyLogic that your digital out needs, like a DVD player does. You need 6 discrete outs to monitor for surround.

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Answer 2

Jun 14, 2011 4:11 AM in response to barreltone

Thanks Barreltone,

I actually bought and tried out the headset before returning it. Nice idea that just doesn't work with a 5.1 source; no rear wrap around coverage- just pushes the sound further to left and right.

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Answer 3

Jun 14, 2011 6:29 AM in response to Mark Harrison2

Glad you were able to return them!

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