[mythtv-users] S/PDIF + ALSA + Shuttle SB61G2

[Michael T. Dean]

Zachary Bedell wrote:

> On Jul 28, 2004, at 11:44 PM, Bryan Halter wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to configure MythTV to use the S/PDIF out on my Shuttle
>> SB61G2 and all I get when I set ALSA:spdif as the output is a bunch of
>> snaps crackles and pops.  Can someone please help?
>
> I've got that same machine and had nothing but problems with the sound 
> output on it.  The sound quality was simply awful.  I finally gave up 
> and put in an SBLive card.
>
> The one thing that prevented me from getting any sound out of it is 
> that the card is capable of 48k sample rate only.

Many sounds cards are this way.

> I ended up have to add this to my ~/.mplayer/config file: srate=48000

3 words:  ALSA's plug plugin...

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/61265#61265

Mike