[mythtv-users] Recording from satellite/cable box with SPDIF IN

[Was A Bear]

Stefan Wrobel wrote:

> I haven't set up a Myth box yet, but I was considering the option of 
> using my satellite box (although I assume it would be the same way 
> with cable) through an analog capture card (probably s-video in) for 
> the video, but I figured why do analog audio capture if I can do 
> digital. Most boxes (including my dish network satellite box) have 
> SPDIF out, so is it possible to record 5.1 (or just pure digital 2.0) 
> audio through an SPDIF input on a sound card using Myth.  I figured 
> someone out there has to have tried this.  Thanks!
>
> Stefan Wrobel
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You may find what your looking for here: 
http://www.mythtv.info/moin.cgi/DigitalSoundHowTo