Questions about sound encoding.

[Ramzinho]

hello there. here i'm posting another question about a different topic


This time it's about audio processing which i got lost in the whole process while reading and trying to figure out what i need.

here is my issue and questions.

I've xbox 360 and a ps3 and i've a set of analogue speakers (creative 5.1) i'm not sure of the model but they are good for the use and have a decent total rms.

I want a sound card that i can connect the audio in to it and it gives out a surround sound.. i am planning on using optical in with the xbox 360 and no idea what to use with the ps3.

from what i understand that i've to use a sound card that has the Dolby Digital/DTS Decode feature available, then while i'm researching i found out there is something called DDL ( dolby digital Live) which encodes/decodes sound from single input to surround output.

i'm kinda lost with all this info and i'd really appreciate the help i can get to understand and buy the best bang for the buck card.

Thanks guys.

[guns1inger]

The PS3 supports optical as well.

So you want to connect, via digital connection, your Xbox and/or PS3 to your PC and output surround sound from the digital bitstream ?

[Ramzinho]

guns1inger.. exactly yes man