[SOLVED] How can I use 3 sound cards for 5.1 surround sound?

[ng1nx]

I've tried doing this using Voicemeeter Banana but failed, it only output one audio stream into every speakers. Subwoofer and center speakers ain't a problem for me 'coz I have a dedicated amplifier for them. What I need is a software like voicemeeter to assign each sound card.

 

[Mrgr74]

I've tried doing this using Voicemeeter Banana but failed, it only output one audio stream into every speakers. Subwoofer and center speakers ain't a problem for me 'coz I have a dedicated amplifier for them. What I need is a software like voicemeeter to assign each sound card.

What are you trying to do? Why are you trying to use 3 sound cards to get 5.1? Which sound cards do you have installed?

Here's some info and here.

 

[ng1nx]

What are you trying to do? Why are you trying to use 3 sound cards to get 5.1? Which sound cards do you have installed?

Here's some info and here.

So I have no 5.1 capable sound cards lying around here. And I am trying to use these 2 DACs lying around. And I use my behringer xenyx302usb for the sub/center out.

 

[ng1nx]

And sorry for the mishap of forgetting where I am planning to use it. I am going to set this up on a laptop in my bedroom.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

even if you could (which you can't) it wouldn't be 5.1

 

[ng1nx]

even if you could (which you can't) it wouldn't be 5.1

Can I do even if it is only a quadraphonic setup?

 

[Deleted member 14196]

i am having a look over the google search. what is you mobo spec? what kind of sound device is it? if you have 4 speakers you might be able to do quad sound with the sound settings app

 

[ng1nx]

i am having a look over the google search. what is you mobo spec? what kind of sound device is it? if you have 4 speakers you might be able to do quad sound with the sound settings app

mehh i'm on a laptop that's why this is givin' me head cramps

 

[Deleted member 14196]

MS does allow for multiple audio streams, so you could use a dac and an onboard card at least
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...e-audio-apis-in-windows-7?redirectedfrom=MSDN

i highly doubt there is a way you can do this. get a better DAC

 

[ng1nx]

and btw I am using 3 usb sound cards, 1 behringer mixer, SONY DAC(can't identify the model), and an old Victor DAC(also can't identify the model)

 

[Mrgr74]

even if you could (which you can't) it wouldn't be 5.1

What laptop do you have? Perhaps it's on-board has 5.1. Forget trying to configure multiple old sound cards (and how you're going to connect them to your laptop, is a real head scratcher)

Here are a few 5.1 ideas for your Laptop:
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[ng1nx]

so my last resort is buying a sound card capable of surround sound.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

well, you can't combine DACs, sorry. config the laptops onboard audio to 5.1 and be done with it, or get a better DAC that can support it.

 

[ng1nx]

Well okay, I'll be burning my ass to get the money I needed. Thanks for your time though!!! I highly appreciate it!

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Well okay, I'll be burning my ass to get the money I needed. Thanks for your time though!!! I highly appreciate it!

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[Vincent_1]

I've tried doing this using Voicemeeter Banana but failed, it only output one audio stream into every speakers. Subwoofer and center speakers ain't a problem for me 'coz I have a dedicated amplifier for them. What I need is a software like voicemeeter to assign each sound card.

With Voicemeeter Banana you can select 3 output device on the 3 physical BUS (A1, A2,A3) and use the different BUS mode to send front stereo (normal mode) or Center only or Rear only or LFE only... and then build a 5.1 P.A. Setup with 3 audio devices... Of course you may configure Voicemeeter virtual input in 5.1 to get 5.1 signal from your player or any PC sources.

 

[gamerk316]

With Voicemeeter Banana you can select 3 output device on the 3 physical BUS (A1, A2,A3) and use the different BUS mode to send front stereo (normal mode) or Center only or Rear only or LFE only... and then build a 5.1 P.A. Setup with 3 audio devices... Of course you may configure Voicemeeter virtual input in 5.1 to get 5.1 signal from your player or any PC sources.

You still have the fundamental problem where every application will only use ONE soundcard, so you can never mix multiple soundcards to achieve 5.1 output.

The two options I'd recommend that don't break the bank are the ASUS Xonar DGX and Creative Soundblaster Z. Doesn't seem to be much reason why you'd need to go more upscale then those options.

 

[Vincent_1]

You still have the fundamental problem where every application will only use ONE soundcard, so you can never mix multiple soundcards to achieve 5.1 output.

Of course No! Because applications are connected to Voicemeeter virtual input device! they send audio to Voicemeeter virtual input in 5.1 or 7.1 and Voicemeeter can output this into several audio outputs. You may at least take a look on what is Voicemeeter to get the basis: https://www.vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/VoicemeeterBanana_UserManual.pdf