Why is my THX spatial audio not working?

Click the Cog (Settings) Icon to the right of Desktop Audio, then click Properties and make sure the Device is set to: ‘Default’ and click OK. Then simply switch the Default Windows Device to the THX Spatial Synapse device and OBS Should detect and be able to record any audio playing to default Windows Audio Device.

How do I know if I have 7.1 sound?

For example, if you have 7.1 surround sound hooked up and want to test that, select “7.1 Surround.” Next, click the “Test” button just below the channels list. You’ll hear a test chime played one at a time through all of the speakers in the configuration. As each speaker plays, it will be highlighted in the diagram.

Is PCM Dolby Digital?

Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM) and the Dolby Digital® technology refer to different types of digital audio recordings. PCM is the conventional method for converting analog audio into digital audio. Dolby Digital® technology uses a 5.1 or six channel format.

What is PCM audio on TV?

The PCM audio feature in a television allows the television to change an analog signal into a digital signal. The PCM process involves sampling the signal at regular intervals, as it periodically takes a measurement of its bit depth before converting it into a binary code.

Which is better PCM or passthrough?

3D audio formats only work when you enable passthrough. The over-head audio metadata is only carried in the raw audio stream via passthrough. PCM can only deliver up to 7.1 channels, ergo the 3D audio part will be lost, if you let the Vero transcode the audio stream to PCM before passing it to your AVR.

Should I use audio passthrough?

If you have a quality AV Receiver, Audio Passthrough should be used. Note: Do not enable a codec type if the AV Receiver does not support that codec. Doing so will result in poor playback of video, typically with very low frames-per-second video and no audio.

How does HDMI ARC work?

In its most basic form, ARC uses an HDMI cable to send audio from a TV back to a receiver or a sound bar. That means you can use a single cable for both audio and video, for example from the Netflix app built into your TV or from a connected game console, and use your TV for switching.

How do I activate arc on my TV?

How to activate the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature

Press the Menu or Home button on the receiver remote. NOTE: The menu should displayed on the TV screen. If not, check you connections.
Select Settings.
Press Enter.
Select HDMI Control or CTR. HDMI.
Press Enter.
Select ON or CTRL ON.
Press Enter.

Does HDMI 2.0 support Arc?

As is the case with ARC, you’ll need two devices with compatible HDMI eARC sockets for the protocol to work. Some 2019 and 2020 TVs from Panasonic, Samsung or Sony are only HDMI 2.0 certified yet they claim to be able to support some HDMI 2.1 features such as VRR and eARC.

What does HDMI ARC mean?

Audio Return Channel