Reddit mentions of Digital Optical Coax to Analog R/L audio converter

Digital optical to analog convertor like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376351303&sr=8-4&keywords=digital+optical+audio+converter

I don't really have a recommendation, but make sure you decide on how you'll setup your audio connection. Like if you want to use speakers get a monitor with a audio out port, or you could plug them directly into the ps4 controller but I got annoyed being tethered so I ended up buying like three adapters

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Digital-Optical-Audio-Toslink/dp/B001TH7GSW/

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA/

https://www.amazon.com/30S1-01260-Stereo-Female-Y-Cable-6-Inch/dp/B000I23TTE/

It won't. It's 3.5mm in size, but it's still an optical signal. You'll need a Digital to audio converter. Something like this. Then a cable like this one and you are good to go.

Or if you want to make your life easier. Get this cable and use the ps3 av cables.

Ok, you're probably going to get a bit of flack for asking about headsets, but I'll let you know what I've figured out.

I have the same headset. However, I'm also using an audio/video receiver for surround sound. When I plug in my headset, I use the 360 for USB power, the chat cable goes to the controller, and the green plug goes into the headphone port on my receiver. I bypass the L/R audio patch cables entirely. This makes my setup easy for day one. I have the 2.5mm-3.5mm adapter and I'll just be able to switch out the 360 for the PS4 and everything will work.

If you do not have a receiver, then you may be able to use a converter to get game audio and be fine.

You will probably have to get something like this.

What kind of monitor and speakers do you have?

>ps4 has more of an input lag than the pc. Is this still true?

No, but it requires some proper setup also, since it's optical out only you may need to buy a convertor (Optical->RCA) for the best experience (Headphones).

• DLC is not cross platform

I'd say you're probably better off with one of these. That way you can hook them up to existing speakers if you have them or get a decent set of computer speakers for around $80.

To get a proper 5.1 stereo of reasonable quality you'd be looking at closer to $300-400, but you could always check graigslist- you might be able to pick something up for around $100.

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

• Monitor with HDMI
  
  
• External speakers
  
  
• PS3/PS4
  
  What you need is an optical to analog R/L audio converter ([an example] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C4WPXA)). This hooks up to your speakers coming from the PS3/PS4.

I'm running my PS4 to my monitor, and my PC hooked up to it as well. I have my PS4 hooked up with a DVI to HDMI cable (something like this), and my PC is hooked up to the VGA with a cable hooked to an VGA to DVI adapter going to my graphics card. Only issue with the set up, is needing the digital converter box to get audio, but I just have a toslink cable (like this) going from the PS4 to the converter box (like this) and then just a RCA to 3.5 male cable (like this) plugged into the side of one of the my speaker in an AUX in port.

Everything works fine and I can swap between my PC and PS4 just with a button push switching between DVI and VGA on my monitor. It is a bunch more cables, and the converter box needs to be plugged into an outlet but not much that can be done about that. Also I can't vouch for everything I linked, just used them as an example of what I'm running though most of it just the stuff Amazon posted as the newer version of the stuff I used when I bought them a couple of years ago. You also mentioned already that you are getting a pro, just know that the PS4 will have to be a Pro or an old version of the PS4 for you to run digital audio. The slims don't have digital audio ports.

That would totally work. Alternate & slightly cheaper solution would be: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

Converter to coaxial stereo

Sure.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

Does the monitor have a 1/4" jack on it? The HDMI feeds sounds from the Xbox, so if the monitor has some type of audio-out jack, that would be the easiest way to connect your speakers to it. Second best way would be to buy a converter for optical to analog. Something like this

Get a D to A convertor with optical and coaxial in, and RCA out, and an RCA to 3.5mm adapter

Don't forget the coaxial or optical cable.

You can use an optical tos cable connected to an optical to RCA adapter then to an RCA to 1/8th cable and a 1/8th coupler if necessary. I do exactly this in my bedroom. Works great and the sound still comes from the tv too which is great too.

The PS4 only supports digital connectivity (old school analog A/V plugs have finally bitten the dust). So for video, it sounds like you're good -- HDMI will work great, as you mentioned your monitor supports it (alternatively an HDMI to DVI setup would also work for a monitor).

But for audio, that's another story... The PS4 uses digital / optical audio cables (also known as a TOSLINK connection). You need a decent speaker system for this type of connection. You mentioned that your monitor doesn't even have speakers (does it have an audio out port though? if so, you may be in luck and can just plug a pair of cheap computer speakers or headphones in). Otherwise, you pretty much only have three options:

• Option 1: Buy a [digital-to-analog converter](
  http://amzn.com/B004C4WPXA), along with a digital / optical (TOSLINK) audio cable and an [RGB-to-headphone style adapter](
  http://amzn.com/B000I23TTE). From there, you can get a cheap set of computer speakers (even something simple like these would work). Attach the cables together and plug in the speakers and boom -- you'll have sound. (Note: if the PS4 is anything like the PS3, you'll need to enable "multi channel output" under its sound settings.)
  
  
• Option 2: Buy a set of speakers that support digital / optical (TOSLINK) connections. We're not talking cheap computer speakers like before; these will likely be a pretty decent sound system to support digital / optical (TOSLINK) connections. ([This is the cheapest sound system](
  http://amzn.com/B002V3R2SM) I could find on Amazon that supports it -- it's a surround sound / DVD Player combo, in case you're interested.) You'll also need to buy a digital / optical (TOSLINK) audio cable, of course, which I linked to in the above example.
  
  
• Option 3: Or, your final option... just buy a TV. It'll be bigger than a computer monitor, it'll have the built in speakers, and it'll look nicer. TVs have come down in price significantly the last few years, so maybe you can pick one up for cheap on Black Friday or something.

This sounds like exactly what I am looking for! I would very much appreciate a detailed breakdown.

I currently have an Optical Audio from Xbox running to an Analog R/L Converter and then that uses an R/L to male headphone which plugs into my existing PC speakers. My monitor doesn't have built-in speakers, so this seemed like the simplest way to pipe my Xbox audio to my PC without having to do any major upgrades.

It sounds like I can recycle a good portion of my current setup to achieve what you are saying, which would be ideal.

Thanks!

It means I don't think you can just use an adapter. The only thing that I know of that converts digital to analog are boxes like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004C4WPXA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1371928873&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

But even with that, I doubt they'll make a cable that can plug into that from the controller. I could be completely wrong though.

yep just make sure it's the toslink (fiber) and not coaxial. I don't think the xbox one has coax as well ? I'm sure you're capable of searching amazon but there's the cheapeast one. I'm sure the more you pay the better it'd end up being. :P

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375568394&sr=8-1&keywords=toslink+to+rca

The first one you mentioned seems to only have Digital Audio out (S/PDIF), which is not like the analog 3.5mm connection that is usually used, but a digital connection that is usually paired with a Stereo or Surround Sound system.

There are, however, converters that can take the digital signal and turn it back into Analog (they simulate such Stereo or Surround sound system) so that you can use it with your headset.

The Visio one with the 3.5mm headset connection is pure analog with no need for converters other than a simple cable that splits it into RCA for your Sennheiser.

If you have any more questions, just ask!

Your TV, like most modern TVs has only has 1 Audio Out connection, which is for a Toslink, Optical, Digital cable, like this...

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Toslink-Cable-Feet-Optical/dp/B004LSNF04

Connects here on your TV...

https://s26.postimg.org/spmu3iq21/Image_003.jpg

All of the other Audio connections on your TV are Audio Inputs, not Audio Outputs.


You will need a converter like this...

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

...since your old Sony sound system doesn't have a Toslink, Optical, Digital Audio Input or at least I don't see one in the pic you posted.

Can I instead just use the audio coming from the DS4 with headphones? Or should I buy [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C4WPXA/ref=cm_sw_su_dp) and have [this] (http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/turtle-beach-ear-force-x12-review-cables.jpg) hooked up whilst using [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I23TTE/ref=cm_sw_su_dp). I know it's pretty much what you said above, but still.

You need something like this (was used on Area One event) or this
It needs to have a Digital optical IN at least, it doesn't matter what you use as long as you can use the optical connection.

You need a digital coax to RCA converter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

(I don't recommend that specific one, it's just the first one that came up on Amazon).

Use the 'Coax Output' port on the TV with a coax cable between your TV and the adapter, and standard RCA audio cables from the adaptor to your stereo using the 'TV IN' port.

Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.ca/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA/ref=asc_df_B004C4WPXA/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=271051885612&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4268073328041744797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001172&hvtargid=pla-310031442428&psc=1

Indeed that is all the TV/receiver has. Also i found some kind of converter which seems to fit my job: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA.
This might do the trick ?

looks like the PS4 has an optical out for audio, so you’ll need a DAC converter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

and then; i looked and don’t think a DAC to XLR converter exists and so you’ll also need a cable like this: https://ebay.us/mMsLiW

then you can use the XLR input on your new gear.

Well that I know of so far there is only two ways you can split the audio out of an HDMI.

1. You can get an HDMI to component converter. But since your using a monitor. Not a TV you probably don't have component input. The Monitor probably had HDMI/ DVI/ VGA inputs. (Also converting HDMI to Component you lose 1080p to 1080i)
   
   
2. The ps4 does have digital audio you can get a digital audio converter to Analog R/L (Red/ White) or Aux (3mm Headphone Jack) https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA
   
   Honestly I'm not a fan of HDMI they made it simple plug in which is good, but a pain to split the audio out (I split my Audio out to a 7.1 Surround Sound) my surround system is a bit old now but works perfectly, so I don't see a reason to upgrade, tho it has classic Analog R/W not the new digital audio.

Now I'm not an cable expert, but I'm pretty sure you need some sort of converter circuitry, since you are converting a coaxial signal to a digital signal.
Here is one on from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

Ok, that might be a little tougher. It has an optical out, but I've never tried to convert optical. Maybe something like this. http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Analog-audio-converter/dp/B004C4WPXA

Would this work?

Use the toslink out (the one that says digital audio out) with one of these

Someone else linked to the HDMI to DVI video cable. You can use this for the audio.