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Reddit mentions of ViewHD HDMI Audio Receiver Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | 1080P 3D | Model: VHD-H2HSAs / VHD-H2HSAi
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FYI: ViewHD has released newer HDMI v2.0 4K@60Hz and ARC audio extractors to replace this model, for newer model, please search for model: UAEPModel VHD-H2HSAs / VHD-H2HSAi One HDMI Input to One HDMI Output One SPDIF Optical Audio Output and One RCA R/L Stereo Audio OutputSPDIF Optical Output Supports Up to DD+ / DTS 5 1CH Audio RCA Analog L/R Output Supports 2CH PCM Stereo Audio for audio receiver for headphone application please select the latest VHD-UHAE or UAEP modelHDMI v1 3 Supports full HD 1080p + 3D does not support ARC Works best with native HDMI displays would not recommend for DVI Type displays unless the HDMI source allows user to select RGB color to avoid various compatibility issuesHDCP & EDID pass through Plug & play support Raspberry Pi support HDMI Audio extraction without the needs to have active output connections for some HDMI sources This feature is source dependentAudio EDID settings 2Ch for L/R or SPDIF stereo output 5 1Ch for SPDIF output pass for HDMI AudioFree lifetime technical support from U9LTD one year replacementATTENTION This model does not work when BOTH the HDMI source and the display are 4K units it will end up with no video Because it is not forward compatible to HDMI v1 4 & v2 0 It will work when either the source or the display is an HDMI v1 3 /1080P unit Please check new models VHD-UHAE or UEAP for 4K applicationsPackage Includes HDMI audio extractor 100V-240V AC to DC 5V power adapter User Manual
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Color | VHD-H2HSAs |
Height | 0.83 Inches |
Length | 3.35 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | December 2012 |
Size | v1.3 1080P |
Weight | 0.29 Pounds |
Width | 2.44 Inches |
If you absolutely need a legacy port like optical, then just use a converter.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Otherwise, there's no sense making everyone pay for a jack they don't need.
I had a similar issue where I was forced to find a solution. This device came up - http://www.amazon.co.uk/ViewHD-Audio-Extractor-Converter-Model-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Basically, for your specific requirements, here is how I would set things up:
Hope this helps!
That's the wrong cable there buddy, it's toshlink to toshlink mini not 3.5mm jack, and the adaptor cable is 3.5mm female.
Try something like this instead if your speakers use stereo analog etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1463682276&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=viewhd&dpPl=1&dpID=415sEjTUBYL&ref=plSrch
I have one of these, http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
I think it does exactly what you're looking for. I needed it because I had a very nice flat panel TV that only had a DVI input and I needed a way to get the audio out of the HDMI that was coming from my source device so I could plug it into the TV.
You have a few options, the PS4 can output audio from 1) HDMI 2) Optical 3) 1/8" Jack on the PS4 controller.
If you're just playing yourself and you want to use headphones, just plug it into the jack on your controller. If your setup allows you could run an audio cable from your controller to speakers also, but that's a bit janky.
If you have separate speakers and they can take in digital input (optical) then you can use that directly.
If you have speakers that can only use analog audio input and you don't want them hooked directly into your controller then you have to get something that splits out the audio from the video from HDMI. This was the cheapest I could find: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
So this is how i have mine set up.
iPad mini 3 128g>Lightning Digital AV adapter>HDMI cable>HDMI to Optical Converter>12V to 5V converter>Optical Cable>Alpine PXA-H800/RUX-C800>Alpine PDX-V9>Alpine SPR-60c>JL HO W6v3 Wedge
I have the hdmi converter plug cut and soldered to the stepdown voltage converter which is soldered to the back of the 12V Cigarette lighter all heat shrinked wrapped. The HDMI cable is extra long so i can have the iPad to the passenger seat comfortably. I did have a lightning cable extender that worked for a while but it suddenly stated that this cable can no longer be used for this device so i had to bring the AV adapter outside of the dash so it looks a little weird....but what are you gonna do.
As long as it sounds good i dont really care.
The RUX-C800 remote for the H800 is installed below my console near the gearshift in my Honda Civic 2009.
The installation took a bit of time since i couldnt leave everything undone because i had to drive it but i saved a whole lot of money.
At the moment i just have a magnetic holder stuck in my cd player slot to hold the ipad. I will be getting a prefab console ipad installation kit when i have the time to do so.
I was also able to leave my back speakers connected to the stock radio if i would like to listen to the radio for sports talk.
No... Your projector needs to be on for that to work.
But you can plug the Chromecast into your AVR (if compatible) then out of your AVR to the projector.
Or, get a HDMI audio splitter... it's a passthrough box.
Chromecast ➡️ HDMI splitter ➡️ HDMI cable to projector, audio cable to AVR
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
I think a [HDMI audio extractor](
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_wZGOzbXHRRJM2) is what you are looking for.
How old is your tv? Most tv's made with 5 years will pass surround out via optical, unless it's a cheap model.
Here is an audio extractor.
They make HDMI audio extractors. You can find them on Amazon.
ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | VHD-H2HSAs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-uh.wb9PTD9CY
You could also use an HDMI Audio Extractor to send the audio to speakers that accept optical or RCA stereo (or minijack, with an inexpensive adapter)
ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | Model: VHD-H2HSAs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bWrYBbHE8J0FQ
This is what I use. Works great.
HDMI audio extractors exist, I use them in projector installs quite often where we need to split off an analogue audio signal to go to a PA system without a reciever. They have the DAC built into them and most can downmix 5.1 to stereo, some can convert to pro-logic for connection to older surround systems without digital inputs.
You just need an RCA to 3.5mm adaptor cable to connect to a 3.5mm input.
I have some experience with this. Original hookup was
Roku ---[HDMI]--- TV (Sharp) ---[SPDIF]--- Soundbar (Yamaha)
The problem with this setup was no matter what I set the delay to on either the TV or the soundbar, the sound was always out of sync. The soundbar didn't have HDMI input, and the TV only supported Dolby Digital whereas the Roku and the soundbar supported DTS. So, I bought one of these and it solved all my audio issues.
EDIT: if I upgrade to a Roku 4, it has SPDIF out, so I won't need the extractor anymore.
Your best solution is a new TV (instead of a 'monitor' like the Marantz).
Your second best solution is:
http://www.channelmaster.com/Digital_TV_Hub_p/cm-7002.html
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Hook up the Apple TV HDMI to this box, and the this box via HDMI to to the HDMI splitter. From the splitter, HDMI cable to the Marantz monitor and Toslink to the speaker system.
Your third best solution:
Buy a $30 Iview or Homeworx TV tuner from amazon & a cheap used AV receiver from Amazon or ebay. It can accept multiple HDMI inputs (from the tuner and the Apple TV) and can separate output video the Marantz and audio to the speaker system.
AV receiver: https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A3213035011%2Cp_36%3A1253506011
I think it might but if it doesn't this can get the job done. Might find it cheaper on eBay if you're willing to wait for it to be shipped from China.
www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072 :)
You will have to somehow split the FireTV Stick's audio out of the HDMI signal. They make things like that, for instance this one I just found on a quick search: http://amzn.com/B00KBHX072
That said, if you're spending $39 on a FireTV stick and another $30 on a box to split the audio out, you might find the full FireTV to be a better value.
I had the same issue with my NUC.
Get a splitter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/187-6190964-7898448
It splits hdmi with audio to separate hdmi video and spdif.
Works with 5.1 ac3 and dtsas long as you pass encoded audio, works for me with xbmc (aka kodi) and vlc.
Having an issue using an hdmi switch + audio extractor and wanted to see if anyone had some ideas.
Currently I'm using this 5 port switch which then outputs to this audio extractor which is then fed into my PC for listening. This works perfectly for my PS4 but I get no audio when the switch is docked.
I got this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm sure there are other options, but this one has worked out well for me.
Prior to this setup, I was using a Mac mini hooked up to the stereo and while it was fine, it wasn't something I could just hit a button and start playing. With this chromecast setup and a remote app on my phone, I can do it all from the couch. Exactly what I've been wanting for the last several years.
Same thing happened to me. I bought this gizmo on Amazon, and it took care of the problem. $27 - Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
No. That's a downside for some. I don't mind seeing the album art on the TV anyway.
Also: You can use something like this if you prefer to leave the TV off while playing music to your stereo:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/
the RCA ports are input only, you need a breakout box between the source (chromecast) and TV. http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Run HDMI from your video card to an audio extractor like this one (it has HDMI passthrough if you're already using HDMI for video)
Hi Blotto, thanks so much for replying me.
You see, I have bought this converter ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bpWwybKCG3AWP ) over at Amazon, which specifically states that it has the capability to receive Dolby Digital 5.1 over HDMI and output it over SPDIF.
Now, I'm 100% sure that this converter does not feature Dolby Digital Live! However, if I were to use my PS4 for instance, and send a full 5.1 signal over HDMI to this converter, will it extract this 5.1 in Dolby Digital?
Likewise for the Samsung KS8000, it claims that it can receive a HDMI 5.1 input. And all the optical out does is transmit that same 5.1 input. Pretty sure the KS8000 does not have DDLIVE! either.
In both cases, why do I still need DDLIVE if I can send over a 5.1 signal via hdmi and extract the same 5.1 to toslink? Regards
if i understand your problem correctly, you'll need a hdmi DAC, try this:
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
Great question.
Now that I'm in front of my computer, I found the manual for your specific modules.
You can see where the input port leads to a wall plate module with standard RCA inputs (among other things). You're basically doing the same thing, only with a much more simple module that only includes RCA. And obviously, it's not installed in a remote location. It's just hanging there in the closet.
You've also got a secondary distribution module, but from what I can tell, it's daisy-chained to the first via the 'Cascade Out' port, and it's just because they needed one more speaker output.
What's important is that you'll see in that diagram that the input jacks are clearly accepting a 'line-level out'. That's another term for 'pre-amp'. Higher-end receivers have a set of outputs that bypass the amplifier so that you can provide a clean audio source to another system, like the OnQ.
Unfortunately, your Sony doesn't appear to have line-out. I have a Yamaha that's pretty much the exact same unit. I was also frustrated by the lack of line-out jacks. I needed them for some wireless speakers.
There's definitely devices out there that convert speaker-outputs to pre-amp. They were particularly common back in the day for car stereo installs, because people wanted to add aftermarket amps/woofers to their stock systems and needed an unamplified signal to work with.
But they're not ideal because they introduce noise. It's just not a very clean signal.
It would seem odd to me if someone had a pricey whole-house system like this, only to provide it a muddy audio source via a line-out adapter. But it's doable, I'm sure.
Here's an option...
If you plan to use the Sony as a switcher for TV sources, and you want the house speakers to just play whatever is on your TV, you could tap into the HDMI output on its way to the TV, using one of these.
It's what I used to push the TV audio to the wireless speakers and it worked like a charm. HDMI output isn't amplified, so it satisfies what you need for the OnQ, as well.
Of course, you'd either have to keep all your sources in that closet with the receiver and run an HDMI all the way to your TV. Or keep all that in the living room and run a long RCA cable into the closet.
Here's the catch...
I'm betting anything that like my Yamaha, the HDMI can only output HDMI sources. So this won't let you route, for instance, your iPod connected to your Sony into the OnQ. But if you listen to online music via Chromecast, FireStick, Roku, etc., then this could totally work for you.
I assume he means he wants something that splits the hdmi signal into digital video (hdmi/dvi) and analog or digital audio (3.5mm jack or optical).
And yes, there is such a thing.
There are HDMI audio extractor boxes for just this purpose. Fairly inexpensive too, here's the first one I found:
ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | VHD-H2HSAs | Support Amazon Fire TV, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_y-2-ybYVR27H5
Ive never seen a speaker with HDMI in but adapters from HDMI to Toslink (and likely other formats) are readily available.
Just search amazon for HDMI audio extractor, you'll find a bunch of listings for $25-$35 that just do simple HDMI passthrough with optical+RCA/3.5mm audio. This one looks like it would do the job just perfectly.
There's also a whole market of HDMI switchers that support audio extraction as well. This is one we use, $70 for 6in/2out with selectable audio output... just as an example of what's out there for reference.
This is probably your best bet. They also make audio extractor boxes that hdmi goes in and out (assuming your monitor is hdmi and not dvi) like one of these https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072 (I cannot vouch for this one specifically)
You could use something like this to split out the audio signal from the chromecast, but that is a bit expensive for just doing that.
How about an HDMI splitter like this? It looks like you could take the HDMI input and split it off, extract the audio through the s/pdif or RCA jacks and run that to the speakers.
My monitor doesn't have a 3.5 out for sound, so I use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Premium-Extractor-Converter/dp/B00BIQER0E/
It works well enough. I use it for all my hdmi devices: Wii U, PS4, Firestick, SNESClassic.
This is the actual one I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
But the one I posted before has better review ratio.
My biggest complaint is that is plugs in with a powerjack that needs to take up multiple slots. It would be swell if it were USB powered. Let me know if you have any questions?
Some like this may work as well ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor for both your PC and Xbox
Correct, it is an input, not an output. Therefore, if you want to get sound out of whatever device you are plugging in, like your XBox, you'll either need to get lucky and have another type of audio out from your device, like Optical or analog RCAs, or you'll need to strip the audio out of the HDMI with something like this.
I have not used that particular model, so I can't guarantee whether or not it'll work for your situation. I recommend looking through the reviews to see if anyone else has a similar situation to yours.
Also an option I suppose is to get a unit that does have RS232:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5312&seq=1&format=2
And then use an outboard audio splitter:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Audio-Extractor-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NRE6R8G4AC68N91QGT3
You could try something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
It splits the audio out from the source so you can get surround sound.
Not sure how compatible this specific unit is with the Playbar, just pointing to it as a concept of another approach to getting the audio quality you desire without buying a new display.
You could get something like this to extract the HDMI audio and send it out through optical.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/
I just got one of these today to hook mine up.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473964994&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+audio+extractor
I'm surprised nobody mentioned this. Get an HDMI audio extractor. HDMI in, rca and HDMI out. You might be able to find one with a headphone jack instead of rca. If not, you can always get an rca to 3.5mm adapter.
Much, much easier and cheaper than a receiver. Not sure why someone suggested that.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1nH7xbXTVVXSV
a possible config would be hdmi source --> hdmi in, L/R stereo out --> RCA stereo in, 3.5mm out --> 3.5mm line level input, sound out
another with powerful speakers would be hdmi source --> hdmi in, L/R stereo out --> RCA in, 100W powered speaker wire out --> 100W, 50W rms unpowered speakers
Or you could go HDMI to HDMI + Audio, but you'd lose the headphone connection...
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=HDMI+to+HDMI+and+audio
I believe the answer to 1) would be http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Audio-Extractor-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1404993797&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+audio+extractor
Something like that.
I’ve tried getting that specific sound card to work with android without luck as there wasn’t proper drivers for it, it was an older android version (jellybean) so YMMV. There are USB to optical sound sound card that are capable of running on android though.
Would something like this work instead, or do run into the same limitation that your TV has?
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
IDK how many inputs your Bose system has but you could get 2 of these
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
and if you want to be very lazy add this
https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-501BN-Premium-wireless-adapter/dp/B0049SCB2Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484164635&sr=1-2&keywords=auto+switching+hdmi+switch
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
it would work, but plugging in would disable the audio output via hdmi.
you have as in the link spliters with any combination you need.
I highly recommend picking up a couple of HDMI audio extractors, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072 They come in handy in situations like yours.
That depends on what you mean. Do you want it to be on the speaker system automatically when Docked? and What kind of input does your speaker system have, a standard headphone Jack?
If the above is the case you'll need something like this, as well as an adapter like this one
I have this HDMI to HDMI + Stereo/SPDIF out adapter:
ViewHD Premium HDMI to HDMI + Audio (SPDIF + RAC L/R) Audio Extractor
I have all my HDMI devices go into an HDMI switch, and have the switch's output go to this box. The HDMI out from the box goes to my TV while I feed the audio into my Yamaha MG102c mixer.
I purchased something similar from amazon.com in the states a couple of months ago
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072
I have the chromecast on the HDMI imput then used a second cable to run the HDMI signal to my TV. The audio is pulled off and run into the CD imput on a very old Pioneer Receiver/Amp (VSX-9300) Then I ran the power to the converter box from a switched power input on the back of the receiver. This allowed me to power on the receiver only and then stream pandora to the chromecast/Receiver. If I want to stream to the TV, I can do that as well. So far it's working great.
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072
Nice thanks! I have bought the NAS so once I have the TV I think this is the sort of thing I may need to pick up!
what i would do is use an HDMI audio extractor on the chromecast, send optical to the receiver and assign that optical connection to the same HDMI input as the PS4.
then, change the decode mode for the PS4's input from HDMI to Digital whenever you want to swap the audio.
if you want to hear both audios at the same time you would need to go the route of hooking the PS4 to the TV.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072
This might solve your problem
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072#Ask
Recently bought this to plug my Chromecast directly into speakers with so we could cast Spotify without having Spotify Premium.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now I have a Chromecast Audio just sitting around unused.
But no, I don't think you can integrate this into a video setup.
I would recommend using a HDMI audio extractor if you can (I have this one
I was using bluetooth for a while but I got sick of the slight amount of lag with my setup.
When I was using bluetooth I swapped between a cheap bluetooth speaker and using this adapter with headphones.
I really really would recommend going with a HDMI audio extractor if you can go with a wired solution. On a plus side if you ever want to use something else with your monitor like a DVD player, Roku or Chromecast etc, then you have a solution that works with anything HDMI.
You could plug the Chromecast into [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418501290&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40), the HDMI into your monitor, and the rca out to your speakers.
If your current speakers have rca in, you should be set. Otherwise, get a 3.5mm female to rca male adapter and plug your speakers into that.
Quick question though. Is your computer also attached to this monitor? And if so, why waste 60 dollars making a Chromecast work?
Do you have a computer monitor? It works just fine hooked up to a computer monitor too. You just might need one of these to extract the sound from the HDMI output if your monitor doesn't have built-in speakers.
This guy https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008D6YZXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499140917&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hdmi+switch&dpPl=1&dpID=51lrSjiGLsL&ref=plSrch
And this guy
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499140997&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hdmi+audio+extractor&dpPl=1&dpID=415sEjTUBYL&ref=plSrch
Systems > splitter > extractor > monitor / speakers
If you have a USB 2.0 capture card, any audio to desktop through HDMI will have a slight delay.. so that's probably not an option.
I literally had this exact same problem OP, and I am pleased to say that I've fixed it (albeit needing more equipment than I thought I would need).
You could run a 3.5mm audio cable from the Wii U headphone jack into your mixer, but that only works for the Wii U. If you ever wanted to stream another console, you might not be able to use the same method. That's why I use an HDMI audio extractor.
I have a Xenyx 802, and here's my setup:
HDMI Audio Extractor: Amazon
Cables going from HDMI audio extractor to mixer: Amazon
Adapters for RCA to 1/4": Amazon
From PC headphone jack to mixer: Amazon
Then I just use a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter in the headphone port of the mixer and boom -- all the audio from both desktop AND console to one headset.
Disclaimer: There may very well be a better / more efficient way to do this.. I admit that I'm still a pretty big noob when it comes to audio equipment, but this was my holy grail for the longest time, and I finally found a way to do it :).
You need something that can extract audio from the HDMI cable. I recently bought a ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor from Amazon but I have not had a chance to play with it yet. This outputs to RCA you could convert that to that ever you need.
Update: This thing works like a dream, I would recommend it.
Hope that helps.
Here is the mobile version of your link
Does your monitor have an audio out? I have the same sort of set up, and my monitor has a standard headphone jack on the back for phones or speakers. I suppose it doesn't or you would have mentioned it, but I figured it's worse asking just in case.
If not you can, pick up a device like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005COKXCO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=185MGXN5WNQE202HPZ5G
I like OSMC. The install and setup are relatively quick and painless. Buy a FLIRC to configure your tv remote with KODI. Also, if you are interested in 5.1 CH audio streams, grab a toslink on amazon. I am using this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBHX072/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not sure if this answers your question but you can just plug in something like this in your Chromecast HDMI output and extract the audio from it. The audio can then be connected to some kind of sound system. The video data from your mirrored screen would also be transmitted but no screen would show it.
I think this would work http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KBHX072?pc_redir=1407052618&robot_redir=1
It comes up in 1080p on my monitor, but looks really crappy. I think it's the fact that vga is analog.
To keep video quality something like this might be a better bet.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Audio signal splitter such as this
I'm not an expert, but it looks like this will do it:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
You plug your PS4's HDMI into that, and then the output HDMI into the console monitor, and the audio ouput (red and white RCA) got your computer's line in jack. Then you use your windows mixer to listen to your line-in through your Razor USB headphones.
Well, it's going to depend on whether you run hdmi from the playstation or the yellow/red/white. The yellow/red/white would be easy as you would just connect what you have to red and white on the playstation and keep the yellow running to the tv.
If you are using hdmi it's a bit more complicated. You could either convert to component (yellow/red/white) using an adapter, or stay hdmi and use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420078833&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+audio+video+splitter
If you need all devices in one, you probably are going to need a reciever: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420079014&sr=8-1&keywords=receiver
That would allow you to hook up as many hdmis as you want (well 4 on that model), and gives you 1 headphone jack for everything.
use the HDMI out from your PC, Switch and PS4 and run into an HDMI switch:
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https://www.amazon.com/GANA-Intelligent-Switcher-Splitter-Supports/dp/B0739GSKV2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hdmi+switch&qid=1555316855&s=electronics&sr=1-4
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Connect HDMI out from above to HDMI IN on audio extractor: https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
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use this cable to convert your HDMI video coming out of the audio extractor to DVI and run to your LCD : https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Input-Output-Adapter-Cable/dp/B014I8UQJY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hdmi+to+dvi&qid=1555316493&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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Run RCA audio cables out of the audio extractor (above) and connect to your RCA AUDIO INPUTS on your LCD - you don't need 5.1 or surround sound for onboard stereo speakers analog L/R is fine.
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Hope this helps.
Can't you get one of these? Not ideal but you wouldn't have to upgrade your stereo.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
If all you need is audio from the Apple TV you can get an HDMI audio extractor : https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
This won't work with DTS-HD or Dolby Digital HD uncrompressed audio but I don't think the Apple TV outputs that.
An HDMI audio extractor should work, the reviews on Amazon of these two look promising:
J-Tech Digital - Model JTDAT5CH
ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor
There is, and it will work fine. I don't know why every one here is so against it. Here's one for $29: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449707019&sr=8-2&keywords=hdmi+audio+optical
It has HDMI passthrough and gives you optical DD/DTS 5.1 and analog stereo audio out from the HDMI signal.
I'm curious about your surround system though. Why does it even have an HDMI output if there's no video in, does it actually display anything on it?
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Feed the RCA signal from that to your line in port. Use Windows built-in "listen to this device" setting.
Well, you could always combine this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BOB6T4E
with this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072
Now, if we could find an audio extractor that could transcode DD+ and DTS to DD, you could make up for all of the Playbar's deficiencies at once. :D
Sonos should just make one themselves. I think we're the only people in the world who are clamoring for it.
EDIT: It doesn't look like that audio splitter supports HDCP 2.2... so... back to the drawing board!
You can try seeing if the PS4 will detect it when connected via USB. If not, you'll need either split off the audio from the HDMI to coaxial if you want to use the E17K's dac.
Or get a optical DAC so you can connect to E17k's amp via 3.5mm
You're right that your monitor doesn't have any speakers or audio ports. DVI and VGA do not carry audio signals. In order to get sound with that monitor you'll need an HDMI audio extractor like this. After that box, you can use an HDMI to DVI cable to connect to the monitor.
There's not a lot of info out there for my TV. But it does not have Optical Audio. Would something like this work?
From how I understand it the Fire stick plugs into the adapter. Another HDMI cord from the adapter plugs into the TV. RCA Audio cables go from the adapter to my receiver? Would my TV not having Optical Toslink fuck things up? How I imagine it is the TV speakers and my 5.1 surround would just play at the same time if this thing splits the audio.
I have a BT audio adapter like you are talking about. I mainly use it to listen to music in the car but I once thought I would connect the receiver to a non-BT set of headphones and see if I could listen to my Vita that way (it was just an experiment, I know the Vita has a regular headphone jack). The lag was unacceptable, I'd say around a half second. Even if you thought you could live with that, it suffered constant disconnections.
If I were you, I'd get some kind of box you can route your HDMI connection through that allows you to split the audio out to a 3.5mm or stereo RCA connection--like this.
Hmmm, you might need one of these things then and run the audio from it into the mixer: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Then you could put that into the motherboard line in. That way only the video itself is being pulled in through the HDMI port.
I doubt the USB to 3.5mm adapter will work on the XB1. However, I think you can accomplish what you're looking to do with one of these:
HDMI Audio Extractor
and one of these:
RCA Male to 3.5mm Female
EDIT: So I think I misunderstood what you were doing with the adapter. I didn't even know such a thing existed, but as long as you're not plugging the USB speakers directly into the XB1, I think you'll probably be OK. The above suggestion should still work as well if not.
So really you've just got your PC setup normally but want to add your Switch into the mix and use the nice speakers.
You could get this Audio Extractor for the Switch. It would grab the audio from the HDMI signal so you can connect it to your speakers. From there you need an RCA to 1/8" headphone cable. Do your speakers have an extra 1/8" input spot? Or even an RCA input (red and white connector).
Sorry for the double reply, but I've done a bit more digging and I'd like to check that this would work.
Could I do an HDMI splitter, one for audio, one for video. Take the audio HDMI output and put it through an HDMI Audio Extractor, taking that optical output and plugging it into the soundbar?
gotcha. Put the fire stick upstairs, peel off the audio, and run it to the receiver.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
You will need an HDMI pass through that extracts the audio if you don't have an aux/headphones out on it.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
As for displaying the computer and Chromecast on the same screen that is most likely not possible at the same time. The screen would have to have pip or split screen and most computer monitors don't have that but you could always check.
You would need the Denon PMA-520AE or the Harman Kardon 3700, not both.
You would need something like this to get the audio out of your SACD player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072.
To connect your iMac you could use a USB dac, or a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
Zim and born have some good ideas. Another alternative is to buy an audio breakout device like this :
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Might be able to find something cheaper... I'm on my phone so it's a bit tough.
3.5mm to RCAStandard RCA cables (L/R)There is no way for the monitor to covert HDMI to analog audio out, I've never seen that "feature"
You can try an HDMI audio extractor like: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Your toslink/digital audio adapter should have worked - did you maybe need to enable toslink/digital audio out in the PS4 menu/setup somewhere? or maybe you just got a bad unit?
Haven't tried it but... http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Not sure tbh. There seems like there could be a few different ways to do this all depending on whichever audio interface you end up using to drive the monitors.
I would start by finding an audio interface you like. I have a Focusrite Scarlett 8i6. It has balanced 1/4 inch TRS inputs and a digital RCA spdif input as well. For you to be able to monitor the inputs, the Scarlett Mix Control software has to be running, or you need a daw open with the input channels monitored.
Then you'll need to figure out how you want to get your consoles hooked up. You'll probably need something like this breakout box, or this toslink to rca spdif adapter to get the audio from the console correctly. Also you'll want to make sure your console is outputting stereo and not any kind of surround sound.
You need a HDMI to HDMI + plus rca left and right you can find it on amazon for 30 buckshttp://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
It is completely possible you get a special connector the takes the audio out of the hdmi vord and you can use that where ever. This thing should work.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Ok, I see what you're saying now. Hmmm that makes things a bit tricky. You can get something like this or this but i'm not convinced it's any different than the monitor method.
Another path may be 3.5 M/M cable, run the Xbox to your PC's mic/line ine.
I'm not exactly sure I'm picking up what you're putting down, but what about something like this?
Something like this is what you're looking for I believe.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Good news, this will do exactly what you need. Its just a HDMI pass-thru but it extracts the audio to analog stereo or optical audio.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
That is a tough nut to crack.
What about putting one of these right by the projector. That way you can grab the audio either via L/R analog or SPDIF fiberoptic. Then it is just a matter of getting a long enough cable to bring around the room to the front where an amp/speakers would be.
You could do something like a Q5 + Speakers or just go for broke and get some Vanatoo T1's and plug those right into the digital line.
They are small enough and easy enough to move in and out. They also can add a subwoofer directly to them.
Sadly it's more expensive...
http://www.knoxed.com/luxi/hdmi-audio-extractor/
https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Digital-Converter-Embedder-Decoder/dp/B005COKXCO/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0
edit: here's a cheaper one: https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=pd_day0_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KBHX072&pd_rd_r=GPKQAFW7QRYZ8M8MZM03&pd_rd_w=742qQ&pd_rd_wg=pxzfD&psc=1&refRID=GPKQAFW7QRYZ8M8MZM03
This is 99% chance a TV issue that doesn't support 'pass through audio.' HDMI is digital audio, coax can be digital/analog, but AFAIK tends to be analog for the system you described. TVs need the appropriate hardware to convert the audio and send it out, while it has become cheap and standard, it was an additional feature for TVs back in the day that you often had to look for.
Something like this should solve your problem:
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B00KBHX072
After looking at the user guide, it appears you have to buy another piece of equipment to use with HDMI. It would be much easier just to get this and then you can use any headset you want.
Just check page 10 of the user manual /u/HeroOfTime14 linked you, and it shows you need to hook your HDMI into another box (not included) then HMDI to your monitor, then Optical Out to the transceiver. Honestly, that's a lot more money spent in the short run.
Getting the PC audio to the soundbar would be easy, just run a 3.5mm cord from the output to the soundbar.
HOWEVER, after checking a few places, it seems like that TV doesn't really have any audio outputs (source). Which is stupid. And the PS4 slim doesn't have an optical audio out, also stupid.
The only thing I can really think of (someone correct me if I'm wrong) is to run an HDMI cord from your PS4 slim into a box like this, then out of the box should be an HDMI to the TV and then an RCA (red and white) cable from the box to your soundbar. I have no idea what quality that would produce, but unless I'm being really stupid I think that's your only option.
How about something like this on the projector-out side of the switch? Never tried them myself, but it was my first thought.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Someone might also make a switch that does it? Er...yep, looks like they do! This one gives you a choice of RCA or optical out.
https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Switcher-Selector-Extractor/dp/B00QJGAKCW
Again: no personal experience, both are just "first hit" examples.
I wonder how they'd work with content protection....siiiiiiiigh, HOLLYWOOD FUCK YOU
Not sure why that's happening, could be an issue with how your audio drivers handle the HDMI connection.
I dont know if this would help, but I use an HDMI audio splitter and connect to external speakers. I have an alienware which doesn't have external speaker connectors and my monitor has crap sound, so this was a work around for me, maybe it can help?
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474057598&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+audio+spliter
You could get something like this of you just wanted to use the audio portion.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=HDMI+to+HDMI+and+audio
These two items will do the trick:
You can find them on eBay, too. Also, I wouldn't recommend plugging headphones directly into a device like this; the signal will be at full volume (I'm pretty sure) and you won't have any way to turn the volume down. And those RCA outputs (red and white jacks) on the first item won't work if the audio signal from the HDMI source is more than 2 channels (like surround sound or something).
And in case you didn't know, the reason you need a special device like the one above is because the audio signal that travels inside the HDMI cable is a digital signal, and the audio you plug into speakers or headphones is an analog signal. So that device converts the digital signal into an analog signal.
I suppose my question would be where is the HDMI signal coming from? The PS4 plugs into the monitor via HDMI using the only HDMI port on the PS4. The monitor won't pass-thru the HDMI signal to another device. You could use a receiver in between the PS4 and the monitor, but that would be much more expensive than using an optical cable to converter.
Edit: That got me thinking, and I found this.
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
That might do exactly what you want.
HDMI audio is preferred but it sounds like that isn't an option because your tuner doesn't have any HDMI inputs. If your tuner doesn't support HDMI inputs then try plugging it into your TV and passing the audio out of your TV to your receiver with S/PDIF. Preferably by an optical cable but a coax cable should suffice if optical isn't an option.
If your TV doesn't support that then I don't really know what to tell you. I would recommend an HDMI audio extractor but none of them seem to support Dolby Digital Plus.
If your TV doesn't support passthrough audio then your best bet is getting a Roku 4 (the only Roku with S/PDIF optical audio out).
Try This
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
it'll solve the no Audio out Prob
If your monitor has an audio out try it... if not you'll need an HDMI to HDMI + Audio... like this one (there might be cheaper out there... this was just a quick search): https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
Are you talking about something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
BTW my speakers are bare with just speaker signal and ground available that I'll need to solder on to
Buy this. I use it for my Xbox 360 E that has no optical port.
ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | VHD-H2HSAs | Support Amazon Fire TV, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Iwz6xbEXWXGN2
There are boxes you can use to separate the audio from the HDMI. ViewHD HDMI Audio Extractor | Optical Toslink + L/R Stereo Analog Converter Outputs | VHD-H2HSAs | Support Amazon Fire TV, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LNY5xb6V1PKT4
You're looking for a HDMI audio extractor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZYJCybMQFFVY5
Just make sure whatever you pick supports Dolby or DTS in case the cable box outputs something other than PCM. The one linked does.
Also, just like /u/Not_quite_ragnarok stated, check the cable box for a analog audio output. You may be able to just use that if it outputs audio to it at the same time as the HDMI/Digital outputs.
I had a feeling, I think one of the only reasons the X1 and PS4 shipped with optical was because so many surround headsets used them on the 360 and PS3.
I know there are devices that allow you to pull the surround sound signal from HDMI onto an optical line, might be your best bet.
https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Extractor-Optical-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072
You're going to need one of those HDMI +Audio Splitter. I can't recommend you any as I've never used one.