Re: [Avid-L2] 5.1 audio monitoring via DX's HDMI?

I just bought one of these, and I love it. Of course, I'm using it
with a FCP system, but if you just want to monitor 5.1/7/.1...

http://www.motu.com/video-products/hdx-sdi/

On May 14, 2010, at 3:06 PM, Dennis Degan wrote:

>
> On May 14, 2010, at 12:27 PM, brucerees23 wrote:
>
> > Anyone have a working solution they'd like to share?
> > Searching the internet has come up with a few options:
> > Octava HDMI matrix switch with 7.1 RCA breakouts:
> http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20switch%204x2_7_1audio.html#HDSA71zoom
> > GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor:
> http://www.gefen.com/gefentv/gtvproduct.jsp?prod_id=5277
> > Or I'm considering the route of finding a regular home theatre
> receiver with HDMI i/o and analog multi-channel 'pre-outs'. But it'll
> probably be overkill in size, features and power consumption for the
> task.
> > Marantz SR4002 Dolby Digital EX:
> http://ca.marantz.com/Products/2030.asp
> > Alternatively I supposed we could utilize the Optical ADAT/SPDIF
> out on the DX if there's a converter that'll give analog multi-channel
> out.
> > I'd appreciate any thoughts!
>
> I reply:
>
> I too have been thinking about this. The Octava and Gefen solutions
> are both 'way too expensive for what you want. I've come to the
> conclusion that just about any good home receiver equipped with Dolby
> AC3 decoding capability would do the job quite nicely, will probably
> cost less, and have more power for your speakers as well.
> Additionally, many receivers have bass management circuitry, something
> the other more expensive devices you listed lack. Finally, a good
> receiver will provide you with volume control for your monitoring
> system and can therefore become the center of your audio monitoring
> gear.
> I personally prefer Denon receivers. Here's one I think will meet
> your needs:
> http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4891.asp
> You could even go cheaper by choosing this model with less speaker
> power, fewer inputs and outputs (but enough for your requirements):
> http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4881.asp
> The prices quoted are MSLP. Though Denon does not usually discount,
> you may get a slightly lower price from a dealer. No matter what,
> Denon quality is high, IMHO.
>
> Dennis Degan, Video Editor-Consultant-Knowledge Bank
> NBC Today Show, New York
>
>
>

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