[vlc] VLC/Griffin Firewave

[Derk-Jan Hartman]

On 18 jun 2009, at 05:57, Dwight D. Heckelman wrote:
> I recently installed a Griffin Firewave on my iMac.
>
> When playing a video file (such as a DVD) using VLC, I have 3  
> choices for my Audio Device:
>
> Griffin FireWave Surround (0904)
> Griffin FireWave Surround (0904) (Encoded Output)
> Built-In Output
>
> Obviously, Built-In Output is the speakers contained in the iMac.   
> Selecting this method results in sound coming through the speakers  
> in the iMac. OK.
>
> Additionally, the Griffin FireWave Surround (0904) output works.   
> Selecting this output results in sound coming through my surround  
> sound system.  However the Griffin FireWave indicates (via a light  
> on the front) that this is *not* a Dolby encoded output.   Listening  
> to the output would seem to support this assertion. Not desirable.
>
> When I select the Griffin FireWave Surround (0904) (Encoded Output)  
> the Griffin Firewave indicates (via a light on the front) that the  
> output is now Dolby encoded.  However, no sound comes from the  
> speakers while the file is playing.  Again, not desirable.

Encoded output works with both the digital optical output of the  
modern iMacs and MacBooks, as well as with the Mac Pro and G5 and M- 
Audio products. If the Griffin digital output does not work, then I  
suggest you ask Griffin for assistance. We are happy to work with  
them, but we do not have the hardware to test against their products.

DJ