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Request change in handling of multi-channel
tbng:
Those of us with surround systems generally have a processor that automatically determines how many channels are present in the incoming signal. If the processor sees a two-channel input, it can be set to switch automatically to a desired DSP setting that creates a virtual surround sound field. This is ideal for classical music listeners for whom hall ambience is an inherent part of the musical experience. If you set JRiver output to 5.1 and the input is two-channel, JRiver still outputs a 5.1 format with no data in the center and surround channels. The surround processor still sees a 5.1 signal and will not initiate the desired two-channel DSP.
JRiver users must configure separate output zones, i.e., one for multi-channel and another for two-channel, then manually select the desired one prior to playback. It works but it's a nuisance. This method eliminates obtaining desired results from a playlist that contains both two and multi-channel recordings, and JRiver can hang when switching between them manually.
I urge JRiver please to add an output setting that would allow the software to output a multi-channel signal when that is the source but automatically switch to a two-channel output when that is the source. Roon has recently added just such a setting, so I know it can be done.
It would also be helpful if the entire multi-channel configuration process were coordinated and simplified. I needed months to figure it out even and stumbled upon the final required step only by trial and error.
Hendrik:
Thats what the "Source number of channels" option is for, the number of channels is output entirely as-is.
kr4:
--- Quote from: Hendrik on February 07, 2018, 08:03:12 am ---Thats what the "Source number of channels" option is for, the number of channels is output entirely as-is.
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Yes but, in many cases, it doesn't work as expected.
mojave:
--- Quote from: tbng on February 07, 2018, 08:01:17 am ---JRiver users must configure separate output zones, i.e., one for multi-channel and another for two-channel, then manually select the desired one prior to playback. It works but it's a nuisance. This method eliminates obtaining desired results from a playlist that contains both two and multi-channel recordings, and JRiver can hang when switching between them manually.
I urge JRiver please to add an output setting that would allow the software to output a multi-channel signal when that is the source but automatically switch to a two-channel output when that is the source. Roon has recently added just such a setting, so I know it can be done.
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This is done automatically using ZoneSwitch. However, this doesn't work if trying to playback a mixed playlist.
Your other options are to use "Source number of channels" as Hendrik mentioned or to bitstream (turned on in Tools > Options > Audio) to your processor. Bitstreaming means you can't use JRiver's volume control or DSP.
Hendrik:
--- Quote from: kr4 on February 07, 2018, 09:35:50 am ---Yes but, in many cases, it doesn't work as expected.
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It does work as designed, ie. it sends the audio without any changes of channel count to your device. This seems to be exactly what you are asking for. This is the option thats supposed to do just that. What doesn't work?
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