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Title: Media Setup question
Post by: SMatson on November 28, 2003, 09:29:31 pm

Is there a way to use a computer with MC to control audio feeds to a whole house stereo system?  I do have a home network that feeds to the stereo area, but the computer is upstairs and the stereo is in the basement.

Any ideas?

Title: Re:Media Setup question
Post by: xen-uno on November 28, 2003, 11:05:37 pm

Surely...

There's many ways to do it, but here's a quick overview.

You could run a SP/DIF cable (coax or fiber) from the computer to the amp. This assumes your soundcard & amp have an SP/DIF connection (or you have an external DAC). You could also use Transmit/Receive towers for audio/video (they should be pretty decent nowadays). For control, get a ATI Remote Wonder (it is UHF, not IR) or equiv, DL and install Girder, then use the Girder scripts provided with MC. If you do a forum search on some of the keywords mentioned (ie Girder), your cup will runneth over with info.

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