[mythtvnz] Method to simultaneously send audio via HDMI and optical outputs

[Steve V]

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> From: Geoff <mythtv at jagds.com>
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> Subject: Re: [mythtvnz] Method to simultaneously send audio via HDMI and 
>optical outputs
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> [mailto:mythtvnz-bounces at lists.linuxnut.co.nz]  On Behalf Of Steve V
> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:32 PM
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> Subject: Re: [mythtvnz] Method to simultaneously send audio via HDMI  and
> optical outputs
> 
> 
> 
> > there have  been many threads  on similar setups on the regular mythtv 
> > list. perhaps a  look  around  there?
> > 
> I have looked on the regular myth list, the last  relevant thread I could
> find was more than a year ago and was not resolved.  It seems to me that
> Mythtv audio has changed a lot since January  2010.
> 
> Perhaps I will ask the same question on the regular mythtv list and  see if
> anyone has solved what should be possible but seems quite  difficult.
> 
> 
> Hi Steve,
> 
> Have a look at this thread 
> 
> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/463977?
> 
> He has  simultaneously HDMI, optical and analog output  working
> 
> Regards
> Geoff
> 
> 
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Thank you,

that was great, I now have it working. Though I have to take apart the .asoundrc 
file to stop it using the analogue as well as I need that for another use.

I had tried most things before but the thread referenced above gave me the clue 
that you enter the audio device manually ALSA:both (case sensitive) I also found 
that I had to reboot after changing the .asoundrc before it worked.