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by **Derek Konigsber** » Thu, 06 Dec 2001 01:42:37

Hello,
I have an Indigo2, and frequently use the digital S/PDIF audio output.
However, I've noticed the complete and utter lack of a volume control on
the SGI's end when playing music through the digital output. My speakers
have a volume control, but sometimes it is too loud even at the lowest
possible setting on them.
Is there any way to adjust the output volume on the machine when I'm using
digital audio output?

by **Walter Robers** » Thu, 06 Dec 2001 08:26:51

: I have an Indigo2, and frequently use the digital S/PDIF audio output.
:However, I've noticed the complete and utter lack of a volume control on
:the SGI's end when playing music through the digital output. My speakers
:have a volume control, but sometimes it is too loud even at the lowest
:possible setting on them.
: Is there any way to adjust the output volume on the machine when I'm using
:digital audio output?

You could multiply all the samples by a scaling value < 1. Not
as convenient as one might hope, but S/PDIF *is* digital, so
if the hardware at the remote end cannot handle the *values* being
sent to it, you will have to send it different values.

by **Sven Hazejage** » Thu, 06 Dec 2001 19:12:19

Hi,

Since the output is an exact copy of the audio file, there is no way of
changing the volume. Volume is not at all relevant with digital I/O.
Normally, one would change the volume after the DAC. Another way is
editing the sound file of course, but that would decrease quality.

Regards,

Sven

> Hello,
> I have an Indigo2, and frequently use the digital S/PDIF audio output.
> However, I've noticed the complete and utter lack of a volume control on
> the SGI's end when playing music through the digital output. My speakers
> have a volume control, but sometimes it is too loud even at the lowest
> possible setting on them.
> Is there any way to adjust the output volume on the machine when I'm using
> digital audio output?

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