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[1/2 Solved] Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source - upmixthispls - 2015-10-04 Edit #2 jjd-uk partially solved this issue with this thread http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=200081 The answer is to create a 2 separate profiles (Audio Profile 1 for 2.0 Stereo Source) (Audio Profile 2 for 5.1), as I was asking in the feature request. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a way for this to happen "Dynamically" or "Automatically". jjd-uk's partial solution is to bind each audio profile to a key. This would be helpful if I ran in Windows Environment or had a Logitech Harmony remote, but I'm running on nvidia shield with a basic remote (which I why I don't want to do this manually) If anyone has feedback on how to automate Audio Profile switching, I'd appreciate it. Edit #1 I am editing so I can try to simplify what I'm requesting. Problem: I have to keep changing between these 2 configurations based upon my audio source (2.0 Stereo vs 5.1)
Instead of switching between these 2 configurations, I'm requesting a feature request that can dynamically change the Upmix and Audio Channels settings based upon the source signal that Kodi is receiving: Feature Request: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon audio Source
RE: "Number of Channels" based upon source; 2.0 vs 5.1 (re: stereo upmix) - ilovethakush - 2015-10-05 Do you really think upmixing 2.0 to 2.1 makes any difference? RE: "Number of Channels" based upon source; 2.0 vs 5.1 (re: stereo upmix) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 02:27)ilovethakush Wrote: Do you really think upmixing 2.0 to 2.1 makes any difference? This has nothing to do with my feature request because the upmix functionality already exists; you can upmix stereo to whatever you want, or not. I have a subwoofer and would prefer to hear the low tones through that instead of just tinny sounding stereo through my satellite speakers... but my problem is I have my configuration for 5.1 and it pumps stereo through all of my surround speakers. RE: "Number of Channels" based upon source; 2.0 vs 5.1 (re: stereo upmix) - Milhouse - 2015-10-05 Isn't this already catered for? Just configure 5.1 channels in Kodi Audio Settings, and disable "Stereo upmix". http://kodi.wiki/view/Settings/System#Audio_output If you're not seeing the "Stereo upmix" option then set your Settings level to "Advanced" (maybe this option shouldn't be advanced...) RE: "Number of Channels" based upon source; 2.0 vs 5.1 (re: stereo upmix) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 16:07)Milhouse Wrote: Isn't this already catered for? Just configure 5.1 channels in Kodi Audio Settings, and disable "Stereo upmix". Let me try to simplify my original post. Problem: I have to keep changing between these 2 configurations based upon my audio source (2.0 Stereo vs 5.1)
Instead of switching between these 2 configurations, I'm requesting a feature request that can dynamically change the Upmix and Audio Channels settings based upon the source signal that Kodi is receiving:
RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - jjd-uk - 2015-10-05 You could try using this http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=200081 as I very much doubt we'll complicate the audio settings any further. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - ilovethakush - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 15:47)upmixthispls Wrote:(2015-10-05, 02:27)ilovethakush Wrote: Do you really think upmixing 2.0 to 2.1 makes any difference? No you see, this has EVERYTHING to do with your feature request. You have a 5.1 system. The obvious answer is, turn off stereo upmix, and then 2.0 or 2.1 would output through 2 speakers, 3.0 and 3.1 would output through 3, and naturally 5.1 would work normal. But you claim to hear a difference when you upmix 2.0 to 2.1, so you want upmix to be on for 2.0 and 3.0 but off for 5.1. Well I'm here to tell you, there is absolutely no difference when you upmix 2.0 to 2.1. Source: I've been using 2.1 satellite harmon kardon speakers for about a decade now RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - DJ_Izumi - 2015-10-05 Why kind of crappy surround system do you have where it doesn't use the subwoofer when fed stereo input? Even cheap 2.1 soundbars can do that, using a low pass filter to get the subwoofer a feed. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - ilovethakush - 2015-10-05 And if you still think there is a difference and want to do it your way.Turn off stereo upmix permanently in settings. Then when you play something that's < 5.1, open audio settings while watching the video, and tick stereo upmix. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 18:46)ilovethakush Wrote: And if you still think there is a difference and want to do it your way.Turn off stereo upmix permanently in settings. Again, you didn't read my post. I DON'T WANT TO CHANGE ANY AUDIO SETTINGS. I WANT IT DONE AUTO-MAGICALLY. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 18:44)ilovethakush Wrote:(2015-10-05, 15:47)upmixthispls Wrote:(2015-10-05, 02:27)ilovethakush Wrote: Do you really think upmixing 2.0 to 2.1 makes any difference? There is a difference, let me explain it to you. 2.0 = Left Speaker & Right Speaker (2 Audio Channels) 2.1 = Left Speaker + Right Speaker + Subwoofer (3 Audio Channels = 50% increase in audio channels) Source 1: I have functioning ears that can pick up low frequencies played through a subwoofer. Even if the ".1" is simulated/upmixed, the bass tones of voice/music sound much better though my subwoofer than my basic Left + Right Speaker setup, I'm glad you have harmon kardon speakers that have decent woofers, but I do not. Source 2: I have a BASIC 5.1 Receiver & 5.1 speaker setup. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 18:46)DJ_Izumi Wrote: Why kind of crappy surround system do you have where it doesn't use the subwoofer when fed stereo input? Even cheap 2.1 soundbars can do that, using a low pass filter to get the subwoofer a feed. Sony STR-DH540, I'd accept donations for a better one. RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 18:24)jjd-uk Wrote: You could try using this http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=200081 as I very much doubt we'll complicate the audio settings any further. Wow, this is really really helpful. Thank you. I'm still running into the issue of having to do something manually (even if it is programmed to a key/button). My household members barely know how to pause and play, let alone switch a profile. Do you know if there is anyway to have the profiles switch automatically based upon the source audio? Example: - Stereo Source = Profile 1 - Multichannel Source = Profile 2 RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - furii - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 19:30)upmixthispls Wrote: My household members barely know how to pause and play, let alone switch a profile. then it's highly likely they also don't care about the audio mix. why don't you just let your receiver do the up/down-mixing? RE: Dynamic Stereo Upmix and Number of Channels Based Upon Source (2.0 vs 5.1 source) - upmixthispls - 2015-10-05 (2015-10-05, 22:48)furii Wrote:(2015-10-05, 19:30)upmixthispls Wrote: My household members barely know how to pause and play, let alone switch a profile. They have ears: "It sounds like crap, where is the bass?" My receiver doesn't have the option. |