Pandoras Box can Playback 5.1 and 7.1 audiofiles.
In order to do so the file needs to be encoded as
PCM INTERLEAVED WAV 32BIT
with 6 CH (for 5.1)
or 8 CH (for 7.1)
Information on how to create such files can be found on Microsofts website.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/howto/articles/creating71audio.aspx
AC3 files are not supported.
Also your Mediaserver or Mediaplayer needs to be equipped with a 5.1 or 7.1 sound device.
The following hardware has been successfully tested:
- MOTU 828 MK2 USB2.0 with Driver Version 3.6.7.2101
The Driver can be found on our Website under http://www.coolux.de/kb/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=297
The current Driver on the Motu Website does not work!!!! - Creative Sound Blaster Surround 5.1 USB
Have fun with Pandoras Box and Surround Sound
Daniel