Smallish USB 5.1 sound card?

[rmwebs]

Hi all,

I've had a 5.1 surround sound system for ages using a windows USB sound card (Philips) and basically its not very mac-friendly and isn't compatible.

Is there a Mac alternative? Preferably in a smallish dongle size as I'm buying a MBP to use as my main system soon.

Its the ones with 3 wires (green, black and orange).

Thanks all!

 

[rmwebs]

anyone?

 

[rmwebs]

Someones gotta know of one that exists out there

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Google?

This seemed promising, search terms "5.1 usb mac"

 

[rmwebs]

I did search Google (thats the first thing I always do) however a US retailer is useless to someone in the UK

I just really need recommendations. I cant believe there is no decent 5.1 USB or firewire soundcard that is mac compatible and sold in the UK!

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

Doesn't the audio output already support 5.1? Correct me if Im wrong, I have no idea, but I just keep hearing about digital/analog being combined in the audio output jack..

 

[rmwebs]

If it is you must need some kind of special adapter as 5.1 uses 3 plugs

 

[thegoldenmackid]

If it is you must need some kind of special adapter as 5.1 uses 3 plugs

It does not. You need a external sound card.