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Play three mono audio files in three speaker

Well, I found the solution in another software named "Sound Forge Pro v10". Steps: File > New > Select "Surround 5.1" or "Surround 7.1". In that page you will see 6 or 8 rows. Drag&Drop your ...
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5.1 surround headphones for mixing?

Working on headphones for a 5.1 mix is not a good idea. Nevertheless, what you might be looking for is a 5.1 to binaural renderer. An example of such a product can be found here : http://smyth-...
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Is a cheap external DAC sufficient to connect 4x 250W powered PA speakers and an active subwoofer?

This will depend entirely on the output level from the DAC. If it is sufficient to drive the input of the PA, then you should be good, otherwise you'll want some kind of preamp before the PA input ...
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How would I configure huge custom surround setup playback in Windows?

Let's just call this impractical at best. You are not going to do this with an unmodified home computer or on a shoestring budget. You need capable hardware & software. If you don't start with 18-...
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Understanding what equipment I need for my Specific Needs

a phantom powering box You don't need that. The 1622-FX has a built-in Phantom power. You should ONLY use this if you have a condenser microphone that actually needs it. Dynamic mics are typically a ...
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Is a cheap external DAC sufficient to connect 4x 250W powered PA speakers and an active subwoofer?

Depends on the converter. When I enter '5.1 DAC' in Amazon's search box, the first couple of results are converters with only 2 RCA outputs. There are also DACs with 6 outputs (which is what you want),...
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How do 7.1 VSS speakers know where the sound is coming from

Game developers use a software framework to manage dynamically rendered sound effects (dynamically meaning the sound designer cannot know in advance where this sound is supposed to come from or at ...
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How to transfer 5.1 surround signal from computer to receiver using S/PDIF?

Let's assume that what you call 5.1 Dolby is Dolby Digital (aka ac3 codec). That is what your receiver expects. 1 - Any s/pdif interface can output ac3 bitstream (it is part of the standard). 2 - As ...
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Can rear height speakers be added in parallel?

If a sound element has been directed in front height left by the sound mixer, why would you send it to a the rear left height speaker ? It would mess up the artistic intent of the mix.
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Surround in Hangouts

Whislt I agree it's more a programming question than sound based I'll answer it from a Music Technician point of view. Short Answer Not easily. Slightly Longer Answer: Through hangouts itself you ...
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