Snoopy8 Posted March 14 Posted March 14 This was in a recent email from HifiBerry For many years, the Raspberry Pi has been a popular platform for stereo audio projects. However, the built-in GPIO audio interface was limited to only 2 channels. With the introduction of the Pi5, that limitation is gone—the new Pi5 supports up to 8 audio channels. This enhancement enables a variety of new applications, such as: Home theater surround sound systems Software crossovers for active loudspeakers Running multiple independent audio streams on a single device Audio art installations And many more HiFiBerry provides sound cards that make full use of this expanded capability. Note that the 8-channel audio feature is exclusive to the Raspberry Pi, so our multichannel sound cards are not compatible with older models like the Pi3 or Pi4. We offer the following 8-channel sound cards: DAC8x - Our entry-level 8-channel audio interface that delivers audio output through 4 stereo 3.5mm phone jacks. StudioDAC8x - Designed for professional audio environments, this model provides 8 channels of balanced audio output. It features a DB25 connector, which is standard in studio setups. This connector can either interface directly with other 8-channel TASCAM-layout devices or be used with a DB25 to XLR adapter cable. ADC addon card for the DAC8x - This card adds 8-channel input, making the combination well-suited for multichannel digital audio processing. Please note that this add-on is only compatible with the DAC8x and can't be used as a standalone sound card. Guide: CamillaDSP for software crossover Begin your experiments with the DAC8x by exploring this project. Our CamillaDSP guide demonstrates how to create a simple crossover using the DAC8x. Once you grasp the basic principles, it's straightforward to add inputs with the ADC8x addon or integrate the setup with other sound cards, such as the DAC2 ADC Pro. 1
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