Reddit reviews 1080P HDMI Audio Extractor,AMANKA HDMI to HDMI Audio Optical and RCA(L/R) Stereo Analog Outputs Video Audio Splitter Converter for Ruku,Chromecast, Blu-ray Player, Cable Box, Fire TV, etc
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Extract the digital hdmi audio signal from the HDMI input and convert it to 2 channel analog stereo R/L output or 5.1 channel S/PDIF Audio output; Your equipment and cables need to be consistent resolutionHigh Denfinition: Supports 24 bit /deep color 30bit, 36bit per channel (36bit all channel) deep color; Supports HDCP, Video EDID Pass Through, Input resolution up to 1080p (50/60Hz), 1.3 HDMI, 3DAudio Support: Analog RCA L / R output particularly supports 2CH PCM stereo audio. SPDIF Output supports 2CH PCM, 5.1CH Dolby Digital, DTS Audio (Dolby Digital Plus not supported). This Audio Extractor will output the Dolby True-HD, DTS-HD, AC3, DTS, DSD audio format, But can't decode these audio formats. If your Amplifier or soundbar can't support these audio formats, there will no audio on your soundbar or amplifier, so please set audio format on HDMI Source to PCM/ LPCM audio format.Compatiblity: Suitable for various HDMI source devices like Roku or Chromecast without dedicated audio output as well as Blu-ray/ DVD/ HD player, cable/satellite box, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, PS3/4, Xbox, PC/laptop, HD camera, HD DVR etc.Provides the Best Flexibility through Three NEW Audio EDID Settings: Pass, 2CH and 5.1CH, Support 3D video (To get 3D, all units connected to the splitter outputs must support 3D). Plug and Play.
I just got one of these for me home theater setup because my tv isn't capable of 5.1 passthrough and my roku doesn't have a dedicated audio out. They work great (I had another one for a couple years until it crapped out). I'd say it's worth a shot. The lag you get over HDMI through the TV is usually from the TV processing the audio, I'd imagine just splitting the signal shouldn't introduce any noticable delay.
Cheapest is probably going to be something like this, 1080p to 1080p audio splitter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSX36H7/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_3Ev3DbRFE7YK4
> Is there a way to set it so that it can be better quality?
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> I'm thinking my next option is buying an external USB sound card.
That's correct.
The sound quality will be atrocious, yes
Make sure you're in line in-mode and not mic mode on the computer.
See if you can adjust the monitor's outbound volume (down probably) to avoid clipping.
You'd need an HDMI sound extractor (spdif) to a sound card that supports spdif in.
Digital doesn't have that quality issue. The problem is if there is audio delay. Anything ASIO ready should not do that.
Edit (like this, 1080p, no HDCP, so turn that off on your PS4): https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Optical-Splitter-Converter-Chromecast/dp/B01MSX36H7/
You'll need a soundcard that supports toslink in.