[genericmember]

So, I have this soundcard.
It has 1 optical output and 1 input. Currently the one input goes to my 5.1 decoder.

If I want to use my Xbox 360's optical output, I have to take the cable out of the soundcard and put it in the 360.

The soundcard has 1 optical input, can I buy a second cable which would connect from the 360 to the optical in, then run the original cable from the optical out to the decoder?

Thanks.

[soulboy77]

Are you trying to have both the Xbox and PC soundcard play through the 5.1 decoder?

Why don't you use a Toslink switch?

[genericmember]

Yes. I had no problem accomplishing it before with the same kind of setup but with just phono cables.
I assumed the principle would be the same. I just thought that the decoder might not like decoding 2 different inputs at the same time.

Thanks for the link, i'll pick one up tomorrow.

[ntlhellworld]

What decoder has only the 1 optical input ?

-Chris