Chapter 4. Raspberry Pi Audio Input and Output

While many home audio or TV systems include schemas such as Dolby Pro-Logic decoding for commercially produced media such as DVDs and CDs, Internet delivery of music has dramatically increased acceptance of simple stereo 2.1 sound. As a result of broader acceptance of stereo online music or podcast files, most radio stations have a streaming service to match their wireless broadcasts. After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Configure the Raspberry Pi to support an internal audio output device and add-on USB audio adapters
  • Understand some of the limitations of sound playback devices on the Pi
  • Install and configure USB sound devices under ALSA
  • Install and configure VLC to play Internet-based ...

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