Kaiserlein Wrote:That is right:
Digital output (as all outputs are with the new ATV2) do not carry db information. So the receiving device (receiver, TV, Soundbar...) is the device to amplify the signal with the right volume.
There won't be any chance that you can chance the volume with the ATV remote.
Buy a "all in one" - remote and learn it the apple remote for all buttons except the volume buttons (which you give it the receiver codes).
Although this is true - digital outputs do not carry db information, there is nothing stopping software based digital volume control.
Yes it won't work for bitsreamed output as you can't mess with the bits of an encoded stream, but for all audio decoded to PCM volume control should be possible.
There's even an option within XBMC to boost volume when downmixed, (not sure if it works on IOS devices), which would indicate there is some level of digital volume control already in place.
In regards to the suggestion of buying an "all-in-one" remote, that's not always the best solution when one is not in line-of sight of their equipment.
If made functional this would be very beneficial for those that what to use smart devices (ipod touch, iphone, ipad, android handsets etc) to control the whole system (no need for two remotes).
I personally believe not having built in volume control as standard on the AppleTV2 is one of Apples biggest mistakes. Had they included it they would have been in a great position to take on the likes of Sonus in the whole home media market.
