What is the Digital out Optical on Ps4?

Where is the Optical Audio Port on the PlayStation 4?

If you're asking the question then, chances are, you don't. But the optical connection provides digital surround-sound output via fibre-optic. This is separate from the HDMI, often the sole connection from your console to a TV. Essentially, the port offers an additional way to share the console's audio output.

What is Optical Digital out Port?

The optical jack is designed to output sound when the video youre watching contains digital audio PCM or Dolby Digital® technology. In this case, you should connect the optical jack from the source device Bluray Disc™ player, DVD player, etc. directly to the home theater or stereo system to get sound.

Is HDMI or Optical Better for PS4?

Optical should be fine unless the HDMI is more convenient. That system won't process lossless audio codecs such as Dolby TruHD so HDMI won't sound better.

Can you Use an Optical Cable for PS4?

If you connect your PS4 Slim directly into either your TV or A/V Receiver via HDMI, you can use the optical output from either device to deliver the signal to your MixAmp or A50 Wireless transmitter.

Is Digital out the same as Optical Out?

The audio signal stays in a digital format using either of these cables. The differences between the two connections are as follows: A Digital Optical connection uses a fiber optic cable. The digital audio bit stream is transmitted using pulses of light through this optical cable .