Encoders: your opinion

[sw rec]

Finally up and running with PT 11 HD/Win 7. Now I'm looking for a suitable Dolby encoder, and wondering if you would be so kind as to let me know what works for YOU. In particular, I've been looking at Minnetonka encoders: would you recommend the DTS encoder:
http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com/index...d=53&Itemid=88
or the Pro Logic encoder:
http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com/index...59fb7cb7r58337

Primary use would be to create surround tv audio/radio spots, then encode them before delivery.
Surround MIXING is great fun to me, but my experience with DELIVERY is somewhat lacking. thanks for your input!

[Craig F]

DTS is not in anyway compilable with Dolby, DTS is for film and DVDs not for Broadcast

Last I looked Broadcasters wanted Surround deviled as ether desecrate 5.1 or Dolby E

Last I looked at software I preferred the Neyrick stuff http://www.neyrinck.com/

[sw rec]

Thanks Craig! That answered a LOT of questions!

[sw rec]

Did some digging around and found THIS:

What is the difference between Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Digital? Aren’t all Dolby products the same?
Dolby Digital is a lossy data compression method. It must be decoded back into “normal” PCM or Pulse Code Modulated audio on playback. Dolby Digital is used for DVD-Video, settop boxes, and DTV. It cannot be used without a Dolby Digital decoder. If it is not decoded, it will play the AC-3 data as unrecognizable “noise” which, if the playback gain is turned up, could blow your speakers or ears!


In comparison to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II is a “matrix” encoder that uses only analog processes, like phase shift and filtering, to conceal the surround information within the stereo audio. Although not discrete like Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-encoded audio can be played on any stereo system. If there is a Pro Logic II decoder, it will "unfold" the hidden surround out of the stereo signal and provide Dolby Surround.


So I got the Pro Logic II encoder.

[Reckless Erik]

Broadcasters wanted Surround deviled as ether desecrate 5.1 or Dolby E

Can one assume, Craig, that the irony is lost amongst Boredcasters?

[Craig F]

in my defense, look at the US education system

[Craig F]

Originally Posted by sw rec

Did some digging around and found THIS:

What is the difference between Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Digital? Aren’t all Dolby products the same?
Dolby Digital is a lossy data compression method. It must be decoded back into “normal” PCM or Pulse Code Modulated audio on playback. Dolby Digital is used for DVD-Video, settop boxes, and DTV. It cannot be used without a Dolby Digital decoder. If it is not decoded, it will play the AC-3 data as unrecognizable “noise” which, if the playback gain is turned up, could blow your speakers or ears!


In comparison to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II is a “matrix” encoder that uses only analog processes, like phase shift and filtering, to conceal the surround information within the stereo audio. Although not discrete like Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-encoded audio can be played on any stereo system. If there is a Pro Logic II decoder, it will "unfold" the hidden surround out of the stereo signal and provide Dolby Surround.


So I got the Pro Logic II encoder.

AC3: mono up to 7.1
PL2: mono up to 5.0 digital only, 4.0 if passed through an analog stage (the separate surrounds get merged)
PL1: mono up to 4.0

Dolby E: is basically the AC3 and an LtRt in a container that can ber de-coded then recoded. a regular AC3 decoded and re-encoded sounds honorable

[minister]

Originally Posted by Craig F

a regular AC3 decoded and re-encoded sounds honorable

AKA, a noble effort.

And the sound your AVID HW makes when you launch PT is a dishonorable discharge.

[Reckless Erik]

Haha. And the hips keep coming!

[capt kirk]

i can barely keep my thighs open, i'm so tired of Dolby