AC3 to discrete 5.1

[vudoo]

is there a program / plug in that can convert my AC3 to discrete 5.1 wav files ??? Thanks

[Craig F]

maybe http://www.neyrinck.com/soundcode-for-dolby-digital

[vudoo]

already checked that one out. Does not seem to do it. Only encode to AC3 and decode but no export to discret 5.1. Anyone ??

[mikevarela]

Craig's right, this plugin DOES decode to 5.1. This is what you need

[lexaudio]

Well the question is, are you trying to extract a mix from a DVD or listen back to an AC3 file?

If you want to extract the tracks, then try MPEG streamclip. Read the manual as if I remember it wasn't a single click operation.
A Pack that came with Final Cut 6 would turn them into waves as well.

Just decoding, then the plugin mentioned is the way to go.

[Rich Breen]

Originally Posted by vudoo

is there a program / plug in that can convert my AC3 to discrete 5.1 wav files ??? Thanks

As the others have said, the Neyrinck does what you want. I've got one for sale at a great price on the buy and sell forum:
http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?p=1977612

best,
rich

[BroomPole]

If you want to just take an ac3 file and rip it to wavs / aiffs.

Mpeg Streamclip works but AFIK I always have to do it in stereo pairs (L / R, C / Lfe, Ls/ Rs) so three exports.

If you have access to a mac with an older OS there are a couple options that do it all in one click. AC3dec and one other that the name has escaped me. Search for AC3dec replacement.

cheers
Kevin

[Cheesehead]

AC3dec was the business and free, but sadly didn't make it to Lion and I haven't been able to find a decent replacement.

I keep a laptop with Leopard on for some of those really useful older programs. If you have one, or a partition I highly recommend it.

Best

Martin

[camiam]

Anyone have success using Neyrinck SoundCode For Dolby Digital 2 to decode a Bluray's 5.1 audio in protools? I want to watch a Bluray in my studio and play the audio through Protools using the decoder plugin.

[TVPostSound]

Originally Posted by camiam

Anyone have success using Neyrinck SoundCode For Dolby Digital 2 to decode a Bluray's 5.1 audio in protools? I want to watch a Bluray in my studio and play the audio through Protools using the decoder plugin.

Do you mean Dolby Prologic II? Or Dolby Digital Plus?

Yes, Neyrinck will work.