AC3 in TMPG

[crusty]

I have read here that TMPG will read AC3 I have tried many times to do this but always get the "ILLEGAL MPEG STREAM FORMAT" is there some special thing I need to do i.e. plugin or something?

[Nolonemo]

I mux AC3 in TMPGEnc using the utility: File->Utility. I use the simple mux tab.

[Craig Tucker]

If you have got your AC3 by saving as wav in vdub and renaming as AC3 from a divx file. The resultant file needs to be run through software such as headac3he before tmpgenc will accept it. Open the AC3 file and in destination format select source, then click start. TMPGEnc will now accept the ac3 file.

[crusty]

Just so you know I capture the audio off Digital Betacam via Spruce Conductor so it in it's native form. i tried the simple mux and still get the same message.

[BJ_M]

just a little thing here -- but accually the whole spruce web site is still on line .

here http://17.254.4.133/

also here for log in - which still works

http://www.spruce-tech.com/Company/Login.html

all the data sheets, manuals, and updates and stuff still there


as for your problem .. when you mux .. use the drop down list and make sure you FIRST select ac3 type file or it will not work ..

[crusty]

Hey BJ_M,
In TMPG where is this File>Utility located ...in my file pull down menu I dont have a utility option there? I have been going through the Mpeg Tools and can find nothing associated with AC3.

[zeppage2]

Audio input (browse) -> files of type (sic) dropdown menu

[crusty]

yeah I did that and AC3 is there as an option but it does load into the window.. guess I am destined never to use AC3 in TMPG.

[BJ_M]

it will mux a ac3 file right from the dolby hardware encoder .. dont know why that one doesnt work .. i forget if you mentioned if you tried to use ac3fix on it .. or cap your channels 1 - 4 (or are you using only 1 -2 ) on the d-beta to wav and encode the wavs with another encoder ..