Need Advice: How to get 6 channel sound? (new soundcard?)

[Lollipops]

Hey guys,

I need some advice. I have done a couple of backups following the DVD2DVDR for Beginners guide. I use DVD2AVI v 1.76 to rip the audio. I ALWAYS get 2 channel sound (I'm 0 for 4). Am I missing a setting or something to get 6 channel? Do I need to buy a new soundcard? I currently have an ancient Creative Soundblaster card.

As a side note, Im thinking of buying a new DVD-ROM drive to make the ripping go faster. Is 16x the fastest? I think I have a 4x now or something.... what would everyone reccomend?

Thanks!

[Peka]

If you use Smartripper or DVD Decryptor you can get AC3 file, which will be 6 channels (provided the movie is 6 channels of course!). You can then author using your fav authoring prog.

Look for the guides for using DVD Decryptor and Smartripper, either on this site or at doom9.org

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[BJ_M]

there are many types of "ancient Creative Soundblaster cards" .. and many of those dont have 5:1 output ..

[crahak]

Well, you'd have to tell us when you get 2 channel sound. On your PC? In a DivX encode? In a SVCD? Encoded how? ...

[tonyp12]

I use DVD2AVI v 1.76 to rip the audio. I ALWAYS get 2 channel sound

Check the Setting so you only have Demux
and not Dolby Surround Down Mix turned on.

Also check what audio track you have selected,
some DVD comes with a 6channel and a 2channel surround pre-downmix.