Divx (avi) encoder and 5.1 audio...where?

[Mucx]

Hi,

I am looking for a Divx (avi) encoder for the Mac that will retain my 5.1 audio sound within the finished outcome. I have been using a program called Handbrake which is simple and one of the greatest conistant programs I have come across but it unfortunately downmuxes the audio to stereo only.

I use Handbrake and encode my DVDs so that I can store them on an external HD and play and access them via my Elgato EyeHome device but having converted a few of my DVDs I have realised Handbrake doesnt retain Dolby Surround (though rumour is the next version might).

I have played around with FFMPEGx and checked the audio on various conversion methods it has via the Quicktime movie info box and they are all normal stereo.

Anyway is there a Divx (avi) encoder that can retain my Dolby 5.1?

Thanks,
David

[pixeljammedia]

If you select AC3 as the audio codec in ffmpegx, it does not downmix to stereo. In fact it doesn't alter the AC3 at all.

[Mucx]

Ah,

Thanks, Im not used to using FFMPEGx...I began my DVD ripping using Handbrake and D-Vision and had problems installing the various codecs etc in FFMPEGx so never really looked at it much, I'll give it a go.

Thanks
David