MP3 5.1 [Aud-X] v.1.21 (bug fix)

[3dsnar]

Hi, we released a new version,with some bugs fixed, i.e.
[1.21] - Compatibility bugs related to Windows Media Player Classic fixed.
[1.21] - Compatibility bugs related to Nero Recode fixed.
[1.21] - Compatibility bugs related too Ogg Vorbis DirectShow filter fixed.
[1.21] - Other minor DirectShow related problems fixed.
Thanx.

[DarrellS]

You might want to put in a different installer package if you want people to use this software. I kept getting a no InstMsiW.exe error message every time I tried to install the codec. I searched Google for days for a fix. Microsoft had no clue what I was talking about and after trying to update the installers on my end, I was left with an operating system that couldn't install or uninstall any programs.

After reinstalling my operating system to fix the problem, I was left with the same error message while trying to install the codec. While installing one of my video editing programs, I noticed the InstMsiW.exe file that Audio-X couldn't find and copied it to the unzipped Audio-X folder and it installed with no problem. I'd suggest putting that file in the install folder if you expect people to install it.

Not sure if there's another bug but I followed the instructions for using the Audio-X version of VDubMod and not only did it make the output file 100MB bigger than it said it would make it, the audio was 1 channel MP3, not 5.1 surround MP3.

I'll try another DVD to AVI conversion to see what happens but it took a good 6 hours to do the last one.

[3dsnar]

Hi, yes, the installer is crap. We will change it in the next releases
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The encoding was correct. The file is mp3 mono backwards compatible (or stereo DPLII, depending on the encoding option). Thus, when you use a standard mp3 decoder,
it will be recognized as such.

In order to obtain 5.1 sound, please use for example BSplayer (or other DirectShow compatible player), to access our DirectShow filter (Aud-X icon should appear in the tray. Double click on it and you'll see the filter GUI).
In case of problesm, please let me know.
Cheers, 3d

[DarrellS]

[/quote]The encoding was correct. The file is mp3 mono backwards compatible (or stereo DPLII, depending on the encoding option). Thus, when you use a standard mp3 decoder,
it will be recognized as such.
[/code]

I assumed that was probably the case. I did another encode and although the file size was correct on this one, it still took 5 1/2 hours to encode a 1 1/2 hour movie and the audio was out of sync. Not sure what caused the sync problem since the first encode was alright (it was just too big).

[3dsnar]

Hmm. I know that winamp causes sync problems, when playing.
What player did you use?
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If the sync problem still persists (even with the use of proper DirectShow player, such as winamp),
it is easy to correct it without the need for encoding). You have to demux the audio stream in virtual dub mod, and than add it again to the avi file. If you do not know how to do it, please let me know. Cheers, 3d

[DarrellS]

Hmm. I know that winamp causes sync problems, when playing.
What player did you use?

I discovered the Sync problem after burning a disc and it didn't play right in my Philips 642 DVP. I use both Media Player Classic and Windows Media Player 6.4. I also downloaded Winamp as suggested.

If the sync problem still persists (even with the use of proper DirectShow player, such as winamp),
it is easy to correct it without the need for encoding). You have to demux the audio stream in virtual dub mod, and than add it again to the avi file. If you do not know how to do it, please let me know. Cheers, 3d

I tried but got an error message saying the MP3 file was no good when trying to insert the audio.

I think the VOB may still have some sort of encryption cause the first 8 seconds of the audio is loud screaching noise and that is how long the sync problem is.

I'll probably try another file in a few days but it uses alot of my computer time trying to encode at 6 frames a second. Not sure if this surround thing is worth all the trouble. So far, I can't really tell the difference between an Audio-X encode and a stereo encode since they both sound like simulated surround to me.

[3dsnar]

I hope you will find a solution for the sync problems.
They are probably caused by the corrupted source DVD or something.
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1) This is not a surround simulation, but a proper multichannel format.
Please try it on some test files and you'll see.
2) To obtain a multichannel signal, you must use our decoder (it must indicate that
aud-x stream is decoded). It is possible only on PC.
3) When you play it on external DVD player, than you must use HGHQ encoding quality.
But please note that the audio stream will be treated as DolbyProLogicII downmix (if you select this in your amplifier - usually this is set by default).
Your home theatre amp will use DPLII decoder (not the Aud-X decoder). The Aud-X decoder can be used (at present stage) on PC only.
Cheers, 3d

[DarrellS]

That all makes sense. Thanks.

I'm not really worried about the sync issue since it was only on that one file and I believe it was corrupt like you said.

Since the decoder works on a PC, I'll probably do a few short music videos and see how they turn out. At least it won't take all night to convert one. I should install the 7.1 sound card my friend gave me also. Right now I'm using 6 channel onboard audio. I just installed another 300GB of HD space so I'll probably keep a few more files on my computer instead of burning everything to disc.

[BJ_M]

InstMsiW.exe can be downloaded here (if required)

http://www.dirfile.com/freeware/instmsiw-exe.htm

[3dsnar]

That all makes sense. Thanks.

I'm not really worried about the sync issue since it was only on that one file and I believe it was corrupt like you said.

Since the decoder works on a PC, I'll probably do a few short music videos and see how they turn out. At least it won't take all night to convert one. I should install the 7.1 sound card my friend gave me also. Right now I'm using 6 channel onboard audio. I just installed another 300GB of HD space so I'll probably keep a few more files on my computer instead of burning everything to disc.

OK. Please post your report after the tests. Thank you.

InstMsiW.exe can be downloaded here (if required)

Great. Thanx alot!!

[DarrellS]

Only one of my music DVDs is 5.1 surround. The rest are Stereo LPCM or AC3 and won't compress with your encoder.

The one 5.1 disc that I used, the whole encoded MP3 audio is corrupt. it definately sounds like some sort of copy protection but the DVD was decrypted and plays just fine before I try to encode it.

[dvd3500]

kept getting a no InstMsiW.exe error message every time I tried to install the codec. I searched Google for days for a fix

That's because the WIndowsInstaller Service has been tunred off on your computer.

[DarrellS]

Nope, I tried to install it on my 98SE machine tonight and got the InstMsiA.exe missing error for this OS.

The file isn't missing and the service isn't turned off (not sure how you're supposed to turn it off or why you'd want to). For some reason, the Audxmsi.exe can't find the file.

The work around that I've found is to unzip the aud-x_install.zip file to an unzipped folder and then unzip the aud-x_1.21_install.zip file into that same folder. don't try to install the 1.21 file when promped by Winzip, choose unzip only and unzip to the same folder.

Once you have all the files unzipped into the unzipped folder, copy the InstMsiA file if using 98 or the InstMsiW file if using 2000 into the unzipped folder and then install the program. For some reason, it won't install unless all the files are in the same folder. You can copy the file to where it says it's trying to find it but it doesn't do any good. It has to be in the Audio-x folder. I did notice something with 98 that I didn't in 2000. It fails to register an .ax file.

[3dsnar]

Aud-X DirectShow filter doesn't work under win98.
I am sorry for the limitation...
Cheers, 3d