DVD software's audio is "scrambled"

[takearushfan]

I have no clue where to post my following dilemma. Technically, it fits under several of the forums on this site: Authoring, audio, video conversion, dvd to avi, editing and software playing. Therefore, I'm going to post this in the newbie section. Please note that I recently asked a question that was resolved, in this forum. However, I feel that my next problem should be addressed in a new post, still in this forum.

Anyway, I created a 5.1 AC3 and managed to play the AVI's audio (and video) in VirtualDub and VDubMod. That was the original problem that I asked about in my other post. However, here's the new problem:
When I convert the AVI to a VOB, in an attempt to actually try it out my "movie", the video is fine, but the audio is a wreck. It's difficult to describe what the audio sounds like, but it's very unpleasant.

If you need any details regarding any of the applications used, techniques, etc., in order to help you help me, please let me know.

Thanks in advance,
tarf

[Baldrick]

Yes, we NEED to know how you convert to dvd vob.

What applications?
What is your source? avi with ac3 5.1?

Good converters should be able to keep the ac3 5.1 intact when you convert to dvd. Like ConvertXtoDVD, FAVC, AVStoDVD, DVD Flick.

[AlanHK]

AC3 5.1 should work as-is in a DVD. So how did you make/extract it from the AVI?
How did you author the DVD?

[takearushfan]

Sorry for the late reply.

I should mention that I'm attempting to create a better mix than the "pros" did for a particular film.

Here's an extensive rundown of all the applications I've used up to this point:

1. DVDFab (free), to copy the actual DVD to my hard drive.
2. FreeDVD, to remove protection.
3. FixVTS, simply due to a recommendation.
4. SmartRipper, to extract the A/V from the specific chapter I'm working on.
5. BeSweetGUI, to fix the A/V delay and separate the AC3 into 6 mono audio files.
6. DVD2AVI to convert the source video, via XviD.
7. Audition, to do the actual editing on each channel.
8. Soft Encode, to create the 6-channel AC3.

Then I added the AC3 stream to the video that was created with DVD2AVI, which I (eventually) got to work fine.

Then:

1. Movie DVD Maker, to take the AVI and create a VOB out of it.

Finally:

WinDVD, to test out the "movie". This is where the picture is fine, but the audio is a mess.

I noticed that when running my VOB through DVDShrink (why I did this, I can't recall), it did list the audio as 6-channel, but it had a question mark and said "unspecified" in front of it.

So, Baldrick, yes, my source was an AVI, with a 5.1 AC3. Though, I created them. Shoot... you mentioned DVD Flick and I completely forgot that I have it installed! Should I try that one and see what happens?

AlanHK, I didn't extract the audio from the AVI, rather I created an AC3 to put into it. I authored the DVD with that Movie DVD Maker.

Obviously, I'm no expert, but I'm assuming that if the AC3 works fine in the AVIs, the problem must rely merely on what I'm authoring with. Though, it doesn't answer the question of why applications view the AC3 as "unspecified". That really bothers me for some reason... it makes my efforts feel flawed, but I digress.

I don't know where to go from here for sure. Hopefully, I provided enough (perhaps too much) info. for you guys to help me out with.

Thanks again,

tarf

[MOVIEGEEK]

You can bypass part 2 and 3 from above because they are redundant. In fact I recommend using DVDDecrypter and VOBEdit to demux A/V.
You can use IFOEdit to name the audio whatever you want after you author.
Now I have a couple of questions for you:
Are you ripping the video from a pressed DVD or is it your own?
What is the final format of your project(ie DVD,DivX,etc)?

[takearushfan]

Yeah, I didn't quite understand the need for part 2, as it already is taken care of, and part 3... I don't even really know what that thing does.

It's my own DVD. I'd like the final format to be DVD.

Can DVDDecrypter rip directly from my hard drive, rather than having to stick in the DVD? (not to sound lazy, but I have a million of them I'd have to sort through).

I'll check out VOBEdit and IFOEdit, but what are the primary purposes of those two apps?

[MOVIEGEEK]

If you already have a DVD folder on your HDD then use VOBEdit to demux, it's easier to use DVDDecrypter first because you can make one continuous track.

[takearushfan]

Damnit! I'm usually notified of when someone has replied to my post(s). I wasn't this time.
How long do you suppose it'll take to learn how to use these apps? I mean, you load one and you think "Uh, okay... now what?".

[takearushfan]

Hm...
You've confused me a bit. I now have VOBEdit, DVDDecrypter and IFOEdit on my computer. I have no clue how to use them, or even their primary purposes. Well, DVDDecrypter is rather obvious, but the other two apps are lost on me.
I already used SmartRipper to rip the particular chapter I wanted to the "project" folder on my desktop. It contains the 6 mono audio files I need to work with, as well as the video.
Are you trying to show me that using those other apps have some sort of advantage over the method(s) I've been using?
I'm sorry for having so much going over my head. I feel like a bit of an ass for bugging ya
Thanks for your help