Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 9:26 am
(Repeated from a less appropriate topic)
This is about the best tip I think I've ever had to offer.
Some of you may already be able to do this but I know I spent a lot of time finding out how to do it. I know the question has been raised here but I never found the answers I was looking for.
What you'll need:
1. Any mixer that allows for 5.1 channel output. (STM 48 S is the current one and I can't recall the model no. of the older ones)
2. Audio recording software (y'know Cubase or Logic)
3. A digital connection between your soundcard and a dolby 5.1 receiver and may I take this opportunity to stress that you should have this and at least 5 speakers connected. (All but the Sub)
4. An AC3 Encoder (They're expensive aren't they? Read On.)
5. CD Burner & Blank CD
What to do:
Firstly get your mixer and 5.1 receiver configured and working. Create your mix so that you have your 6 (or 5) outs from the going of to 6 (or 5) there4 desired speakers
Next, in your CW project, route your 6 (or 5) channel output to 6 (or 5) asio dest channels. You are trying to create 6 (or 5) separate mono wavs, one for each channel. So record them in the audio app of your choice.
Next using your AC3 encoder.... Oh hang on I forgot.
I am having an ethical dilemma on this one. Sonic Foundry once sold a program called Soft Encode but don't anymore. So although I am not a user of cracked software (anymore cos I'm a developer and after a crisis of conscience decided that ownership has its privileges ) I have chosen to use it cos I can't buy it from them and its still out there in crack land. If you need to know where it is lemme know.
In short, Soft Encode allows you to import your 6 (or 5) mono files and generate an AC3 file. (File format for Dolby 5.1)
In order to get this thing to work on standard Audio CD's (Although it must be played back via a DVD player ONLY. You can trash speaker if you try on a normal CD player.) Follow this link and read it:
http://www.modernrecording.com/articles ... -ac3.shtml
Follow the instructions and start handing out cheap audio CD's containing Dolby 5.1 recordings to your mates who have DVD players and home theatre setups. So I'm a show off. Sue me And yes "F***" is still by far the most commonly used first word response
Many of you like myself will be able to do this without cost as you will have almost all you require to do the job already. (Most audiophiles have home theatre already don't they?)
Quite a coup I thought. Enjoy!!
This is about the best tip I think I've ever had to offer.
Some of you may already be able to do this but I know I spent a lot of time finding out how to do it. I know the question has been raised here but I never found the answers I was looking for.
What you'll need:
1. Any mixer that allows for 5.1 channel output. (STM 48 S is the current one and I can't recall the model no. of the older ones)
2. Audio recording software (y'know Cubase or Logic)
3. A digital connection between your soundcard and a dolby 5.1 receiver and may I take this opportunity to stress that you should have this and at least 5 speakers connected. (All but the Sub)
4. An AC3 Encoder (They're expensive aren't they? Read On.)
5. CD Burner & Blank CD
What to do:
Firstly get your mixer and 5.1 receiver configured and working. Create your mix so that you have your 6 (or 5) outs from the going of to 6 (or 5) there4 desired speakers
Next, in your CW project, route your 6 (or 5) channel output to 6 (or 5) asio dest channels. You are trying to create 6 (or 5) separate mono wavs, one for each channel. So record them in the audio app of your choice.
Next using your AC3 encoder.... Oh hang on I forgot.
I am having an ethical dilemma on this one. Sonic Foundry once sold a program called Soft Encode but don't anymore. So although I am not a user of cracked software (anymore cos I'm a developer and after a crisis of conscience decided that ownership has its privileges ) I have chosen to use it cos I can't buy it from them and its still out there in crack land. If you need to know where it is lemme know.
In short, Soft Encode allows you to import your 6 (or 5) mono files and generate an AC3 file. (File format for Dolby 5.1)
In order to get this thing to work on standard Audio CD's (Although it must be played back via a DVD player ONLY. You can trash speaker if you try on a normal CD player.) Follow this link and read it:
http://www.modernrecording.com/articles ... -ac3.shtml
Follow the instructions and start handing out cheap audio CD's containing Dolby 5.1 recordings to your mates who have DVD players and home theatre setups. So I'm a show off. Sue me And yes "F***" is still by far the most commonly used first word response
Many of you like myself will be able to do this without cost as you will have almost all you require to do the job already. (Most audiophiles have home theatre already don't they?)
Quite a coup I thought. Enjoy!!
