[mythtv-users] How to convert PCM audio track to AC3?

[VJ]

On Mar 31, 2005 11:59 PM, William <wmunson at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> I could use a little help with this one. I have searched but only got more
> confused so I will ask the experts.
> 
> I currently use avidemux2 to split my pvr-250 mpeg recordings into a raw
> video and an audio track that I think is raw pcm but it might be mp3. Its
> the default format created when doing a save audio. (The version of
> avidemux2 is an older one as the new version does not seem to work correctly
> anymore.) I then recombine them with mplex and burn the files to dvd. I
> would really like to convert the audio track to ac3 and then mplex that so
> its compatible with the player in the truck. Has anyone been able to do
> this? How do you do it?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Bill
You burn the programs straightaway after removing commercials, don't
you? I re-encode my recordings to get following effects:
1) Encoded files are smaller (i get 3-4 movies per DVD)
2) I can encode sound in AC3 format.

I encode using mecoder. If you are interested and willing to spend
time in encoding, I can send you my scripts.

I don't think there is a way to get AC3 sound straight-away from PVR-x50 cards.

VJ