[mythtv-users] Transcode:Keeping AC3

[Kevin Kuphal]

On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Mitch Gore <mitchell.gore at gmail.com> wrote:

> I want to save space with my HD recordings.  I want to transcode them but
> keep the AC3 audio.  I did some searches and I found that it is not
> possible.  These posts were older so i am wondering what the status in .21
> is.  I couldnt find the option myself.
>
> Also what is the differance between Uncompressed and MP3.  It still makes
> it 2-channel so the AC3 is being removed.


You can, but not using mythtranscode.  If you transcode using something like
mencoder or other tools you can direct them to retain the AC3 tracks.  Try
searching the archives for "AC3 mencoder" and see what you find.

Kevin
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mythtv.org/pipermail/mythtv-users/attachments/20080327/5eace76b/attachment.htm