[mythtv-users] downres HD recording in mpeg2 and convert DD5.1 to mp3 ?

[Dave]

On 5/20/05, Mudit Wahal <mwahal at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'd like to downres the HD recording to a lower bitrate (say 4mbps)
> and still keep mpeg2, and also convert from AC3 sound to mp3. I've
> several episodes of Yugioh/Pokemon/etc which I'd like to keep them in
> dvd like mpeg2 quality and save space at the same time.
> 
> I'll be using hauppage media mvp box as a frontend, that only
> understands mpeg2 in probably mp3 sound. It cant decode AC3. And
> definitely it can't process HD bit rate files.
> 
> Thanks
> Mudit
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 Hi,
  I'm using VLC to do what you are describing.
This thread (on pchdtv forums) should give you the info you need:

http://www.pchdtv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568

I'm sure it's possible with the transcode stuff in Myth, I just don't
have experience with it.

Good Luck,
Dave