Almost every movie/tv show has E-AC3 audio as the highest quality audio. I'm just wondering how compatible this audio is and whether it may be worth opting for aac 128 as aac is supposedly the most compatible audio codec.
Almost every movie/tv show has E-AC3 audio as the highest quality audio. I'm just wondering how compatible this audio is and whether it may be worth opting for aac 128 as aac is supposedly the most compatible audio codec.
I have no idea what provider you are referring to because 80% of all downloads from all providers have 640kbps DD+5.1 HQ, except for Disney and Hulu 720p on both and lower audio.Almost every movie/tv show has E-AC3 audio as the highest quality audio. I'm just wondering how compatible this audio is and whether it may be worth opting for aac 128 as aac is supposedly the most compatible audio codec.
E-AC-3 is DD+. I just checked, AS shows the movie as 640 DD+ 5.1 but when I use MediaInfo on it, it shows E-AC-3 6 channels. So it is just a different way to label it. And the question is if he should prefer AAC 128 to be able to play it on more devices.I have no idea what provider you are referring to because 80% of all downloads from all providers have 640kbps DD+5.1 HQ
Format: E-AC-3
Format/Info: Enhanced AC-3
Commercial name: Dolby Digital Plus
Thank you Deepspace.E-AC-3 is DD+. I just checked, AS shows the movie as 640 DD+ 5.1 but when I use MediaInfo on it, it shows E-AC-3 6 channels. So it is just a different way to label it. And the question is if he should prefer AAC 128 to be able to play it on more devices.
Code:Format: E-AC-3 Format/Info: Enhanced AC-3 Commercial name: Dolby Digital Plus
To avoid remuxing the video (when you have to convert it and can't download AAC from the beginning), then look for a software that has a setting to copy the video instead of converting it.(or demux the video, convert E-AC3 to AAC and remux it again)
To avoid remuxing the video (when you have to convert it and can't download AAC from the beginning), then look for a software that has a setting to copy the video instead of converting it.
If you are downloading "disposable shows" - just view it with this crappy audio. But if you intend to keep the video and you intend to ever upgrade to better audio equipment then the best available audio is recommended. Just downcovert the better audio and add it by muxing it into the original file. So you have both - the crappy and the better one.Yes, converting (or transcoding) applies only to the audio track(s). The video track remains untouched (or will be copied only).
If you are keen with command prompt you can use ffmpeg - or better use one of those nice frontends, like FFmpeg Batch Converter or XMediaRecode.
Yes, converting (or transcoding) applies only to the audio track(s). The video track remains untouched (or will be copied only).
If you are keen with command prompt you can use ffmpeg - or better use one of those nice frontends, like FFmpeg Batch Converter or XMediaRecode.
# create new AAC track with ffmpeg
if ! "${ffmpeg}" -i "${inp}" -map 0:v -c:v copy -map 0:a:0 -c:a:0 aac -ac 2 -ab 196K -map 0:a -c:a:1 copy -c:a:2 copy -c:a:3 copy -c:a:4 copy -c:a:5 copy -c:a:6 copy -map '0:s?' -c:s copy "${out1}"; then
exit 1
fi
Well - just to play the EAC-3's it is a waste of money, I think. Get better audio equipment for the money and enjoy better sound.Hiya,
I use my 2 Roku Ultra's USB port to play files via 3.1 Docking station that supports 16Tb drives or a USB Thumb drive (on the fly from with commercials stripped out) to my TV's.
I've never had an issue with it playing EAC-3 6ch or below files.
Nearly all my files are H265 - Mp4 - I read it also supports MKV format.
You can usually find the Roku Ultra's on sale for ~$70.
Mike
Well - just to play the EAC-3's it is a waste of money, I think. Get better audio equipment for the money and enjoy better sound.
You are fine. You picked a good bang for the buck choice and you have some decent equipment based on your budget. I started also similar but my budget allowed me to upgrade.Coopervid,
I agree - just to play EAC-3's it's a lot for the Roku Ultra with USB port.
But due to support for 16TB drives, upscaling and working great on my older 55 inch Samsung TV (that won't even update or add new streaming services due to limited license agreements of support that TV's manufacturer's made) good choice for me and might also be for others.
My Audio is also ok using Sony BDV-3100 6ch for audio playing and it does do 6 channel emulation for files that are not 6ch.
Yeah, there's a lot better/newer equipment but I'm on a limited income and what I'm using is fine for me right now.
My target file choice preference is 1080p, 6Ch, H265 .mp4.
What works great for me and makes me happy, might get lesser/different mileage for others.
Mike