wave_format_ac3

[Zane]

Hi, I need to convert the audio of an .avi I recently downloaded to MP3: analyzing the file, I uncovered that the original format is "wave_format_ac3" (Dolby Labs): what (the hell) is that? where can I find a codec to handle it?

Thnx a lot!

[setarip]

It's probably an .AC3 file with a .WAV header...

(Get dressed...)

[Zane]

Ok, happy to know But....what should I d/l to handle it?

[setarip]

I believe that you should be ablt to load the file into NanDub - and convert the audiostream to .MP3.

(Clothing is NOT really optional ;>} )

[Zane]

Nope Neither Vdub nor Ndub can handle it without a specific audio codec...

[setarip]

The only other thought that comes to mind is to see if an audio editing program, such as GoldWave can successfully extract the audiostream from the video. If so, it can then convert the stream to .MP3...

(The priest standing next to me is blushing ;>} )

[demise]

I had this problem a few months ago, and here's the solution. On divx-digest.com there's a link in the audio section (i believe, if not there then its in the software section) called BeSweet. its a commandline program, but a good GUI for it is also available. Use VirtualDub to save the audio (save WAV) on direct stream copy (aka bring it to AC3 file with a WAV header). then use BeSweet to open this file and you can recode it to an uncompressed wave, or if you have the external LAME codec, you can bring it directly to MP3 (other formats also available with the external codecs). I personally bring it to an uncompressed wave so I can visually edit it in an audio editor for normalization/down sampling/etc. without and extra step of coding quality loss. I hope this helps.

[balthasar]

installing a software dvd player

it has the AC3 codec

[Zane]

Argh, fuc*ing hell, I already surrended and deleted the file

Will be good for the next time, thanks u for reply!