Converting AC3 audio from AVI films?

[Knoxy]

Could anyone on the forum give me some advice on AC3 audio? As I have downloaded some AVI movies on the past with AC3 audio and the problem starts when I want to convert the film into the DVD format!

This is what I normally do:

1. Split the audio and video using Virtual Dub. If Virtual Dub doesnt like the audio e.g. AC3 I then use Goldwave to extract the audio from the movie. (I save all audio as uncompressed WAV files)

2. I then create an Avisynth script into order to convert the film to 25fps (PAL).

3. I then load the Avisynth script file into MC encoder to create a DVD compliant mpeg2 file.

etc etc...

To cut a long story short the problem starts when I play the created DVD on my Television the sound is awful and I need to fully increase the volume in order to at least obtain a semi acceptable sound level.

This only seems to happen with films encoded using AC3 sound but funnily enough not all films I have converted using AC3 are that bad that I need to fully increase the volume on the Television. (must just depend on the way it was originally encoded)

I usually use TMPG DVD Author and the audio stream is (mpeg2 224kbps)

Is there anything I can do to increase/convert the sound output from the original AC3 audio in order to obtain an acceptable sound level on my Televison?

Thanks
Knoxy :confused:

[Tuning]

As I have downloaded some AVI movies on the past with AC3 audio and the problem starts when I want to convert the film into the DVD format!
First of all this isn't good for you.So please read forum rules,especially #6.
For solution of the problem,there are many threads around here.Try searching "volume+ac3".

[KpeX]

Knoxy,

I'm closing this thread because, as Tuning explained to you, you'll want to review the forum rules, especially #1 and #6. Also take a look at this announcement regarding our policy on downloaded files: http://forum.doom9.org/announcement.php?s=&forumid=6

Additionally I'd recommend reading through the stickies in the audio forum, this is not a new issue. If you still have questions after reading those, the search button should hold all your answers.