DTS Encodes

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DTS Encodes

I just bought a new laptop and Final Cut Studio for it. I couldn't help but notice the little DTS symbol on the side of the box. I've been using DVDSP 2 and Final Cut 3 or 4.5, so hopefully this DTS support on DVDSP 4 works. I know that Apack converts an audio file into an AC-3 (Dolby Digital), but does DVDSP 4 (or Apack) have a way to encode for DTS?

Or is that still handled by a third party application....? I don't have any DTS files or surround files to experiment with at the moment so I need some advice.

I also read in the archives that many people have had problems importing DTS files into DVDSP. Some resolved it by using the A2 track instead of A1.... sounds kind of qworky... also I read that people have .dts files that still need to be transferred to a .c?? has this been resolved in DVDSP 4?

Who do you have to F* to get a freakin DTS Disc that works?

Thanks for any help

Justin

G5 2 x 2.7 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Jun 27, 2006 5:46 PM

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Answer 1

Stedman

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Jun 28, 2006 3:21 AM in response to Justin Cruse

...does DVDSP 4 (or Apack) have a way to encode for DTS?

No. They do Dolby Digital sound encoding (only).

Or is that still handled by a third party application....?

Yes.

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Justin Cruse Author

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Jun 28, 2006 7:53 PM in response to Stedman

Then do you know the workflow for getting a DTS mix on to a DVD through DVDSP?

which 3rd party applications work well, and which ones are able to compress a .dts file (Which apparently DVDSP doesn't accept) to the .cmt format (or.cpt, or whatever the extentions is that DVDSP needs)

I haven't recieved Final Cut Studio in the mail yet... otherwise I'd look this all up.

G5 2 x 2.7 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

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Answer 3

Mikey M.

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Jun 28, 2006 8:40 PM in response to Justin Cruse

Hey Justin

would you be inclined to do encoding to DTS via hardware or software?

there are a few software applications that can transcode or encode DTS audio, and then embed the audio to a single stream.

there is also a few hardware solutions that can do it from a tape source much faster and with better quality.

here are some software:
http://www.dtsonline.com/pro-audio/products.php?ID=1129033931
http://www.dtsonline.com/pro-audio/products.php?ID=1002434300
http://www.steinbergcanada.com/products/nuendo/nuendo_dts.htm

i doubt you would be interested in hardware since they are relatively expensive 🙂

hope this helps you out!

Mikey M 🙂

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Answer 4

Stedman

Level 3

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Jun 29, 2006 2:02 AM in response to Justin Cruse

I haven't recieved Final Cut Studio in the mail yet...

You can have a look at the manual.

http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/dvdstudiopro/

[from page 79]

DTS Audio

DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) is an alternative format for surround audio.
DVD Studio Pro can import and use DTS audio files.
DVD Studio Pro supports DTS ES audio that can have up to 6.1 channels, as well as audio that uses a 96 kHz sample rate and a 24-bit sample size.

Important: All DTS audio imported into DVD Studio Pro must use the compacted file format, with a “.cpt” file extension.

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Justin Cruse Author

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Jul 1, 2006 1:04 AM in response to Stedman

do you know if these software encoders also export to .cpt files? would the hardware be able to do that?

I wonder why DVDSP needs an compressed version of a sound file that's already compressed... DTS is a form of compression. is that what commercially released DVD have to use as well? .cpt?

thanks for the help and advice.

Justin

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Answer 6

Links

Level 4

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Jul 1, 2006 11:24 AM in response to Justin Cruse

Here is a review of the • DTS Pro Series Surround Encoder.

There are three output format choices: wav, dts or cpt
DVD Studio Pro requires .cpt

G5 1.8 DP (Rev. A) Mac OS X (10.4.6) ATI X800 XT, 4GB RAM, 20" Cinema Display, M-Audio Revolution 5.1

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Answer 7

Jul 1, 2006 12:58 PM in response to Justin Cruse

Putting the DTS stream not in A1 isn't a qworky workaround it is a must do! It is illegal to have DTS in A1. You must have it in another stream cause DTS is not mandatory for players. You'll want to put a 192-448 Dolby Digital AC3 stream in A1,

-Jake

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